My shampoo bar nearly ruined my hair!

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The shampoo bars mentioned in this video were by Friendly Soap and Zero Waste Path. They are both made in the UK, vegan, plastic free, cruelty free, and don't contain palm oil.

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[yohaleya]

This video was so straightforward and informative, thank you so much!

[terrysmith]

I have tried so many bar shampoos and my hair looked terrible! They also left a film on my hair, hair was dull and very static clingy. Never again!

[boop]

I'm a soapmaker and was just explaining the bs of the so called adjustment period & the difference between solid shampoo and shampoo soap to a friend today and then stumbled on your excellent video! This is a great explanation for it. I don't like they way some will blame your previous products and say it's just because of all the "toxins" or "buildup" from previous shampoos that causes that disgusting feeling, lank & manky hair feel on some of us (especially if you have long finer hair!). It has absolutely nothing to do with it! Assuming most people previously used a readily available shampoo, they are made of mostly surfactants so doesn't make sense that that leaves a build up that gets worse the more you use the shampoo soap lol. Surfactants literally remove buildup and dirt. Perhaps over conditioning can cause a build up but it's still not going to happens weeks afterwards. I believe the science, soap of any kind is simply the wrong pH for hair and scalp health and if you want to lift buildup or excess oils then you are going to need a surfactant. There are of course surfactants and surfactants and not all are gentle to the skin either but coco isothionate & cocomidopropyl betaine are among the gentler (while still effective) ones out there so they are a great choice. Also, all the apple cider vinegar rinses in the world won't stop soap scum from building up on the hair shaft when using shampoo soap. A slightly diluted apple cider vinegar rinse is good for rinsing hair if you are using shampoo soaps because it's acidic and soap is more alkaline thgerfor the ACV helps balance it back so your hair feels conditioned and soft. For me, I'll stick with shampoo made with surfactants.

[sjastram]

Thank you for calling out the bs about transition periods with the "hair soaps". If you have hard water, you will get soap buildup on your hair- think soap scum on your tub. Vinegar rinses MIGHT help, but you would have to let it set for a bit.

[Bmoore]

I'm hoping to start experimenting with making my own shampoo bars. The video you inserted of you walking the dog made me burst out laughing! So glad you finally found something that works for you. Thank you for sharing.

[Kathleen-ep]

If the soap bars dont suit ye stick to what does

[melissagallinetti]

I am a soap maker yet I still purchase viori brand shampoo bars. I have super long hair and have used their bars for years. I usually oil my hair at least once a month and use herbal, Aretha based shampoo powder to wash it out. Anyway I know it’s scary to use a shampoo bar when you have had bad luck but when you find the right one it is so much better than commercial shampoo.

[atomic_poppy]

Great video! The only shampoo bar that worked for me is the Humby brand.

[amalabdurrahman]

I make my own soap at home and use it on my hair, i use Apple cider vinegar rinse, and my hair never been better!.. Apple cider vinegar adjust ph level of scalp and help detangle hair.. you have to use it if you are using shampoo bars..
For me I'm never going back to commercial shampoos 😊

[ariesmry]

Hair soaps leave a lot of residue on my hair, particularly if I’m at a location that has hard water. I prefer shampoo bars over soaps bc they’re formulated for hair, but if someone is absolutely sold on trying soaps, definitely check how soft or hard your water is.

When you have hard water, hair soap will lather beautifully, but it won’t actually cleanse the hair. It can leave soap scum on the hair and it raises the ph, which is why they recommend the acv rinse afterwards. I wish they’d just say that outright instead of creating this detox narrative.

[HillbillyYEEHAA]

I love shampoo bars. I find them very clarifying, but I buy the ones for greasy hair..because my hair gets disgustingly greasy very quickly. If I find they're drying me out, I use an oil based pre poo and that sorts it out.

[mjoyazz]

Thank you for this great easy to understand explanation. I could never understand why some work great for me and others are awful. Turns out it is the solid shampoo I like.

[daniellabirch]

Thanks for this explanation! It explains a lot of the questions we had around our experiences with different bars. I'm about to try Ethique's shampoo bars. Wish me luck!

[wearekind]

A good comparison, they are very different products and ingredients. Soap has a high (alkaline pH) and true solid shampoo is pH adjusted to your scalp and hair.

[GhislaineBeauce]

Thank you for this. I do have a hair soap that I bought several years ago. I loved it, except that because of the limescale in the water, I had to use a vinegar rinse to get all the soap suds out of my hair, and it was too much phaff! I will give solid shampoo another try, if only for travelling. I love the standard shampoo/conditioner combo I'm using now.

[jenniferosea]

How did you repair your hair after using the shampoo bars? I feel like my hair is worse now and not sure what to do! I’ve gone back to regular shampoo and conditioner

[rachellesawyer]

I tried a few until I found one I like and it's the most affordable
I love it as I use less product and not buying all the plastic bottles

[anitahall]

How do you get your bottles refilled? Ive never heard of that.

[TracyD]

I agree with you about the saponified shampoo bars. There is no detox period because of whatever they claim. None of those claims make any scientific sense. I thought a clarifier or chelating shampoo is supposed to do that and the first time it’s used AND everyone that loves the saponified bars says this! The same thing like a parrot 😬😫

[DeeLytes]

I think they are better on African American hair