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Bar shampoo - anyone ever tried it?

(113 Posts)
kircubbin2000 Sun 11-Sept-22 16:15:49

I get mine from Bee Haven Bodycare. She uses her own bees to produce various products.

MiniMoon Sun 11-Sept-22 16:06:56

I have had two Faith in Nature bars, and two Funky Soap shampoo bars, but now I have an Eco Warrior shampoo bar.
When I first switched to a shampoo bar my hairdresser remarked upon the good condition of my hair.
I don't think I'll go back to a plastic bottle.

GagaJo Sun 11-Sept-22 15:40:23

Yes, I've switched to bar only. The 1st one I tried was quite drying, but there are plenty to choose from and I've had a few good ones.

Pittcity Sun 11-Sept-22 15:38:01

I use a coconut one that is £1 in Savers. Leaves my hair looking great. My hairdresser told me that there is no need to condition after shampooing every time as it just leaves a residue that weighs your hair down. So now I only condition occasionally. I use a bottled conditioner a though.

Riverwalk Sun 11-Sept-22 15:31:01

I've been using Faith in Nature for nearly a year now. It's very good and lasts for ages - I wash my hair twice a week, one wash, and a bar lasts for months.

I haven't tried bar conditioner yet - some time back I accidentally ordered two huge bottles of the stuff and still working my way through bottle one!

JackyB Sun 11-Sept-22 15:11:56

www.ecco-verde.com/info/beauty-blog/solid-shampoo-or-hair-soap-whats-the-difference

Here's one explanation. Hair soap is OK if you rinse out with vinegar or lemon juice afterwards, it says.

JackyB Sun 11-Sept-22 15:07:16

I converted to bar shampoo a while back to make things easier when travelling (haven't travelled for 4 years now) and to save on plastic bottles in the bathroom. Great stuff. not sure if it works out cheaper but a bar lasts ages. I've never used conditioner, but I've never seen solid conditioner here in Germany.

Beware the different kinds, though. There is "hair soap" and "bar shampoo" - the shampoo is better, apparently.

MerylStreep Sun 11-Sept-22 14:41:01

Been using bar shampoo for a long time. It’s lasts forever and ever.

JaneJudge Sun 11-Sept-22 14:35:28

I got a free box from gruum and added a wonky selection and i have found it all really nice and I have pretty sensitive skin

Callistemon21 Sun 11-Sept-22 14:26:22

Yes, DD bought me some but not from this country.

Am I allowed to ask which brand, Luckygirl?
I won't buy Lush, it smells far too strong for me.

Esmay Sun 11-Sept-22 14:24:19

Years ago for a long trip I bought a Lush bar shampoo and found it great .
It smelt very nice as well .
I can't recall buying a bar conditioner , but I probably did .
I'll certainly buy again .

wildswan16 Sun 11-Sept-22 13:52:52

Used it for a long time. I have seen no difference in the condition or appearance of my hair. It's a "no brainer" as far as I am concerned.

Luckygirl3 Sun 11-Sept-22 13:40:43

I bought some bar shampoo and bar conditioner to try and reduce the plastic that comes into my house. Used it today for the first time - it did a good job.

Anyone else tried it?