Shampoo Bar

[janzo]

I made Genny's shampoo bar about 5 weeks ago and tried it yesterday. I have tried a shampoo bar before from Lush, and was not impressed. However this shampoo bar was really good, my hair is shining and scalp feels great. I must admit I used normal conditioner, but that was only because I was too lazy to check how much acv to use, will definitely try that next time. I am so pleased to have found this recipe that works so nicely, I have had alopecia areata for the last 6 years so I am careful what or who comes near my hair, this condition really knocks your confidence, I did not realise how important my hair was till it started falling out, however I am lucky as I have really thick hair so can still hide the bald patches so far!!!

Thank you Genny for your kindness in sharing this recipe, much appreciated

 

[hud]

:smile:
what is the recipe please? Would you kindly post it here. Thank you.

 

[Dorymae]

This from another thread...

I've never been a fan of CP shampoo bars because immediately they'd leave my hair all dried out & straw-like. So I only used Syndet bars and never looked back.
But a post Lindy made here http://www.soapmakingforum.com/f19/how-basic-shampoo-bar-recipe-30757/ helped me see the error of my ways.

So, I just want to thank Lindy for giving me that "duh" moment so I could create a shampoo bar that I've only used once, but I love it already. I imagine that after some cure time, it's going to feel so much more lovely.
I used it this morning and there was absolutely no "stripping" feel to it & it felt so conditioning that I used it on the rest of my body as well :smile: My brush went right through my hair and now it feels so silky & smooth.

I'm feeling so good about it, I'm going to share the recipe I created:
Water as percent of oil weight: 35%
Superfat: 6%

Avocado Oil: 30%
Castor Oil: 10%
Olive Oil: 40%
Shea Butter: 10%
Soybean Oil: 10%

I infused chamomile in all my oils, not in the shea though. Plus I use a TBSP of sugar in my water for added bubbles.

For scent, I used Tea Tree EO, Peppermint EO & Lavender EO at a 1:1:1 ratio.

If anyone decides to try it, please let me know how you feel about it.

 

[Obsidian]

Genny's bar is really nice, its what I started with over a year ago. for the acv rinse, I use roughly 1 tsp per 2 cups water.

 

[The Efficacious Gentleman]

Aye, that thread with the recipe is the shampoo equivalent of the songwind shaving soap thread - a great foundation in the whys and wherefores of shampoo soaps