Garnier Hair Food Shampoo Bar - Aloe

Always been skeptical about shampoo bars so was interested to try this. First impression:scent is strong (too strong for me but not overpowering), and feels waxy almost. Once I got it wet and on my hair I was surprised how quickly and easily it lathered up. I found it reasonably easy to move around my head and get all hair soapy. My one negative other than the smell was like once I rinsed by hands and hair had a waxy feel to them which I did not like, had to wash my hands with body was to get rid of this feeling. Once dry my hair was clean, shiney and looked Great. Yes I would use again.

First impression way before even opening the package from Beauty Review was the super strong scent! I’m not sure if it’s actually what aloe Vera smells like but it was very strong! Also noticed upon opening the packaging and checking out the shampoo bag it is different in shape to all the other shampoo bars I’ve bought and tried (I’ve pretty much bought and tried them all!)

Thankfully, after using and rinsing out and following up with Garnier Hair Food Multi Use product, the scent afterward isn’t as strong but you can actually smell the scent a little bit if you actually grab some hair otherwise it at not noticeable (for me anyway)

I found the product did as it claimed it wouldn’t, which isn’t too much different from any other shampoo bars or shampoos. The highlight is the unique shape of the bar which allows for easy grip and use. The product lathers up pretty easily after wwiping a few times and massaging around the scalp with your fingers.

Thank you BR for the opportunity to review Garnier Hair Food Shampoo Bar - Aloe Vera.

This little gem comes in a small green box and you can definitely smell the shampoo bar before opening. Easy instructions for use are on the packaging. No nasties/no plastic waste.

Upon opening the boxed packaging I found a tear drop shaped shampoo bar which fits easily in my hand. You simply wet your hair and the shampoo bar and rub the bar starting at the roots of your hair to the tips. I have long, thick coloured hair.

I am definitely not accustomed to using a shampoo bar other than bottled shampoo and I was skeptical. The shampoo bar lathers easily and smells amazing. After rinsing I follow up with Garnier Fructis Aloe Vera Hair Food Mask.

The first time I used I was overly thorough when rubbing the shampoo bar over the roots of my hair. Then upon massaging the shampoo into my hair/to the tips I swear I ended up with a Marge Simpson hair do. There was shampoo foam everywhere and it just kept giving! Definitely took a few rinses and lesson learnt.

After using the Garnier products together my hair looks shiny, healthy and smells amazing.

The bar was super easy to use and foamed really quickly. I always shampoo twice and only needed to brush the bar across my hair a couple of times on the second wash to get a really good lather. K have only used four times so far so not sure how long the bar will last but as it is a good solid bar it will be a while yet I am sure. So easy to use and easy to hold

I use shampoo and conditioner bars anyway so was excited to try this. It's a perfect size and super easy to use, just wet your hair and rub the bar along your roots a couple of times then lather up with your fingers and massage thru your hair. This bar lathered up really well and rinsed out fabulously with no greasy residue left on the hair. I did this twice and on the second lather I ran a comb thru my hair just to detangle a bit. As expected it took a few tugs to get the comb thru but wasn't that bad. Comb also went thru my hair easily after towel drying. Hair felt really clean and shiny after and what impressed me most was when I went to blow dry my hair it blow dryed smoothly and no hair oil was needed to defluff my hair. The hair straightener glided easily thru as well. I wash my hair every 2nd day (sometimes 3) and my hair still felt lovely on the non was days. I was lucky as my hair has adjusted to shampoo bars and know from experience that your hair can go thru a changeover period from using normal shampoo and highly recommend keep up with the bar as it is totally worth it.

I was a little sceptical to try the shampoo bar having never used one before. However, I have to say I'm pleasantly surprised. It was very simple to use, you just rub the bar down your hair, and it instantly turned into a nice frothy shampoo.

I certainly felt like it cleansed my hair very thoroughly, like it stripped out the hair products and hair spray without stripping the moisture from my hair. I love that it contains nasties so its actually good for your hair too.

The fact that its quite a small bar and yet is equivalent to 2 bottles of shampoo is great, and will also make it easy when travelling.

One other plus which I loved, was the smell when I walked into the bathroom. Because the soap is uncovered, you can smell it as soon as you walk in and its just divine.

I definitely recommend it and for under $10 its such a bargain!!

First off nice smell out of the packaging. Not overwhelming, looks like a nice easy to hold bar.

First use foamed up nicely in my hands, not slippery at all, and easy to place in hair. Hair feels clean and nice, not dry and over shampooed.

Will I use again, yes definitely. It’s easy to hold in a great shape, and makes my hair feel clean.

I"ve been using shampoo bars for a few years now so I knew what to expect. This bar was lovely and refreshing on my scalp and it was easy to create a good amount of lather. If anything it was too easy and if I didn't have a block dock to store my shampoo bar it'd be worry it would disintegrate rather quickly. The bar is packaged in a cardboard box so I suspect this is also better for the environment along with the bar itself.

The only negative thing I have to say is that it removes my green hair dye. Every wash I did I noticed there was green residue in the lather bubbles and then a faint green tinge in the water when I rinsed. So sadly I wouldn't purchase for myself as my green hair is special to me. But if I didn't have my hair dyed I would use.

I love a shampoo bar. I have gone through countless Lush bars, love them enough that I have a dedicated bar holder in my shower.

My hair: brown, very long, fine, frizzy, 2A crankshaft curl pattern. Not coloured. No scalp concerns.

PROS: Nice hard bar, didn't get mushy in the shampoo bar holder in my shower. I used it with my shampoo massage brush to work up a nice big lather. It has a very fresh scent that stays in my hair for ages. It made my hair very voluminous, but not floofy looking.

CONS: I think I have a sensitivity to Aloe, I tried the Hebal Essences Potent Aloe shampoo once and got lots of painful blind pimple type bumps on my scalp, which I put down to a change in medication at the time. Unfortunately I had the same reaction over the couple of weeks I've used this product. I've used the matching conditioner with no trouble for three months, but I keep conditioner off my roots usually. I also felt like the bar was leaving a coating on my hair, like I have styling wax in my hair after I rinse the shampoo out of my hair. I have used solid conditioners before too and they didn't have that odd feeling. I didn't feel it once my hair was dry. On days I didn't follow with conditioner my hair was tangly and hard to get a comb through.

I think it's decent, easy to buy at the supermarket, I might try again to see if it was just the aloe one.

I wanted to love this but it fell a little short. Packaging is nice and bright and eco friendly, but branding is a little cluttered.

Smell is great and refreshing.

I found it hard to use though. It might be habit that I’m used to liquid but I just found it hard to get the lather up and really get into all the right parts of my hair.