St Clements: Ethique Solid Shampoo Bar for Oily Hair, St Clements 3.88 oz

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 it to 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.

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 business Note: I am using the Wonderbar conditioner as well I 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!

The St Clements shampoo smells good, cleans my thin and oily hair, and lasts a long time. Is a hard bar but makes good suds. In contrast, the Oaty Delicious one cleans and suds well, but it is too soft and my kids go through it quickly--easily 4x faster than this one. (It also leaves oats in their curly hair that have to be brushed out.). I'm going to keep buying this shampoo forever while I'm on the hunt for a better conditioner bar. If you're trying other Ethique stuff... their Orange&Vanilla body butter has sort of a weird texture--obviously as a bar it's much thicker than the lotion I'm used to, but it is too soft for a bar so you go through it really quickly. However, it is the best smell I've ever smelled, so I don't care about it's texture! And it's really moisturizing. The kids detangling conditioner is ok. Works decently well, but I wish it were a little more conditioning; I have to use a spray leave-in on my kids too. The bar does last a long time though. The purple conditioner bar for brassy hair also lasts a long time but is even less conditioning, and it doesn't seem to do a ton for brassiness.

I wanted to wait until I had used this product for a while before leaving a review. I’ve been using it for about a month now and I really love it. The only thing negative, and the only reason for four stars, is the scent. I expected something citrusy based on the name, but this smells a little too much like lemon pine-sol. Fortunately, once rinsed out, there is really not much scent left at all. That aside, I love everything else about this shampoo bar. The lather is amazing! It is so rich and moisturizing, yet cleanses my oily hair and doesn’t weigh it down. This is the only type of shampoo bar from this brand that I’ve used, but I’m very impressed with the quality and performance of it. I’m so impressed that I just ordered their deodorant to try out. I believe this bar will last a while as I’ve been using it at least every other day for the last month and l can see it lasting at least another month, likely two. I do keep it on the opposite end of the shower from the shower head so it doesn’t keep getting wet when not being used. I keep it on the same soap saver pad that I keep my body soap bar on. It definitely keeps the shower nice and tidy. I would highly recommend this product.

A quick background on my hair... naturally straight, thin, blonde that is generally an oil slick a day after washing, at least with chemical/processed bottle shampoos. I had dreads for 2 years, which I combed out a year ago and have been dealing with the frazzled, dry damage that is my hair ever since. Most days my hair felt like straw. About 4 months prior to trying these bars, I began a no/low poo routine. I used baking soda and ACV rinses, but my hair still felt dry and damaged, but wasn't as oily and I could go a day or two before washing again. That's when I decided to look into other natural options that would actually care for my hair, like herbs. But I still wanted and needed something quick and easy for days that I just didn't have the time.... enter the Ethique Shampoo Bars! At first I bought the Tip to Toe bar, thinking that it would be a great 2-in-1 multitasking bar. And while the Tip to Toe bar has nice slip and works to shave with, it just isn't the best option for thin oily-prone hair like mine. Though it cleaned my hair (it is a soap afterall), it left my fine hair feeling weighed down, flat and limp. So I decided to revisit the listing and read through all of the reviews to see if another would be more appropriate for my hair type. Thanks to other customers, I had confidence enough to try St. Clements and I could not be happier or more satisfied that I did! After the FIRST wash with the new bar, I noticed and instant difference once my hair air dried. It felt lightweight, healthy, smooth, soft and even my dry damaged split ends were tame, smooth, soft and healthy looking & feeling!!! This bar is a rockstar. I'm not a huge fan of the scent, but it doesn't linger once the soap is rinsed and hair dries. But after the results that I got, I wouldn't want this shampoo recipe to be altered, EVER. About every 2-3 days I wash my hair and I alternate using these bars or making a fresh mixture of Aritha (soapnuts), Bramhi powder, Marshmallow Root powder and honey. Other than when I was a little kid and had zero damage to my hair yet, I believe this may be the first time in nearly 15 years that my hair has looked or felt so damn healthy! If I wasn't trying to live a more minimal lifestyle, I'd probably be inclined to stock up on this bar for fear that it may sell out or that the company would alter the recipe in the future. The bar was packaged in a recyclable paper/cardstock type box (plus), but the shipper (not the manufacturing company) mailed the item in a plastic lined bubble mailer, which is always disappointing as I can't recycle that where I live. (Please stop using plastics.) I'd love to see more of the new padded Amazon mailers being used that are 100% recyclable. My only other qualm would be that yes, these bars do "melt" quickly when exposed to water. So I've learned not to leave mine in the shower or in direct exposure of water spray and I allow them to dry on a bamboo soap dish on my counter. If you're on the fence, give it a try, you will not be disappointed.