Bar shampoo - anyone ever tried it?

I used it 75 years ago when, as a very little girl, my mum used to wash my hair with a bar a green Fairy; in fact, that bar of soap was used for every cleaning task in the house from washing up to bathing!

A couple of weeks ago my husband used the last of my Marcell's Green Soap Shampoo (recyclable bottle, not bar) so as a last resort I used our dog's shampoo. It's very mild and all natural ingredients. It was lovely, easy to rinse out and my hair was definitely shiny.

I find Lush products over perfumed and dislike their political credentials so would rather not purchase from them.

Bought 3 different ones from lush not a fan I’m afraid,

I second grumpy, and you can try it for free, just pay postage. Shampoo and conditioning bars.

Tried one from lush. Smelt lovely but just made my hair awful. I know that sometimes you need to try them for a while to settle down but it just didn't happen.

I haven't tried any others because buying something that I ultimately end up throwing away is way more wasteful than my usual shampoo in recyclable containers.

Used it for years now. It lasts ages. I seem to have to wash my hair less and it's in better condition (for my advancing years!) As someone else said "no brainer".

Been using for a long time. Last much longer than a bottle of shampoo at comparable price. Hair feels lovely as well.

When I was young we had to use soap to wash our hair. Shampoo wasn't available and my Mum wouldn't have been able to afford it. I've still got a full head of hair even if it is grey instead of its original brown. Sometimes new doesn't mean better.or worse.

All I ever use now. Really seems to suit my hair and no itchy scalp anymore. My dog gets a rare bath once a year if needed and I use the same on her, no issues with it and I reckon if it's just natural ingredients it's okay for her.

I ordered some a month before going away from a supplier on Etsy or EBay for my holiday, been back a week and it’s still not arrived, seller is blaming the postal strike but I’ve had an order from China since!!

Yes, love them. I've been ordering from Grùum for a few years now. I love their shampoo bars and soaps too.
I have an ecoegg but haven't let go of my fabric conditioner yet. I'm working on it though. I only do one or 2 washes per week (only me) so I'm sure by the time this bottle runs out I will have sourced an alternative I'm happy with.
I did try a cream type antiperspirant. The main ingredient seemed to be bicarbonate of soda. It didn't work for me. Nice reusable glass jar though.

I have used a Gruum shampoo bar (it was actually circular!) and am comme ci comme ca about it. It was OK but a little fiddly to use (it's quite small and if your hands are arthritic, somewhat difficult to hold). There were several different types to choose from.

I have returned to my usual shampoo as the bottle is easier to hold/deal with. I didn't try their conditioner.

As others have mentioned, there is a warning not to judge the shampoo bars on the first few uses, as your hair will take a couple of weeks to adjust.

If you haven't tried them, give them a go - they may just suit you.

It conjures up images of having to have my hair washed with a bar of fairy toilet soap when I was a child. I vividly remember the itchy scalps and seriously bad dandruff and that is enough to put me off of trying them ?

How about this then…my sister has beautiful hair, glossy and lush, she only washes it in water and never ever uses shampoo or conditioner. Apparently, your natural oils are not happy with shampoo. Her hair looks clean and glossy.

I use Grümm- they’re great- no residue build up, like with some shampoos.

I use the Aveda shampoo bar and I find I have to wash it twice through whereas with bottle shampoo I only use once. I find it does leave a bit of a residue and thus wash my hair more frequently. It does last forever though.

I've been using shampoo bars for few years now. No brained really. I only buy when on offer. I like gurum best. I colour my own hair so use the conditioner that comes with it. Must have saved loads over the last few years. I'd always have a few different bottles of shampoo and conditioner on the go!! Saves money and the planet.

I bought both shampoo and conditioner bars from Lush, for travelling, but as I haven’t used them for so long due to COVID restrictions I completely forgot which was which. On a recent trip I did use them but thought I’d got them the wrong way round, so rinsed to start again, then got some in my eye which was ten times more painful than any shampoo I’ve ever had in my eye, used the wrong one yet again as I couldn’t see a thing….I thought I was going to be in the hotel shower all day - forever rinsing off!

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?

I think it is a case of perfecting your technique, but should be fine with longer hair. I did try one bar that left my hair feeling stiff and a bit sticky but did look very thick which was a plus. I called the company and they said to persevere my hair needed to adjust. I will be honest I didn’t but did try other brands of shampoo bars one being Faith in Nature and they were great.

JackyB

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.

You can, indeed, buy conditioner bars, as well as shampoo

Nannan2

My Daughter told me about them ages ago- i tried it but it left my hair very dry.- maybe as it was lush? I think theyre a good idea for travel- maybe i should try other makes? I got my son a 'cleansing' one to shift the hair clay styling gunk but he does not seem impressed tbh.I havent seen one for coloured hair which is what i need really.

The one I got first was good for coloured hair

My first one lasted 8 months Shine On from Bath Bubble and Beyond - I have short hair. Unfortunately it was out of stock when I came to re-order so got another one (Garnier) OK but not quite as good for my hair. I'm goig to try and find the original one. Both were under £4. I'm still using the conditioner I got at the same time almost 11 months ago.

My Daughter told me about them ages ago- i tried it but it left my hair very dry.- maybe as it was lush? I think theyre a good idea for travel- maybe i should try other makes? I got my son a 'cleansing' one to shift the hair clay styling gunk but he does not seem impressed tbh.I havent seen one for coloured hair which is what i need really.

Yes I had a gift of a shampoo bar and am very pleased with it. I cant remember the brand. The only drawback is that it needs a special place to put in a shower cubicle. Otherwise I have a dispenser for bodywash and other shampoos for various members of the household and that keeps things tidy. A net bag might be an idea? And for travel and going to gym we used to have special soap boxes .....