Shampoo Bar Soap Questions Answered

How is your shampoo bar different from your soaps? What would happen if I used your soaps to wash my hair? I’m trying to find a shampoo bar I like but several of the ones I’ve tried leave a residue in my hair. What causes this? Is it the shampoo or is it my hair?

Hi Diana,

Here’s what I can tell you:

1. The thicker and curlier the hair the less a shampoo bar will work for you.
2. Shampoo bars will lighten dyed and tinted hair
3. Thin hair will probably not need a conditioner. The thicker the hair follicle the more additional conditioning will be desirable.
4. Use only low or no-scented handmade bar soaps for a shampoo bar (hint: I use the Butter Bar as a shampoo bar because I do not want to smell lavender all day). Essential oils and scents are not good for hair especially over time.
5. Shampoo bars may thicken the appearance of thin hair. They may also temporarily straighten wavy hair.
6. You may need to experiment to find if washing your hair everyday is best for you.

Everything I just listed above may not exactly apply to you and your particular and unique hair but this will provide a good guideline for you in your search for nontoxic hair care.

All the Best!

Soapman