Ultimate Blends Coconut Hydrating Shampoo Bar with Aloe Vera for Normal Hair, 60 g

Amazing shampoo bar, they’re really great for my hair especially since the other shampoos I’ve tried dry my hair but this one doesn’t.

It lathers very well compared to most of shampoo bars. It also smells nice. I understand when people said that their hair are sticky and weird after the first use. Mine used to be like that too. And once it get used to shampoo bars (after a couple of wash) it’s healthier, shinier and softer. It’s been a couple of years now that I have completely switched to bars and I am not planning to use regular shampoo anymore. My theory is that the shampoo bar cleans effectively the scalp, and it needs time to get rid of build ups, thus the sticky effect on the first wash. But I am not sure that this bar is recommended for dry or afro type hair.

I have used these as part of my travel kit, especially as part of my hand luggage. Fantastic clean fresh smell and moisturising when used, just remember a small plastic bag to pop the bar back in when you are onto your next place. Also great if used at home but for me, I use this when on short breaks or holidays. Extremely convenient, great smell, and actually feel clean after using.

I will never use any other shampoos and anything else.. There had been times when shampoos dried out my hair yet did a good job at cleaning my scalp and when they nourished my hair but then made my scalp scaly/flaky. Those problems stopped when I started using this shampoo bar. The bottle formula made my hair greasy and the silicone clogged my hair roots. Never had that problem with this shampoo bar. I've also tried the honey shampoo bar, which is more scented and is good, but my hair became a bit dry. This one is effective and gentle. Its scent is soft and cocooning. Cleans my scalp well and never dries out my hair (waist length, Asian hair). The reviews saying it crumbles fast is because they store it where water can get in and puddle. Just buy the soap dish/tray with drainage, and once it gets so small and crumbly, you can press the pieces onto the new shampoo bar; this way, you don't lose any bits of it.

As a very long-term solid shampoo user I really liked this. Its teardrop shape makes it easy to hold. The best way to use solid shampoo is to wet your hair thoroughly after combing it, and then to “wipe” the bar over each section of hair. Use the flat palms of your hands to work the shampoo into and down each section. This produces minimal lather which is what you want. The shampoo is working on cleaning your hair, not on producing useless bubbles. The residue quickly washes away. Great for camping, or anywhere where minimal water is available. (You can also use a similar method with liquid shampoos. 5ml is enough to clean a head of chin length hair when used in this way.) Most importantly, my normal hair was left squeaky clean (literally), and very soft afterwards. Definitely recommended. Dry it carefully and store it in the box, or in a resealable plastic bag to keep it dry between uses. Will last for many months if used 2-3x weekly, and carefully and properly stored. Definitely recommended.

This Garnier soap bar is just gorgeous. It smells lovely, lathers well, rinses easily and leaves my hair beautifully soft but best of all is the packaging. It comes in a recyclable cardboard box rather than a plastic bottle which is why I chose to change to soap bar shampoo instead, I was fed up of all the plastic bottles. I use a separate leave in conditioner with this which works well.

I love this product and am now on my 3rd purchase. It says that it lasts 2 months but my last order was October 2022, it's now May 2023 and I am re-ordering so mine lasted well over that. I originally tried it because I hate the plastic waste from shampoo and conditioner bottles etc so was trying to find ways to reduce my plastic usage. I was a bit concerned at first as my hair takes a lot of cr*p from me - I usually have brightly coloured hair so I bleach it 2-3 times a year, more if the colour doesn't cover my natural colour roots well and I hate sleeping when it's on my neck so tend to wear it in a bun to sleep - so the bar would have some serious work to do. I was very pleasantly surprised though, as it leaves my hair lovely and clean, soft and shiny. It comes in a simple cardboard box and as long as Amazon don't add those stupid plastic air bags to your parcel then it is completely plastic free! Lastly I have to mention the scent. It smells absolutely divine! It has a beautiful, oats-based, and a real homely fragrance that I find really soothing and relaxing so it's perfect for those who prefer to shower/bathe in the evening before bed. A lot of shower products tend to have a more envigorating, zesty scent which isn't great for trying to relax before sleep. This is the opposite and honestly, as a lavender oil junkie this has seriously made me consider looking into trying other relaxing fragrances in my wax melter, it's that calming! My only tiny bit of negativity for this product is that it would be really good if they make 2 products; a starter pack with a small metal tin to keep the bar in and reduce waste from the steam/water melting some of the bar before/after use. It's a weird shape so I haven't yet found a case to fit it. Then refills/replacement bars in just the cardboard boxes can be sold separately for those who already have a case. The other one would be a matching conditioner bar. I have yet to find a conditioner bar that actually works as well as bottled conditioner so I do still need to buy that in a plastic bottle. I'd love a seriously restoring conditioner with biotin/keratin and the same gorgeous scent. This bar in itself though, is perfect!