The base formula is very similar to our body bars with some added hair care ingredients and extra foaming agents. These added ingredients help create a generous lather that leaves the hair soft and moisturized.

We recommend prepping your hair by getting rid on any tangles or knots. Wet your hair and then apply shampoo. You can lather the bar between your hands and apply the lather to you wet hair (just like you would with a liquid shampoo). Or, wet the bar and apply it directly to your wet hair, applying in circular motions down your hair. Rinse and repeat as needed.

Yes, we do recommend using a conditioner if you normally do so - even better - add an apple cider vinegar rinse every so often. An apple cider rinse following your bar shampoo aids with manageability & leaves the hair soft, beautifully shiny & full. Apple cider vinegar removes build-up from the hair & restores a proper PH to the scalp.

Put 1-2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a cup & add approximately 8oz of warm water from the shower. Pour the rinse over your hair, gently working it into your scalp. Rinse immediately or let it sit while you finish your shower & then rinse out completely. You may smell the vinegar in the shower, but once your hair is dry, the vinegar smell will dissipate.

Following these tips will help make your shampoo bar last. When stored properly our 5oz shampoo bars will yield 80-100 washes, or the equivalent of 3-4 bottles of traditional, liquid shampoo!

- Keep your shampoo bar out of any direct water flow
- Place on a dish or rack with holes that allow for drying (cedar soap dish)
- Allow to dry in a well ventilated space, away from direct sunlight

Everyone is different and everyone’s hair is different. What works for one person may not be suitable for another. You may need to give your shampoo bar several days, maybe even up to two weeks to remove the old residues from your commercial shampoo. Give your hair time to get used to the lack of chemicals and remove product buildup.

There is a good chance you will not experience an adjustment period at all! But, if you do, here are some tips:

During the adjustment period, you may notice your hair feeling dry, brittle, or just not healthy. It may feel as if there is a coating, waxiness, or buildup on your hair. Those who use heavy styling products or have long hair may notice this effect (which will subside over time) more than those who use minimal styling products for short hair. This effect is caused by styling product buildup and the fact that our shampoo bars do not contain Sodium Laurel Sulphate to remove the buildup. Shampoo bars also do not contain artificial chemicals or silicone that smooth the hair. Some people that have used shampoo bars and found their scalp over producing oil (because they used to use a harsh shampoo).

Sticking with your shampoo bar, you will start to see the scalp will soon realize its oils are not being stripped, and it will stop overproducing. Eventually, your hair will feel wonderful. Hard water may produce a similar buildup experience, so a vinegar rinse is highly recommended.