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4.7/5

| 50,000+ Customers

- 900 Reviews

"I Was Skeptical. Then I Tried It."

We're letting our product do the talking. For a limited time, try our 7-ingredient Hair + Body Mini Duo — the bars that replaced conditioner for 50,000+ customers. See the results for yourself.

Choose Your Haircare Mini

$15

~20 washes

FREE

Coconut Hinoki
Coconut - Cypress - Vanilla
Our most-popular, universal, stronger scent. Best for: most hair types.

Choose Your Bodywash Mini

$15

~20 washes

FREE

Aloe Tea Tree
Aloe - Tea Tree - Citrus
A combination of aloe, tea tree, and bright citrus for a fresh, breezy cleanse with that clarifying finish.

Most Popular

Best Value

ⓘ Low Stock Notice

Try both minis and see why 50,000+ people made the switch.

● Experience both Stems for 30 days.

● Hair + Body Mini Duo ships today.

●Love it? Your Full-Size Duo ships in 30 days at our best rate ($23.99 ea) every 4 months.

● Not for you? Cancel in one click before day 30. No questions asked.

Try both minis for 21 days. Love them? Your Full-Size Duo ships at our best rate ($23.99 ea) every 4 months. Reminders before charge. Cancel or edit in one click. Message our team anytime for quick assitance.
100% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.

🛡️ Cancel Anytime

🇺🇸 Made in USA

🚀 Ships Next Day

Fewer Ingredients. Higher Standards. Better Hair.

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Rated "Excellent" by Yuka

Top 5% of hair care products.

A+ on EWG Skin Deep

Every ingredient rated safe. Zero red flags.

Made in San Diego not Overseas

Our facility. Our formulas. Our machines.

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Three phases. One wash.
No conditioner.

87% of Users Stop Using Conditioner by the End Of Week 2

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Phase #1

Selective Cleaning

Most shampoos are blunt instruments, stripping away dirt and essential oils alike. Stem’s Lipid-Retention™ technology cleans with engineered precision. It targets buildup while preserving your hair’s protective lipid layer, leaving the cuticle smooth and the moisture barrier intact.

By keeping the cuticle sealed naturally, we eliminate the need for heavy conditioners to smooth it back down later.

Phase #2

Hydrated, Not Coated

Traditional conditioners mask damage with synthetic films that eventually block moisture. Stem hydrates from within. Because Phase #1 preserved your cuticle, bio-active cocoa butter locks hydration inside the strand, leaving you with weightless, residue-free softness.

Because there is no film blocking the surface, your hair is now primed to absorb vital nutrients in the final step.

Phase #3

Bio-Available Repair

You can’t feed hair that is suffocating under silicone. Because Stem leaves strands uncoated and breathable, our restorative proteins and nutrients are finally able to penetrate the cortex. They fill structural gaps to rebuild density and elasticity from the inside out.


Stem isn't a cosmetic mask. It is a health treatment that makes hair stronger with every wash.

Our Lipid-Retention formula seals moisture during the wash — one step and done. No conditioner needed.

87%

of Users

stopped using conditioner by the end of week 2 and report softer healthier hair.

29¢

Per Wash

shampoo + conditioner last about 3 months and cost $20 each ($0.65/wash). Users save $100 a year with Stem.

4.7

★★★★★

across 860+ reviews Curly, straight, fine, thick, color-treated, Stem does it all.

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From skeptics to superfans

80% five-star. Over 50,000 Sold in 2025. Here's what convinced them.

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Smart Beeswax Shell

Engineered to Last

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Lasts 120+ Washes

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USA Produced

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Enhanced Grip

No Mess or Mush

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Patent Pending

Stays solid. Never mushy or slippery. Wears down like a deodorant stick from first wash to last. Lasts 250% longer than shampoo bars.

One stick replaces everything.

Less clutter. Less plastic. Less money. Better hair.

1 STEM

0% Water

7 Ingredients

100% Natural Materials

Biodegrades in 180 Days

~$0.22/Wash

4 BOTTLES

90% Water

15+ Ingredients

Synthetic Compounds

Degrades 450 Years

~$0.54/Wash

Frequently Asked Questions

Don't see yours? Ask us anything — a real person on our team will get back to you within 24 hours.

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Customer Reviews

Based on 815 reviews
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Ericka Martin (United States)
Coconut Hinoki / Coconut Hinoki
Hair Length: Long
Hair Type: Wavy
Hair Texture: Thick
Easy to travel with!!

I took it on vacation and it was so compact, required no special packing and worked like a charm.

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Fefi (United States)
Hair Length: Medium
Hair Type: Wavy
Hair Texture: Fine
Great scent all day

Coconut hinoki smells amaizing all day long. We love it.

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Charlie_Sch (United States)
Hair Length: Medium
Hair Type: Coily
Hair Texture: Medium
I've Used it for over a Year now!

I bought a stick about a year ago, used it daily and loved it, so I bought 3 more. Wow.... little did I know that each stick would last a year with daily use. WTF!! There are so many advantages to Stem. They are easy to pack (the travel size is great) and I no longer have TSA problems or a potentially leaky bottle in my luggage to worry about. My hair has never looked better... and it is inexpensive! I love this stuff!!

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Megan (United States)
Hair Length: Short
Hair Type: Straight
Hair Texture: Fine
Best solid shampoo I’ve tried

I’ve tried solid shampoos before and they got soggy, losing a lot of product because it stuck to the soap dish or dissolved into mush. I kept them on a shelf out of the shower, but it didn’t matter. I got the mini kit to try out and even without the beeswax, the base has prevented the product from being squishy. There is absolutely no product loss because it’s not touching a soap dish. I’m even able to leave it in my shower. It dries out fully due to the shape and base, making it last longer.

Now we come to how it cleans my hair. I have very fine hair that gets limp easily. It looks greasy quickly between washes so I had to wash daily. It has very little volume. It also gets very dry at the ends. All of these things have been improved by using this shampoo! I have volume, my hair is soft root to end, and I can go a bit longer between washes.

My daughter has cradle cap, despite not being an infant anymore. This shampoo keeps it from forming, leaving her scalp less sensitive. It also leaves her thick, wavy, waist length hair softer, shinier less tangle-prone, and healthier looking.

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Deborah R (Costa Rica)
Hair Length: Long
Hair Type: Wavy
Hair Texture: Thick
Long hair really cares

I have this product and very particular about what I put on my hair. I have long, thick, healthy naturally grey hair. This product was amazing. I travel between Texas, Costa Rica, and Vermont and it was so easy just to put this one stick in my makeup kit and move on with my life with wonderful great hair by Stem.

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Miffy (United States)
Hair Length: Long
Hair Type: Straight
Hair Texture: Fine
It was great but me a little more moisturization

I think it’s a great product. My hair did feel healthy but when I was washing my hair, it just needed a little more moisturization otherwise I couldn’t pull my finger through my hair to rinse it off so I did have to use some other brands conditioner in order to loosen up the hair so that I can put my finger through my hair. But I do have to say that after drying my hair, my hair felt much healthier. I wish it was a little more conditioning so that my hair doesn’t have to be stuck when washing.

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CB (United States)
Aloe Tea Tree
Hair Length: Short
Hair Type: Wavy
Hair Texture: Medium
Pretty Awesome!

At first I though it was no good but it took some time to get used to it since I used liquid for so long. My hair is much smoother using Swell. Traveling is also super easy since it dries up. I'm on my second bar and have purchased more.

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Sabrina Stevens (United States)
Aloe Tea Tree / Coconut Hinoki
Hair Length: Medium
Hair Type: Wavy
Hair Texture: Medium
High quality

It’s not only high quality but it really does a good job and makes my hair soft and controllable

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Mia P. (United States)
Hair Length: Medium
Hair Type: Wavy
Hair Texture: Thick
100% magic!

I got this on a whim because I was leaving for a two week trip to the coast and wanted something easier to take with me than liquid shampoo. I’ve tried all the popular shampoo and conditioner bars, and while they all work fine, I’ve never been blown away by any of them. This shampoo bar is something else!! I have no clue what they put in this (well actually I do bc the ingredient list is pretty minimal), but I swear there’s some sort of magic they sneak into these bars. Completely changed my hair texture, no conditioner or bonding oil or curl cream needed. I’m blown away. Fav purchase of 2026 by far. I will only be using the Swell Labs shampoo bar from here on out!

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Briana (United States)
Hair Length: Medium
Hair Type: Curly
Hair Texture: Medium
Awesome

I've tried a couple different bars, and this one is very sustainable, long lasting and easy to use.

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