The truth about shampoo bars

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The truth about shampoo bars: in this video, I chat about my journey towards finding shampoo bars that truly works and the misconceptions around shampoo bars!
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@portabjoan 4 жыл бұрын

I love the way you simplified the what I’ve heard but didn’t quite understand before. Can’t wait to get the mini series!

@BriseisMusic 3 жыл бұрын

This was explained so well. I'm not completely against so-called chemicals because I learned the hard way that natural isn't always the gentler option! The issue I have is how do I know which ingredients (that I can't pronounce) are necessary vs the superfluous ones that can harm. Your video helped me choose a shampoo bar. 😊

@BottegaZeroWaste 3 жыл бұрын

Really happy to hear that!!

@alejandracabrera2160 2 жыл бұрын

i love your scientific approach to this topic. the video and blog post is very informative 💕

@Es3iya 4 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful video. I got shampoo bars with pH of 8 and my hairs feels horrible. I never knew bars with ph 5-6 existed. Luckily i can use the shampoo bars that i bought with ph8 also on my body :)

@katyaa7865 4 жыл бұрын

I love your video Marta, you have clearly explained the differences and now I know why I was struggling to find a shampoo bar that worked for me. Thank you!

@BottegaZeroWaste 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@Towelfoldingtutorial Жыл бұрын

I just bought my first bar shampoo and I was searching around to learn more about the good and bad of using bar shampoo vs liquid shampoo. I am grateful to find your website, I have learned something from you. Thank you!

@inkdrops-milla 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, this really helped. I’ve been using the Aussie shampoo for a while but wanted to transition to using a shampoo bar. I have wavy, medium thickness hair that’s usually really “poofy”, but I figured out how to manage it - until I started using the shampoo bar. My hair has been really frizzy and I hate the way it looks and feels when washing, but I’ve been persistent on using the shampoo bar because of the “transition period”. In the meantime, I’m going to look into a better bar that will fit my hair type. Thank you again

@Ts-kc5ie 2 жыл бұрын

You very well could have wavy or curly hair the way you're describing it.

@chiaram1377 4 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you for the clear info. I ve been using solid shampoo for almost a year, but I still see different "sensations" when I use differents one (like "heavy hair"). Now I know why!

@nikki791971 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for speaking more about soap based shampoo bar PH.

@BottegaZeroWaste 4 жыл бұрын

Aw you're welcome, glad you found this helpful!

@ErinLady85 2 жыл бұрын

Nice and clear video, really goes to the point ☺️

@mjvfelicio 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing info! Thank you for this video!

@boop7313 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for your honesty. So refreshing.

@mixedprincess91 Ай бұрын

*Thank you

@ShionXeriawind 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, I've been doing research on DIY hair products since I'm a curly head and products come and go for me since I use so much, my hair is so thick and my outrageous bottle consumption is just making me feel guilty, It's hard to find shampoo and conditioner bars that are fit for my hair, and even tho I found one, it was a little pricey so I'm looking for ways to somehow make it sustainable for myself :)

@BottegaZeroWaste 3 жыл бұрын

I understand completely! I also have really wavy and lots of hair. Making your own is a good solution - I have a video on my channel with a starter recipe and also will be running a free workshop in November!

@ts4595 2 жыл бұрын

This is the clearest source I've found so far on picking out a good shampoo bar, thanks! I've been wasting a lot of money on bars that leave a waxy coating in my hair..which must mean they are soap-based.

@ellier2018 Жыл бұрын

Also shampoo bars may not work as well because hair products build up on the strands over time, so clarifying your hair every couple months helps you “reset” your hair (mix couple tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with 2 cups of water and let sit in hair before rinsing in shower

@missdube1 3 жыл бұрын

I hate the feeling of soaps on my skin as well, find them all super drying. Even a normal body wash is less drying than a moisturizing soap. Never need body lotion unless i wash with soap. I really want to use liquid shampoo and liquor body wash and i want to like them cause I’m wasting so much plastic…

@resalith 3 жыл бұрын

When is the next course available? Super interested!

@mcrekkr 4 жыл бұрын

I like your video and to be honest I haven't liked a video on soap ever. You seem to cut the BS and you don't pretend that just because it's a "chemical" it's bad for you so for that I've subed to you. I've only seen this one video and I'm probably going to go through more of your videos. I've spent days trying to find anything on soap/shampoo/conditioning bars that is remotely like this. I haven't gone through all your videos yet but I would love to see a video on just the bare minimum chemicals and oil/s you need to make a shampoo and/or conditioning bar then what you need to do to expand on the recipes to make something that is your own and if possible how to make the liquid stuff too. I'm going to be trying to make some shampoo and conditioner bars at some point soon so I'll be watching as much or your stuff as I can. Thank you!

@BottegaZeroWaste 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the nice and extensive comment! You can find a good shampoo bar recipe here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lcumrJBzycnFgXk.html and I will publish a solid conditioner bar too later on the channel!

@nalamusic7618 4 жыл бұрын

thank you! very clear and complete info! I finally understood!

@BottegaZeroWaste 4 жыл бұрын

Aww so happy this was helpful! sometimes it can be a little confusing.

@IsaPerezLittleFairy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video ❤️

@MmiLleENnaA Ай бұрын

I try both soap shampoo and shampoo bar with surfactans and I do like it both in some way. I do have some pretty nice feeling of using soap shampoo my hair was so soft that I couldnt stop touching my hair :D just lovely. But shampoo bar with surfactants give much more foam than soap. My dad also do like a soap shampoo bar, he said that his hair was never so soft and nice. I do make both soap shampoo and other by myself. The gould think about shampoo bar with surfactatns is that you can add whatever you want like some proteins and other.

@okaytree7711 2 жыл бұрын

How DO you find out the PH of a soap you find in a store?

@ahukaranjespersen1276 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information! I was wandering why my hair got so weird every time I tried the shampoo bars.

@shizishan 4 жыл бұрын

I just started to use Viori shampoo bars and they feel amazing. The pH is 5. I feel like it's much less stripping than the commercial shampoos I've used.

@BottegaZeroWaste 4 жыл бұрын

that's awesome!

@thelionneverroars1570 4 жыл бұрын

How long is your hair and how long did have they lasted? My hair is quite short, around to my ears. I'd like to try Viori, but i haven't seen any reviews

@shizishan 4 жыл бұрын

@@thelionneverroars1570 my hair is to the middle of my back and thick. I've used the shampoo for 2 months and I still have some left. Can probably last 3 months max. I was my hair once every other day or once every two days

@BriseisMusic 3 жыл бұрын

I came here specifically to see if Viori is a good product to use lol. Thank you!

@PupRiku Жыл бұрын

I bought a midrange shampoo bar...and honestly did not like it at all. Didn't seem to lather and my hair was like straw. More like normal soap disguised as shampoo. I didn't want to pay £7-8 for a separate conditioner bar. Then I found the XHC 2in1 bars for £1 in Poundland. Oh my god. They are amazing. My hair is so soft and shiny and I don't need plastic bottles and fake fragrances.

@hollo0o583 5 ай бұрын

It’s pretty hard to find soap people who aren’t against science. Great vid!

@georgia6025 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a tutorial on how to make low pH bar soap/shampoo?

@Damaris972. 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, thanks !

@aashinamiya4451 2 жыл бұрын

I am using shampoo bar but after taking shower it kind of feel sticky. Is this Normal? This is my 1st time using it

@orewahouston2143 4 жыл бұрын

Hey! I love your videos, I was wondering if you could help me out with something. I’ve been using a shampoo bar for a while & I notice that everytime I use it some of the hair dye from my hair drips out, it washes out with the water and I was wondering if you knew anything about this? I asked the company if it was colour safe and they said yes. The ingredients are: Coconut Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Castor Oil, Olive Oil, Shea Butter, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Milk, Water, Lye, Indigo, Lavender and Rosemary Essential Oils. I’m just scared that my hair colour is going to fade quicker... previously I was using just ACV & tea to rinse my hair so maybe it’s just any dye washing out that never got shampoo’d ever.. what do you think? 🍁

@BottegaZeroWaste 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Orewa! this one that you are using is a soap based shampoo bar. It has a high PH as it's made using lye (sodium hydroxide). This might cause colour fading. Even though the ingredients are natural and lovely I would not use this soap on your hair, just as I have explained in my video. I suggest using a shampoo bar which is sulphate free (no SLS, no SLES, no coco sulphate). You can find also more information here: bit.ly/2Px9seY I hope this helps!

@pineappletea9063 2 жыл бұрын

my hair feels silky smooth and soft when i use soap and acv rinse though! i oil my hair the previous night and wash it thoroughly with a tea tree clay soap, then rinse with acv/water solution

@RobinLizac Ай бұрын

for me too. i have tried low ph shampoo bar and it causes dandruff and itching always. how is it now? scared about the effects on long term

@juliecaron7569 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Can you recommend good shampoo bars? For example, is the one from The Unscented company any good?

@SudsBees 3 жыл бұрын

I have psoriasis so using regular soap on my body is too harsh. I have found using shampoo bars I make with gentle surfactants works best as I keep them at a pH of 5-6

@bethrivera867 2 жыл бұрын

@@melw3313 HI! Just thought I'd let you know that microfiber isn't good for the environment. It releases micro plastics that end up in the ocean and waterways. Perhaps it'd be a good idea to swap the microfiber cloth with a natural fiber one.

@bethrivera867 2 жыл бұрын

@@melw3313 Sure thing!

@offshoot1008 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a degree or higher education in pharmaceuticals ? Just wondering because you said you didn't think SLS was harmful though you did hear something about it causing cancer

@marthahawkinson-michau9611 Жыл бұрын

I recently started using actual bar soap for my hair. It actually seems like it’s working better than the shampoo that I was using? 🤷🏼‍♀️ Regular shampoo always seems to irritate my scalp and make me itchy. I’ve also had less breakage since I switched.

@RobinLizac Ай бұрын

i have the exact same. low ph always give me dandruff, ithcing and sometimes even burning. I have swithced to soap bar for the hair and i am fine. just fearfull about what it will do on the long term.

@janedoe2271 2 жыл бұрын

After using shampoo bars my hair went from beachy waves and the occasional curls at the end to curly ringlets. I'm so glad I switched.

@ysabelgarza1680 2 жыл бұрын

What shampoo bars do you use? I have curly hair and want to start using bar shampoo/conditioner

@nicoleserrao6718 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, mine went from straight to beach waves! Before switching to natural shampoo my hair was so dry and frizzy the first day and I loved it the second day. But with natural shampoo no frizz!!!

@bb-sophia 2 жыл бұрын

@@ysabelgarza1680 Im not Jane doe haha but I have curly hair and use Earthling Co shampoo bar and conditioner bar and love them! I also use their body soap and it doesnt leave me dry. The only downside is the conditioner bar takes a longer time rubbing in my hands to get enough conditioner for my hair, but its worth it cause the ingredients rock and the conditioner feels great.

@PuertoRocCutie23 2 жыл бұрын

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@beth848 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, will your solid shampoo bar work on fine, straight hair? So many of these products are for a different hair type, like yours for example. I’m excited to try making my own shampoo bar as I’m already an experienced cold process soap maker. Thanks for the information and hosting the webinar.

@TracyD2 Жыл бұрын

The only ingredient that might be heavy for fine hair is the cocoa butter. You could lessen that and add more jojoba or other light oil. You might have to tweak the herbs and /or clay to get the desired consistency or the final shampoo bar. Shikikai, clays and soap nuts are fantastic for oily straight hair. You could make a slurry with clay and or soap nuts, shikikai One or all for washing your hair. Just simmer the herbs for 5 mins put it on your hair swish it around and rinse. Your hair will be light and fluffy with a lot more body and shine. Add some Amla for growth. Boom There are videos on Ayurvedic and Clay hair washes. My hair loves them.

@myfragilelilac 3 жыл бұрын

Ive been on a stubborn journey to make my hair transform to schampoo bars. Im nearly 2 weeks in and start to loose patience. My hair is greasy and awful.

@deirdresmith7314 3 жыл бұрын

Any updates? :)

@myfragilelilac 3 жыл бұрын

@@deirdresmith7314 I have up and went back to normal schampoo. Should join a no poo FB group. 🤣

@deirdresmith7314 3 жыл бұрын

@@myfragilelilac Ughh, I tried a sulphate free liquid shampoo for over 6 months and it still didn't work out... parts of my hair was waxy and disgusting. I tried different ways of washing.. using hot water, cold water, shampoo once, twice. Condition first then shampoo. Acv rinse... Nothing helped... So I went back to regular shampoo by tresemme. But I want to try the shampoo bar from a brand called earth rhythm. I've only heard good reviews and they say the bars are ph balanced so there's no transition period? If that's even possible. Thanks so much for replying. X

@divyasuri8995 3 жыл бұрын

@@deirdresmith7314 try using shampoo bars from qurez...the ones earth rhythm are a bit too pricey

@deirdresmith7314 3 жыл бұрын

@@divyasuri8995 Awww thanks so much.

@michellesouza1437 3 жыл бұрын

Hello....ur video was very informative...I want to know how to make diff shampoo bars ...I already am making cold process soap with coconut oil

@snowwhite7297 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use baby bar soap for example johnson's baby soap on my hair. Technically it has low pH.

@dr.sustainable Жыл бұрын

Can ACV be used instead of water for lye base

@shalinim1130 2 жыл бұрын

Can we used home made sekkekai shampoo is it gud

@nt7044 2 жыл бұрын

sls causes drying of hair and scalp that leads to hair breakage and baldness apart from other reasons. so if this sounds less scary, then go ahead and use shampoos with SLS.

@tripudium17 2 жыл бұрын

Am confused: doesn't skin also have acidic pH? Why are soap based bars ok for skin but not for hair?

@TracyD2 Жыл бұрын

Well a pH balanced body bar is better for your skin. I think depending on skin type sensitive and such it can recover much better than hair. Skin can rejuvenate. Once hair is damaged that is it. It’s done for. We can for a while try to mask the damage but that only works for so long. Some people have success with saponified soap bars in their hair. Their hair thrives. I’m definitely not one of them.

@matronarona 4 жыл бұрын

So shampoo > Apple cider rinse> condition?

@BottegaZeroWaste 4 жыл бұрын

For soap based shampoo, apple cidegar vinegar is to restore the PH and soften the hair! You can use ACV also after your normal shampoo it's a great hair softener

@maureenfernando4033 4 жыл бұрын

As you said sls is harsh too, may I make a cp shampoo bar with all the hair friendly oil and after all you do rinse the product from your hair?

@josephinebonello4360 2 жыл бұрын

I would to known what type of hair I have

@farahhameed4897 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Your video is sooo amazing ... I'm a mphil Chemistry studend .. My research work is also on shampoo bar kindly guide me about how to start my research on shampoo bar

@leonorriosmorales1374 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, lov u videos. What do you think about SCI and BTMS?

@BottegaZeroWaste 4 жыл бұрын

I like and use both of them, in their palm free option, in my own shampoo bars. However not all the SCI and BTMS are palm oil free. If in doubt check with the brand or supplier!

@leasalles1098 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Martha, what do you think of Marseille soap for hair?

@zindagishindagi275 3 жыл бұрын

Can i speak to youuu

@abiramis2298 3 жыл бұрын

What would be the ideal ph for hair ?

@BottegaZeroWaste 3 жыл бұрын

quite acidic - anything in the region of 4.5-5.5 is great!

@soleigh734 Жыл бұрын

please keep making some mooore

@holleyosteen6521 3 ай бұрын

All NATURAL products is the way to go. The way I WiLl go anyway!

@kasie680 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t agree, my hair is very thick and very coarse and I’m allergic to sodium laurel sulfate, with regular shampoo and conditioner it irritates my scalp and no matter the conditioner it always felt weighed down and greasy no matter how much I rinsed, since using CP shampoo bars my scalp and hair has been so beautiful and healthy and I only have to wash it once a week, i used a surfactant based bar and my scalp got so irritated, plus I don’t like the idea of using chemicals, especially on my head and with continuous use surfactants are really bad for you

@BottegaZeroWaste 3 жыл бұрын

There are no white or black rules here! Just sharing some facts about pH and hair. It's great you have adapted to them! Just so you know though, also soap is a surfactant, just with a different composition, and also sodium hydroxide is a chemical (just like everything in nature!). Anyways - keep doing what works for you, there is no judgment at all and nothing wrong with using CP soap if it works for your hair.

@kasie680 3 жыл бұрын

@@BottegaZeroWaste yeah I know soap is a surfactant and lye a chemical but I know what’s in my soap and that is better to me than just surfactant on a label, I also know that just cause something is labeled natural that it doesn’t make it safe, I wouldn’t wash my hair in uranium and that’s natural lol And my hair is much better after being washed with home made soap and not store bought I couldn’t get a brush or comb through it with store bought and had to wet my hair and put conditioner in to comb it out lol

@NaturallyReflected 3 жыл бұрын

@@kasie680 you clearly did not understand anything she tried to explain to you. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ She is just simply giving facts not what works or doesn't for your specific hair type. Rewatch the video, then re-read her response.

@kasie680 3 жыл бұрын

@@NaturallyReflected calm ya feathers

@najibadam1157 Жыл бұрын

Are you free to have dinner with me? No talk about soap we can talk about the sky is the limit.

@charleswiggins6684 2 жыл бұрын

That's as clear as mud.

@hilarysutherland682 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of shampoo did your family use before synthetics were readily available? Soap is not for everyone, that is true! But that's because those who think it's a good idea to use synthetics are not up to the challenge. It takes determination and dedication to make the transition to soap shampoo. Detergents are simply bottle shampoos without the water content. They are also not eco friendly, which has to go along with being zero waste.

@hannaheisenmann8864 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a shampoo bar you recommend?

@hannaheisenmann8864 3 жыл бұрын

LOL just found your shop never mind! Thank you, I was worried about the transition process but your video made so much more sense!

@kerriechilton360 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please tell me how I can make my CP Shampoo recipe a PH of below 6? Can I add citric acid to the mixture at trace? Thank you :)

@BottegaZeroWaste 3 жыл бұрын

CP soap is alkaline by nature, without its alkalinity it does not exist - you cannot really have a pH balanced soap, you need to use detergents for that!

@fadwafadawich4413 4 жыл бұрын

How SLS can be friendly?it's not natural actually it damages the hair?

@genesawr 4 жыл бұрын

Arsenic is natural and killer. It's about the dosage you use.

@BottegaZeroWaste 3 жыл бұрын

I said it is not dangerous, it's just drying :)

@mellomakes Жыл бұрын

So good except that tophat music. Otherwise beautifully made.

@bbdd4972 4 жыл бұрын

SLS is not for curly hair ☹️ I hate it

@BottegaZeroWaste 4 жыл бұрын

Agree! I will post a video where I review shampoo bars ingredients today, it's going to be up at 7 pm!

@granddoll 3 жыл бұрын

@@BottegaZeroWaste new to your channel...I also find SLSA color stripping and make my hair brassy 😐

@sart1348 3 жыл бұрын

There is nothing wrong with SLS in curly hair, especially if you use a lot of product or spend a lot of time outside in the elements. You'll sooner have issues with dryness and buildup than washing your hair once a week with an well formulated SLS shampoo and following an adequate conditioner