What exactly are Shampoo Bars??? Are they soap based? All Natural? Better for your hair?  I'm trying to stay mostly natural with my hair care- I'm thinking of ordering Aubrey Organics products- Shampoo, Cond, and styling aids.  The Only thing that concerns me about the Shampoos is I think they are soap based, so they would be more on the alkiline than the acidic side-For those that use these products- Do you then need to do a vinegar rinse with each shampoo?  I've been very impressed with their website(www.aubrey.com)
and like the idea of s/c with no chemicals.  I can't find a nearby store that carries their stuff- A local health food store said they might start carrying them soon-Not soon enough I want to try them now.  I hate ordering online if I don't have to ,shipping and all.

Thanks,Chanda for the info.  I don't know if I would go as far as making my own shampoo........I'm not kitchen type.

I've changed to Chagrin Valley's shampoo bars with great results. They are all natural, and my hair likes them a lot. Not to mention that I love the simpler routine.

Soap based shampoos "cure" before they are sold, in order to allow pH level drop to safe level. I don't necessarily need a vinegar rinse, but I think it makes my hair feel extra nice, so I use it after shampooing. For me, there's no need for a separate conditioner though some people use that with shampoo bars.

Shampoo bars don't work well in very hard water. Also, if you switch to them from "normal" shampoos, your hair may feel strange for a while -mainly when it's wet. This will pass in a week or so. And, it seems that shampoo bars won't work for everyone. You either love them, or have trouble of them. So it's wise to order sample sizes first.

Chagrin Valley's shampoo bars seem to be most widely liked. They have a good selection.  I've heard quite a few complaints about Burt's Bees and ...what-was-that-other-brand. I haven't tried these myself, though.