{"product_id":"organic-shampoo-bar","title":"Rosemary \u0026 Lavender Organic Shampoo Bar","description":"I love this shampoo bar. It smells amazing, it lathers up beautifully on your hair and my hair feels lots better since I started using it! Julie at Wild Sage \u0026amp; Co started out making luxurious soaps and, like all her products, her shampoo bar is a real treat. It is formulated with lots of lovely cold pressed Uk Rapeseed oil and Organic Apple Cider Vinegar along with Julie's homegrown Rosemary, infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil. \u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW77806086\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eRosemary Essential oils are said to stimulate hair growth, while Apple Cider Vinegar is known to promote \u003cstrong\u003es\u003c\/strong\u003etrong and healthy hair, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW77806086\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003estabilise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW77806086\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e your hair's PH balance and to add softness. And the other great thing is that there are no plastic bottles\u003c\/span\u003e to dispose of! All soaps are wrapped in recycled paper which can be composted. It's 100% natural and lovingly crafted at her cottage in the Herefordshire countryside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003eo use the shampoo bar just wet your hair thoroughly and rub the bar over your head until you create a nice frothy lather. If your bar is new you might want to use a flannel to help ‘break the seal’. Wash your hair as normal and pat dry before adding conditioner if you feel your hair needs it. I had no problems with my hair adapting to this shampoo bar but there are some tips below from Julie if you do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen you are not using the shampoo bar, keep it out of water on a well drained surface so it can dry out between uses. Use a soap dish (wooden dishes with open slats are perfect) or you can even be a bit creative - I use a big seashell or you can use a few pebbles from the garden. Each soap is 100g.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTIPS \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1) COMMERCIAL SHAMPOO\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{\"\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003eBecause commercial detergent shampoo strips your hair of its natural oils, your scalp has to produce excess oil to compensate. This means that there is often an adjustment period after swapping to a natural shampoo. During this period your hair may feel greasy or heavy, however this should pass after a week or so when your hair has rebalanced its oil production. (This period may take longer if you have chemically treated hair).\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is also the problem of product build up from commercial shampoos and conditioners which often contain waxes, synthetic silicones, and silica that coat your hair, to make it \"feel\" nice, but leave a residue in your hair. See our Baking Soda solution to help tackle this problem. \u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2) HARD OR SOFT WATER?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you live in a hard water area you might find the swap to a Shampoo bar a bit harder. Hard water has a high mineral content, but not the sorts of minerals you want in your hair. Often the water has passed through chalk or limestone, which can cause build-up or residue in your hair, but there are\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{\"\u003e a few things you can try to help your hair feel good faster.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eApple Cider Vinegar Rinse:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdd 1 tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar to a cup of warm water and use this to rinse your hair after shampooing. Some people may need to change the quantities of Apple Cider Vinegar used depending on their needs. \u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstall a Water Softener: \u003c\/b\u003eIf you live in a hard water area you might choose to install a reverse osmosis filtration system in your house. This will help prevent the build-up of limescale in your pipes and purify the water that you drink. Of course, it’s also great for your hair and skin.\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBaking Soda: \u003c\/b\u003eSome people suggest adding a teaspoon of baking soda to a pint of warm water and using this to wash your hair. It is said to make the water feel softer, allowing your shampoo bar to produce a better lather. \u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't use baking soda and a vinegar rinse at the same time, as they will react with one another.  Please always make sure you rinse your hair thoroughly after shampooing.\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61493711634766,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1092\/3494\/6382\/files\/shampoo-bar.jpg?v=1793613453","url":"https:\/\/thesetwohands.co.uk\/products\/organic-shampoo-bar","provider":"These Two Hands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}