{"id":57967,"date":"2026-02-22T00:47:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T23:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/why-are-so-many-people-switching-to-solid-shampoo\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T12:02:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T11:02:37","slug":"why-are-so-many-people-switching-to-solid-shampoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/en\/why-are-so-many-people-switching-to-solid-shampoo\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are so many people switching to solid shampoo?"},"content":{"rendered":"Temps de lecture\u00a0: <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

The switch to solid shampoo is no longer just a fad, it’s a veritable revolution in our bathrooms. Whether for health, ecology or the wallet, there are many reasons for this change. <\/p>\n\n

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At Les Paillettes Vertes<\/a><\/strong>we’ve delved into history and science to understand why this change is, in fact, great news for your hair.<\/p>\n\n

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A short history of cleanliness<\/h3>\n\n
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Did you know that liquid shampoo as we know it is a very recent invention? Until the early 20th century, solid soaps based on vegetable oils were used. The first liquid shampoo didn’t appear until 1927. [Source: Schwarzkopf International].<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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Why have we changed? For the marketing and apparent convenience of plastic. But along the way, we’ve swapped natural ingredients for synthetic “detergents”. By switching back to solids, you’re not just following a trend: you’re reconnecting with millennia of artisan know-how. <\/p>\n\n

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The liquid mirage: What your bottle isn’t telling you<\/h3>\n\n
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Most conventional shampoos are 80% water<\/strong>. So you’re paying for water transport and a plastic container that will end up polluting our soil. <\/sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n

Scientifically, to keep this water fresh, manufacturers have to add preservatives (parabens) and aggressive foaming agents (sulfates). These strip away the natural sebum, forcing your scalp to produce even more oil to protect itself. It’s a vicious circle. <\/p>\n\n

The comparison is indisputable:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n