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Nice lather and moisturizing, but did not like the scent
Posted by Diane Dwire on 13th Feb 2021
I love this bar! It leaves my hair feeling thick , clean and soft!
Posted by kate lynde on 20th Dec 2020
I use demi permanent hair color so I need a bar shampoo that keeps my color from fading. This shampoo maintains my color and gives my hair great body.
Posted by Ann-Marie on 25th Aug 2019
I’m disappointed :/ it didn’t feel like the bar washed out of my hair at all, leaving it feeling gross and greasy. Maybe I’m doing something wrong but the bars I’ve had in the past never felt as if they couldn’t wash out. I spent a good three rinses in the hottest water I could manage trying to get it out.
Posted by Mitch on 29th Jun 2019
I will never go back to regular shampoo again! I purchased 3 sample bars and cannot wait to try the other two. My scalp does not feal sripped like regular shampoo does. Even sulfate free shampoos left my scalp dry. The whole texture of my hair feels strong and healthier than it has in a long time. I do have hard water but did a final rinse in distilled water and will do a vinegar rinse once every 2 weeks. I am so grateful to have found this product site. I will definitely be a happy customer!
Posted by Deanna Shanks on 10th May 2019
I was really skeptical about trying a bar shampoo, so I just ordered a sample of the Marshmallow Aloe. After the first use I've already decided I'm never going back to bottled shampoo and conditioner. The lather was incredible and my hair already looks so much healthier! I can't wait to try some of the other products.
Posted by Kashera Anderson on 31st Jan 2019
This bar is AMAZING for grey hair. Marianne recommended this for my husband, who has grey hair, and was not happy with the drying aspect of a bar from another company. His hair is soft and feels thicker, and I will definitely buy this again.
Posted by cyndee on 31st Jan 2019
I love these shampoo bars! I have very long, curly hair and they work well for me. They last longer than shampoo in bottles and are better for the environment.
Posted by Amanda on 5th Sep 2018
Love love love. Literally every product from AVNS. This one makes my hair so soft and lathers nicely. Soft water is a must.
Posted by Destinee on 28th Jun 2018
The Marshmallow Aloe bar is by far my favorite. I kind of understood it to be for coarser hair and bought it initially for my husband who has very ethnic hair. I've since adopted it and purchased another when I ran out. I have fine, bleached hair that is dry with oily roots (a lot going on I know). My hair gets weighed down easily, but is still dry and in need of moisture. This bar is perfect for that. If I lather it up, and let it sit on my hair for a while, it seems to work better. The fragrance is amazing too!
Posted by Amber Cardona on 1st Aug 2016
My first soap purchase was a shampoo bar. I worked through various samples, and when I tried the Marshmallow and Aloe, I knew I got a winner. Shampoo bars really fit my minimalist nature, but because of my hair type, I almost always use a rich, deep conditioner. For the first time, I did not need to use a conditioner, maybe just a little argon oil. And I have virtually no tangles. Unbelievable! I always order an extra bar with an order so I'm never without. And I'm grateful for the lack of conditioner bottles cluttering up my bathtub! Thanks!
Posted by Sandi on 23rd May 2016
I was so disappointed in all of the products I ordered except the argan oil. I ordered over $50 in products my first time(my mistake.) I ordered the acne bar which was alright. I should have just tried samples. I have soft water and used this bar and the jojoba silk bar along with the citric acid rinse and they made my hair feel disgusting wet and dry. I used the bar for almost two weeks. I really didn't like the smell of either bar. I thought maybe I was using the products wrong I had emailed apple valley twice but never got responses. I was really hoping this stuff would be all its cracked up to be. Unfortunately I think this order and the service AFTER I received my products has ruined appley valley natural soaps for me. I was way too happy to go back to my normal shampoo and conditioner.
AVNS Response: I'm so sorry you were unhappy with your selections. I'm afraid I didn't get any emails from you, but I'm eager to answer any of your questions or concerns. I make it my aim to answer emails within 12 hours, and I'm usually able to answer in much less time. Send questions or comments to: applevalleynaturalsoap@gmail.com
Posted by Anonymous on 13th Oct 2015
Very rich lather & great moisture for thirsty hair! Scent is subtle, but nice - a nice compliment to the herbal vinegar hair rinse, too.
4 stars only because it's got a little too much moisture to be used more than 1-2x a week (I shampoo every other day). A nice part of my rotation!
Posted by Donita on 18th Aug 2015
Yet again, AVNS has made a stellar shampoo bar. I used it to clarify after a couple of weeks of conditioner-only washing and holy crackers is my hair soft and shiny. The scent is nice and clean smelling, but not soapy. To me, there is a tiny bit of citrus to it, but it's very subtle. Yet one more bar to work into my rotation!
Posted by Anonymous on 31st May 2015
This one was a great product to use as an all over hair, face and body bar. It lathered wonderfully and was great to use shaving as well. I really liked the way this one just worked with so many different uses
Posted by Tonie Campbell on 5th May 2015
This is the second soap that I have tried from AVNS. My hair was sort of dried-out (and winter weather is not helping!), so the Marshmallow Aloe soap looked great for me. I have been using it over a week now, and my hair really does seem softer. The only reason that I am not giving it 5 stars is that my roots seem to look oily earlier than with the other bar that I was using. This might be just my imagination, but it has been my experience. It's not enough to keep me from using the soap, I just know that I have to wash a little sooner than before. Thanks for a great bar!
Posted by Rebekah on 11th Jan 2015
Really like this! As with lavender buttermilk, makes your scalp happy and hair look and feel great and full! I have thinning hair with dermatitis to boot. This means my scalp is always angry and thin hair, thin. With AV shampoo bars, there's no waxy or any feel of residue once your hair is dry that I'd get with Chagrin Valley. The scent is kind of woodsy-ish. Not my type of scent but it works great!
Posted by Anonymous on 29th Mar 2014
I am not a fan of anything with chemicals. I have naturally red hair so I stay away from anything that can make my hair look dull and lifeless. My regular shampoo bar was killing my hair, tons of split ends and it was dry. Within one use of this bar, my hair was shinier and felt so soft and healthy. I was even able to go 2 days without washing it (which sounds gross but is so much better for your hair!). I would suggest this bar to anyone with dry hair or hair that lacks luster.
Posted by Anonymous on 20th Feb 2014
I LOVE this shampoo!!! It makes my hair feel amazing, and looks so shiny! IT smells wonderful, lathers perfectly and a little goes a long way. It doesn't double as shaving cream the way some bars do, but that's ok- its not advertised to! I do wish that it helped the frizz a little, it would be an added bonus. But for what it claims to do and what it actually does.. it far exceed my expectations. I have a ton of bounce, shine and softness thanks to this bar!!
Posted by Danielle on 19th Nov 2013
I was using another popular company's shampoo bars and they were leaving my hair,tacky,waxy and my bangs feeling dirty on my forehead. I used this bar tonite and I after I washed it out my hair felt squeeky clean and firm but no residue and heavy waxy feeling on it. I did not even use a ACV following my shampoo,just towel dried and let air dry and my hair was full ,wavy and soft and free of any waxy feeling. I did buy a Cullligan water softener shower head as suggested though to use with my shampoo bars and wow,Im so happy! Amazing results. No conditioner,no ACV rinse,just big full soft hair!
Posted by Nia Richards on 7th Nov 2013
This bar is my favorite scent of all ! I do not have curly hair so the shampoo side of this bar does leave my hair feeling weighed down but it's my favorite for my body.
Posted by Anonymous on 16th Sep 2013
I love how this shampoo bar makes my daughters normally uncontrollable frizzy hair, soft and manageable!
Posted by Amanda Poppen on 9th May 2013
I have extremely dry, tightly coiled hair and this shampoo bar works perfectly. The smell is good, but the effect on my hair is outstanding. I've used it at least four times now and it has left my hair in great shape: moisture, detangled, curls defined, the works! This is another bar rated as one of my favorites. Honestly, I could only use this bar and an ACV rinse for my hair regimen and be happy.
Posted by Jasmine R. on 2nd May 2013
I loved the marshmallow and aloe bar! I was nervous to use it too for the first time because my hair is so dry & brittle & prone to breakage. But the bar was surprisingly gently and I hardly had any breakage!!! Worked great from day one! Loved how gentle it is on delicate hair!!
Posted by Anonymous on 28th Apr 2013
This shampoo bar was my first order, and I am so pleased with the results. I love the way it makes my hair look! The shampoo bar helps maintain my hair's natural oils, while at the same time removing excess oil. The final result is that my normally super-fine and static-prone hair is soft, clean, and actually has some body! I would highly recommend this product.
Posted by Lydia on 16th Apr 2013
I was hesitant about a shampoo bar, but was pleasantly suprised. It's great!
Posted by Anonymous on 15th Apr 2013
This was my first attempt at a shampoo bar... after a few weeks of adjustment (maybe 2?), my hair has changed dramatically! It's super soft and went from a few kinks / waves here and there to very wavy and corkscrew curls underneath. In that adjustment period, I did have to do the ACV rinse to get rid of the build up from commercial shampoos. But it was definitely worth the adjustment! I thought the scent was very potent to begin with, but I ordered several bars too. Now I LOVE the smell of this one!
Posted by Misti on 12th Feb 2013
My hair feels so soft and it does bring out the curls in my hair. It gives my hair a nice sheen also. Thanks for another great soap.
Posted by Lori on 20th Jan 2013
I have REALLY thick wavy hair. I've used another shampoo bar from AVNS and really like it, but I **love** this one. It leaves my hair very shiny and soft. Normally my mane is unmanageable but this makes it a lot easier to handle.
Posted by Leah on 6th Sep 2012
My daughter has thick curly hair and this makes it so soft.
Posted by Anonymous on 16th Aug 2012
i really like the light fresh scent and the hair repair properties as my more then waist long hairs neat a lot of moisturizer
Posted by maryla on 14th Jun 2012
I bought this for my daughter who has curly hair. Even with hard water it worked great. We used an ACV rinse every so often to make sure we removed any extra buildup that may occur.
Posted by Anonymous on 5th Jun 2012
I have curly hair and this shampoo bar works great to keep them soft and managable.
Posted by Anonymous on 4th Apr 2012