# Biodegradable Shampoo Bars Whole Blends Shampoo Bars are Formulated with Less Water & Zero Plastic By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-07-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whole-blends-shampoo-bars References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/garnier-launches-whole-blends-shampoo-bars-301341614.html) & [garnierusa](https://www.garnierusa.com/about-our-brands/whole-blends/shampoo-bars/coco-aloe-hydrating-shampoo-bar) Garnier's Whole Blends Shampoo Bars are formulated with [94% plant-based ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-haircare-formulation), [zero plastic packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinkind-make-me-shine), less water and they're free from preservatives, silicones, soap and dyes. The fast-rinsing formulas are 97% biodegradable and they're designed to last, providing up to two months of use for the whole family, ages three and up. One solid bar at a time, these shampoo products help to make the hair care category more sustainable and with its Whole Blends Shampoo Bars, Garnier is encouraging people in the United States to take #OneGreenStep towards a more sustainable future. These nourishing shampoos can be found in varieties like Strengthening Ginger Recovery Shampoo Bar for weak hair and the sulfate-free Hydrating Coco & Aloe Vera Shampoo Bar. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/hair) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plant-based Personal Care:** The rise of plant-based personal care products presents an opportunity for companies to create sustainable lines with biodegradable formulations. - **Zero-plastic Packaging:** The demand for sustainable packaging alternatives presents an opportunity for companies to develop zero-plastic packaging solutions for their products. - **Solid Personal Care Products:** The development of solid personal care products, like Garnier's shampoo bars, presents an opportunity for companies to offer convenient, eco-friendly alternatives to traditional liquid formulations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Personal Care:** The personal care industry can benefit from the development of sustainable, plant-based, and solid formulations in response to increasing demand for eco-friendly options. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry has an opportunity to create innovative and sustainable packaging solutions to respond to consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging alternatives. - **Beauty Retail:** As consumers become increasingly environmentally conscious, beauty retailers can respond by expanding their offerings to include sustainably packaged, plant-based, and solid personal care products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bottle-Shaped Shampoo Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dissolving-bottle.md) - [Swipe-On Solid Shampoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seabar.md) - [Strengthening Shampoo Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strengthening-shampoo-bar.md) - [Three-In-One Cleansing Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shampoo-body-bar.md) - [Plastic-Free Haircare Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinkind-make-me-shine.md) - [Eco-Friendly Dissolving Shampoo Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dissolving-bottles.md) - [Paper-Packaged Haircare Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babo-botanicals.md) - [Water-Activated Haircare Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gemz-haircare.md) - [Liquid-Free Shampoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-shampoo.md)