Best shampoo bar on Reddit

289 reviews from r/ZeroWaste, r/LushCosmetics, r/ZeroWasteBeauty and 17 more subreddits

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Lush

4.3

(129)

"Godiva forever!! Amazing smell and great hydration!"

"I love Montalbano, it’s great for my frizzy hair and it smells divine."

"Honey I Washed my Hair, Jason and the Argan Oil, and Godiva are the most moisturising of the shampoo bars."

"I'm using Montalbano at the moment which I'm loving combined with Candy Rain conditioner."

"I also recommend Avocado Co-Wash."

"I highly recommend the "new" solid shampoo bar. I’ve bought and re-bought it over and over again."

"I love the shampoo bars, amazing quality and value."

"This one works wonders!"

"It smells absolutely divine."

"The lush stuff is a bit pricey but it lasts so long, much longer than bottled shampoo."

Ethique

4.6

(34)

"The best one I've discovered is a hidden gem that's much more affordable, lasts longer than Ethique or Naples"

"Ethique is a good brand."

"Ethique all the way!"

"I like Ethique."

"Another ethique fan here."

"They came out with a curly hair shampoo/conditioner that seems to be absolutely amazing from those I know who use it with curly hair."

"I love Ethique’s Professor Curl shampoo."

"I’ve been loving Ethique’s professor curl shampoo bar."

"I didn't realize how great a shampoo bar could be until I tried Ethique's."

"Last way longer!!"

Viori

4.6

(14)

"The shampoo bars by viori are so far the best shampoo I've tried."

"I really like Viori!"

"It’s amazing."

"They are great for my color treat hair!"

"Does wonders for my oily hair."

"Makes fantastic rice based shampoo and conditioner bars!"

"Highly recommend this shampoo bar."

"I’ve been using and really enjoying Viori."

"I like my scented Viori bars."

"I like them much better."

HiBar

4.5

(12)

"I've been using them for years now and I love them."

"Works really well on me!"

"I can go longer between washes and my hair isn’t getting as oily."

"Hibar is my go to."

"I’ve really liked Hi Bar!"

"I love hibar (www.hibar.com)."

"I like the hibar brand."

"I currently use Hibar shampoo and conditioner."

"They last a really long time."

"I like hibar"

Chagrin Valley

3.9

(8)

"They’re fantastic."

"I have blue/green hair and buy a handcrafted shampoo bar that works just fine and doesn't wash out my colour."

"I love Chargin Valley."

"I'm a big fan of Ethique!"

"I use Chagrin Valley’s shampoo bars, too (citrus & chamomile is especially kind to my hair)."

"Try finding shampoo bars without sulphates and make sure it’s not a soap."

"Usually a give away is that they also sell apple cider vinegar rinses, to get rid of the build up."

"Shampoo bars are a very big no for curly hair."

Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve

5.0

(5)

"[https://www.chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com/products/shampoo-bar-chamomile-citrus?variant=34056129611]"

"[https://www.chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com/products/neem-tea-tree-body-hair-shampoo?variant=34056097355]"

"Has some great bar shampoos."

"I like my local, Chagrin Valley Soap and Salve. They make a bunch of really good products."

"They have awesome shampoo bars here!"

Unwrapped Life

5.0

(4)

"I have been happy with the following brands."

"I am in love with my bars from unwrapped life!"

"Completely changed me and my fiance's life! Zero waste packaging, ethically made."

Trader Joe's

4.5

(4)

"I love it!"

"Honestly Trader Joes has a decent one for pretty cheap and it lasts well and does the job."

"Decent shampoo bar."

J.R. Liggett

5.0

(3)

"I've had a lot of luck with J.R Liggett shampoo bars."

"By far the best I've found."

"!!! https://jrliggett.com/shampoo-bars/"

#10

Apple Valley

5.0

(3)

"I use Apple Valley from Wisconsin. I love their hair bars."

"I love their hair bars."

#11

Concentr8ed

5.0

(3)

"I found this zero-waste small business on IG called concentr8ed / concentr8ed.co. They're based in Australia but ship international. I have sensitive skin and have to say their products have been a blessing!"

"I found this zero-waste small business on IG called concentr8ed / concentr8ed.co. They're based in Australia but ship international."

"I found this zero-waste small business on IG called concentr8ed / concentr8ed.co."

#12

Jason

4.0

(3)

"Jumping juniper and Montalbano would both be good if the highlights are more bright and blonde. Can't go wrong with Jason and the Argan Oil, though!"

"I’ve found Jason and the Argan Oil and Honey I Washed My Hair to be good for my highlighted hair as they’re both more moisturizing."

"For your hair, I’d try HIWMH or Jason and the Argan Oil! I have similar hair and these have worked great for me."

#13

Hibar

4.0

(3)

"I kept track and Ethique's St. Clements was gone in 15 weeks."

"They’re cheaper than ethique for me by a few dollars."

"Hibar (the curl version has wheat) is what I use."

#14

Dr. Bronner's

4.0

(3)

"I read in another thread someone said they use Dr. Bronner's Bar Soap for washing hair."

"Dr bronners?"

#15

Kitsch

3.7

(3)

"My hair is also very fine."

"They are pretty Nice and good working bars"

"I like the Kitsch bars, but they didn’t last a long time."

#16

J.R. Liggett's

5.0

(2)

"J. R. Liggetts. There are a few different formulations. It’s on amazon and at Whole Body."

"I use J.R. Liggett’s shampoo bar, but not sure if it’s available in the UK."

#17

HiBAR

5.0

(2)

"I was impressed how much this shampoo bar brought out my curls."

"I’ve been using HiBAR for about a year and really love it."

#18

Locust Grove Farms

5.0

(2)

"Absolutely the best I’ve ever used."

#19

Seanik

5.0

(2)

"Seanik is the one!"

"Highly recommend Seanik!"

#20

Jack59

5.0

(2)

"It's been the only shampoo bar that actually gets my hair clean."

"Products are great and they have a bunch of different lines."

#21

Gruum

4.5

(2)

"I swear by them :)"

"I really like Gruum if you are UK based."

#22

Plaine Products

4.5

(2)

"My first recommendation would be Plaine Products. Google them and check them out!"

"The company Plaine Products makes great pump shampoo and conditioner and also allows you to send the bottle back to them to be re-used!"

#23

Auromere

4.5

(2)

"Auromere shampoo bar...love it! Smells and lathers great."

"Auromère sells a shampoo bar through vitacost for very cheap in the US."

#24

Love Beauty and Planet

4.5

(2)

"I've been using the volumizing Love Beauty and Planet bar for almost ~1.5 years and it works great for me."

"Love beauty and planet has a couple shampoo bars, I found it not as drying as the lush ones."

#25

Superzero

4.0

(2)

"I have oily hair and I have loved using Superzero."

"I have loved using Superzero."

#26

Etsy

4.0

(2)

"I have been getting mine on etsy. There are some sellers who are really careful about packaging."

#27

The Body Shop

4.0

(2)

"The body shop shampoo bar tins are great! more expensive than lushs but they are bigger and have a layer with holes that you can remove and let the shampoo bar dry and drain before putting back away in the tin"

"Try the ones from The Body Shop, basically the same price and thicker material. Plus they come with a little tray inside so it keeps it dry in between uses."

#28

Godiva

4.0

(2)

"Godiva has dramatically changed my hair for the better."

"The scent itself is so good and it last forever."

#29

JR Liggett

4.0

(2)

"J R Liggetts are great and last forever. They make a really nice lather."

"Not sure if they ship to the UK but I’ve heard good things about JR Liggetts shampoo bar."

#30

Earth Rhythm

5.0

(1)

"I love their bars. They’re gentle but also cuts out any grease/oil superbly and a plus point for me is that they’re CGM friendly."

#31

Bar None

5.0

(1)

"Bar None is very long lasting."

#32

Earthylous

5.0

(1)

"If you're in the UK, I highly recommend Earthylous."

#33

Rustic Art

5.0

(1)

"They have a ton of options. I switch to Rustic Art's Shampoo Butters in winter though."

#34

Soaps for Little Suds

5.0

(1)

"Have a search for Soaps for Little Suds on Facebook. The owner is trying to become as green as possible and anything I've ever had from them has been fantastic."

#35

Aspen Kay

5.0

(1)

"My favorite is Aspen Kay as it is sulfate free."

#36

Tofu

5.0

(1)

"I found the most amazing shampoo product which is Tofu! I believe it’s new... and it left my hair silky smooth and pretty glossy!"

#37

Foamie

5.0

(1)

"Foamie bar soap 💗"

#38

Nopalera

5.0

(1)

"These were an absolute game changer."

#39

Seife und Mehr

5.0

(1)

"I love the shampoo bars."

#40

JR Liggett's

5.0

(1)

"I like JR Liggett's Old Fashioned shampoo bar. It's never turned to mush when I've used it."

#41

Athame and Alchemy

5.0

(1)

"Athame and Alchemy makes lovely shampoo bars. I like the Rice Milk and Rosemary one."

#42

Faith in Nature

5.0

(1)

"My hair is so soft now!"

#43

Love Oceana

5.0

(1)

"I love the yellow one."

#44

Derma Harmony

5.0

(1)

"The bars are bigger than ethique and cost half the price."

#45

Vida Bars

5.0

(1)

"I have curly hair and I love the Vida Bars."

#46

Zero Waste Store

5.0

(1)

"I can’t say enough how much I love it."

#47

Manes by Mel

4.0

(1)

"Manes by Mel on YT recently reviewed a shampoo bar and she’s Canadian!"

#48

Montalbano

4.0

(1)

"My dad has short, oily hair and uses montalbano."

#49

Aleppo

4.0

(1)

"Buy an Aleppo soap bar, it's good for your hair and body."

#50

Whole Blends

4.0

(1)

"Whole blends makes one now, it's even carried at my local Walmart! About $7."

#51

Nuun

4.0

(1)

"I have fairly straight but thick hair and they work great."

#52

Dandruff Deconstructed

4.0

(1)

"This is a great database. It's full of articles and starred, detailed yet straightforward reviews of hair products."

#53

Naples Soap Company

4.0

(1)

"I really like Naples soap company, but you do need to put it on something that allows drainage and let it dry between showers."

#54

Bomb Cosmetics

4.0

(1)

"Bomb cosmetics do some good ones- only downside is that they are wrapped in shrink plastic :("

#55

Angel Hair

4.0

(1)

"Definitely try Angel Hair and Coconut Rice Cake."

#56

ER

4.0

(1)

"I'm using the ER curry leaf and henna one. It lathers quite well and even washes off oil."

#57

Honey I Washed My Hair

4.0

(1)

"I've been using Honey I Washed My Hair. It doesn't weigh my hair down."

#58

The S

4.0

(1)

"My shampoo bar is usually from a Toronto company called The S."

#59

Hairy Jayne

3.0

(1)

"Finding the conditioner a bit awkward to wash out."

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