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Katek Wed 19-Apr-23 20:41:29

I received several bars in Christmas gift sets and have just finished the last one. Apart from cutting out plastic bottles I actually find them very convenient, easy to use and they seem to last quite a long while. Just wondered if anyone else uses these and how you find them.

Cherrytree59 Sun 23-Apr-23 14:04:43

Atm I only use bars for my gym and swimming days , very convenient.

Also used whilst away for 10
days recently.
Was glad to wash with my liquid shampoo and conditioner when I returned home.

I have yet find one I can use at home as I need to condition well, my hair is very dry.

I will check out the Garnier bars.

Davida1968 Sun 23-Apr-23 13:47:22

Yes I've used these for ages. Gentle on my hair and often made without a lot of chemicals. I use them from "The Good Soap" (small Welsh company). No conditioner needed and very economical in use. I also do a (once-weekly) apple-cider rinse, using Aldi's "proper" apple cider. (I mix this apple-cider with water, to make the rinse. Again, it's cheap!) DH uses the shampoo bar too.

JudyBloom Sun 23-Apr-23 13:26:50

Yes I like the shampoo bars too.

Soozikinzi Sun 23-Apr-23 13:25:58

I've had a couple of kin kind ones I initially got for holidays but now use any time . must be better than all those plastic bottles.

ginny Sun 23-Apr-23 13:25:03

I buy mine from a small company ,
Sarah’s Soapary .
They last ages and lather very well. I don’t use a conditioner and my hairdresser always says my hair is in very good condition.
There are no chemicals in them so I presume they don’t strip all the natural moisture from your hair.

cc Sun 23-Apr-23 13:18:49

I think I'd be wary of the Alberto Balsalm one stripping my colour out, as the oil conditioner used to do.

Vintagegirl Sun 23-Apr-23 13:17:03

Yes use one when at home. I must get a soap box to use for swimming sessions. I will keep last segment for travel so can dump.... great to have one less thing in 'liquids' bag.

dogsmother Sun 23-Apr-23 13:13:09

Not a fan of shampoo bars, always seem to stay soggy.

Magme Sun 23-Apr-23 13:11:58

I tried the grrum bar of shampoo and loved how it made my hair feel. Unfortunately, it made my head itch. This post has inspired me to try a different make.
I can use most products but occasionally I react badly to some. I was given a soap and glory gift set once, but the product I tried from the gift set made me itch, so I gave it back to the person who gifted it to me. She luckily understood and took it gratefully as she loves soap and glory products.

Gundy Sun 23-Apr-23 13:09:00

I should have mentioned - they are bath & body soaps. I do not use them for shampooing. I should look into bars for just that.

Gundy Sun 23-Apr-23 13:06:07

Bar soaps are making a comeback! Too much plastic in our world, people are becoming very aware of that and looking for ways to transition away from bottles.

My favorite brand is French - A La Maison (de Provence). If I can get it here, I’m sure you can find it there. The bars last a long time and are not expensive.
Bubbles to You!
USA Gundy

Buttonjugs Sun 23-Apr-23 12:48:40

No, I use Elvive Low Shampoo - sulphate free with built in conditioner and it costs about £6. But it leaves my bleached blonde hair soft and shiny and lasts for about 6 - 8 weeks. It really is a miracle product and I don’t understand why everyone doesn’t use it!

Glorianny Sun 23-Apr-23 12:35:50

I've been using the £1 for ages. I have long hair and there aren't any hairs on it. However when I gave one to my GCs to use whilst we were on holiday it got used up very quickly . I think using it more than once a day means it gets very soft and it dissolves quicker. So maybe not good for family use.

Germanshepherdsmum Sun 23-Apr-23 12:26:41

I haven’t tried them because I have long hair and imagine that they would end up with hairs stuck to them and wound round them after use.

Kim19 Sun 23-Apr-23 12:26:04

Gruum works well for me.

Mollygo Sun 23-Apr-23 12:11:51

My hair doesn’t like them, despite being instructed by friends that I must be “not using them properly” or “not rinsing properly” or “using the wrong one”.
The best I’ve tried is one by l’Occitane, but it’s expensive.

labradorlinda33 Sun 23-Apr-23 11:58:06

I have White Hot Hair shampoo bars. They're ideal for taking away on holiday.

HeavenLeigh Sun 23-Apr-23 11:57:34

Use the lush ones they have quite a few different varieties

MrsNemo Sun 23-Apr-23 11:50:29

I like them; only problem is they usually break up, so I have a small lightweight net bag for the pieces, and rub that over my wet hair. They seem to work well and leave my hair clean and shiny, and they do last for months.

Blondiescot Sun 23-Apr-23 11:46:53

I find them awful. I've tried a few but they all left my hair feeling really greasy and lank.

missdeke Sun 23-Apr-23 11:44:47

I've used one from a small independent shop online and it was awful, but I've found the Garnier one much better. It's the only one available from our local shops so can't try any others.

HannahLoisLuke Sun 23-Apr-23 11:44:09

Having tried a few when they first came out and been disappointed. Either left my hair like straw or just wouldn’t rinse out, even with a vinegar and water rinse. Finally I found KinKind bars and chose the Shine one. It lathers beautifully, rinses out cleanly and leaves my hair soft and smooth. I’ve yet to find a bar conditioner that I like though so still using the bottled variety, though only a tiny amount.

grannybuy Sun 23-Apr-23 11:24:42

I use the lavender and geranium bar from Friendly Soap Ltd.
Only £2.95. It gives a lovely squeaky clean finish.

JaneJudge Sun 23-Apr-23 11:24:35

I use gruum too smile

Susieq62 Sun 23-Apr-23 11:24:05

Took them on my recent month away and they were great !