Welcome to the first installment of GreenBirdi Product Profiles, a new blog series that spotlights the brands and products carefully curated and approved by GreenBirdi.
GreenBirdi's Mission: Ethical, Curated, and Green
At GreenBirdi, sustainability shouldn't come at the cost of performance or ethics. We're proud to curate a collection of products that are clean, cruelty-free, and designed to reduce waste, all while being gentle on your body and the planet. Every product we carry is GreenBirdi Approved, meaning it has been thoughtfully selected based on strict criteria for environmental impact, ingredient safety, social benefits, ethical sourcing, and product performance.
What to Expect from This Series
Our Product Profile series takes you behind the label, offering:
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Brand stories and origins
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Ingredient deep dives
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Insight into eco practices and packaging
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Product recommendations based on your needs
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The reason why we stand behind each brand
We're kicking things off with Jack59, a Canadian brand redefining haircare with sustainability and inclusivity at its core.
Brand At a Glance: Who is Jack59?
Jack59 is an all-Canadian company founded by an Indigenous woman named Vanessa, and named after a stray dog. The dog is long gone, but never forgotten, reminding Vanessa why she started the business to escape the corporate rat race and spend more time with her daughter, Isabella. As a Métis entrepreneur, Vanessa wove her heritage and respect for nature into the heart of the company, creating a brand that not only delivers great hair days but does so with responsibility and care.
The brand focuses on biodegradable shampoo and condition bars. Their production is plastic-free and zero-waste, and all ingredients are sourced ethically. Instead of plastic, the shampoo bars are shipped in 100% compostable containers, and they last longer than liquid shampoo. The Edmonton-based brand manufactures everything locally and offers all staff flexible working hours. Jack59 bars are also vegan, and many are gluten-free for those who are sensitive to gluten.
Mission & Values
Jack59 exists to challenge the beauty industry's status quo. The brand is committed to:
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Zero-waste, plastic-free haircare
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Eco-conscious practices from sourcing to shipping
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Inclusivity, offering formulas for all hair types
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Cruelty-free and vegan standards
What Makes Jack59 Stand Out?
One of Jack59's core innovations is its commitment to 100% plastic-free packaging.
Jack59 also stands out for:
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Clean, ethically sourced ingredients
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No sulphates or parabens, and all bars are vegan and cruelty-free
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Waterless formula uses less water and energy
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Solid bars have a lower carbon footprint than liquid shampoo and last longer
Product Line Overview
At GreenBirdi, we carry a curated selection of Jack59's bestsellers, each catering to specific hair types and needs:
Shampoo Bars
Jack59 provides a variety of shampoo bars. The Vitality shampoo bar is ideal for oily hair and contains essential oils that reduce scalp itching and promote hair growth. It's scented with peppermint to help you wake up at the start of the day and contains oat protein, panthenol, and essential oils of peppermint, rosemary, and lavender.
In contrast, Serenity is designed for sensitive skin and itchy scalps, featuring a pleasant scent blend of bergamot, blood orange, patchouli, and ylang-ylang for relaxation. It's also ideal for fine hair, featuring rice protein to strengthen hair.
If you are sensitive to scents, Jack59 offers the Naked bar, which has no added colours or scents. It's perfect for children and sensitive skin.
They also offer options for other hair types, including Blonde Bombshell, designed explicitly for bottle blondes, Citrus Shine for curly hair, Jacked for short hair, and Dreams, which is tailored for children.
Conditioner Bars
It's hard to find conditioner bars that work well. Jack59 conditioner bars are super concentrated and can last over 100 washes. You can match your conditioner to your shampoo. They also work as leave-in conditioners and as shave bars!
Pro tip: Comb it through with a wide-toothed comb in the shower before rinsing.
Additionally, both shampoo and conditioner bars are available in Travel Buddies sizing for easy travel. Another advantage of shampoo bars is that airport security doesn't consider them liquids, and you can pack them in your carry-on, which is excellent for short trips when you don't want to check your luggage.
Best for Hair Types:
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Curly Hair: Try Vitality for added moisture and definition.
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Dry Hair: Vitality and Serenity help lock in hydration.
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Oily Hair: Energize balances oil production and clarifies the hair for a healthy appearance.
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Colour-Treated Hair: All Jack59 bars are gentle and colour-safe thanks to their sulphate-free formulas.
Eco & Ethical Impact
If you're concerned about the environmental impact and sustainability of your beauty regime, and you should be, Jack59 is an excellent choice for waste reduction. One bar can replace as many as three plastic bottles of liquid shampoo or conditioner, making it even more environmentally friendly than buying larger sizes.
The bars are made locally in Canada with carefully and responsibly sourced ingredients. Jack59's business model is to hire local women primarily and offer flexible hours to support their caregiving and motherhood responsibilities.
It's a woman-owned, indigenous-led business that truly deserves your support.
Why GreenBirdi Loves Jack59
We aim to support sustainable and ethical Canadian companies, particularly those owned by women, Indigenous peoples, and other underrepresented groups.
We're proud to carry Jack59 because it checks all the right boxes:
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Canadian, Indigenous, and women-owned: values that matter deeply to us
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Sustainability from formula to packaging without compromising on results
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Real results: customers rave about their hair transformations
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Low-waste innovation: Jack59 is leading the charge in sustainable haircare.
When you choose Jack59, you're not just buying shampoo. You're investing in a better future for your hair, your health, and the people and environment around you.
How to Try Jack59 Products
Switching from liquid to solid shampoo? Your hair may require a brief adjustment period (typically 1–2 weeks). This is normal as your scalp balances its natural oils. Stick with it, the results are worth it!
Fortunately, they're very easy to use. Wet your hair, then wet the bar. For short hair, lather the bar until you have enough product, then set it down and massage the product through your hair.
For longer hair, apply more water to your hair and then run the bar down your hair in strokes. Set it down, then massage the hair as you usually would, and rinse it out.
Conditioner bars are used in much the same way. Leave them in for 15 minutes, but if you're in a hurry, a few minutes is fine, or you can use the bars as a leave-in treatment. Wet the bar, rub a small amount onto your hands, then smooth through the ends of your hair.
How to Store and Extend the Life of Your Bar:
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Use a draining soap dish or bar holder
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Keep your bars dry between uses
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Let them air dry completely before storing
Proper care can extend the life of each bar to up to 80 washes, equivalent to approximately 3 months of use.
Travel bars should always be kept in their container to keep them from getting soggy. Jack59 bars come with special shower containers that allow water to drain away while protecting them with a removable lid so that you can store them in your shower, on your countertop, or in your luggage.
Clean Beauty, Bold Impact
Jack59 proves that sustainability and self-care can go hand in hand. From their clean ingredients and ethical sourcing to their plastic-free promise and inclusive leadership, Jack59 is more than a brand; it's a movement.
Whether you're just starting your low-waste journey or looking for high-performance products that align with your values, Jack59 is a natural choice.
Shop Jack59 now on GoGreenBirdi.com. Then share your results by using tags #GreenBirdi and #Jack59 on your favourite social media site.
Stay tuned for more product profiles and more ways to make your beauty routine a force for good.
