ETHIQUE Solid Shampoo Bar for Oily Hair 110g - St Clements (2024)

FAQs

Do shampoo bars make hair greasy? ›

Your scalp becomes conditioned to this vicious cycle of excess oil production. As you transition to a natural shampoo bar, your scalp needs time to rebalance scalp oil production. During this transition period, hair may feel and look extra greasy or heavy.

Compared to a drugstore brand, shampoo bars may be at least 5x more expensive. This is because they are made with organic ingredients that are more expensive compared to cheaper ingredients – typically harsh chemicals and water – found in the former.

How long will a shampoo bar last? This depends on how many people use the shampoo bar in your household, how long your hair is, how big the shampoo bar is and how long your hair is. It can last up to 6 months, we usually say a 100g bar can last up to 80 washes on average.

Shampoo bars work just as well as liquid shampoos, provided you find the right bar for your specific hair type and concerns. They are especially beneficial for those seeking eco-friendly, travel-friendly, and natural hair care options.

If you have hard water, the soap molecules bind to the minerals in the water and leave waxy deposits in your hair. Even after washing it multiple times, your hair will look greasy and straw-like. If you have soft water, mineral build-up shouldn't be a problem.

Shampoo bars are convenient. They're easy to apply: just rub on wet hair and they'll create a nice, natural lather. For many, they're multi-purpose, meaning you can skip using conditioner.

Washing your hair with a shampoo bar every day can strip away the natural oils that keep your hair healthy and can cause damage. If you have oily hair, you may need to wash it every day, but if you have dry or normal hair, you should only be washing it 2-3 times a week.

One Ethique shampoo bar = 3x 350ml (or 11.85 fl. oz) of liquid shampoo. That's over 1L (34 fl. oz) of liquid shampoo and each bar lasts over 80 washes.

Concentrated to Last Longer

On average, a shampoo bar will outlast two to three bottles of liquid shampoo, meaning you save money and extra trips to the store.

If you're switching to a shampoo bar — or any sulfate free, “clean” formula — you may find that there's a bit of an adjustment period. During this time many people report a range of experiences from their hair feeling more oily / greasy, waxy, frizzy, and / or dry. And some people report no adjustment at all.

How long does it take for hair to adjust to shampoo bar? ›

When you start using natural hair products, your hair readjusts by overproducing sebum. Some people don't experience a shampoo bar transition period, but it can last between 2 and 3 weeks or even longer for some.

Long-lasting and easy to use: Each pH balanced Ethique shampoo bar lasts at least 80 washes, equivalent to three bottles of liquid shampoo.

Bar soap often blocks drains more than liquid soaps due to re-solidifying inside the drains. This means that clumps of soap can group together to form a large mass over time.

Shampoo bars are very good for your hair. Most shampoo bars don't contain detergent based ingredients, sulphates or parabens, unlike liquid shampoos. Traditional liquid shampoos that many of us grew up using contain harsh chemicals. These can strip the hair of its natural oils, causing hair to become dry and brittle.

Since our natural sulfate-free shampoo bars do not strip hair like detergent-based shampoos, you may notice your hair feels different immediately after washing because your hair is accustomed to the squeaky clean feel of a detergent-based shampoo.

Some people don't experience a shampoo bar transition period, but it can last between 2 and 3 weeks or even longer for some. The shampoo bar transition period is usually more extended if you live in a hard water area; a water softener helps hugely.

A proper shampoo bar, not a soap bar, will not ruin your hair - and that's probably why you are here reading this to find out what the problem is/was. Have faith, as in many cases as long as they are the real deal, they can be better for your hair than liquid shampoo which usually contains up to 80% water!

Most bar soaps are alkaline and can disrupt the pH of your hair and scalp, causing fizziness. When the pH of your hair is disrupted, it can cause your hair to become more susceptible to damage and breakage. This limits your hair's ability to fight off bacteria and can lead to scalp problems.