# Plastic-Free Haircare Bars KinKind Make me SHINE! Haircare Bars Come in Two Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-04-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinkind-make-me-shine References: [retailtimes](https://retailtimes.co.uk/kinkind-to-launch-new-make-me-shine-shampoo-and-conditioner-bars/) & [kinkind](https://kinkind.co.uk)  The KinKind Make me SHINE! haircare bars are part of the brand's continued expansion that will support consumers in the UK with a series of options for tending to their tresses that are effective and plastic-free. The products come in the form of a [shampoo bar and a conditioner bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shampoo-body-bar), which are both arriving next month with new formulations that include a seaweed complex and glycolic acid to help [boost hair's shine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-haircare-glow-collection). The bars will also come in updated packaging that includes a light, fresh peachy color with no plastic in the mix. The KinKind Make me SHINE! haircare bars also maintain a [free-from formulation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shampoos-conditioners) that has no parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate or silicones in the mix. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.2/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 38% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plastic-free Personal Care:** The shift towards plastic-free personal care products presents an opportunity for companies to innovate with sustainable packaging solutions that reduce environmental impact. - **Solid Beauty Formats:** Solid-format beauty products like shampoo and conditioner bars are disrupting the traditional liquid-dominated market by offering eco-friendly and travel-friendly alternatives. - **Ingredient Transparency:** Growing consumer demand for ingredient transparency in personal care items opens up potential for brands to differentiate with clean and simple formulations that emphasize natural and effective components. ### Where This Applies - **Sustainable Beauty:** The sustainable beauty industry is poised for growth as consumers increasingly seek out eco-conscious and waste-reducing products that align with their environmental values. - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** Eco-friendly packaging has become a critical focus within the packaging industry, driving the need for innovative, biodegradable, and compostable materials that replace conventional plastics. - **Haircare:** The haircare industry is evolving with demand for high-performance products that marry efficacy with sustainability, prompting the development of new, natural ingredient combinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Strengthening Shampoo Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strengthening-shampoo-bar.md) - [Swipe-On Solid Shampoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seabar.md) - [Bio-Based Liquid Haircare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-shampoo-and-conditioner.md) - [Bottle-Shaped Shampoo Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dissolving-bottle.md) - [Three-In-One Cleansing Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shampoo-body-bar.md) - [Water-Activated Haircare Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gemz-haircare.md) - [Solid Rice Water Haircare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-water-shampoo-and-conditioner.md) - [Stylist-Developed Haircare Formulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revitalizing-shampoo-and-conditioner.md) - [Comprehensive Modern Haircare Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenra-professional.md)