Kitsch Rice Water Shampoo Bar for Hair Growth – Strengthening Hair Shampoo for Men and Women – Reduce Breakage, Boosts Shine – Paraben, Silicone & Sulfate-Free, Vegan Hair Care - 3.2 oz

(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.

I have used this 3 times and my hair looks so healthy and shiny, soft. And it seems to not get oily as fast as used to. I love this so far. And it lathers really good

Now this is a great product. Do how directions say. It suds up beautifully. Cleans your hair very well leaves it to dry out fluffy. You will love it. No oiliness and I find bar lasts well . It may break in half from use but you can use without problem . Made it stand up to dry inbetween uses.

I love this shampoo, because it is long lasting and cleans away all oil and buildup from my hair consistently. I have a subscription for it through Amazon, and my latest bar was different than those that I usually receive. It is darker in color (almost purple), smells different, and requires more lathering to get the same squeaky clean effect.

I bought this bar shampoo to mitigate further postpartum hair loss and enjoy it after two uses so far! I find my long thick (normally frizzy) hair to be much softer, silkier and shinier. I can’t speak to the hair growth aspect just yet but have noticed I don’t shed as much in the shower both times I’ve used it. I think it’ll last quite a while (claims to last 100x use). The scent is just okay - it’s earthy and I don’t mind it but I do use my regular shampoo and conditioner in tandem to make my hair smell good. I’d consider giving it a go and if you’re looking for travel-friendly option this may not be a bad option. You may just have to use a silicone or zip-lock bag to carry it. Overall enjoying the product so farm

I have waist/hip length fine~ish thin hair. Not dyed. Gets oily within 3 days. Lacks volume day 2. 3 stars for now. Will update after second use. Not using with conditioner bar. First impression: smell was nice and not strong at all. Feels like a regular bar of soap really. I'll store it outside the shower. First use: Pre-oiled my scalp with Rosemary Oil blend. They say you can "paint" it on but I find that near impossible unless you're willing to go through a lot more product holding it under water. It just drags against your hair in the beginning and does nothing. It lathered well on my hands and rinsed out what I hope was completely. Blow dried medium heat. However, now my scalp is a little warm to the touch and itchy. This did seem to give me a bit more volume than with my regular shampoo (L'Oreal Dream Lengths, not leaving it btw just heard amazing things about this bar shampoo), but it's not worth it if I have to sit there and keep messing with my scalp. My hair fall out did seem a bit more than usual. Edit: applied castor oil to my scalp and lightly massaged it in. It's now the morning after and itchiness has died now. The volume has not. 2nd use: my hair still had a bit of normal volume day three. Pre-oiled with Rosemary Oil blend. Lathered with hands. Blow dried medium heat. Fall out seemed normal and surprisingly this time I am not itchy at all! The volume this gives is nice and I am wondering if there is some kind of deposit that stays behind and absorbs oil in some way? Maybe the first use aftereffect was caused by this and I had to adjust? 3rd use: Same routine. Volume is dying down and I think there is some product being left behind. This bar will probably have to be used in conjuction with another cleanser which I don't like. Not sure yet if hair feels "stronger." I do think I'm experiencing less tangles, but the fall out is still leaving me kind of skeptical. Will continue to use and update again after bar is gone.

This stuff is a god send! Helps with hair growth!

The soap looks natural and has mild smell and foam as well I think using same conditioner bar will be recommended for perfect result.

My husband & I both love Kitsch's Rice Shampoo Bar! I especially love it because it is so gentle on my bleached hair (which is then coloured baby pink) & does not fade my colour at all! Since I tone my hair a very light pink it usually never lasts more than a couple weeks - shampooing about 3 times a week. With the Rice Bar it doesn't seem to fade much at all. This is the first shampoo (and I have tried many) that has not significantly faded my hair colour, while thoroughly cleansing it and leaving it incredibly soft - So soft that I can get away without conditioning it - which is unheard of with bleached hair! That said, I purchased the Rice Conditioning Bar as well and it is wonderful! My husband & I use the Rice Shampoo Bar from head to toe. We find it is a very good body wash as well - one & done. I will definitely be repurchasing!

1st time trying this as have been curious to do so. 1st impressions are promising, lathers well,lovely scent,easy to hold,my regular shampoo has started to leave my hair feeling greasy despite using a clay shampoo when it gets too bad.This bar hasn't done that on the 1st wash as when dry it feels normal- seems to be drying quickly too,will use it a while then update any changes

Excellent shampoo. My hair is free of buildup.