Shampoo Bars reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 203 Reddit reviews across 21 subreddits and 57 posts to rank the best Shampoo Bars brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/ZeroWaste, r/traderjoes, r/LushCosmetics, r/HerOneBag, r/EcoFriendly. Top-rated brands include Lush (4.2/5), Ethique (4.5/5), HiBar (4.8/5).
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Reviews203
Subreddits21
Posts57
Brands56
Products82
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#1
Lush
4.2
(49)
"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!"
"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."
"Soak and float by Lush"
#2
Ethique
4.5
(41)
"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."
"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."
"I tried Ethique’s curly line and I’ve never gone back to liquid shampoo/conditioner."
#3
HiBar
4.8
(10)
"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 Moisturize does wonders for my dandruff!"
"HiBAR makes my hair feel so clean and somehow less dry/coarse."
"There's a great shampoo bar by HiBar."
"I’ve used HiBar in the past and it’s been fine! Conditioner can take a while to get enough slip."
#4
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?"
#5
J.R. Liggett's
4.0
(9)
"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."
#6
Kitsch
4.4
(7)
"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."
"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."
#7
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."
"I have been using Dip shampoo bars for a while and enjoy it!! "Rosewater/Jasmin" is my fav so far."
"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."
#8
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."
#9
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
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."
#11
Anihana
4.0
(3)
"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."
"I use Anihana! They have their products at walmart now so they’re easy to find and have clean ingredients."
#12
Giovanni
5.0
(2)
"The only soap I've found that works well on locs, is the tea tree triple treat from Giovanni."
"The only soap I've found that works well on locs, is the tea tree triple treat from Giovanni."
#13
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."
#14
Notice Hair Co
5.0
(2)
"Notice Hair Co is where it’s at!!"
"Notice hair co has the best lather!"
#15
Earth Rhythm
5.0
(2)
"I tried the milk protein one from earth rythm and absolutely love it"
"I have tried the earth rhythm one and I absolutely loved it. It works wonderful for my curly hair."
#16
Davines
5.0
(2)
"The shampoo lasted so much longer than normal. It took some adjusting but highly recommend https://www.modasalon.ca/products/davines-momo-shampoo-bar"
"The davines shampoo bars are the absolute best."
#17
RoyaltySoaps
5.0
(2)
"I can recommend RoyaltySoaps! I have two shampoo bars from her, the Rose Colored splashes and Agave Nectar. They lather very well and smell great."
"I can recommend RoyaltySoaps! I have two shampoo bars from her, the Rose Colored splashes and Agave Nectar. They lather very well and smell great."
#18
Soap Works
4.5
(2)
"I use the apple cider vinegar shampoo bar from the Soap Works and I love it."
"The avocado shampoo bar from soap works lathers nicely."
#19
Basin
4.5
(2)
"I have used shampoo bars from Basin, and they were wonderful."
"I love Basin’s shampoo bars."
#20
Vunella
4.0
(2)
"I also use Vunella shampoo bars. Very happy with them."
"I use the vunella shampoo bars and they leather pretty nicely."
#21
Angel Hair
4.0
(2)
"I prefer Angel Hair."
"I do follow CGM, but have been trying a sample of Angel Hair for the last week."
#22
Head and Shoulders
4.0
(2)
"Organic anti-dandruff shampoo bars work better for treating dandruff."
"Supposedly Head and Shoulders has released a shampoo bar in the UK, but idk where you are located."
#23
Brixy
4.0
(2)
"They have a eucalyptus mint bar that's great if you want to keep that mint smell!"
"Brixy are great choices too."
#24
Athame and Alchemy
5.0
(1)
"[Athame and Alchemy] makes lovely shampoo bars. I like the Rice Milk and Rosemary one."
#25
Natural Violet
5.0
(1)
"I buy shampoo bars from this shop. She makes a great effort to use natural products and little packaging. My hair feels amazing."
#26
Mountain Rose Herbs
5.0
(1)
"This one cleans my hair and maintains what texture I have."
#27
Bar None
5.0
(1)
"Smells good, cleans properly, doesn’t strip my hair or leave residue."
#28
Soaps by Lela
5.0
(1)
"I make handmade shampoo and conditioner bars. My customers love them."
#29
Elk River Soap Company
5.0
(1)
"I really like Elk River Soap Company's shampoo and conditioner bars."
#30
Molly Muriel
5.0
(1)
"I recommend Molly Muriel or Moon Valley Organics (especially the Siberian Fir scent)."
#31
Moon Valley Organics
5.0
(1)
"I recommend Molly Muriel or Moon Valley Organics (especially the Siberian Fir scent)."
#32
Haipažaža Pȟežuta
5.0
(1)
"[Haipažaža Pȟežuta] is another great brand."
#33
Meow Meow Tweet
5.0
(1)
"The wee little bit of packaging they do use to ship is usually repurposed."
#34
Kheimistrii
4.0
(1)
"I really like Kheimistrii's shampoo bars! More on the clarifying side but I have fine hair."
#35
Aleppo
4.0
(1)
"Aleppo soap. Wet hair, scrub with the bar of soap, rinse then reapply and you get a good lather"
#36
Gruum
4.0
(1)
"I've been pretty happy with my bars from Gruum. I mainly use their Bard hair & beard shampoo bar."
#37
Glitz
4.0
(1)
"I use shampoo bars from Glitz, a company that's local to me but does ship/have a website. Right now I have the blue lagoon shampoo and it gets a good lather."
#38
Oyin
4.0
(1)
"Oyin handmade"
#39
Snowfox Skincare
4.0
(1)
"Spendy, but I really like this: Snowfox Skincare hydrating shampoo conditioner bar."
#40
Qurez
4.0
(1)
"Qurez shampoo bar is very very good. Only downside is that it melts too quickly."
#41
Shea Moisture
4.0
(1)
"Got a good shampoo bar on eBay from Shea Moisture, really good and a little over $10"
#42
Desert Essence
4.0
(1)
"For regular shampoo, I use desert essence and it doesn’t have the chemicals but lathers great."
#43
Flora Flora
4.0
(1)
"Very fond of the brand "Flora Flora" I've found i can sometimes lather too much and go through the bar faster than I intended."
#44
Silver Falls Sustainability Co
4.0
(1)
"The shampoo and deep conditioner work great for me."
#45
Foamie
4.0
(1)
"I picked up a few Foamie bars in Germany last year and love them."
#46
DM
4.0
(1)
"Also like the DM brand ones."
#47
Zero Waste Cartel
4.0
(1)
"The scented ones are divine!"
#48
Herbal Essence
4.0
(1)
"Herbal Essence also has a good shampoo bar."
#49
Local Soap/Shampoo Maker
4.0
(1)
"Honestly, search out a local soap/shampoo maker - there are so many! They probably have something for ya."
#50
Attitude
4.0
(1)
"I really like the Attitude ones, and you can buy them at Walmart."
#51
Badger
3.0
(1)
"Currently using Badger and it gets a nice lather but I will probably try out another once my bar runs out, I find it a little drying."
#52
Lidl
3.0
(1)
"I saw a similar shampoo bar at Lidl recently if you've got a Lidl nearby."
#53
Dr. Bronner
3.0
(1)
"I like Dr.Bronner if I want fresh and dry hair."
#54
H&S
3.0
(1)
"If I feel my hair/scalp is too dry, I switch to H&S."
#55
Dove Men + Care
3.0
(1)
"Dove Men + Care - hair, body, and face soap."
#56
Earthling Co
2.0
(1)
"I tried Earthling Co but they made my scalp itch and my hair feel waxy."
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