Bar shampoo - anyone ever tried it?

Yes I've used a few - They are no different to ordinary shampoos and conditioners apart from the price and how long they last. I bought one to try costing me near £7 - the bar was minute when it arrived and if left in shower very quickly vanished. The fragrance was nice but at that price you must be joking!!!!

I have used shampoo and conditioner bars for a while now, l love the coconut ones from Kinkind.

Hetty58

My daughter uses a bar - kept in a little hanging bag - and it lasts for ages, so no more plastic bottles. I'm allergic to soap and detergent so use bicarbonate of soda dissolved in a cup of water. A vinegar rinse adds shine.

That's interesting Hetty58.
How do you use the bicarb?

I tried all sorts of bars and have now settled on one that is amazing for my hair. It seemed expensive at £8 but has lasted over a year and it is a wash and conditioner combined.
The thing to remember when trying most bars is that it takes a few weeks to see the actual effects and sometimes they seem to make your hair worse for a short while as the residue from previous products wash out.
The bar I use (Zero Waste Path) didn't need this transition phase!

I’ve got shampoo bar from Aveda, I’ve only used it a couple of times, I would say not quite as good as their regular shampoo but great for travelling and of course zero plastic. I’ve never seen conditioner in a bar, I’d be a bit dubious as my hair is coloured and don’t think it would be gloopy enough.

Yes used lush soap and conditioner bars... It was the coal tar scent and my hair always smells so clean...

Use them all the time. I buy from Gruum and am very happy with their products.

mrsba

I tried a shampoo bar 3times a week, but after 4 weeks my hair still felt sticky and greasy, it was if I couldn't rinse it out properly. I read you need time for your hair to get used to the change, but I had to use a vinegar rinse to stop my hair looking dark. Reluctantly I gave up with it in the end as I felt I was using lots more hot water with all the rinsing. I would like to try again though to get rid of the plastic bottle

This is explained in the link I gave. Hair soap needs rinsing out with a mild vinegar solution, proper bar shampoo has the right pH and does it all in one go. You probably had hair soap.

Gruum has worked well for my short hair.

My daughter uses a bar - kept in a little hanging bag - and it lasts for ages, so no more plastic bottles. I'm allergic to soap and detergent so use bicarbonate of soda dissolved in a cup of water. A vinegar rinse adds shine.

I have tried both. I didn’t like the conditioner but since I rarely use it anyway I just keep my usual bottle-it lasts for ages. The shampoo bar is OK but I find shampoo from a bottle rinses out better and leaves my hair feeling good. Visitors can choose, as both are on offer.

Germanshepherdsmum

I have always thought it would be difficult to use on long hair. Mine is below my shoulders and I use ‘normal’ shampoo and conditioner. Anyone know?

My hair is shoulder length and a bar shampoo is fine for it. I rub it on my hair close to my head then gradually scoop up the longer ends, usually there's enough shampoo to do it all.
I did give my GCs one to use on holiday. It didn't last well and when it was nearly finished my GD got bits of soap stuck in her hair.

I tried a shampoo bar 3times a week, but after 4 weeks my hair still felt sticky and greasy, it was if I couldn't rinse it out properly. I read you need time for your hair to get used to the change, but I had to use a vinegar rinse to stop my hair looking dark. Reluctantly I gave up with it in the end as I felt I was using lots more hot water with all the rinsing. I would like to try again though to get rid of the plastic bottle

I’ve used bar shampoo for years, various brands and they’ve all been fine. The bar conditioner I’ve had to give up on as it’s not ‘strong’ enough on my wiry hair, which frizzes horribly. I use a mask to tame it.

Interested in your comment Barmeyoldbat, about your DH using his shampoo as a complete body wash.
I have been doing this for ages when washing my hair.
Seems sensible.

I couldn't get on with it either, so I'm glad to learn I'm not the only one. I felt my hair got really greasy really quickly after using it.

I agree with the principle, but I can’t get on with it, it makes my head itch. I’ve tried three different ones. I normally use a mild shampoo, Weleda suits my hair, and I put the containers in the plastic recycling after.

I also had three free samples from Gruum and found them really good. I am going order some more this week and Mr B loves the shampoo/body wash bar as he can do a complete wash of everything with just one bar. Also going to try the toothpaste powder

Wish I'd tried it before!

Yes, I use both all the time now. Started using it to reduce my use of plastics and have never looked back.

We’ve been using bar shampoo for a few years now - couldn’t go back to conventional shampoo. Hair condition is really good

I've used bar shampoo for some years now. Also I find that a weekly cider apple vinegar rinse (very cheap & easy to make at home) helps too. I buy shampoo bars online from The Good Soap (their's can be used as ordinary soap too) or from Friendly Soap. Lovely stuff, no plastics, & no nasty chemicals! DH uses it too.

Whoops, bar shampoo not bar soap (though that’s good as well!).

I’ve used bar soap for years now - I’ve tried three different brands and none have disappointed. My hair’s short and fine, GSM, but I can’t think why it wouldn’t work well on long hair too.

I have always thought it would be difficult to use on long hair. Mine is below my shoulders and I use ‘normal’ shampoo and conditioner. Anyone know?