Vintage Lather Soap Co.
Shampoo Bar - Dry & Curly
Shampoo Bar - Dry & Curly
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Dry, curly or coarse hair · Hair & body · Lavender & earthy patchouli
A rich, creamy shampoo bar made for hair that drinks up moisture. A gentle, sulphate-free lather cleanses without stripping, while cocoa butter, BTMS-50 and panthenol add softness and slip for easier detangling. Calming lavender over warm, earthy patchouli makes wash day feel like a treat.
Why you'll love it
• Gentle, sulphate-free lather that won't leave curls dry or frizzy
• Cocoa butter for extra softness and moisture
• Built-in conditioning for easier detangling
• A relaxing lavender and patchouli scent
• Compact, plastic-free and travel-ready
Key ingredients
• Cocoa butter: rich moisture for dry, thirsty hair
• BTMS-50: a professional-grade conditioner for slip and softness
• Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5): helps hair hold moisture and feel smoother
• Yellow clay: a gentle, silky feel and the bar's warm colour
Sulphate-free · Paraben-free · No synthetic fragrance · Ecocert-approved preservative · Cruelty-free
How to use
Wet hair thoroughly. Lather the bar between wet hands or glide it over your scalp, massage from roots to ends, and rinse well. Can be used on the body too. Keep on a draining dish between uses. For extra softness, follow with our Deep Repair Conditioner Bar.
Net wt. 100 g / 3.5 oz
Ingredients: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cetyl Alcohol, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Stearic Acid, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Illite (Yellow Clay), Panthenol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Leaf Oil, Polyquaternium-10, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Linalool*
*Naturally occurring in essential oils.
Hard water & shampoo bars — what you need to know
Why does my hair feel waxy or heavy after using a shampoo bar?
In hard water, the minerals (mainly calcium and magnesium) react with the cleansing agents in soap-based bars to form an insoluble residue — sometimes called soap scum — that can coat the hair shaft. This can leave hair feeling waxy, heavy, or dull. Our bars are formulated with sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI) rather than traditional soap, which significantly reduces this reaction, but some buildup is still possible in very hard water.
Will a clarifying rinse help?
Yes — an apple cider vinegar (ACV) rinse can help. Mix 1–2 tablespoons of ACV in a cup of water, pour it over your hair after shampooing, leave for 30–60 seconds, then rinse well. The mild acidity helps dissolve mineral deposits and close the hair cuticle, leaving hair smoother and shinier. Some people use it weekly; others only when buildup starts — find what works for your water and hair.
Does everyone experience hard-water issues?
Not at all. Many people use shampoo bars in hard water without any trouble. Hair type, porosity, water hardness level, and rinse habits all play a role. Coarse or curly hair tends to be more resilient; fine or porous hair may notice buildup sooner. If you're just switching to solid bars, give your hair a couple of weeks to adjust before drawing conclusions.
What else can I do?
Rinsing very thoroughly is the single most effective step — residue is much more likely when shampoo isn't fully washed out. A water-softening shower filter can also make a noticeable difference if you live in an area with particularly hard water. Following with our Deep Repair Conditioner Bar helps smooth the cuticle after every wash.
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, rinse well with water. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Contains essential oils; patch test recommended for sensitive skin.
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