Reviews (38)
Write a review
love, LOVE this! i get it every time that the bar i have starts getting too small. it works almost as good as the summer and winter saver bars to keeping me so soft and comfortable in my old skin.
Posted by Melissa E.C. Bader on 17th Oct 2022
I bought this for my husband because I read reviews on it being beneficial to those with psoriasis. He loves it and said it gives his skin some relief. I did try the sample that came with it and I regret not reading the tag that came with it because I LOVED it. My hands are always miserably dry and crack so bad and the sample immediately relieved them. I hope I can figure out which type and scent it was so I could buy more for me!!
Posted by Sarah Ogden on 17th Nov 2021
Provides a good clean to my hair. It feels good. I also like not buying shampoo in plastic bottles
Posted by Allan on 9th Nov 2021
The Simply Shea is one of my favorites and has been ordered many times. I appreciate that it is unscented, especially when I am camping. Fewer insects to attract:-)
Posted by MSDiego on 22nd Sep 2021
This is my favorite bar, however still only 3 stars. I really want an all-in-one bar but this falls slightly short. This is the best one I've found that doesn't give me a headache or leave my hair a complete grease ball, but I still need to use an ACV rinse to keep it from getting greasy - so not an all-in-one product. This also leaves my skin feeling sticky and not good for running a razor over for shaving my legs. Making a Simply Shea Body, Shampoo & Shave Bar would almost make this a perfect bar. Women need to shave too, so don't just make shave bars for men, please.
Posted by Michelle on 26th May 2021
Nice, smelling and feel good soap. Didn't last as expected. Will be ordering again.
Posted by Humble Jordan on 23rd Feb 2021
This is one of my favorite shampoo and body bars. I've been ordering it since 2018. The shea bar does not dry my scalp or my skin, which is a plus since dry skin can lead to eczema for me.
Posted by MS Diego on 30th Dec 2020
I chose to go with the unscented bar after trying several scented samples. I feel like my hair is clean. I also like that fact that I'm not using a plastic bottle.
Posted by Allan Aunspaugh on 16th Dec 2020
I went through the entire process of training my hair, testing different shampoo bars, going back to my old shampoo, and then realizing that my old shampoo made my hair so much heavier. It took me about a month to train my hair before going at least 3 days without washing my hair. I was a true believer that my hair needed to be washed every other day with heavy use of dry shampoo in between. I stayed the course. In the beginning of using the bars, I did get that waxy feel, but I could counter it with dry shampoo between washing days. I don't know when I finally started to notice that I could cut down on my use of dry shampoo, and I was able to push my hair another day without washing. My hair is so much healthier, and I can go 4-5 days before washing it now. I use a little bit of dry shampoo in between, but it isn't a heavy amount anymore. When I was using regular liquid shampoo, I had to wash my hair every day. I didn't realize how heavy my hair felt until I took a short period of time to go back to it after using shampoo bars. I noticed such a difference, that I ordered shampoo bars again and went through the transitional phase all over again.
I started with the sample bars to test which I liked. I love the Shea Bar and Marshmallow and Aloe Bar. My hair feels so smooth and has shine. After the sample bars and trying most of them (they are great for traveling), I then bought the half bar. Once I came back to the bars, I ordered two full bars. With my washing schedule, they last a pretty long time. I typically cut them in half to start.
I haven't tried other companies' soaps, but I don't want to. Apple Valley has been so great, and I love their quality!
Posted by Katelynn on 8th Dec 2019
I have very fine wavy hair. I used to spend hours meticulously detangling my hair. My friend recommended the Shea shampoo bar to me. She said she’s been using it for years. Since her hair is beautiful and long I decided to try it. I have been using it for about a month and already my hair isn’t getting all tangly! Also, feels much softer and looks shinier! Really happy with it.
Posted by Audra Kizina on 22nd Feb 2019
This is my first time using this bar, but I will definitely order more!
Posted by Amanda Stone on 11th Dec 2018
I have been trying to switch to all natural shampoo with no luck until I tried this bar! My hair definitely went through a detox when I first started using it. After a couple of weeks my hair returned to normal. I have very sensitive skin so I make my own body soap, but I tried this bar as body soap and I had no reaction which was great! This soap is amazing and it is going to be so convenient for traveling!
Posted by Grace Ferebee on 28th Nov 2018
I love this bar for its moisturizing and light fragrance, plus it's a shampoo bar!
Posted by Wendi W on 16th Nov 2018
Wonderful! Only issue I had was in traveling to area with hard water that was untreated, making it difficult to rinse thoroughly, but Citric rinse helped with that. Glad to have the opportunity to cut down on plastic packaging and looking forward to more convenient packing for overseas travel. Will buy again!
Posted by Catherine White on 16th Sep 2018
I’ve yet to actually use this on my hair, but I have used it as a shaving bar on my legs. I love it! Never going back to shaving cream
Posted by Chloe on 15th Aug 2018
I love this bar for my kids. It works as shampoo and a body bar. Makes bath time easier and faster.
Posted by Alicia on 1st Aug 2018
Have spent over a hundred dollars on other shampoos after a recent hair surgery in search for something calming on my scalp. This shampoo bar did the trick. I also purchased the vinegar spray and I like it as well. I will be a long time customer from now on.
Posted by Brett on 12th Feb 2017
I absolutely love these shampoo bars!
Posted by Julie on 30th Nov 2016
I love this shampoo bar. I've tried so many and have loved the way my hair reacts to them but most make my head itch, unfortunately even some of your awesome bars! As soon as I washed my hair with Simply Shea though the itch calmed right down and my hair looks beautiful, shiny and soft. Thank you for such wonderful products!
Posted by Anonymous on 16th Aug 2015
I've tried nearly everything in my hair to combat the SOFTEST of water (I live on the coast). These shampoo bars are absolutely amazing- and the only shampoo that has worked for my hair. I've tried three so far- Simply shea (my favorite), Jajoba silk, and Peppermint tea tree. They all work wonderfully and are great with the vinegar rinse. I highly recommend these products. Thank you for saving my hair!
Posted by Amanda on 22nd Nov 2014
My son is four and has been using this soap for a year now. He has sensitive skin and it is wonderful to have no complaints at all about this soap. Thank you Apple Valley Natural Soap!
Posted by Bethany on 3rd Feb 2014
First of all, I couldn't believe how fast I received my order...awesome! And it was packaged so beautifully :)
This "Simply Shea" shampoo bar is wonderful! I used it last night on my 3 kiddos...my 13 year old son said it made his hair so smooth, he said the girls will love it ;) My 9 year old daughter has very long hair & it made her hair so soft that we didn't even need to use detangler (made the morning routine much more pleasant) and my 21 month old daughter has curly hair & this made her curls form into perfect little, bounce ringlets!
I love that it is all natural & can pronounce all the ingredients. Leaves a nice clean smell.
Can't say enough about this product :)
Posted by Amber Daiello on 15th Nov 2013
My hair feels very soft and clean using this shampoo bar. I am very happy with it.
Posted by Linda on 18th Jul 2013
I have been getting compliments on my dried out, frizzy hair since using this shampoo bar. I am so glad not to have to use a chemical shampoo anymore!
Posted by Gina on 14th Mar 2013
I purchased this bar to use when our baby was born. I love that it is unscented (although I love scented shampoo bars for the rest of us) and it left her clean & fresh. Her head full of black hair was beautiful after it was washed!
Posted by Micah on 5th Mar 2013
The softness of my girls hair is so wonderful... Will def buy more!!!
Posted by Anonymous on 24th Oct 2012
Used on my granddaughters hair and it made her hair soft and more managble. She has sensitive skin and had no problems with irritation.
Posted by Anonymous on 20th Aug 2012
This soap is amazing and this is coming from a lover of shea butter. It moisturizes my body and facial skin really well. I even tested it on my hair and it cleans very well. Due to the problems I have with hard water, it does leave a slight, coated feeling on my hair, but that's something an apple cider vinegar rinse can fix!
Posted by Jasmine R. on 23rd Jul 2012
We really like this shampoo bar for our children. I like that it doesn't have any added scent. Both my daughters hair is looking and feeling so much better using this bar.
Posted by Sande on 22nd Jun 2012
I bough this bar because my friend told me it was very moisturizing, and my skin is very dry. I waited until I have used almost the entire bar to see if maybe it was just adjusting to the new soap, but it isn't improving.
AVNS Response: This bar is not formulated to moisturize extra dry body skin. All of our shampoo bars are designed to gently cleanse hair and body without stripping skin of its natural moisture. If you have extra dry skin and are looking for a moisturizing bar, I would recommend using a body-only bar such as our Cocoa Butter and Vanilla Bean or the Lavender and Chamomile. They are superfatted to a higher degree and will help keep skin moisturized. In addition to a gentle soap just for your body, you may need to use a natural moisturizer like Jojoba oil to get your skin in healthy condition again.
Posted by Rachel on 24th May 2012
this is my first bar shampoo ever and i am mot going back to bottled ones. even with my waist long heavy hairs its a well nourishing gentle shampoo
Posted by maryla on 22nd May 2012
This shampoo bar leaves my hair soft and bouncy. I prefer the Bella Rose and Orange Blossom because they smell so nice, but this would make a great choice if you need unscented.
Posted by Janine on 5th Apr 2012
I've tried a number of the shampoo & body bars, and this one is my go-to favorite that I keep stocked up on. I have always had sensitive skin, and this bar is so gentle I can even use it on my face without irritation. It has made life so much easier to have one bar to use on my face, body, & hair instead of 3 separate products! It leaves my skin super-soft as well. :)
Posted by Alicia on 4th Apr 2012
I really like the moisturization that the shea butter offers in this bar. Also, having no added scent is wonderful for someone who has sensitivity to perfumes & additives!
Posted by Karyn on 3rd Apr 2012
I was so thrilled to find that you offer a shampoo and body bar that has no added scent for those of us who need to avoid it. Thank you so much!
Posted by Debra on 3rd Apr 2012
This bar and my skin work really well together. I use it on my face and have been very pleased with the results. An extra bonus is that there is no added scent for those who try to avoid scents.
Posted by Amy on 3rd Apr 2012
This was the first bar I tried from Apple Valley Natural Soap, and it is so great it may be the only one I try! I have oily hair, and with typical products my hair is oily by the end of the day. It doesn't get oily by the end of the day with this!! Plus it leaves it full of volume. I love how easy it is to use one bar of soap for shampoo and body, it makes my shower much quicker.
Posted by Sarah Lambert on 2nd Apr 2012
This is my favorite bar that I have tried. It lasts a long time and has kept my hands from cracking all winter.
Posted by Liz on 2nd Apr 2012