Ethique St Clements -Clarifying Solid Shampoo Bar for Oily Hair - Vegan, Eco-Friendly, Plastic-Free, Cruelty-Free, 3.88 oz (Pack of 1)

I’ve tried literally 20+ shampoos to try and tame my hair. I have particularly difficult hair (very thick combo curly/wavy, oily/frizzy medium porosity) and have been on a quest for shampoo that actually makes my hair manageable. This shampoo bar completely cleanses my hair of oil and product/mineral buildup and still manages to not strip my hair completely of moisture, which in turn makes my hair less likely to tangle and reduces frizz. I wouldn’t recommend this for everyday use but i only wash my hair once a week ideally to prevent hair damage. Within two weeks (two washes) I have noticed my hair is a lot more manageable and generally less oily. Even after a few days my hair is still not overly greasy.The bar has a mild citrus scent that is not overwhelming at all as approved by my scent sensitive family. The scent still lingers enough that I have gotten compliments two days after I’ve washed my hair about how it smells. The bar lathers absolutely incredibly, you only need a few passes of the bar through your hair and three seconds of scrubbing for it to start really foaming, my hair was undoubtedly engulfed in suds while I was washing. They are not exaggerating about the concentration of this bar- you really do need significantly less product than with conventional liquid shampoo.The only thing I really have any problem with is how soft the bar is. You have to be careful not to grip it too hard or scrape it with your nails or anything because it will dent. It doesn’t fall apart though! It can also take a fall in the bathtub as far as I can tell. For such a soft soap it’s important to keep it ventilated- a draining soap dish or equivalent is a must.Anyways, good product.

I found this product after ordering the sampler pack that I ordered to try out solid shampoos in an effort to reduce my consumption of single use plastics. I did not expect to find a shampoo that ACTUALLY controls oil. I have NEVER been able to have 2nd day hair unless I tied it up and wore a headband. No matter what shampoo I have used, I'm lucky to make it a full 24 hours before noticing oil buildup that causes my strands to clump together near the roots. For example, if I shower at 9 pm, I typically have visible oil by 3 pm the next day. NOT the case with this shampoo. I even pushed it to day 3 and at that point I could tell my hair was dirty but I can't say it was greasy like it is normally.My hair is also chemically treated and it is prone to get really dry and frizzy which is no fun when you also have oily hair. I was trying product after product and was combining with a variety of leave in conditioners and oils to keep my hair shiny and vibrant looking.What I like about this shampoo:- My hair feels clean- It ACTUALLY reduces oils- My hair is shiny, soft and vibrant without the need for leave-in conditioning products- There is no plastic- When combined with a simple smooth soap saver, it is really easy to use and get a good lather quick- Will be great for travel once the pandemic is over (doesn't count as a liquid in carry on!!!!) so I can FINALLY not have to either pack extra liquid or use horrible hotel shampoos when I travel for businessNote: I am using the Wonderbar conditioner as wellI honestly see no reason to ever go back to a traditional shampoo.Another bonus (for me) is that this product comes from the good people of New Zealand which I didn't realize at the time I ordered the sampler. I expected to try a couple different solid brands before deciding. However, I have had the blessing of having spent a good deal of time in New Zealand for business and I have a huge appreciation for the amazing green industry that is emerging there. New Zealand is a tough place to grow businesses but I have noticed there are some amazing brands that really capture the ethos of the New Zealand culture and turn out great products that are good for both people and the planet. I typically load up on green products when I visit because they don't seem to have the "green luxury" markup like you can see in the USA.I have also ordered the Heali Kiwi for my mom who has a very sensitive scalp (I think to chemicals) and it is working well for her to.Bravo Ethique for making amazing products for people and the planet!

Not that this doesn't have enough positive reviews already, but it's really pretty spectacular. 10/10 would recommend and will be repurchasing.Reasons why this is the best stuff ever:IT WORKS. Which....enough said right? I've got thin, frizzy/wavy hair. It's bleach damaged and dyed over on the bottom, but oily on the top. I usually wash every other or every third day. The stuff I was using before was something my hairdresser scared me into purchasing after she did what she could for my ends. It set me back 70$ for shampoo and conditioner, which was obscene, and I still needed multiple after-shower products to get my hair to act right. Before trying these bars I felt like those were just going to be the consequences of having damaged my ends so badly, but I decided I really wanted to try a different product because, yikes.I've used the San Clemente shampoo and the Guardian conditioner for the last 3-4 months. I'm not going to say I have a whole new head of hair or it's magically thicker or anything like that, but it does look shiny and healthy. It dries wavy/curly like it's supposed to and not in the tortured part straight/part frizz/part curly beast nonsense it was doing with the other products. I don't have to put two after-shower oils into it to be able to brush it. Bottom line, this stuff works well at a price I'm willing to pay. But it's got a bunch of other cool stuff going for it too:Additional Reasons Ethique is the Greatest:- It lasts FOREVER. For real. I'm well past the 3 month mark and maybe about halfway through? I thought the three bottle thing was a massive exaggeration, especially after seeing the size of these bars, but it's really holding true for me. I sit it on the ledge in front of the window in my bathroom in a little silicone soap tray I got from WalMart for like 3 bucks that lets the bottom dry out, and that’s enough to keep it from melting.- It's natural and biodegradable- you can collect your grey water and use it in the garden. You can go camping and not feel guilty about washing your hair (not in a water source, folks). Packaging is 100 percent compostable. It's palm oil free and they try to get their ingredients from companies who treat their employees reasonably and use resources sustainably. They’re great.-Literally, the only green issue I've got is that there's obviously a significant carbon footprint associated with shipping itto me, but if I only have to order it twice a year (or once, if I stockpile?) I feel like it probably evens out? I'm not losing much sleep over it.- Super transportable. I can throw this in my duffle bag for the weekend. I can take this on a carry-on no problem. It takes up almost no space and represents months worth of cleanliness. Which is freaking fantastic, because I'm a college student and we're kind of migratory by nature.- SLS Free! Silicone Free! PH Balanced! My hair is frizzy. It's chemically damaged on the ends. It's thin. And the dye on my ends is hiding a lot of sins. I cannot afford to be messing around with these other bar shampoos made out of soap that are all really alkaline. Dito for the whole baking soda method. Or the ones from LUSH masquerading as good things that are secretly out to destroy you and strip all color from your hair. Or the drugstore shampoos that promise silkiness only because they’re piling the plastics on.It’s a good shampoo full of good stuff that smells nice and is nice to your hair. Go for it. It won’t work miracles, but It does the job it’s supposed to do really well.