Monday, 30 May 2011

New Shampoo Bar


Shampoo Bars seem to be the thing lately, so many people blogging about them!

I will gladly join in since I LOOOOOOOVE Shampoo bars. As I have previously posted about, they didn't always work for me. But I have developed a base recipe that I love now. This time, using my base shampoo recipe, I experimented with something new.


This latest shampoo creation has Green Clay, Aloe Vera, Nettle Tea, Nettle Infused Olive Oil and Rosemary and Basil Essential Oils.

I also decided to play with shape a little. For my regular soaps, I have a shape and size that I love. But with the shampoo bars, I felt like I wanted something a little more hearty. So I tried cutting them more squarish, chunkier than my regular bars. Here one is on my hand.


I am really liking this one already. How am I ever going to wait 4 weeks to be able to try it on my hair??!!??
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32 comments:

  1. bluetina30 May 2011 at 06:18

    I've never used shampoo in solid form. Is it easy to use?

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  2. Jennifer Young30 May 2011 at 07:21

    Hi Tina! Shampoo bars are WONDERFUL to use. I love the thick suds I get... and the way they leave my scalp feeling. The only issue is that when you start using them, there may be an adjustment period of a few days/ a week where your hair feels "funky"... getting all that junk out. Then once your hair adjusts, shampoo bars are awesome. Glad to hear from you. LOVING my earings! xo Jen

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  3. The Soap Sister @ Heirloom Natural Soap30 May 2011 at 07:46

    Oh Jen -you ALWAYS create the best stuff! I'm really excited about trying one of these babies.:) Your photography is FABULOUS, and I like that you did a different shape -that will help clearly identify them as shampoo in the shower! (That's important to those of us who have 8 bars going at once, eh? LOL!) Love the color, too! xo -Becky

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  4. Cocobong Soaps30 May 2011 at 07:59

    Hi Jen, lovely looking soap :) Do tell, what oils did you use for your shampoo soap? Glad to see that you are handling the nettles..they do give such a lovely color, don't they?

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  5. AYU30 May 2011 at 08:18

    Hi, Jen! Your shampoo bar looks wonderful! I love the color! I wonder what you use for your shampoo bar.. hmmm.. =)

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  6. Amina30 May 2011 at 08:57

    YAY! I love shampoo bars. They have changed my life. My hair is very dry and I find shampoo bars to clean well my hair without leaving it stripped. I love the essential oils combination!! I can imagine its smell...hmm

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  7. Jennifer Young30 May 2011 at 10:16

    Becky, Thank you! You are sooo right about the differenciating soap size... my thing is that my shampoo bars start wearing away in the middle first, then I have to fold them and stick together... so I though about making them fatter! Glad you like it! I think the colour is a bit from the nettle tea and a lot from the green clay. xo Jen

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  8. Jennifer Young30 May 2011 at 10:19

    Cocobong, The oils I use in my base recipe are: Olive, Coconut, Castor, Shea butter, Coco butter and superfatted with Jojoba. I may have to forgo the Jojoba as soon as I run out though as the price is going through the roof. I have not tried a shampoo bar with Argan yet, but I will. Thanks for all your tips about nettle!! xo Jen

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  9. Jennifer Young30 May 2011 at 11:45

    Soaptician, Thank you! In my two responses above you can see what oils I use and what I have used for colour. I am liking this one so far. No I just need to try it out on my hair!! xo Jen

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  10. Jennifer Young30 May 2011 at 11:47

    Amina, I love shampoo bars too! Glad to meet someone else who loves them like I do! Basil Essential Oil smell slightly like liquorice... so the Rosemary Basil combo is strong & sweet. I am liking it so far. xo Jen

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  11. Titanium Wild30 May 2011 at 12:28

    I love shampoo bars, haven't used anything else other than 'poo bars and a citric rinse for about 6 months now and my hair just looks and feels so much healthier.

    I bet this smells lovely too.

    x

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  12. Coco30 May 2011 at 12:37

    Looks lovely and rich! And I love the chunky size. Do you do a citric or vinegar rinse?

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  13. Tierra Verde Handmade Soap30 May 2011 at 17:08

    Jen, those just scream goooood stuff! So exciting.They are lovely little shampoo bars-like "The Sister" said nice to be able to tell them apart in the shower+they seem like they would be convenient in your hand for shampooing those locks.

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  14. Two Blooms Design Studio30 May 2011 at 21:25

    I love the new shape and the ingredients you used sound heavenly.

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  15. Nitya30 May 2011 at 22:52

    Your shampoo bars look great! The color and shape are very nice too. I am waiting to try the stinging nettle I got a few weeks ago. If my soap turns out even half as pretty looking as yours, I'd be on cloud 9. :)

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  16. Tara31 May 2011 at 04:17

    I love the chunkier shape of the shampoo bars. Seems it would fit well in the palm to wash hair. Looks and sounds like a wonderful bar.

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  17. Alegria Mediterranea 31 May 2011 at 13:37

    Look great !
    The color is great and the texture too.
    I bet the smeel is heavenly ....
    Sorry I´m late but still wish you with all my heart ´´HAPPY BIRTHDAY !´´
    Besos,Claudia

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  18. Jennifer Young2 June 2011 at 05:46

    Soap Fairies and Everything in Between, what do you use for your Citric Rinse - Pure Lemon juice? I am using vinegar but I don't like the smell it leaves in my hair. Thank you for your comments! xo Jen

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  19. Jennifer Young2 June 2011 at 05:47

    Coco, I use a vinegar rinse but I think I would like to try a Citrus one! xo Jen

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  20. Jennifer Young2 June 2011 at 05:48

    Michele, Tierra Verde, Thank you for the encouraging words. I can't wait to try these!! Will let you know how they go.... xo Jen

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  21. Jennifer Young2 June 2011 at 07:03

    Two Blooms, Thank you thank you!! xo Jen

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  22. Jennifer Young2 June 2011 at 07:04

    Nitya, Thank you so much. I will look foward to seeing how your nettle experiments go!! xo Jen

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  23. Jennifer Young2 June 2011 at 07:11

    Tara, Thank you. I think I am liking the new shampoo shape as well but still need to wait a few weeks before trying! xo Jen

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  24. Alegria Mediterranea 2 June 2011 at 08:26

    Hola Jen !Gracias!
    I have a whole year since exchange and change my blog !
    I am a perfectionist.....
    I think now is ok,now represents me,I feel more me !
    I live on the border with France,my big love....
    I live in Catalunya and France,most of the time !
    Have a nice and bless Day!
    Besos,Claudia

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  25. Anne-Marie2 June 2011 at 14:45

    I like that you changed the shape of the bars so they'd be easier to use in the shower. It can be such a pain using a shampoo bar that has the wrong shape. These are looking great though, I can't wait to hear how you like it!

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  26. Patti2 June 2011 at 17:18

    They look beautiful! I love the shape and color. I also love jojoba oil!

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  27. Jennifer Young6 June 2011 at 22:36

    Claudia, Your blog is beautiful! xo Jen

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  28. Jennifer Young6 June 2011 at 22:36

    Anne Marie, Thank you so much. I can't wait to try this one. The smell is luring... xo Jen

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  29. Jennifer Young6 June 2011 at 22:37

    Milla, Thank you. Jojoba seems to be the oil to use in Shampoo. It is just getting too expensive... xo Jen

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  30. maty9 June 2011 at 13:10

    me encanta tu champu.... tiene un aspecto estupendo !!!!....tu blog fantastico.....saludos

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  31. Anonymous16 September 2014 at 04:13

    How did you cut the soap? The bars look very nice

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  32. Jennifer Young18 October 2014 at 12:11

    Anonymous, Wow! This is so long ago... but back them I was cutting with a simple sharp knife!! Thank you! Jen xo

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