Benefits
Our Balance shampoo bar is handcrafted with gentle surfactants, best suited for those with oily scalps and dry hair. Formulated to clean your scalp while hydrating and moisturizing your hair. Ingredients like kaolin clay and ayurvedic neem powder help maintain a balance between your combination of oily and dry needs. Light mango butter and lemongrass essential oil help your dry hair moisturize your hair.
Our Balance conditioner bar is handcrafted with light moisturizing ingredients, perfect for those with oily scalps and dry hair. Formulated to help moisturize your hair yet avoid an oily scalp, made with lightweight ingredients like mango and kokum butter, and the added benefits of sugar beet extract and panthenol. Ayurvedic neem powder promotes a healthy scalp.
The details
Each bar is the equivalent of 2 to 3 bottles of product. Vida Bars have an optimal pH balance for healthy hair, making them color safe. Our bars are handcrafted, which means each is unique and might vary slightly from pictures. All Vida Bars are vegan and gluten free.
What We Believe In
- Ethical Sourcing
- Low Waste
- Cruelty Free
- Social Responsibility
- Made in the U.S.A
Works amazing!
Both of these bars work so well with my hair, the shampoo bar cleanses really well without stripping my hair. The conditioner gives great moisture without being too heavy, also gives great slip for detangling. They’re also perfect for traveling especially in my carry on bag, don’t have to worry about leaks or spills.
Perfect for low porosity hair!
These bars not only come in awesome eco friendly packaging, but smell so good too! They actually were able to help me get my 3a low porosity hair to curl more without being weighed down by heavier formulas. My hair feels so much better and looks more moisturizes now too. They’re super easy to use and last so much longer than traditional bottles I used to buy. I definitely recommend giving them a try!
Amazing product!!!!!
I was honestly pretty skeptical about trying shampoo and conditioner bars.... I have super fine hair that tangles really easily and is super dry. But WOW!! These bars are amazing! The shampoo cleans my scalp so well and the conditioner leaves my hair feeling hydrated and silky. I am amazed by how well the conditioner detangles my hair- my fingers practically glide through! My hair feels healthy and I love that I’m reducing plastic waste. This product is the real deal- I honestly can’t imagine using anything else!
Perfect Match
I have had trouble with my hair for as long as I can remember. Now I know that it's because I was using bottled shampoos that were stripping my hair of the oils causing it to be more oily and also had ingredients that harmed my curls. I finally made the leap to try a shampoo bar about a month ago after seeing someone recommend this brand for curly girl method and I AM OBSESSED. My hair is seemingly curlier than ever but also, I could FEEL the effect it had on my hair while still rinsing it out for the first time! I could immediately feel how much my hair loved this shampoo and conditioner! Before, I couldn't go a day without my hair getting oily and now I go three days between a wash and my hair stays dry without getting too dry! My hair and how it feels throughout my day is huge for my overall mood so this feels so important to me that I finally found a shampoo that works and the best part is, it's plastic free! These have seriously changed my life and I'm so ecstatic! Thank yall for what you do!!
Literally lifechanging for fine oily hair
I can’t even begin to put into words what these bars have done for my life. For 20+ years I’ve dealt with excessively oily scalp & dry ends. I’ve never been able to go a day without washing & go out in public bc my scalp is so oily even one day after washing & due to MCAS I can’t use most dry shampoo. Having POTS, washing my hair daily or even every other day isn’t an option. These bars have changed my life!! The first time in my life I’ve ever woken up 3 days in a row with NO OILY SCALP!! Seriously, as a chronic illness warrior/single mama, these have forever changed my life! Thank you thank you thank you!!!! & don’t get me started on the smell! Best scent you’ll ever smell!! They exceeded my expectations in every way by far!! Customer for life! The zero waste & curly girl approved are just added bonuses! These couldn’t be any more perfect! Same for the hydrate ones for my daughter Lo Po dry curly hair!
Balance Set
I have found my new go to shampoo/conditioner set. I have been searching for low waste method for my hair care. I have tried SO many other brands and they have all left build up on my scalp and hair, made my hair so oily the next day. This set does not do any of that. I can go 4 days without washing and typically with other hair care it’s been a daily need to wash. My hair has never felt better or as slinky as it does now after using this set. I really love that the conditioner bar is so much bigger than the shampoo bar. The how to directions are super easy to understand and come with the product. I love how easy to use these bars and how quick they sud up and the bag they came with for easy travel. 100% will repurchase.
Great and long-lasting!
These bars are great! I was worried that I wouldn't be able to de-tangle knots, but I have no issues and both bars leave my hair feeling so soft! I can go several days between washing, typically wash 3 times per week and originally started using the bars in November and it's almost April with a small amount of the bar left! LOVE!
Shocked at the Lather!
I have never used a shampoo or conditioner bar before these but was super interested since they are CGM friendly! I was worried the conditioner wouldn't provide enough slip but that was not the case at all! I also love how much easier they are to travel with versus liquid soaps. I will probably try the clarity or growth next though because my hair really needs the added protein.
Light for my Fine Hair!
Leaves my hair feeling clean and light but not stripped or dry! I also love the scent and it actually makes my whole bathroom smell lovely without leaving an overwhelming scent on my hair (how?!). Plus, it's great to know you're supporting an incredible business run by people who care! Can't wait to try more!
Love it
My hair is usually really oily and has no volume I've been using these for 2 weeks and I can already see the difference. My hair feels softer, less oily and has more happiness to it and the best thing is that no plastic is involved in the packaging. Can't wait to try the other bars <3
Good for my hair and the planet
I'm so glad to have found Vida Bars. I started following the Curly Girl Method about a year ago and stumbled across a post by the Vida Bars Creator. Gave it a try in December and have loving it since. The Conditioning routine took a little time to get use to, (to be honest) but it's worth it! My hair smells and feels so good. The fact that I can properly take care of my curls while also supporting a Latin owned business and be enviromentally conscience is a win win win. Thank you Vida Bars.
Balance bars
I absolutely love these. Balance are the only ones I have tried so far. I feel they work great, I have feel my scalp is healthier and my hair less oily. Even when I rinse the shampoo out my hair feels so soft, much softer after rinsing than any other shampoo I have tried, and the conditioner feels awesome. My hair is soft and smooth using these. Love this product!
These are amazing!
I bought a set of these after reading all the amazing reviews & they are worth the hype! The shampoo actually leaves my hair so clean & I can detangle my hair with it alone so so easily. The conditioner rubs in really well & leaves my hair super soft. I have extremely hard water & was having major build up issues but this stuff is magic! I love that it’s all natural & actually cleans my hair whereas other all natural products either left the build up & grease behind or weren’t as natural as they claimed to be. Perfect for my curls & they're really coming to life. I will forever buy this brand. My search is finally over!
Game-changing Holy Grail!
I have fine, medium density, high porosity, 3a/3b curls curls, and I have STRUGGLED to find a shampoo that really cleanses without stripping (oh hi easily oiled roots!), and a conditioner that doesn’t weigh my hair down. Believe me when I say I have tried DOZENS of brands. I am so happy to say I have found my holy grail. Lathered beautifully and easily. My hair felt so clean, but still soft. The conditioner gave amazing slip and allowed my hair to be easily detangled. Out of curiosity, I diffused my naked curls, and had the most amazing results. Soft, clean, hydrated curls, tons of definition, and almost no frizz. The results for the next wash day with striking products was even better. I will absolutely be a customer for life. Thank you so much, Ana!!!
Love the lemon scent
The shampoo has an amazing lemony scent! It laters up nicely. I got this because my scalp gets oily really quick. I found that the conditioner doesn’t have good slip and it’s hard to apply. I have to rub it in my hands for some time and rub the bar directly to my hair to get a good amount of product on it. That’s the only reason why I’m going it 4 stars.
Amazing scent and lather!
I love these bars so far. I have curly hair and have a shampoo/conditioner selection at home that could cleanse the hair of a small army (I have to experiment a lot to find something that works). I tried the Balance bars because my hair has quite a bit of frizz and I moved to a more dry part of the country. The scent is absolutely fantastic and I love the lather of the shampoo. The only reason this wasn't a 5-star review is that the conditioner is hard to apply/tell has been applied. Having curly hair means I use a lot of conditioner and it's hard for me to know if each section has been treated with it or what it really feels like. Overall, I completely adore these bars and will continue to use them (and probably experiment with all of the available ones). They've also made my curls healthier and more bouncy.
Amazing
These balance bars are amazing! I have sensitive skin, 2B wavy hair, battle with an oily scalp, and zero volume. My hair LOVES these balance bars. I have no more oily scalp and more volume than ever! I also get incredible second-day hair that I never had before using these bars. I love that they are good for my hair and the environment! I will be purchasing again!
Sooo good!
Picked these up for my non-curly headed baby. She has oil scalp and stick straight hair that get so knotted. These have been amazing and at 10, she thinks they are fun to use. Win win for this mom!
Lemon goodness
Wow these smell amazing!! Shampoo has great lather and conditioner has great slip. I use these in my daughter as well. Love them!
Try these!
I was apprehensive about using a bar, but I've been trying to use products that are better for my hair and I've been struggling to find something approved that feels like it gets my hair clean enough. I love these bars. You will be amazed at how little you need to give yourself a good shampoo! My hair is fine, oily at the root but needs some moisture on the ends and this one is great for me. This make my hair feel clean and soft!
Love these Bars
The Shampoo bars lather nicely. It smells so wonderful. The Conditioning bar makes my hair very soft. Thank you.
Amazing?!
I purchased these after viewing a curly hair youtuber that I follow. I first purchased the clarifying shampoo and conditioner bars and they were amazing. These are the first hair bars that have not made my hair feel like a candle they were so waxy . These leave absolutely no residue leave my hair shiny and bouncy and perk up the curls! Then I moved on to the balance bars and same thing! Absolutely no residue! please don't ever stop making these because you have a customer for life I don't think they will ever be a bottle of shampoo in my shower again. Right now I am vacationing at the beach in San Diego and it was so nice not to have to drag shampoo along. One recommendation is to be sure to have a wire rack to set these on in the shower so they don't melt. I can't wait to try more of the other ones. if you have tried and then given up on shampoo bars because of the waxiness you owe it to yourself to try these!
Great for my scalp!
I tried the "Clarify" bar in my last order- and it was great, don't get me wrong- but as the weather got colder, my hair got dryer, and my scalp started to itch a bit. I have used the balance bar twice and it feels TERRIFIC. Like all the shampoo bars, it lathers super well, very easy to use, and smells amazing. I think my new routine will be to use the Balance bar most of the time, and use the Clarify bar once a month or so. Can't recommend enough!
Great smell
I’ve bought all 3 bars. Growth and Hydrate smell oaky, woodsy, with lavender. Balance smells like ginger and lemon. The shampoos are really sudsy. The conditioners are a little tough to start applying but eventually become easier. After a certain point the bars start to break up and become small crumbles. You can clump them up but they will continue to break apart so make sure you don’t leave and clumps in your hair.
Hands down the best bars!
I have wavy fine, high density, low to medium porosity hair that LOVES protein. My hair LOVES these balance bars. Once the shampoo bar is emulsified a bit it provides great lather and clean without stripping. The conditioner bar takes a bit more work, but is wonderful. I usually apply the conditioner, brush through my hair with a wet brush, and rinse with cold water. Overall, these products smell heavenly without being too overpowering and do a wonderful job cleaning and moisturizing my hair. I have sensitive skin and have had no issues using the shampoo or conditioner bars. I would HIGHLY recommend these balance shampoo and conditioner bars!
Love them!
I love these bars! I have been on a quest to minimize my single use plastics without breaking the bank. These bars are perfect! Since they are equal to 2-3 bottles, it is cheaper than what I was using before. They smell amazing! And my curly hair (2B) LOVES them! Supporting a small business, no plastic, and curly girl approved... can't beat it!
Healthiest hair ever!
I am so pleased with this product! My hair feels so soft and my scalp feels cleansed and refreshed. Also it smells amazing! It’s definitely an adjustment from liquid shampoo and conditioner, but seriously it’s worth it! Healthy scalp, healthy hair, healthy planet!
SO wonderful!
I have only used these bars a few times and I’m already hooked. They smell so lovely, lather up very nicely, and leave my hair feeling so soft and refreshed! The conditioner has incredible slip, one of the bests I have ever used!! Plus I love the clean ingredients and how eco friendly they are!! What’s not to love? Thank you Vida Bars!
Balance and Fine hair
I love these bars! I have a fine hair and this gives the perfect amount of moisture while giving me volume. These bars don't seem to have protein either, which is great for my protein sensitive hair!
Best I've Ever Had
Usually, when I switch haircare products my hair goes through a transition period. I have a very sensitive scalp; it gets itchy, greasy, irritated, and then it's fine. When I switched to the Balance bars nothing! My waves have been nicely hydrated, my scalp feels clean but not stripped, and they're lasting beautifully! Using a conditioner bar takes some practice, but it's so good when you get the hang of it. Overall, this is the best shampoo/conditioner combo that I've ever used on my hair with the added benefit of being another plastic free product! Wins all around.
Balance Bars
I’ve only used them once but I’m really happy with the way they work on my fine, shoulder blade length, wirey curly hair. I was half expecting them to make my hair feel heavy, greasy and still dirty but it didn’t at all. The shampoo bar lathered well and made my hair and scalp feel clean, and the conditioner had really good slip and just the right amount of moisture my hair didn’t feel heavy or greasy at all. I’ll be purchasing these again and trying the others as well! Bonus NO PLASTIC it sincerely makes me happy!❤️
First time bars
I'm glad I made this purchase. This is my first time using shampoo and conditioner bars. I need a little practice on how to use to it still but for the first time using them my curls looked better and people noticed with no product I may add.
Awesome!
The balance bars were fantastic for my thick but fine 2C-3A hair.... Great cleansing and moisture without weighing it down. I got at least 3 days out of my wash (usually I have to wash every other day or my hair looks lanky and dirty and the curls fall). Bonus.... The herbal fragrance is beautiful!
Love these!
I primarily bought these because I have an upcoming backpacking trip. The last conditioner bar I used was horrible, so I’ve been on the hunt for something good. THIS IS IT! These will not only be going on that backpacking trip with me, but take a spot in my normal shower. My scalp felt really clean from the shampoo but the real star, in my opinion, is the conditioner. So much slip from such little product! I have relatively fine curly hair, and this stuff didn’t weigh it down at all.
Amazing!
My scalp feels so clean but definitely not dry and itchy. When I was using the conditioner in the shower at first I was worried that it wasn't coming off onto my hair, but then I put the bar down and picked up my brush to start detangling. Wow! I've never had knots come out so quickly with a silicone-free conditioner. Highly recommend these bars!
So Excited
I was so excited to try these when I first heard about them. I love that there is no waste but was a little nervous as I have fine hair and have never tried bars before. First, the smell is like aromatherapy. I could not get over the beautiful scent. The shampoo lathers beautifully and I love that I can massage it directly on my scalp! The conditioner takes a second to get used to but once it was warmed up under the water, it smoothed onto my hair and was so hydrating without weighing it down. I used a protein heavy styler and my hair is still soft and light. As I was using them I kept thinking about how great these would be to travel with and how little space they took up. I really love them!!!! I actually am excited to try some of the other Vida bars as well! I can see myself switching these out seasonally!!!!!
Love the smell!
I saw these bars on CurlyGirl IG feed. Love the idea of no plastic and was not disappointed with the smell and way my hair felt afterwards. Love and will be buying again!
Amazing Results
I have always been the type to wash my hair almost everyday, the most skipping 1 to 2 days max without washing. I have wavy hair, I hate adding product i.e. gels, mousse etc. I have to say the balance bars have done something I haven't seen EVER. My ends don't feel rough, I have a lot more pattern in my hair, more curl, extra softness, bouncy, volume, and my scalp?! Has anyone else experienced that they don't see any flakes? Because my scalp feels and looks amazingly clean!!! Ana, I can't wait to try all of your sets as soon as they are in stock. I hope you are considering expanding to a line of hair gels, mousse, e.t.c. You and your team have done an amazingly great job at perfection for my tresses!!!! And for those of you thinking is this review real, yeah it is!
Finally something that works for my oily scalp
I have been on the search for a product that would work on my oily scalp and dry ends. I finally found something that works for my hair type. It only took about a week of washing my hair with this shampoo for my hair to finally nor be so oily! I love the was my hair has texture without using any other product after washing and you can't beat that they are eco-friendly as well! Can't wait to try more of the bars that are giving my hair VIDA!
Best. Shampoo bar. Ever.
I’ve tried so many shampoo bars and I can’t rate this one high enough. It lathers up. And there’s a conditioning bar! It all rinses clean and I get whiffs of the lemongrass throughout the day. I really love how shiny my hair is. And my hair feels light and bouncy- not frizzy. I am going to be a loyal customer forever!!!
No more plastic!
I was so excited when I read about Vida Bars in my CGM group. This led me to Instagram, and I was so very exc vet
No more plastic!
When I stumbled across Vida Bars in my Facebook CGM group, I quickly followed on Instagram. I was so excited about a curly approved product and no more plastic packaging! Personally I’ve been using Not Your Mother’s products. And anyone who has used these products knows the pump is the worst part, but also, I feel like the thick formulas weren’t penetrating the strand. It’s so frustrating. Vida Bars changed all of that for me. No more plastic! No more pump! My strands feel fully hydrated and it’s the best smelling set of shampoo and conditioner I’ve ever had. I store them on my bamboo holder on the ledge in the shower to keep the bars dry. Here’s to many more great wash days!
Balance Bars
I love the bars. They smell so clean and fresh and my hair is not frizzy anymore. Thanks!
The Balance Set
I love this set!! I have super thick and long waves and my scalp has been dry for a while buy my hair was sort of greasy and these bars worked wonders for me. The shampoo bar was super easy to lather and got into my scalp way easier than any other shampoo I’ve used and the conditioner is awesome too! I was a little nervous with the conditioner at first because it doesn’t feel super thick and moisturizer but once I left it in for a few minutes, my hair felt so soft! Plus, they made my hair smell AMAZING so what’s not to love?
Best shampoo and conditioner ever
I purchased the balance shampoo and conditioner because my scalp is oily but my hair is dry. I washed my hair and completely loved the smell and the experience. This is the first time using bars for washing my hair and I’ll never go back to liquids. I can tell already Vida bars will last longer than my regular shampoos. Anyways, my hair is smooth, shiny, and not super oily like it usually gets. Highly recommend the Balance bars if you have the same type of hair as I do.
Great for sensitive skin
I purchased the Balance set and it made my wash day so amazing, cleansed my hair and scalp without stripping my hair completely. I suffer from scalp psoriasis and as a curly girl , I avoided medicated shampoos because I usually flare up with certain products. The smell of the bars are great and the zero waste is my ultimate favorite. If you follow the curly girl method to the T , then these bars are also for you xo Thank you Vida Bars