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Natural Hair Care and Natural Shampoo Bars
Natural Hair Care and Shampoo Bars for hair and body made from natural ingredients. Shampoo bars and great for travel too and because it’s a multi-purpose product there's less to pack and great for airline travel since it's not a liquid or gel. You can replace 3 products with this bar - your shampoo, soap and shaving cream. Even if you are hooked on your favorite shampoo our Shampoo Bars are great just as soap.
It's also eco-friendly with much less packaging than conventional shampoo and made from eco-friendly ingredients. Read more below...
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Hair Care / Shampoo Bars
Shampoo Bars are also available in Bulk.
To Use: Lather up & rinse. You may need to use an apple cider vinegar rinse (1 part vinegar to 3 parts water) to help remove the build up of any previously used products when first beginning to use bar shampoo. If you continue to have a residue, try using filtered water. For Dry Hair: Method 1: Lather lightly and concentrate on the scalp. Method 2: Add a few drops of Jojoba or Camellia oil while shampooing. Method 3: Lather a second time & leave until the lather disappears before rinsing. Also see natural Hair Rinses Below.
Environmental benefits: Non-toxic ingredients and less containers to throw away.
Products you have previously used on your hair and/or hard water can make your hair "grab" the soap and may be hard to rinse out. The vinegar rinse helps to remove any residue. Since natural shampoo bars do not strip your hair, it may take a few weeks for your hair to normalize. Shampoos containing SLS (which most store bought shampoos contain) dry out your hair and scalp and the oil glands become overactive. Once your hair has normalized you may not need the vinegar rinse, or perhaps only use it once or twice a week. This can take anywhere from a week to a month, depending on your water hardness. If your water is very hard, you may want to consider shampooing with distilled or softened water.
Simple and Natural Hair Rinses
Vinegar Rinse
Use 3 Parts Water to 1 Part Vinegar. Rinse. Some customers prefer to use less vinegar/more water and leave it in rather than rinsing.
Coconut Milk Rinse for Dry Hair
Mix ½ Teaspoon Coconut Milk with 2 Cups Warm Water. Rinse. Don’t use too much coconut milk or your hair will be oily. I found a can of Roland’s Organic Coconut Milk in the mixed drink section of the supermarket that doesn't have preservatives. Once you open the can, store it in a container in the fridge and shake before each use.
Baking Soda Hair Rinse
Dissolve ½ cup Baking Soda in 2 Cups warm water. Pour over hair and leave for a minute or two and rinse well. This rinse helps to remove build up, adds body and manageability.
Honey Leave-in Hair Rinse
Dissolve 1 teaspoon of honey in 2 cups warm water and pour over hair. No rinsing Required. You can also add a little unsweetened lemon or lime juice. Honey helps to condition and bring out shine. Of course you would not use this recipe if you have a honey sensitivity and never use honey on babies.
Also see FAQ for frequently asked questions about shampoo bars.
"....It took a bit for me to get used to the bar shampoos because I had to find the right rinse for my hair. I now have the shiniest healthiest hair. My hair dresser said "Whatever you are doing ... keep it up !" Many thanks. , A.T., Latham, NY
"The tip you included to do a vinegar rinse BEFORE shampooing did the trick! I'm now only having to wash my hair every other day. I do a vinegar rinse first, then plain water rinse, then shampoo being very generous with the bar to get a good lather, then water rinse, then vinegar rinse the ends of my hair ONLY. It's no longer oily and yucky. The only time it looks greasy now is if I let the last vinegar rinse get too close to my roots. Otherwise this seems to work perfectly. And my hair has more volume than before!" S.B., Arlington, VA
“I have used "safe" beauty products, but was concerned about containers. They are eco-friendly…but still waste. I placed an order and as stated - my first shampoo was not a success. For shampoo #2 - I incorporated the suggested vinegar rinse and WOW! LOVE MY HAIR ~ In the bath I indulge with the Dead Sea Black Mud bar and my 50+ yr skin is amazing. Thank you Thank you. You have solved my dilemma of less containers in my life without sacrificing the luxury of decadent bath products. I purchased the two piece wooden soap dish and am back for another. I am enjoying the various shampoo bars I purchased and have yet to name a favorite ... they are all wonderful. Your products have helped me in my quest for being more friendly to my health & well-being and the environment.” A.T., Latham, NY
"I was interested in this product (Babassu) as a shaving cream, having seen the excellent rating on the EWG site. I was a bit reluctant to purchase this product, having never shaved using a soap bar before. But it ended up working surprisingly well. Lathering with the bar doesn't result in the creamy/foamy lather you get from typical shaving creams. Rather, you end up with a soapy, cream. Nonetheless, it works fine, gives me a close shave, and doesn't give me all the chemicals and toxins in most other shaving creams." (01/12/2009). ~~J.E. Sioux Falls, SD (Note from Kathy: Using a shaving brush will result in a very good lather).
“I really like the Chamomile Shampoo and Body Bar. I've used it twice; and my hair is very soft, manageable, with lots of body. The scent is nice and light and pleasant. The first time I used it, I lathered a second time and allowed the soap to remain on my hair for a few minutes. The second time, I lathered just once, which seemed enough moisturizing. I have pretty normal hair--not excessively oily nor extremely dry.” ~~L.S. Los Osos, CA
“Thanks so much for your wonderful soaps. I took a shower and washed my hair this evening. I love the Rosemary Citrus bar! When I used shampoo bars in the past, I had to either wash my hair twice, or, I would have to wash my scalp with liquid shampoo during a second wash (because my hair is very thick, oily in the scalp, curly, and mid-length). But - not with this bar! With just one thorough washing with your shampoo bar, my hair is nice and clean without being stripped. I was planning to do a deep condition for the ends of my hair afterward, but after I finished washing and rinsing with ACV, I didn’t need a deep conditioner. WOW! I am impressed. I love the scent as well - so refreshing and fragrant!” ~~ST, Ann Arbor, MI
“I have been using the shampoo bar and love it. I love the gentle smell. When I tried shampoo bars in the past, I didn't do well with them.”
~~MS, Maud, TX
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