The Shampoo Bar Thread

**silvermoon_76** · February 24th, 2012, 12:33 PM

So I skimmed through the first few and last few pages of this thread, and no one has mentioned the Lush shampoo bars?
I bought the Lush shampoo bar under the mistaken impression it was sulphate-free, because I realized I'm allergic to most "normal" shampoos and figured it was the SLS.
I bought the Godiva shampoo+conditioner one, and though I was disappointed about the sulphate content, it's been working really well on my hair! I actually don't need to use a conditioner afterwards (I just put a tiny bit of coconut oil at the ends). My hair does feel a bit waxy/ less clean, so I'm planning to start ACV rinses.

I don't think I'll buy it again though, because Lush is pretty expensive, and I found an alternative that is available in India, called Soulflower. Here's the one I plan to buy. Does it sound good? Because there's no way I can get Chagrin Valley or any of these other brands in India without it costing a bomb.

**sfgirl** · February 24th, 2012, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by silvermoon_76

So I skimmed through the first few and last few pages of this thread, and no one has mentioned the Lush shampoo bars?
I bought the Lush shampoo bar under the mistaken impression it was sulphate-free, because I realized I'm allergic to most "normal" shampoos and figured it was the SLS.
I bought the Godiva shampoo+conditioner one, and though I was disappointed about the sulphate content, it's been working really well on my hair! I actually don't need to use a conditioner afterwards (I just put a tiny bit of coconut oil at the ends). My hair does feel a bit waxy/ less clean, so I'm planning to start ACV rinses.

I don't think I'll buy it again though, because Lush is pretty expensive, and I found an alternative that is available in India, called Soulflower. Here's the one I plan to buy. Does it sound good? Because there's no way I can get Chagrin Valley or any of these other brands in India without it costing a bomb.

If you're in India, I'm jealous to all the access you have to Indian herbal hair care! Have you tried that yet?

**curlsgalore** · February 24th, 2012, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by bunnylake

Is there any big difference between CV and Apple Valley? Which is better, do you think? I've never tried AV.

I use both CV and AV shampoo bars. Love them both. I have favorites from both. AV bars are a little less expensive but also smaller. Both have great customer service.

**Lipbalmbabe** · February 24th, 2012, 08:48 PM

I want to try a shampoo bar, where do you suggest I start..

**silvermoon_76** · February 25th, 2012, 04:50 AM

Originally Posted by sfgirl

If you're in India, I'm jealous to all the access you have to Indian herbal hair care! Have you tried that yet?

I have. I went all herbal for a while, but I'm not the biggest fan of the smell of Indian herbal shampoos, and shikakai makes my hair drier than hay. I have very little time to devote to my hair, so a lathering shampoo makes my life a lot easier.

**lostchyld** · February 25th, 2012, 06:05 AM

Ok, you've got me interested. I've got a couple kinds of CV bars ready to be ordered, but I'm wondering if COPA's Ginger Carrot soap would work on my hair? I'm a sucker for ginger, but I've never found a bar soap I liked on my skin, maybe if I rinsed my skin with ACV too. I've never tried shampoo bars at all because I don't like bar soap on my skin. CV samples are reasonably priced, so I might get a couple kinds and try them, just to see.

**krissykins** · February 25th, 2012, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by Lipbalmbabe

I want to try a shampoo bar, where do you suggest I start..

I suggest you start by reading the first few pages and the last few pages of this thread. Then you'll get an idea of what you're in for, and possibly some recommendations on shampoo bars.

**Glorylocks** · February 28th, 2012, 09:35 AM

I'm sure that somewhere there is a post about the question I have, however it would take me over 24 hours I'd imagine to read all the posts! So I'm just going to ask. I've been using a shampoo bar from CV for maybe 2 weeks now? Maybe 3?? I've only used the shampoo bar 3 times since I got them since I don't wash my hair everyday. My scalp is actually flaking off! Its like having really bad dandruff. I've tried changing the amount of vinegar I use as a rinse. I've used a lot and I've used a little. Nothing seems to be helping. My scalp is itchy and flaking and overall just disgusting. Tonight I'm going to wash my hair with just some regular shampoo and conditioner and hope for the best. Thanks in advance for answering any of my questions!

**MermaidTresses** · February 28th, 2012, 01:03 PM

sigh....I so wish I could love the CV bars...I did a review of them on my blog and got tons of free samples. The darker bars made my blonde hair look so, so dark. I didn't like the way they felt and I gave it a good month. I tangled like crazy. I did love the lather though. Now I am using Aubrey organics shampoo and I feel somewhat relieved.
I'd like to give them another shot one day, though/....

**sfgirl** · February 28th, 2012, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by silvermoon_76

I have. I went all herbal for a while, but I'm not the biggest fan of the smell of Indian herbal shampoos, and shikakai makes my hair drier than hay. I have very little time to devote to my hair, so a lathering shampoo makes my life a lot easier.

Hmm. Well as long as the shampoo bar you want doesn't have SLS in it (unless you don't mind that, but than it's basically regular shampoo), the one you want should be fine.

A lot of people have trouble with shampoo bars with too much protein though, so be careful.