KitschRice Water Shampoo Bar - Dry Hair Shampoo & Soap Bar for Hair Care - Women and Mens Shampoo - Strengthens Damaged Hair - Vegan, Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free – All Hair Types, Made in USA - 3.2ozCompact by Design (Amazon-developed Certification)

(Addendum to original review.). So- this shampoo bar did not help whatever weird condition is afflicting my scalp. However- I am giving this bar five stars, because Kitsch, as a company, is providing a level of incredible customer service that has become increasingly rare. All I can say is I now know this company really, really cares about its customers.So- though this product may not have worked for me- I am absolutely going to try other Kitsch products. I am happy to support a company that cares so much for what people think about their products. Again- the product itself was a pleasure to use. And it’s a good buy, because if kept dry, you are going to get a lot of use out of it.My point is: the standards of this company, and the quality of their products, have made sure I remain a Kitsch customer. And I *highly* recommend ordering from them. They are an absolute joy to deal with. Thank you.I always have high hopes for solid shampoo bars. I've tried several, but none of them seem to help with what is going on. Since moving to the Midwest from the West Coast years ago, my scalp has been really dry and, about a month after moving here, a patch of hair the size of my palm just dropped off the top of my head. This hair eventually grew back, but it will not grow longer than about 3/4 of an inch. I've been to lots of doctors and had cortisone injections (I also tried Minoxidil) and tried a million dandruff and anti-fungal and other treatment shampoos, and nothing has gotten rid of the dryness. It's not dandruff- the doctors let me know that. They just don't know what is going on. My scalp almost gets a granular feel to it. I've also tried many scalp scrubs, which provide some temporary relief, but the weird granular dryness always returns.I think the only way I'll be able to get rid of the scalp thing is to move back to live next to the ocean. Financially, that is not an option right now, so I remain stranded in the dried-out flatness for the foreseeable future.The positive reviews for this shampoo bar made it sound effective, and also studies have shown that rice water really can encourage hair growth. The shampoo bar went on sale for Prime Day, so I thought why not give it a try.The bar itself is pleasant to use. It had no obvious scent that I could detect. I found the bar held together, even in the stream of water from the shower. I initially used it by rubbing the bar on my scalp until it foamed up, then used my rubber scalp scrubber as usual. I didn't use any conditioner after the first time, as I wanted to gauge as accurately as possible the product had on my scalp.After my hair dried, I noticed that my scalp was once again covered in a weird layer of dryness. I then applied some leave-in scalp treatment, and that helped, but I realized sadly that it was looking like this shampoo bar was making the condition of my scalp worse. My hair felt fine- it didn't feel "stronger," but it felt clean. It was just that my scalp still felt dry, and strange.The next time I used it, I worked up a lather between my hands, then applied the lather to my scalp, as opposed to rubbing the bar on my head. I let the lather sit on my scalp for at least two minutes, then used the scalp scrubber, then rinsed, then followed with conditioner. Again, after my hair and scalp dried, I noticed the layer of dryness on my scalp seemed a bit worse.The next time I shampooed, I used a clarifying shampoo to try to reduce the layer of crud on my scalp. After my hair dried this time, my scalp was much less congested, and felt much cleaner and refreshed.So-- this product is just not for me. I wish it worked, as I can tell the bar, if it is allowed to dry, should last for quite awhile, and I was hoping to see some growth-boosting effects, as some have. However I am looking for something to improve the condition of my scalp, and this shampoo bar is obviously not working.

This is the best shampoo bar that I have ever used. It lathers nicely, leaves my hair feeling really clean. It also helps promote fullness. I love the smell it is subtle not overpowering. I will purchase this again.

🌾✨ I’m always on the lookout for clean, effective beauty products – especially since starting my own small business making natural soaps! And I’ve been loving the Kitsch Rice Water Shampoo Bar lately 🧼💛Not only does it align with my values, but it actually works wonders on hair!✅ Made with rice water and rice protein – strengthens, repairs, and adds volume🌱 No parabens, sulfates, or silicones – just pure, gentle ingredients♻️ Eco-friendly packaging and travel-friendly solid format (great for ditching plastic!)💬 My hair feels noticeably softer and healthier – and I’ve seen so many others say the same!As a small biz owner in the natural skincare space, I really appreciate brands that are doing things the right way. Highly recommend this one to anyone trying to keep their routine clean and conscious 💚#NaturalHairCare #RiceWaterShampoo #Kitsch #SmallBusinessLove #EcoBeauty #SustainableLiving

I believe this is a very good product. I was experiencing hair loss. It seems to be helping with that issue. Hair is very soft, even without using a conditioner. Less 1 star since I don't think the bar will last as long as some others I have used. O do not have long hair.

I’ve been using this bar for about 2 weeks. It’s too early to speak to hair growth….hopefully that works! Other shampoos I’ve used over the years have always had to have 2 washes to clean my hair. I have been surprised to only have to do 1 shampoo and hair is squeaky clean. Haven’t been able to use 1 shampoo consistently forever. I had wavy hair and that had disappeared. My waves are back! Hair is soft, but not flat. I’m impressed….not easily done. I wash my hair every other day or so. This bar is holding up nicely. My hair is pretty thin, but looking so much better! Hopefully this continues. At this point, I highly recommend this bar!!

Edited to add:I didn’t return the products as I tried them several times and therefore they were used. I DID however get a message from Kitch offering me a refund. THAT IS GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! I requested a different bar pair instead of refund so I can give them another try. Hopefully I’ll get a different type and can modify this review for 5*Original review:Why did you pick this product vs others?:I see adds for Kitsch and the company gets positive reviews. I like that is is made in America and by a woman-owned company. Overall I like the other brand I had better and will go back to itSmell:I don’t care for the smell of the rice water bars. Effectiveness:I found my other bar shampoo and conditioner smelled better, lathered better, and hair felt softer afterward. It only takes one wash with that bar but two with the Kitsch.

I have ordered this many times. Originally I received as a gift but I have since reordered. I suffer from thin dull hair and find that this has helped with the shine and texture of my hair. My hair stays clean longer and I dont have to worry about oily hair as much. I love the quality of this produce for the price.

I was so shocked when i used this the first time. I have thick long Indian hair so i have to work to detangle it before I shower or its unmanageble when i shampoo/condition. This makes my hair so soft and untangled every time I use it and so much nicer for conditioning after. I also love the earthy/herb smell. I will say that its a little unwieldy to lather in my hands and apply to my hair. I keep a little plastic cup with it in there and fill it with water and pour it on my head to make it easier.