Description
Behind the Blend
We created the Coastal Swarm bar to capture the vibrant, buoyant energy of a coastal ecosystem in full bloom, offering a volumizing solution that eliminates the need for plastic waste. Our vision was to build a “lifting” ritual—using detoxifying clays and wild-harvested nettle to restore movement and density to the hair without stripping its natural oils. This bar represents our commitment to circular beauty, ensuring that your high-performance routine contributes to the preservation of the wild spaces that inspire us.
Benefits
- Mineral-Rich Strength (Stinging Nettle): Wild-harvested and nutrient-dense, Nettle provides the essential silica and sulfur needed to strengthen the hair from the root. It helps regulate scalp oil production while promoting resilient, healthy hair growth.
- Invigorating Scalp Reset (Peppermint): A refreshing infusion that stimulates circulation at the scalp. This natural vasodilator awakens the follicles, providing an energized, deep-clean feel that clears away impurities and buildup.
- Vibrancy & Shine (Rose Hip): Naturally rich in Vitamin C and essential fatty acids, Rose Hip helps to smooth the hair shaft and enhance natural highlights. It provides a boost of antioxidants that protect hair from environmental stressors and maintain vibrancy.
- Conditioning Base (Nettle-Infused Oils): Our plant-based oils are slow-infused with Nettle to deliver deep, weightless nourishment. This botanical infusion provides the necessary slip for the hair without the use of heavy, suffocating silicones.
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The Flight Path
Inspired by the vigor and energy of the hive, this bar is your high-performance cleanser. Use this guide to determine when your hair needs the revitalizing strength of the swarm.
- The Post-Adventure Reset: This is the perfect wash after a day on the water, at the bike park, or deep in the backcountry. It is specifically designed to cut through sea salt, sweat, and grit, leaving your hair feeling entirely refreshed after your most rugged pursuits.
- The Clarifying Ritual: Reach for this path when your hair feels “heavy,” dull, or weighed down by product. This bar acts as a natural clarifier, stripping away impurities, environmental pollutants, and hard-water minerals to reveal your hair’s natural bounce and shine.
- The Vigorous Balance (Oily-Prone Hair): An excellent primary shampoo for those who produce more natural oils. The Coastal Swarm provides a deeper, more vigorous cleanse that manages oil production at the scalp without compromising the health of your hair fibers.
- The Expedition Essential (Travel): Compact and powerful, this bar is the only cleanser you need for multi-day expeditions. It replaces bulky bottles with a concentrated formula that performs consistently in varied water types, from mountain streams to hotel showers.
Directions
- Drench Start with soaking wet hair. Because Coastal Swarm is a concentrated, waterless formula, the wetter your hair, the faster it will activate.
- Swipe Rub the bar directly onto your scalp in 3–4 long strokes from the forehead to the nape of the neck. You will notice Coastal Swarm lathers quickly and vigorously.
- Massage Set the bar aside. Use your fingertips to work the lather into a rich, foamy “swarm.” Focus on the scalp and behind the ears to ensure a thorough deep clean.
- Rinse Rinse with warm water. You will feel an immediate difference in the “lightness” of your hair as the impurities wash away.
- Preserve To get 100+ washes out of your bar, store it on a well-draining dish. Coastal Swarm is built to work hard, but it needs to stay dry between adventures to last.
Ingredients
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil *, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil *, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil * , Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil *, Aqua (Water) / Infusion [Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Extract], Glycerin (natural byproduct of saponification), Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Rhassoul Clay *, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Powder, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Powder, Mel (Honey), Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol. (*Certified Organic Ingredient)
Our Regenerative Promise
Coastal Swarm is our high-performance answer to the rugged demands of the West Coast. It is a powerful, clarifying shampoo that proves you don’t need harsh synthetics or plastic bottles to achieve a professional-grade clean after a day in the wild.
- Apiary Honey: Every bar is infused with raw honey from our Paradise Valley apiaries. By sourcing our own nectar, we ensure our bees are raised in a pesticide-free environment, directly supporting the pollinators that keep the Squamish corridor lush and vibrant.
- The Power of Hops: We grow our own hops to naturally defend our hives against mites. We then harvest and infuse a small portion of these hops to act as a potent scalp tonic, creating a “zero-waste” botanical cycle that benefits both our bees and your hair.
- Plastic-Free Performance: One concentrated Coastal Swarm bar replaces 2–3 bulky plastic bottles. By removing the water and the waste, we ensure that your adventure gear stays light and our local coastlines stay free of synthetic debris.
- Biodegradable Integrity: Unlike traditional clarifying shampoos that rely on harsh sulfates, Coastal Swarm uses plant-derived cleansers. This ensures that the water you rinse away is 100% safe for the ecosystem, whether you’re washing at home or at a backcountry get-away.
Adrienne –
I have curly hair and this product was wonderfully nourishing! It smells so good and is great value. Highly recommend!
Timothy –
Great product! Rub it in your scalp three times, and your hair goes ‘poof’. The lather is amazing!
Ania –
Locks in moisture and does wonders for my waves! It has a lovely subtle scent and lathers up super easily (which I sometimes find is tricky to achieve with shampoo bars…not so with coastal swarm!). Great value too, the bar is over twice the size of every other shampoo bar I use!
Lori Broker –
Loved the product …I was surprised at how much suds where created. Makes me happy to know my hair is getting a heathy cleaning:)