What is refillable shampoo?

Moo & Yoo Miracle Shampoo is a luxurious yet planet-friendly shampoo that's made in Edinburgh. The glass bottle comes with an aluminium lid. The intention is that you use the plastic pump dispenser from your previous bottle as an economical and more environmentally friendly choice.

The shampoo contains natural ingredients, such as marula oil and Icelandic moss, to lock in moisture and help to repair damage caused by environmental stressors.

We tried and tested Moo & Yoo Miracle Shampoo in our best shampoo for dry hair article. Our tester thought the branding with elegant and gift-worthy. The shampoo is in a glass bottle with a reusable plastic pump. Just a couple of doses of shampoo is ample to create a wonderful lather. It has a fresh soap and linen fragrance. All-in-all it makes a luxurious pampering gift with great eco credentials.

Our observations about this refill shampoo is that it's still the same Miracle with a wonderfully luxurious lather and refreshing scent. This glass bottle has an aluminium lid and the plastic dispensing pump does fit the bottle. There's absolutely no plastic on this product, not even a seal. Do note that the label is uncoated paper, so it will degrade if it gets wet.

KinKind shampoo bars are an award-winning product, with 90 per cent of customers repeat-buying and the same amount saying they'd recommend KinKind to a friend. One 50g shampoo bar can replace two 250ml bottles. Plus, all the bars are vegan, cruelty free, paraben and silicone free, made in the UK and totally recyclable/compostable.

There's a KinKind shampoo bar to suit all hair types, and we tried and tested four to see if they lived up to the hype. Our testers said:

"I tried the Nourish me! Argan Oil & Coconut Oil shampoo bar and it lathered beautifully. It didn't have as much of a coconut scent as I thought it would have, but it's a lovely sweet and subtle fragrance. I very much enjoyed the feel of the palm-sized bar in my hands. The lather thoroughly cleansed my hair. I'd say this shampoo bar as better than usual product. Plus, it's completely plastic-free."

"My Platinum touch! Purple Shampoo Bar adds light and shine to blonde and silver hair. It's very effective but it creates a purple lather and leaves a purple residue everywhere when wet. I recommend having a dedicated soap dish for it."

"CLEAR my head! is a cleansing shampoo for flaky scalps. It's an anti-dandruff shampoo that foams really well and has a fresh soap fragrance. The colour of the packaging made me think it was going to smell like tea tree oil, but it doesn't have a strong scent at all."

"My favourite shampoo bar was Give me STRENGTH! It contains a nourishing blend of wheatgerm oil and rice protein to strengthen and add volume to flat or fine hair. It lathered really well and smelt beautiful; perhaps it was the rosemary I could detect?"

This is Original Tingle Shampoo Bar containing tea tree oil, peppermint and lavender to give a cooling sensation. It's Paul Mitchell's best selling shampoo bar and is a premium eco-friendly option for sensitive scalps or if you love the invigorating feel of tea tree oil.

Our tester said: "It's a convenient bar, that can be taken in the shower. Pop it in your bag when you go to the gym. It feels more solid than other shampoo bars I've tried and won't necessarily disintegrate if it's left in a wet environment.

"It smells of tea tree oil, albeit not overly, so it's pleasant rather than pungent. The bar fits in the palm of your hand and produces a lovely cleansing lather. My hair and scalp felt thoroughly refreshed and I could comb my mid length hair through without a tangle in sight. When dry, hair was noticeably softer."

Bower Collective is a UK-based company that supplies plastic-free household products. From bathroom to kitchen and laundry, its ethos is to build a more sustainable future. Every Bower order arrives with a pre-paid envelope so that you can return your packaging for guaranteed recycling. We love all of its refill range.

Bramley Lemon, Mandarin and Rosemary is a gentle, everyday shampoo for all hair types. With essential oils of lemon, mandarin and rosemary, which are all 100 per cent naturally derived ingredients. It lasts approximately 50 washes. Plus, it's vegan and cruelty-free. Use in the Reusable PET Pump Dispenser 500ml.

Putting nature first since 1974, Faith in Nature is a great brand if you're interested in vegan and environmentally-conscious health and beauty. Its ethos includes a firm no to plastics (as it says, "enough, already"), encouraging refills ("bulk is beautiful"), a closed-loop (it wants the bottles returned) and zero waste.

Faith in Nature likes to "think global and act local", with its products being made just outside of Manchester. It has crunched the numbers and is constantly calculating the brand's global and environmental impact. Its eco-awareness is very impressive, plus, every order plants a tree.

This wonderfully simple shampoo gently cleans the hair and scalp. Fragrance-Free, it is ideal for those with sensitive skin. Match with Faith in Nature Fragrance-Free Conditioner, and don't forget to buy a pump for your dispenser.

This gently cleansing shampoo is perfect for dry hair prone to frizz. Leave hair feeling nourished root-to-tip and looking smoother and less frizzy. Smell ridiculously fruity with this shampoo - made with 91 per cent ingredients of natural origin. It's certified by The Vegan Society.

Join the refill revolution with The Body Shop's irresistible in-store refill stations. This high-street chain is rolling out refill stations and plans to have 159 UK stores and 500 globally by the end of 2022. How do you take part in its refill scheme?

Pick up one of the refill bottles at a selected store. Ask a member of The Body Shop team to fill it up with your favourite refillable haircare. Once you’ve used it up, give your bottle a good rinse and dry, bring it back and refill it.

For fans of the vibrant Original Source range, they are now available in refillable form from major supermarkets, making it easier for people to cut plastic consumption. Their refillable bottle and range of shower gel refills makes it easier than ever for everyone to make the switch to more sustainable shower experiences.

Reviews across the web say it's very convenient for taking into the shower, and it's a must for devotees of the Original Source brand. It's a sleek aluminium bottle that's both lightweight and durable.

Each refill comes in a 1l pouch, which uses 85 per cent less plastic. Not only do the refills help with plastic reduction, but they also help save more money per ml compared to the wider Original Source range. Brilliant.

Original Source Coconut & Shea Butter Shower Gel has a gorgeous tropical and vanilla aroma. It produces a rich lather to nourish skin. If this is your go-to shower gel, it's well worth buying in bulk.

This intensive repairing shampoo by L'Occitane is made in France. It aims to repair, brittle and damaged hair. Strengthening and protecting hair shafts with its silicone-free and vegan friendly ingredients. It contains five essential oils, plus provitamin B5 and sunflower oil to make hair soft and supple.

Customers say the refill is really good value for money and a little goes a long way. It has a subtle and light fragrance. In trials, 94 per cent of testers said their hair felt full and 81 per cent said their hair was shinier. After a month of use, 91 per cent of testers said their hair was less fragile.

This popular Faith in Nature smoothing shampoo for normal to dry hair comes in a five litre carton. As well as Jojoba, you can choose from a range of natural ingredients including: Coconut, tea tree and some more exotic options, such as dragonfruit.

Over 1,120 reviews on Amazon rate this product 4.7 out of 5. It's worth looking out for occasions when it's on special offer as the discount can be substantial. Customers praise the shampoo for having a lovely fresh fragrance and it lathers well.

Do note that it doesn't come with a pump, so it needs decanting into smaller bottles. As it's a heavy carton, you might need an additional pair of hands to help with this.