Shampoo Bars reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 216 Reddit reviews across 21 subreddits and 58 posts to rank the best Shampoo Bars brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/ZeroWaste, r/traderjoes, r/LushCosmetics, r/VeganZeroWaste, r/HerOneBag. Top-rated brands include Lush (4.3/5), Ethique (4.5/5), HiBar (4.7/5).

Stats

Reviews216

Subreddits21

Posts58

Brands44

Products85

Top communities

r/ZeroWaste63 r/traderjoes32 r/LushCosmetics27 r/VeganZeroWaste19 r/HerOneBag14

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Lush

4.3

(61)

"Lush is a really great brand. Lots of choices in bars there."

"I’ve used their volumizing shampoo and conditioner bars for a few years now and I love it!"

"The only shampoo that work for me is Lush’s Montalblano"

"I used to love Seanik from Lush. It lasted a long time and lathered well."

"The Montalbano shampoo bar from Lush Cosmetics is really nice."

"I use lush shampoo bars on my hair and they seem to work great."

"I'm obsessed with Avocado Cowash! I never tried the old formula, but the new one lathers very well..."

"As another curly-top I have used both the old and new formulas of Avocado co-wash and the new formula is so much better."

"Godiva is very moisturizing, I use it without conditioner."

"I was recently given a sample of Avocado Co-Wash and I LOVE IT."

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!"

"Ethique one seems to be more moisturizing than the other."

"The Ethique shampoo bar for curly hair lathers really well for me."

"Love mine so far!"

"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’s conditioner bar is SUPER clutch."

"I had a shampoo bar by Ethique that I bought in the UK that remains my favourite of all time!"

"It works fantastic. No scent, no irritation, no build up."

HiBar

4.7

(14)

"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."

"The moisturizing shampoo and conditioner work really nicely and actually leave my hair feeling moisturized."

"Used it this morning! I love it."

"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 use the hibar for curly hair and it’s really nice!"

"HiBar for both shampoo and conditioner works best for me!"

"They have the best conditioner I've tried."

"HiBar Moisturize does wonders for my dandruff!"

"HiBAR makes my hair feel so clean and somehow less dry/coarse."

J.R. Liggett's

4.1

(10)

"I buy shampoo bars, and am looking for conditioner bars. I use Mr. Liggett's and it's been great."

"I hear j r liggetts is a great shampoo bar."

"J.R. Ligette's is good, I've been using it for a while. Smells nice, lathers really well, only a few basic ingredients."

"I use a brand called JR Liggett’s, it’s an old school brand that’s been around for a while."

"J.R. Liggett's works well for me as long as I do the apple cider vinegar rinse afterward."

"I’ve been vibing with jr liggets."

"Packaging is a single piece of paper."

"I used a bar of J.R. Liggett's and it seemed to work pretty well."

"I switched to JR Liggett's bar shampoo which I found at my local store."

"Liggett’s here too. Lasts a long time and paper wrapper."

Viori

4.5

(8)

"Viori or O&M. Check holistic hair tribe"

"I use Viori shampoo bars and love them!"

"I love the viori bars."

"I like Viori products."

"I have 2b/c 3a hair and I love viori shampoo and conditioner bars. They are my go to."

"I've used Viori for some time, and have been really happy with the product"

"Viori is kinda expensive but lots of good reviews."

"I’ve been trying out Viori and like it well enough. The scent is nice, but I feel like the conditioner doesn’t really do what I want it to do?"

Kitsch

4.4

(8)

"I use Kitsch. I have waist-length, fine curly hair and I use the Rice Bar. It's paraben, sulfate, pthalate free, and I get a pretty good lather."

"I absolutely ADORE Kitch’s Castor Oil Shampoo Bar."

"Kitsch has one made with castor oil—it’s absolutely fabulous!"

"I love the Kitsch bars and I know they make colored hair bars as well."

"I love the brand Kitsch for hair stuff"

"Kitsch ... have some good bars too."

"For oily scalp, OP, maybe you should consider the clarifying Rice one?"

"Try Kitsch brand shampoo bars. CVS sells this brand as well as Amazon. Used it in my household, well liked."

Dip

5.0

(5)

"I’m obsessed with Dip bars, they’re more expensive than most but they last way longer (~3 months for shampoo bar with near daily use, haven’t used up a conditioner bar yet- they’re said to last a year or so)."

"Someone gifted a Dip shampoo bar and I love it."

"My hair has never been softer."

"The Dip Shampoo bar gives me sooooo much lather. I have no desire to use anything else even if I didn't care about waste."

"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."

Chagrin Valley

5.0

(5)

"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."

"Check out Chagrin valley and they sell sample bars so you can try a few."

"Chagrin Valley is a great company with awesome soaps and the such and they use minimal packaging."

"Chagrin Valley has a variety of shampoo and conditioner bars. They had great customer service and there is lots of information on the site about transitioning to shampoo bars."

LUSH

3.8

(6)

"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."

"It also lathers really well, and their packaging is always recyclable!"

"I do so love my bars from Lush."

"I really like the Lush shampoo bars but the conditioner is lacking."

"Lush’s shampoo bars were reformulated and aren’t as good as they used to be."

"As much as I would love to recommend shampoo bars for the environmental benefits..."

#10

Anihana

4.0

(4)

"I like anihana, lasts a long time and holds together quite well!"

"My husband likes one from Anihana, manuka honey and almond. It’s a harder bar and lasts longer."

"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."

#11

Camamu

4.7

(3)

"I use shampoo bars from Camamou. They have a bunch of bars and are fantastic."

"Love the all-natural ingredients. I have naturally curly hair and can use these shampoo bars daily, if I need to, without a conditioner or rinse, and they don’t dry out or frizz my hair."

"A good shampoo bar is by Camamu. I’ve used the Burdock one and the Argan one and there isn’t a big difference between them."

#12

Stirling Soap

5.0

(2)

"Stirling soap company make great shampoo bars."

"I like Stirling Soap. They ship their soaps in biodegradable plastic and use shredded paper instead of bubblewrap. They are $5 for 3.8 oz shampoo bars."

#13

4.0

(1)

"Then mountain madness soap company's shampoo bar. The first cleans better but leaves a residue, the second foams up really well and gets everything out."

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