As a follow up on my shampoo bar thread (here), I thought I'd take on a search for artisan hair conditioner pucks/bars. The travel advantage is obvious, but there's also a certain economy to not paying for extra water in the products we buy.
Some quick google-fu led me over here to an Etsy store and their "conditioner that rolls." What interested me particularly was the unique combo of ingredients and the fact that the conditioners come in various scents instead of just generic or unscented. This opens up a possibility of herbal / hair friendly add ins similar to what one might find with the artisan soapers and shampoo bar makers.
I was tempted between the "thai coconut" conditioner bar and the "rosemary mint." I ended up with the "r-m" as it would match the "r-m" shampoo bar that I"m currently using from Rose of Sharon Acres and one that I have on deck from Chagrin Valley. (Rosemary is thought to be good for thinning hair and for the scalp. Mint is thought to be good for the scalp and circulation.)
My order arrived quickly... maybe 3 days post-ordering. Initially I was a bit torn between "worry" and enjoyment. On the enjoyment side, the puck was quite well scented and smelled great. Worry because with all that scent I thought I'd freeze my scalp off and also, the puck arrived on a warm day and while it was well-sealed in plastic, the puck had become quite oily... what would that do to my hair?
For those of you playing at home, I wear my hair in something of a high-n-tight, but I tend to wash my hair frequently and it can get a little dry over time. Switching to bar shampoo has helped a lot, but I still find myself using regular conditioner from time-to-time.
Now, I've been using the R-M solid conditioner for 4 or 5 days. It's very simple to use. Just rub it through your wet hair a few times and then massage your scalp to mix it in well. Let it sit a bit if you like (I leave it on while I shave in the shower) and then rinse out. I should also note, that much to my satisfaction, there was no "scalp freeze" involved. The mint scent is quite noticeable, but beyond a light tingle on the scalp, nothing to shy away from.
I'm happy to report that my hair has never been as soft or as manageable to date. The conditioning is just right; my scalp is happy. My hair is soft and has more shine with none of they symptoms of over-conditioning, oily residue or heaviness.
Pricewise, the puck from Getlathered (link above) might be a little high (not sure), but the ingredients seem to be quality and exotic. Further, the puck seems like it will last quite some time.
As a side note, while I was waiting for my order to arrive, I also sent Ida over at Chagrin Valley an email asking if she made a similar product. I got a reply from her son, Sam who said that they indeed have such an animal but that it was listed with the shampoo bars as a "butter conditioner shampoo bar." According to Sam, despite the bar being listed with the shampoos, it is really a solid conditioner. But due to a small amount of soap in it (to help with the rinse out), his mother felt that it should be listed as a conditioner-shampoo bar/all-in-one. This bar is the only conditioner they make thus far. I received that order today and it has a light rosemary scent to it.
Please feel free to list your finds and/or results (if you give them a go) also.
Some quick google-fu led me over here to an Etsy store and their "conditioner that rolls." What interested me particularly was the unique combo of ingredients and the fact that the conditioners come in various scents instead of just generic or unscented. This opens up a possibility of herbal / hair friendly add ins similar to what one might find with the artisan soapers and shampoo bar makers.
I was tempted between the "thai coconut" conditioner bar and the "rosemary mint." I ended up with the "r-m" as it would match the "r-m" shampoo bar that I"m currently using from Rose of Sharon Acres and one that I have on deck from Chagrin Valley. (Rosemary is thought to be good for thinning hair and for the scalp. Mint is thought to be good for the scalp and circulation.)
My order arrived quickly... maybe 3 days post-ordering. Initially I was a bit torn between "worry" and enjoyment. On the enjoyment side, the puck was quite well scented and smelled great. Worry because with all that scent I thought I'd freeze my scalp off and also, the puck arrived on a warm day and while it was well-sealed in plastic, the puck had become quite oily... what would that do to my hair?
For those of you playing at home, I wear my hair in something of a high-n-tight, but I tend to wash my hair frequently and it can get a little dry over time. Switching to bar shampoo has helped a lot, but I still find myself using regular conditioner from time-to-time.
Now, I've been using the R-M solid conditioner for 4 or 5 days. It's very simple to use. Just rub it through your wet hair a few times and then massage your scalp to mix it in well. Let it sit a bit if you like (I leave it on while I shave in the shower) and then rinse out. I should also note, that much to my satisfaction, there was no "scalp freeze" involved. The mint scent is quite noticeable, but beyond a light tingle on the scalp, nothing to shy away from.
I'm happy to report that my hair has never been as soft or as manageable to date. The conditioning is just right; my scalp is happy. My hair is soft and has more shine with none of they symptoms of over-conditioning, oily residue or heaviness.
Pricewise, the puck from Getlathered (link above) might be a little high (not sure), but the ingredients seem to be quality and exotic. Further, the puck seems like it will last quite some time.
As a side note, while I was waiting for my order to arrive, I also sent Ida over at Chagrin Valley an email asking if she made a similar product. I got a reply from her son, Sam who said that they indeed have such an animal but that it was listed with the shampoo bars as a "butter conditioner shampoo bar." According to Sam, despite the bar being listed with the shampoos, it is really a solid conditioner. But due to a small amount of soap in it (to help with the rinse out), his mother felt that it should be listed as a conditioner-shampoo bar/all-in-one. This bar is the only conditioner they make thus far. I received that order today and it has a light rosemary scent to it.
Please feel free to list your finds and/or results (if you give them a go) also.
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