Say Hello to Naturally Beautiful Hair with Stem
Stem—the healthiest way to wash your hair. Our simple, natural formula gently cleanses and deeply hydrates in one easy step, leaving your hair soft, shiny, and manageable while maintaining its natural balance. Enriched with vitamins, proteins, and antioxidants, Stem nourishes and revitalizes for healthy, radiant hair every time.
120+ Washes
100% Biodegrdable
Simple Ingredients
Smart Beeswax Shell
Travel Friendly
Cleanse + Hydrate
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Ingredients
How to Use
What's Included
4.6 oz Stem Hair Care Formulation:
Gentle Cleansing: Cleans without overstripping, supporting a healthy scalp.
Deep Conditioning: Infused with rice protein, pro-vitamin B5, and antioxidants for nourished, manageable hair.
Long-Lasting: Lasts up to 120 uses.
Simple Ingredients: Made with 7 naturally derived ingredients; free of sulfates and parabens.
Patented Beeswax Shell:
Self-regulating to prevent mushiness and mess.
Stem Base and Multi-Purpose Cap: Crafted from our proprietary spruce wood-based material.
Travel Mode: Cap seals the formula for protection on the go.
Sharpening Mode: Rotate cap to remove a section of the beeswax shell.
Usage Mode: Cap attaches to the base as an ergonomic grip and elevates the bar to keep it dry.
Fiber-Based Protective Packaging
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Benefits
All-in-One Hair Solution:
Replace shampoo and conditioner with Stem’s sleek, minimalist bar for a streamlined hair care routine.
Gentle Cleansing & Superior Hydration:
Our scientifically proven formula, enriched with rice protein, pro-vitamin B5, and antioxidants, cleanses without overstripping, ensuring your hair remains soft, hydrated, and nourished.
Long-Lasting Performance:
Designed to deliver up to 120 uses, Stem outlasts conventional products, providing consistent, premium care for two months or more.
Innovative Beeswax Shell:
Our patent-pending beeswax design ensures the bar remains intact and easy to handle, preventing slippage and degradation from water contact.
Ergonomic Base:
The Stem Base offers stable standing in your shower, elevates the bar to prevent water pooling, and enhances usability for efficient product use.
Travel-Ready Convenience:
Compact and TSA-approved, Stem is perfect for travel. Simply cap it and pack it—take your sustainable hair care on the go with ease.
Pure & Simple Ingredients:
Crafted with just 7 naturally derived ingredients, Stem is free from sulfates, parabens, and harsh chemicals, providing a clean and effective hair care experience.
Eco-Friendly & Biodegradable:
Both Stem and its packaging are 100% biodegradable, ensuring your hair care routine is sustainable and leaves no environmental footprint.
Cleanse
Gentle Coconut Cleansers
Formulated with gentle coconut-derived cleansers, Stem effectively removes impurities without stripping your hair's natural oils. Our simple yet powerful formula ensures a refreshing cleanse that's kind to both your hair and scalp.
Sulfate-free and silicone-free for a gentle, non-drying cleanse.
Ideal for all hair types, including sensitive scalps.
Leaves hair feeling clean, light, and revitalized.
Creates a light lather that cleanses without disrupting your hair's natural protective barrier
Hydrate
Deep Hydration Blend
Deeply hydrate your hair with Stem's blend of natural moisturizers, featuring over 30% nourishing ingredients. Our formula restores your hair's natural balance, combating dryness and leaving your locks silky and manageable.
Enriched with natural oils and butters for intense moisture
Formulated to mimic your hair's natural oils, promoting health without disrupting balance
Improves manageability for easy styling
Reduces frizz and enhances hair softness
Nourish
Vitamins, Protiens, Antioxidants
Stem is infused with essential vitamins, proteins, and antioxidants that nourish your hair from root to tip. Our minimalist formula delivers everything your hair needs to stay healthy and vibrant.
Supports hair strength and reduces breakage
Protects against environmental stressors
Promotes natural shine, growth, and vitality
Infused with proteins and vitamin B3 to restore and strengthen your hair
Patented Technology
Smart Beeswax Shell
Lasts 120+ Washes
USA Produced
Enhanced Grip
No Mess or Mush
Patent Pending
Frequently Asked Questions
How can Stem be more effective than traditional shampoo and conditioner while being natural?
We've spent several years perfecting a formula that balances gentle cleansing with deep hydration, all while maintaining your hair's natural equilibrium. Traditional hair care products often strip your hair of its natural oils using harsh chemicals and then overcompensate by adding heavy synthetic conditioners. This cycle can lead to overproduction of oils, making your hair dependent on frequent washing and conditioning. Stem's minimalist, natural approach gently cleanses without overstripping and nourishes your hair with essential nutrients, resulting in healthier, more manageable hair.
Do I need a conditioner too?
No, we recommend skipping the conditioner. Stem is designed to maintain your hair’s ideal moisture balance without needing extra products.
Why This Works:
Overcompensation: Traditional conditioners can train your hair and scalp to rely on additional oils, potentially leading to greasy roots or dryness in the long run.
Built-In Hydration: If you need a moisture boost, simply leave Stem in your hair for an extra minute or two before rinsing—this gives the nourishing ingredients more time to absorb.
What are the caps and bases of Stem made from?
Our caps and bases are crafted from a proprietary material made from spruce wood combined with other natural saps. This innovative blend creates a strong, durable, and completely biodegradable system for Stem, aligning with our commitment to sustainability.
Where do you source your ingredients?
We source our ingredients from a network of U.S.-based partners who provide ethically and sustainably sourced materials. The majority of our ingredients are grown in the United States and South America, ensuring high quality while reducing our environmental footprint.
How do you ship your products, and when will I receive my order?
We typically ship orders within one business day. Most customers receive their orders within three business days. We also offer expedited shipping options at checkout if you need your order sooner.
Where are you located?
Our lab is located in San Diego, California, where we conduct all of our research and development. We produce our own machines and packaging systems in-house, allowing us to control every aspect of Stem's production and ensure the highest quality products.
Is Stem suitable for all hair types?
Yes, Stem is designed to work effectively for all hair types. Our goal is to restore your hair's natural balance, leaving it radiant and healthy. Since human hair shares a similar oil composition across different types, our formula gently cleanses and replenishes with natural oils, benefiting everyone from straight to curly hair.
How do I use Stem?
Using Stem is easy. While Stem is in Usage Mode, simply follow these steps:
Wet your hair thoroughly.
Glide Stem over your hair to create a light lather.
Massage the lather into your scalp and hair.
Rinse thoroughly.
To learn more about the different modes of Stem, please scroll up to the How to Use section.
Is Stem safe for color-treated hair?
Yes, Stem is safe for color-treated hair. Our gentle, sulfate-free formula cleanses without stripping color, helping maintain the vibrancy and longevity of your hair color.
Do you offer a satisfaction guarantee?
We stand by the quality of our product. If you're not satisfied with Stem, please contact our customer service team, and we'll be happy to assist you.
Over 10,000+ Made the Switch to Stem
Simple Ingredients
Powerful Results
7 Simple Ingredients
We only use 7 essential, highly effective, plant based ingredients - nothing more.
Naturally Derived & Scientifically Proven
All our ingredients have A+ ratings on Skin Deep. No, parabens, sulfates, or synthetics.
Gentle Cleansing No Stripping
We developed a simple and gentle cleanser to cleanse without stripping.
Powerful Hydration No Greasy Feel
Feel hydrated and conditioned all over without the greasy or dry feeling left over.
PH Optimized
Balanced to match your hair.
Vitamins, Antioxidants, & Protiens
Feeds you body and hair to keep you looking and feeling amazing.
From the Community
I love a good product that is healthy for my hair and non-damaging. The fact there is no conditioner needed extra is amazing and I didn't believe it until experiencing!
I really appreciate this product. I appreciate the packaging minimalism. I absolutely love what it does to my very white old lady hair soft shiny wavy. it was styled straight in this photograph to show off the new color. I found the scent a bit strong not too strong not offputting but just a bit stronger than I expected it to be I expected a bit more woodsy ember but very, very pleased with everything except I think the center could be milder.
I've used it twice so far and I really like it. I have graying, wavy, dry, frizzy hair. I've used it twice so far and I really like it. I have used a light conditioner, but I think after about a month, my hair will have adjusted to the new oil levels. I really Swell!
I like that my hair feels clean. My hair is long and fine. I normally use a conditioner to detangle before exiting the shower. I can't seem to do that with this all in one shampoo. I can't comb it once out either. If I let it dry, then it combs nice. The problem is then it drys funny. My hair does feel soft and stays clean looking longer.
I have tried several other shampoo bars from various brands and the Swell bar has given me the best result for my hair type. I like the fact that they use just a few ingredients and keep it simple. My hair is very fine and wavy and is easily weighed down, but so far I feel like the Swell bars cleanses it without stripping and I have nice volume afterward. I have only been using it a few months, but am very pleased with my purchase. There was a mistake in my original order, and when I notified customer service they immediately rectified the problem and were very pleasant.
I love how the packaging looks! The product is perfect for my hair. After couple uses my hair feels smooth, no frizzy, doesn’t feel dry and it smells wonderful too! I wear hijabs and my hair still feels great and smells good too even after 8 hours of wearing hijab at work.
After endlessly searching for the MOST eco conscious and sustainable haircare brand...yeah, I found it. I LOVE my Coconut Hinoki bar and my husband loves his Santal Hinoki bar. Oftentimes, we'll steal each others when we need a shift in scent. I love the way my long and fine textured hair feels. Hydrated and shiny hair with ONE product.
It’s hard to get a lather out of it
We love our new shampoos! Will definitely be switching over permanently.
I have really enjoyed the Stem so far and love the way it makes my hair feel.
