Drew Barrymore Makes A Strong Case For This One-Step Haircare Routine

There’s something about Drew Barrymore that immediately makes you feel as if you’re in the company of an old pal. Maybe it’s her infectious smile and disarming warmth, or perhaps her relatability can be partially attributed to her affordable and accessible beauty recommendations.

After all, it’s no secret the actress loves a budget beauty buy (even her own Flower Beauty products are a bargain) and she often shares them too; from her at-home root touch-ups using the L’Oréal Paris Magic Retouch – Instant Root Concealer Spray ($10.99, Chemist Warehouse), to her most recent recommendation, a 94 per cent plant-based shampoo bar from Garnier.

Taking all 14.3 million of her Instagram followers inside her bathroom (and into her actual bath for that matter), Drew shared her one-step, plastic-free haircare routine using the Garnier Ultimate Blends Delicate Oat Softening Shampoo Bar ($18, Boohoo.com).

Kicking the video off with a head of hair that was in need of a little TLC, Drew told the camera: “It’s greasy, it’s dirty, it’s unbrushed and oh my goodness, I need a complete redo,” before opting for the shampoo bar that’s been specifically formulated to repair dry and damaged hair.

Much to our surprise and quickly putting to bed any reservations we had over the lack of sudsy-foaminess we crave in a shampoo, the biodegradable bar appeared to lather up the same as any regular shampoo would.

After proudly announcing (a couple of times) that her routine required “no conditioner”, the ease at which Drew’s brush glided down her tangle-free hair post-wash was impressive.

After a quick air-dry, Drew unveiled her fresh, glossy and affordable locks as she sings, “this is my hair all nice and shiny and clean”.

Well, we’re convinced. And if, like us, you’re now eager to jump straight into a relaxing, warm bath – oh and also dabble in the world of shampoo bars – here are a few of our top picks:

Glow Lab Hydrate Shampoo Bar Argan Oil ($21 at Woolworths)