"My damaged hair was so brittle - this Rice Protein shampoo bar has been the saving of it! I love that it's safe for keratin treated hair and that it's sulfate-free." - Zoe H., Verified Buyer
Rice Water Protein Shampoo Bar -For strengthening hair and promoting new growth
Got hair that's damaged or falling out? Or noticing thinning along your hairline? Our Rice Water Shampoo Bar is everything you need for stimulating hair follicles at the root and promoting new hair growth, the natural way.
While all Cooki shampoo bars are colour safe for highlights, the Rice Water Protein shampoo bar is actively colour-protective on dark dye, helping defend against colour fading. This is also our first bar safe for keratin treated or permed hair, with a gentle formula that won't irritate the eyes, making it ideal for kids. The go-to bar when your hair needs a little extra TLC, this bar contains rice protein, rice powder, olive oil and castor oil - powerful ingredients that help strengthen your strands, nourish your hair follicles and promote new hair growth. Gentle and sulfate-free, this bar is suitable for curly hair, coloured hair, grey hair, oily hair and every hair type in between - a true all rounder. Free from added essential oils or fragrance, it has a very mild scent that is subtle and fresh. Fun fact: it’s also the shampoo bar that Cooki’s owner uses, so you know it’s got to be good (she’s tried them all).
This bar pairs well with our Coconut Conditioner Bar (heavier, for dry, thick, or curly hair) or Ginger Conditioner Bar(lighter, ideal for normal, fine or oily hair - won't add weight). For an intensive weekly protein hit, try our Cooki Protein Hair Mask Treatment. We recommend adding a Bamboo Drainer Dishas well to store your bar correctly and get the full life from your bar, and if you're planning to travel with your tin, we strongly recommend our Travel Tin Drainage Tray to keep your bar high and dry while on the go.
Gentle and sulfate-free for curly or keratin treated hair
'No tears' formula - won't irritate eyes
Plastic-free packaging
Lasts up to 3 x bottles of shampoo
Cruelty-free, GF, vegan and palm oil-free
Perfect for travel, leak-proof shampoo
Reusable metal tin option for travel
Our Happiness Guarantee: Deciding which bars are right for you can feel confusing, so we’re here to help! Email our friendly team for a tailored recommendation for your hair. If you buy a product and it’s just not working out, return it to us within 60 days for a full refund with our 100% happiness guarantee*!
🚚 $9.50 flat rate delivery Australia and NZ-wide, and free shipping over $69. Swift dispatch within 24-48 hours (excluding sale periods).
How to use:
Wet Cooki Shampoo Bar in hands until it begins to lather. Run bar through wet hair from root to tip and massage until hair is lathered. Rinse out with water.
After rinsing out shampoo, wet Cooki Conditioner Bar in hands and rub gently. Run bar through wet hair from root to tip and massage until hair is lightly coated. Rinse out with water. If you get the conditioner in your eyes, rinse immediately with clean water.
To keep your shampoo bar in good condition and long lasting, allow to dry in between washes. We recommend using a drainer which can let the Cooki dry thoroughly. You can purchase the perfect sustainable bamboo drainer, or use something similar.
Our bars are refillable, just buy the shampoo and conditioner refill next time for a complete zero waste hair hair care.
One 65g Cooki Shampoo Bar can last as long as three 250g plastic bottles of shampoo. Cooki is great for your hair, and great for the environment!
For the ultimate eco friendly hair care experience, get our bamboo hair brush, which is not only more sustainable, but the bristles are great on your hair to detangle with ease.
What is Cooki?
Cooki bars are solid Shampoo and Conditioner Bars. Cooki Shampoo Bars are jam-packed with beneficial natural ingredients that your hair will love. All you need to do is add water and rub it through your hair. Shampoo Bars work just like plastic-bottled shampoo and will leave your hair feeling nourished, clean, shiny, and soft. Plus, Cooki Shampoo Bars have the added environmental benefits of being plastic-free and being full of natural ingredients.
Cooki shampoo bars are the perfect travel shampoo ✈️
Cooki bars are light and compact, but best of all, they are concentrated shampoo which makes them solid. This prevents any liquid restrictions at the airport or any accidents with shampoo popping in your luggage (we’ve all been there!).
Size: Shampoo Bar: 65g. Shampoo Bar + Reusable Metal Tin: approximately 100g.
Cooki Haircare's Happiness Guarantee
This is our promise to you. If you do not love Cooki - you can return your products for a refund. If you aren't 100% happy with your products and wish to return something to us, please email us at hello@cookihaircare.com to speak to one of our team. They will see if we can help you resolve the issue, or alternatively provide you with the returns info (customers are responsible for shipping and return shipping fees).
Conditions
Return must be received within 60 days. Only products purchased from our website will be accepted along with proof of purchase. Refunds will only be given back onto the same payment method.
You must not have used more than 25% of the bar. You will be refunded once we receive the bar back, so we do advise tracking to be used when returning products. We do not refund any delivery or return shipping fees, but refund you the cost of our products in full.
Please note that if you wish to exchange for another product, you will be responsible for paying the new delivery fee.
Thank you Regina for recommending the Rice Protein Bundle with the Coconut Condition. After a year of trying to find a hair care product that covers all my allergies and sensitives, I’ve finally found a shampoo and conditioner that doesn’t inflame my skin. So lovely to use. Lathers perfectly and a gentle fragrance. Can’t wait to expand my range of your products. Thank you!! Sarah
Sarah H.5/5
Lathers up so well and leaves my hair clean and soft. Love it!
Claire S.5/5Verified
Love it my hair is so soft, only have to skim the top of your head to get a nice lather once. Highly recommend it.
Geraldine K.5/5Verified
It started with one! Love them all. Rice water one is my most recent and it’s so gentle, slightly different texture but foams well and rinses squeaky clean. I paired with the Coconut conditioner and couldn’t be happier with results. Keeps flyaways in check and like all the other Cooki bars, my long fine hair is less reactive to humidity!
Jenny D.5/5
Lathers really well for a bar. Most don’t. So it goes such a long way and the bar is huge so lasts a long time. Price is thus very reasonable. I like it the best so far out of all the shampoo bars I’ve tried
Anna K.5/5Verified
I introduced these shampoo bars to my son and he is loving the ease of using them, the generous lather for minimal usage, and is hopeful of seeing some regrowth results from consistent use of this particular one, in cooperation with the Ginger Conditioner Bar.
Bronwyn B.5/5Verified
Rice water bar makes my hair lovely and soft. It's growing back after chemo so this gentle shampoo is ideal.
Alane N.4/5Verified
Loving these products! We use the rice protein shampoo (as suggested by Jaimee in a little one on one consult) and argan oil conditioner. We've used 2-3x a wk for a month now. My daughter and I both use them. Our hair feels as good as when I was using salon quality shampoo and conditioners.
The shampoo has a lower scent than I like, but it doesn't matter because the conditioner scent is applied with every wash and has a work perfume fragrance!
The conditioner has a beautiful scent! Glides on my hair and feels fresh and silky smooth after rinsing out.
I also purchased the moisture treatment, which smells like a freshly made chai latte! I apply this after each wash only, not daily. Delicious fragrance and feels smooth on my ends.
I am very satisfied with all of my products. I changed mostly for hormonal reasons, but love that there's no packaging waste and zero plastic use.
Kim C.5/5Verified
Very impressed with this product, my hair feels and looks much healthier and has more volume, my friend recommended it to me and I am so happy she did .
Thanks keep up your great work. !!
Debra L.5/5Verified
I have used Cooki shampoo and conditioner for a few years now ! Couldn’t be happier…. They smell sooooo good and my hair looks amazing ! Won’t go back to bottle shampoo and conditioner again🩷
Christine M.5/5Verified
What a sensational product! My husband and I hiked the Camino Portuguese in April. I needed a travel shampoo so I thought I would try Cookie. The weight and packaging are ideal for backpacking. Just 3 swipes on my short hair gave the most incredible lather without stripping. It also replaced my body wash and face cleanser. My FIFO husband was so impressed with how well Cookie performed, he now takes one of work. Cookie is now my everyday shampoo - it’s that good.
Kerry S.5/5
I have fine, thinning hair and have a shower and vanity full of shampoos and conditioners designed for such hair so what's one more?? I have only used the Rice Protein Shampoo Bar twice but am loving it so far. Only time will tell whether the growth and strength improves but even if not, it is a beautiful shampoo. I am impressed enough to have just ordered the Ginger Shampoo Bar ........ fingers crossed. I am also very impressed with the excellent service from Cooki Haircare so thank you Jaimee.
Jill R.5/5Verified
Love this bar! Have tried a few of the cooki bars (have loved them all) but this is my fave! Great for my thinner hair ❤️
Ebony P.5/5Verified
This was my first Cooki purchase and I'm loving it. My grey frizzies are gone, and my hair is so soft and shiny. I've now ordered a heap my to try and I'm working on converting the whole family.
Jodie W.5/5Verified
I have white/grey hair & find the Rice Water Protein bar is the best for my hair, leaves it soft & I’m washing my hair less. My hair is very dry like lots of white haired people so I combine Rice Water Protein bar with Coconut Condition bar
Never been happier
Mary-ann C.5/5Verified
I have been using cooki shampoo bar for a while now. I have thin soft hair. So far, I love cinnamon, ginger, peppermint and rice water shampoo. Cooki makes my hair doesnt look so sad anymore.
Indra H.5/5Verified
This is a great little product that I just happened to stumble upon. It cleans my hair beautifully, smells great and they would be perfect to take when travelling.
Kate R.5/5Verified
Love this for my meno baldy head!! It’s lovely and silky & doesn’t dry out my hair. I’m also really sensitive and allergic to fragrance and essential oils so I love that this brand respects that and offers fragrance free options. . Better than shampoo from a bottle :)
Simonne G.5/5Verified
My hair genuinely feels so soft and much healthier. I have course curly dry hair and I can really see the difference. I also use the jasmine conditioner bar which once I realised how to activate ( soaking in warm water while I shampooed) really works a treat . Highly recommended 😊
Lyn O.5/5Verified
I bought the Protein Bar Shampoo along with the Ginger Conditioning Bar and have been using them for over a month now. My hair is fine and very straight, I have found is extremely difficult to find a shampoo and conditioner that doesn't make my hair feel weighed down and flat, until now. My hair feels so light and might I even say 'bouncy' (I've never used that word before to describe my hair 😄). I waited this long to give a review as I wanted to see if it lasted and wasn't just a change in shampoo that made the difference like it has in the past for other shampoos in the short term but after a week it went back to lank again. I am more than happy to continue using these products and can highly recommend to you if you also have fine straight hair and would love a bit of body, softness and 'bounce' . Give it a try ☺️
Debbie M.5/5Verified
I have been using the Rice Water Protein shampoo bar and Ginger Conditioner for the last several weeks. It lathers so easily, I get squeaky clean hair and I am enjoying it. We are traveling shortly so it will be a bonus to tuck in my bathroom bag for easy care. Although I am not losing hair it is thinning and I am hopeful the continued use of the bar will help reduce this. My hair does feel glossier, bouncier and healthier which is a start. Hopefully I can report back in a few months with more results. Highly recommended.
Lisa M.5/5Verified
The shampoo bar was great and lathered up really well. I have long curly hair, but it wasn't hard to use.
Cassie P.5/5Verified
As my family and I have chemical sensitivity it was so nice to be able to find a shampoo and conditioner with no and low scents. I love these products and would recommend that you give them a try. The bamboo drainers and travel tins are excellent too. I would recommend you try for yourself and see the amazing results.
Kelly C.5/5Verified
I have quite long hair but it lathes nicely. I'm enjoying not having to juggle bottles. I am a professional house sitter so it's wonderful at saving space and easy to just pop into my toiletries bag
Ingrid P.4/5Verified
I love the shampoo. It foams beautifully and cleans well. It took a bit of getting used to using the conditioner- but it leaves my hair lovely and soft. I’m looking forward to taking them on holidays with me. Will definitely continue using.
Michelle W.5/5Verified
Hi, currently travelling. Loving how easy my shampoo and conditioner are to carry with us. Take up little space. Easy fit into my robe pocket to the shower amenities. The shampoo has many uses. Hair, body (when hubby leaves the soap bar, at the last camp site) wash out clothes. Leaving every thing, including my hair lovely and soft.
Ps...Hubby loves it too.
Michelle U.5/5Verified
This is a great product. I originally purchased to take on a cruise, to avoid taking my normal shampoo and conditioner bottles, however I love them so much and how well they clean my hair, that I’ve continued to use them when I returned home. Highly recommend!
Jeanette C.5/5Verified
OMG my Cookie bars are amazing. I have dry curly hair and after a medication stint my hair started thinning and felt terrible. I have been using Cookie now for a couple of months and from day one they have made my hair feel amazing. My hair feels nourished and is starting to feel thicker. Thank you :)
Jann C.5/5Verified
I find your products very good my hair feels fantastic especially my husband who suffers from very dry scalp I brought him the green soap and it’s all clear now he love it
Thank you
Diana
Diana O.5/5Verified
I am about to go travelling so have been trying out these shampoo and conditioner bars. They are amazing and now my husband has also started using them. The Rice Water Protein is my favourite so far. Will be our go-to from now on. Well done Cooki !
Naomi G.5/5Verified
I have been using the Rice Water shampoo and ginger conditioner bar for a few weeks now. I love how the shampoo lathers and actually purchased the cinnamon bar as well from The Health Shop. I love this one as well. I find the conditioner doesn't give my hair enough moisture though. I have coloured hair and it feels a lot dryer since i swapped conditioners.
Hopefully i can find one that is good for dry hair.
Will keep using the products. I love supporting local business and I love that there is no plastic and everything is natural.
Tracey M.4/5Verified
I have regular keratin treatments in my hair & find this easy to use and gives me a good result; easy to blowdry after use and great to put in the tin when travelling.
Christine P.5/5Verified
A great shampoo that lathered well even in hard water & was great to use whilst travelling
Julie R.5/5Verified
Easy to use & my hair feels lighter using the shampoo bar vs store bought shampoo
Mandy C.4/5Verified
I have always bought good and usually expensive shampoos and now after using this shampoo no more, this will be my go to for a shampoo as it leaves my hair so soft yet manageable.
Sue F.5/5Verified
I was a little hesitant about using Cooki shampoo bars as I have vibrant dyed purple hair. I ordered the Rice water protein shampoo bar with the coconut conditioner. I love the way the shampoo bar lathers and the conditioner makes my hair feel great. I took them on a cruise and it was so convenient in the tins compared to taking the travel bottles. I missed out getting the tin trays in my order because they were out of stock but when the come in stock I could not justify paying the 9.00 delivery fee on the 3.00 order so I just dried them out on the bamboo trays instead. I would recommend using this product to my friends.
Christine J.5/5Verified
Has seemed to calm my frizzy hair a bit but I’ve only used it 3 times. Foams up very very well. Only needs a couple of rubs over hair
Julie O.4/5Verified
Lovely shampoo bar. Great for people who want a gentle shampoo with low scent. Leaves my hair soft and shiny.
Also the service at cooki is fantastic.thankyou !
Jodie S.5/5Verified
Love it! Leaves my hair feeling & looking great. First time I’m able to leave it dry naturally & still look good
Rosemaree M.5/5Verified
I really like the idea of this product. I have coloured hair, It works well and my hair feels good. I have also bought some for my partner and he is really liking it. It’s a very good idea for men. Looking forward to taking it on my next travels.
Sharyn C.5/5Verified
Testimonials
★★★★★
I have been using your Coconut shampoo bar for a few weeks now and I love it! It makes my hair feel amazing and smells so nice, it’s so easy to use and I absolutely love the idea of a shampoo bar that’s plastic free!
Bree Clarke
Hunter Valley, NSW
★★★★★
Smells so good! Love the way my hair feels after and so glad I can look at the ingredients and know what's going into the product! So easy to use too and love that I'm able to reduce my plastic usage by using this, definitely recommended!
Isabella Gamble
Perth, WA
★★★★★
First off: no more disposable single use plastic! I like all the options available and the natural ingredients. My hair feels clean and healthy.
Cooki Haircare is an Australian company, with all orders shipped from our warehouse in sunny Sydney. For information about where our products are made, read more here.
We aim for swift dispatch within 24 hours (Mon - Fri, excluding public holidays in NSW). Standard orders typically arrive in 2-5 working days, and Express orders are 1-2 working days.
Please note, during sale periods such as Black Friday, processing times may be slightly longer.
Australia:
Shipping has a flat rate Australia-wide of $9.45, with free delivery over AUD$69.
New Zealand:
Shipping has a flat rate NZ-wide of NZD$9.99, with free shipping over NZD$69.
USA:
Shipping has a flat rate US-wide of USD$9.99, with free shipping over USD$59.
Canada:
Shipping has a flat rate Canada-wide of CAD$12.99, with free shipping over CAD$69.
UK, EU and EFTA:
Shipping is AUD$19 (approx £10), with free shipping over AUD$89.
Singapore:
Shipping is SGD$14.99, with free shipping over SGD$89.
Cooki Happiness Guarantee 💯 😊
This is our promise to you. If you do not love Cooki - you can return your products for a refund.
If you aren't 100% happy with your products and wish to return something to us, please email us at hello@cookihaircare.com to speak to one of our team. They will see if we can help you resolve the issue, or alternatively provide you with the returns info (customers are responsible for shipping and return shipping fees).
Conditions
Return must be received within 60 days. Only bars purchased from our website will be accepted along with proof of purchase. Refunds will only be given back onto the same payment method.
You must not have used more than 25% of the bar. You will be refunded once we receive the bar back, so we do advise tracking to be used when returning products. We do not refund any delivery or return shipping fees, but refund you the cost of our products in full.
Please note that if you wish to exchange for another product, you will be responsible for paying the new delivery fee.
All Cooki shampoo and conditioner bars are palm oil free, plus also cruelty-free and vegan. None of our products are tested on animals. Please note that the only ingredient in our range which is not vegan is the Pearl Powder in our Hand & Body Soap, which is derived in a cruelty-free process from oysters - but oysters are not killed in the extraction process.
They shouldn't, providing you have selected a high quality shampoo bar that is well suited to your hair. If you often suffer with dry hair, be sure to use our argan oil shampoo and conditioner bar or our coconut oil shampoo and conditioner bar. You can also take our free hair quiz here to find the right shampoo and conditioner bar for you.
In fact, most people find the opposite with our shampoo and conditioner bars, because we cut out the harsh ingredients, and use natural oils which help cleanse and nourish the hair. Many people find their hair feeling super soft even after their first wash!
Your hair should feel amazing after using our shampoo and conditioner bars. If it feels like it's greasy or oily, you haven't washed the product out properly. It's surprising how little you need, because they are concernatre. You can also check out this blog here about changing to shampoo bars.
All Cooki shampoo and conditioner bars are colour-safe on highlighted hair. For darker hair dyes or bright colours such as purple, red or blue, we recommend using our Rice Water Protein Shampoo Bar, which is actively colour-protective and designed to help defend against colour fading while gently cleansing the hair. This can be matched with any of our conditioner bars. We also have our best selling Purple Toning shampoo and matching conditioner bar specifically for blonde, grey or highlighted hair, which help to neutralise brassy yellow tones.
We’re so glad you’re here. For post-chemo care, we have a collection of low tox, gentle products, from our gentlest Coconut Shampoo to our stimulating Cinnamon and Ginger Shampoo Bars for helping combat any hair thinning. Check out our full Post-Chemo Haircare Range here. Cooki bars are deeply nourishing, free from nasties, and specially formulated to gently cleanse and hydrate fragile or regrowing hair - restoring softness, strength, and shine one wash at a time.
Great question! Just like regular conditioner doesn't lather, our conditioner bars are not designed to foam. Instead, they are a solid block of oils which you use to 'paint' directly onto your hair. Check out this video for instructions on how to activate and get the most out your conditioner. You’ll feel the softness as it melts in - no bubbles needed!
The best part is, each conditioner bar lasts many months - they're incredibly economical. They're also very lightweight and won't weigh down your hair, so if you have fine or limp hair that tends to go flat with heavy creams, you'll absolutely love Cooki conditioner bars.
All our bars are proudly low tox and contain no parabens, phenoxyethanol, phthalates, silicones, PEGs or synthetic fragrance. If you’re playing it super safe and are also looking to avoid essential oils during pregnancy, we suggest you go for our Coconut Shampoo and Conditioner or our Argan Shampoo, which contain no essential oils. (Please note, the Argan & Jasmine Conditioner does have Jasmine Essential Oil).
Our sulfate-free Rice Water Protein Shampoo Bar is specifically formulated for keratin-treated or permed hair, and can be safely paired with any of our conditioner bars. This shampoo is also colour-protective on dark or bright (pink/blue/red) hair dye, helping to reduce premature colour fade. All other Cooki shampoo bars including this one are safe to use on highlights.
