Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo Bar: Handmade, Sulfate-Free

Apple Cider Shampoo Bar

A natural shampoo bar with made with organic apple cider vinegar. Don't worry the bar and your hair will not smell like vinegar. Apple Cider Vinegar is cleansing and clarifying, it will help in removing buildup of hair products. Some even say that is gives them a glossy, healthy appearance.
The scent is an essential oil blend of lemon, sweet orange, basil, rosemary and spearmint.

The oils are chosen for your hair. For all hair types.
Olive Oil and Coconut Oil – Great for hair. For an extra boost, take a couple of tablespoons of either one and apply to hair. Leave it on for a few minutes or an hour and shampoo as normal.
Mango Butter – Offers moisture to dry hair and adds sheen to damaged hair.
Canola Oil – Helps tame frizz.
Castor Oil - Not only increases lather it is a humectant, which means it attracts and retains moisture in the hair.

Sea and Clean uses pure oils, essential oils, clays, herbs, seeds, flowers, vegetables and fruits to provide skin care benefits, texture, color and scent. It is just as important what you put on your skin as what you put into your body.

To see more shampoo bars:
https://etsy.me/2yZTFx4

For a sample size bar of Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo Bar:
https://etsy.me/2DvUUro

This listing is for 1 (one) bar of soap.

»Item Size
Full size - 4.5 – 4.8 oz. 3.5’’ x 1.5’’ x 1.5’’, uniquely shaped to fit in your hand.

»Ingredients
Canola Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar Organic, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Castor Oil, Mango Butter Organic, Rice Bran Oil, Essential Oils of Lemon, Orange Sweet, Basil, Rosemary and Spearmint

»Does Not Contain
Synthetic colors or fragrances
Filler oils, such as soybean oil or shortening.
Pre-made bases.
Sulfates.

»Packaging
Bars are wrapped in paper, no plastic.
Most labels are made with recycled paper

»Shelf Live
Soap bars do get better the longer they age. The longer they are left to cure the longer they will last and will produce more lather. Using a soap dish that will keep your soap out of a puddle of water will prolong its life. I suggest using bar soap within one year after purchase.

Due to the handmade nature the shape, weight and coloring may vary from picture.

All About Shampoo Bars
Sea and Clean’s Shampoo Bars are made from vegetable and fruit oils, along with herbs, flower, seeds and fruits to provide care for your hair. Each bar is made with a different blend of ingredients to benefit your hair. Try each one to find your favorites.

What is the difference between a soap bar and a shampoo bar?
Soap bars have skin loving ingredients and shampoo bars have hair loving ingredients. Shampoo bars have a higher percent of oils that produce more lather. But some bars are exchangeable. I often use my Neem Oil Soap bar on my hair, but I would not use Sandal Ready or Calendula, since they have additives that I would not want in my hair. When I go on vacation, I only bring one shampoo bar and use it for both hair and body.

How to use a Shampoo Bar
Wet hair. Take the bar and rub it between your hands to start the lather. Rub the bar or the lather on your hair. Be sure that you really get a good lather. Use your fingertips and massage your scalp and rinse well. Repeat if you like. You might need a vinegar (or citric acid rinse). See below for more details. Dry and style your hair. You can wash your hair with natural shampoo every day.

Adjustment period for Shampoo Bars
The hard part of the changing to using shampoo bars is finding the right way for you. Everyone is different. My factors come into play.
First of all, shampoo bars do not strip away your natural oils. It might take time to transition before your hair is rid of the chemicals and residues from your prior hair products. Please, do not give up after a week. It took me about 3 weeks to see and feel the benefits. There were a few days of not very nice hair days!

Do I need to use a conditioner?
You will probably find that after using a shampoo bar and rinse that you no longer need to use conditioner. Since my hair is dry and wavy I find I still, at times, the need to use a conditioner. But, instead of a hand full I now use less that a dime size and I do not rinse it out. You will need to experiment to find your perfect hair care.

What about a vinegar rinse?
Many factors account for whether not use you need a rinse. If you have hard water you will need a rinse. If you find that your hair tangles easy you will need a rinse. After using the shampoo bar, your hair might feel different. Some describe it like feeling like straw or just sticky. This is because the alkaline level of your hair is raised causing the shaft of your hair to stick out which causes tangles and the feeling that your hair is sticky together. For some people this ‘feeling’ will go away when your hair dries. For the rest of us we need to do use an acidic rinse. An acidic rinse will help close the hair cuticle and prevent tangling. You can use vinegar, lemon juice or citric acid.
Mix about 1 tablespoon of vinegar (I prefer to use apple cider vinegar) or lemon juice in 1 cup of water. Pour the mixture over your hair. You can rinse or leave in. If using vinegar, the smell will go away when your hair dries. You will need to experiment how often you need to use a rinse.
You can also use my Hair Rinse; it is made with citric acid and herbs to help with tangles and adds shine.
Hair Rinse is found here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/291651393/herbal-hair-rinse

How does hard water affect using Shampoo Bars?
If you have extremely hard water, you might not adjust to shampoo bars. You can get a water filter on your shower head or use a vinegar rinse (see above) to adjust for the hard water.

Can I use if I have colored or perm my hair?
Yes. My shampoo bar will not strip your hair as fast as commercial shampoos. Everyone’s hair is different; I suggest that you do a strand test to find out how your color will react.