Shampoo Bar reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 388 Reddit reviews across 21 subreddits and 95 posts to rank the best Shampoo Bar brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/ZeroWaste, r/LushCosmetics, r/traderjoes, r/EcoFriendly, r/Haircare. Top-rated brands include Lush (4.4/5), Ethique (4.5/5), HiBar (4.5/5).
Stats
Reviews388
Subreddits21
Posts95
Brands54
Products67
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#1
Lush
4.4
(172)
"The only shampoo that work for me is Lush’s Montalblano"
"Lush has the best. One of the issues I have found with other bars is the amount of build up on my hair over time. This doesn’t happen with Lush."
"I'm partial to the 'Seanik' shampoo bar and the 'Big' conditioner bar."
"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."
"Jumping Juniper is the best by far!"
"I also recommend Avocado Co-Wash."
"I love LUSH’s Honey I washed my hair ... It’s not a bar, it comes in a pot that can be returned to LUSH for reusing."
#2
Ethique
4.5
(50)
"I get my shampoo and conditioner bars from Ethique. I usually order online, but I think they’re available at Ulta now."
"I have been using Ethique's bars for a few years and really like them. My hair stylist noticed a difference in my hair!"
"The best one I've discovered is a hidden gem that's much more affordable, lasts longer than Ethique or Naples"
"Ethique is working great for me."
"Ethique is a good brand."
"I use Ethique - love them."
"I use their curly conditioner and alternate between their curly shampoo and the orange clarifying shampoo. Absolutely love them."
"Ethique all the way!"
"I like Ethique."
"Ethique is really great."
#3
HiBar
4.5
(25)
"Guys, hi-bar is where it's at."
"The shampoo bars are also not drying, which was the case with all of the ones I tried before I found them."
"HiBar is my favorite! The moisturizing shampoo and conditioner work really nicely and actually leave my hair feeling moisturized."
"I’m currently using the green Maintain HiBar shampoo (in a Kitsch saver bag) and it lathers so easily for me. Best one I’ve tried yet."
"I've been using them for years now and I love them."
"I love HiBar!"
"I also recommend HiBar."
"I’ve had good luck with HiBar. It lathers incredibly well and the conditioner actually softens my hair."
"Works really well on me!"
"I can go longer between washes and my hair isn’t getting as oily."
#4
Viori
4.6
(19)
"Seconding viori! the rice water set made my hair so soft"
"I use Viori shampoo bars and love them!"
"The shampoo bars by viori are so far the best shampoo I've tried."
"I really like Viori!"
"I cannot recommend the VIORI brand enough!! I have very greasy hair, works amazingly for me."
"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."
#5
Chagrin Valley
4.0
(10)
"I've been buying from Chagrin Valley for many years. They have lots of great soaps and shampoo bars."
"I enjoy chagrin valley shampoo bars. I actually like them a lot more than the TJ one."
"They’re fantastic."
"Chagrin Valley's shampoo and soap bars."
"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."
#6
Kitsch
3.8
(9)
"I love the brand Kitsch for hair stuff"
"Kitsch have some good bars too."
"They are pretty Nice and good working bars"
"I really like Kitsch’s rice water shampoo & conditioner. ... It seems to be more readily accessible, too."
"I love the kitsch brand! I'll check it out."
"I am trying the kitsch rice water shampoo and conditioner bars on my long wavy hair and I like it. Leaves my hair soft and not sticky."
"The kitsch bars get good reviews."
"Kitsch!"
"I like the Kitsch bars, but they didn’t last a long time."
#7
Dip
5.0
(6)
"Someone gifted a Dip shampoo bar and I love it. Kinda expensive though"
"My hair has never been softer."
"The Dip Shampoo bar gives me sooooo much lather. I have no desire to use anything else."
"I love DIP; they’re made in NJ. Being using them for years."
"I’ve been using Dip Shampoo/conditioner bars for almost a year now and they are clean, cruelty free and do not leave your hair feeling weird at all."
"Dip already is an awesome brand, I have dry curly hair and the conditioner can also be used as a leave in."
#8
Trader Joe's
4.4
(5)
"I love it!"
"I love it!"
"Trader Joe’s has a good one that works well for me"
"Honestly Trader Joes has a decent one for pretty cheap and it lasts well and does the job."
"Decent shampoo bar."
#9
Unwrapped Life
5.0
(4)
"I have been happy with the following brands."
"I am in love with my bars from unwrapped life!"
"I am in love with my bars from unwrapped life!"
"Completely changed me and my fiance's life! Zero waste packaging, ethically made."
#10
Vida Bars
4.8
(4)
"Vida Bars! I recently bought a set for my travels and loved them. I found they worked best by directly rubbing on hair."
"Seconding Vida Bars - they’ve done wonders for my waves!"
"Vida Bars are amazing especially for curly hair."
"I also liked Vida Bars."
#11
Notice Hair Co
4.8
(4)
"Notice Hair Co is where it’s at!!"
"Notice hair co has the best lather!"
"My partner loves his Notice Co. bar. He uses the stimulator."
"I like the Stimulator bars from Notice Hair Co. they clean really well, but are still hydrating."
#12
Gruum
4.3
(4)
"I swear by them :)"
"I've been pretty happy with my bars from Gruum. I mainly use their Bard hair & beard shampoo bar."
"I now use Gruum grapefruit volumising shampoo bar, with sea salt and grapefruit..."
"I really like Gruum if you are UK based."
#13
Apple Valley
5.0
(3)
"I use Apple Valley from Wisconsin. I love their hair bars."
"I use Apple Valley from Wisconsin. I love their hair bars."
"I love their hair bars."
#14
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/"
#15
Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve
5.0
(3)
"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!"
#16
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."
#17
Dr. Bronner's
3.8
(4)
"I read in another thread someone said they use Dr. Bronner's Bar Soap for washing hair."
"I read in another thread someone said they use Dr. Bronner's Bar Soap for washing hair."
"Dr bronners?"
"I like Dr.Bronner if I want fresh and dry hair."
#18
J.R. Liggett's
4.7
(3)
"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."
"I hear j r liggetts is a great shampoo bar. Cult classic for many"
#19
Vunella
4.0
(3)
"I also use Vunella shampoo bars. Very happy with them."
"I use the vunella shampoo bars and they leather pretty nicely."
"I like the Vunella shampoo bars a lot."
#20
Anihana
4.0
(3)
"I like anihana, lasts a long time and holds together quite well!"
"Anihana ... are great choices too."
"I use Anihana! They have their products at walmart now so they’re easy to find and have clean ingredients."
#21
Hibar
3.7
(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."
"Now I use HiBar shampoo but regular liquid conditioner. Better than nothing!"
#22
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."
#23
Seanik
5.0
(2)
"Seanik is the one!"
"Highly recommend Seanik!"
#24
Locust Grove Farms
5.0
(2)
"Absolutely the best I’ve ever used."
"Absolutely the best I’ve ever used."
#25
Earth Rhythm
5.0
(2)
"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."
"I have tried the earth rhythm one and I absolutely loved it. It works wonderful for my curly hair."
#26
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."
#27
Flora Flora
4.5
(2)
"Flora Flora is the best hands down!!"
"Very fond of the brand "Flora Flora" I sometimes lather too much and go through the bar faster than I intended."
#28
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!"
#29
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."
#30
Superzero
4.0
(2)
"I have oily hair and I have loved using Superzero."
"I have loved using Superzero."
#31
Jason
4.0
(2)
"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!"
"For your hair, I’d try HIWMH or Jason and the Argan Oil! I have similar hair and these have worked great for me."
#32
Godiva
4.0
(2)
"Godiva has dramatically changed my hair for the better."
"The scent itself is so good and it last forever."
#33
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."
#34
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."
#35
Etsy
4.0
(2)
"I have been getting mine on etsy. There are some sellers who are really careful about packaging."
"I have been getting mine on etsy. There are some sellers who are really careful about packaging."
#36
Jumping Juniper
3.0
(2)
"I have similar hair and I really like Jumping Juniper! It degreases it for a longer while than most shampoos lol"
"I found it left a residue that made my hair look greasy."
#37
Davines
5.0
(1)
"The davines shampoo bars are the absolute best."
#38
Diamond in the Rough Beauty
5.0
(1)
"Try Diamond in the Rough Beauty! Small business, handmade products. The shampoo and conditioner bars are biodegradable and curly girl approved and made by a hairdresser."
#39
Lakota Made
5.0
(1)
"Her products are homemade and amazing!"
#40
Shampoo With A Purpose
5.0
(1)
"Shampoo With A Purpose! Amazing lather and great ingredients."
#41
Sun Basin Soaps
5.0
(1)
"Sun Basin Soaps!"
#42
Basin
4.0
(1)
"I love Basin’s shampoo bars."
#43
Glitz
4.0
(1)
"I use shampoo bars from Glitz, Right now I have the blue lagoon shampoo and it gets a good lather."
#44
Garnier
4.0
(1)
"I use the Garnier Camomile one and it works very well!"
#45
Brixy
4.0
(1)
"I’m currently using the Brixy brand, it's sold at Whole Foods. They have a eucalyptus mint bar that's great if you want to keep that mint smell!"
#46
Oyin
4.0
(1)
"Oyin handmade"
#47
Qurez
4.0
(1)
"Qurez shampoo bar is very very good. Only downside is that it melts too quickly."
#48
Shea Moisture
4.0
(1)
"Got a good shampoo bar on eBay from Shea Moisture, really good and a little over $10."
#49
Silver Stone Apothecary
4.0
(1)
"I get bars from a place called silver stone apothecary, and they seem to have pretty good lather."
#50
Attitude
4.0
(1)
"I really like the Attitude ones, and you can buy them at Walmart."
#51
Kinkind
4.0
(1)
"They make a shampoo & conditioner specifically for your hair type."
#52
Not To Die For
4.0
(1)
"These are my favorite ones: https://nottodiefor.us/product/shampoo-bar-pure-revival/"
#53
Vida
4.0
(1)
"I’ve enjoyed both ethique and vida bars!"
#54
Simple
4.0
(1)
"Best one I’ve found was Simple shampoo."
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