I actually got my package on Monday (I ordered Friday night I believe). So, super fast shipping!
Amy packed it with care... this photo was an after thought... after I already tore through the tape and went digging into my goodies!
What was in the box?
- Beer& Seaweed Shampoo Bar- Deep Patchouli
- Cinnamon Bun Coffee Soap
- Clarifying Facial Soap
- Natural Hand & Body Lotion- 8oz.-Honey Almond
- Brazen Buccaneer Soap
- Dead Sea Spa Bar- Facial Formula
- Dead Sea Spa Bar- Original Scent
- Soap Grab Bag
these sample sized soaps were included in my Soap Grab Bag!
Amy added a sample size of her Natural Facial Moisturizer because I placed such a 'great' order! I won't argue with that!
As you can see, I got a TON of goodies.
I'm going to start my reviews of Great Cake Soapworks products with the shampoo bar. I'd like to give thoughtful and useful reviews, and if I pile reviews of every item I ordered this post would be so painfully long not even I would be able to sit through it. And, I pretty much don't get sick of talking about these soaps!
Beer & Seaweed Shampoo Bar- Deep Patchouli
I. Love. It. I'm a minimalist when it comes to hair care anyway, so switching from a regular shampoo to the bar was a piece of cake for me. I used to wash my hair with baking soda... yep... followed by an apple cider vinegar rinse. Using the shampoo bar is WAS easier than the whole baking soda ordeal.
My hair is about 5 inches past my shoulders. There is dye in my hair, but only towards the bottom, I dyed it a while ago to match my roots a beautiful (ha!) dishwater dark blonde/light brown with a newly noticed reddish hue... I'm trying really hard to get used to my natural hair color. It has changed so much since I got pregnant. Honestly, I have dyed my hair so much in my life I am just used to seeing me in something more fun- like purple! If there is any damage it is at the tips from a year ago when I used a flat iron on it about once a week, would blow dry it just as often.
I do not currently use products in my hair. I do not blow dry, flat iron, curl or brush my hair.
Now that you know about my hair, here is what I think about the shampoo bar:
The lather on this bar is amazing! When I used it the first time I sat in the tub and thought... did I not rinse all of the shampoo from my hair last time or something?... the lather was THAT good! I seriously thought for a minute maybe I wasn't rinsing the back of my head well enough when using shampoo. Then of course I realized, my shampoo didn't lather that much for me, so it had to be the shampoo bar!
With the first wash I did not rinse with vinegar because I wanted to know what the shampoo bar could do on it's own. While still in the tub I was able to get my fingers through my hair. After a light towel dry, I was still able to get my hands through my hair. Once dry, my hair had more body, more wave, but was a bit frizzy- not horrible at all, just noticeable to me.
The second wash (a different day) I used the vinegar rinse and my hair is just like it always was with regular shampoo and conditioner- just smelled better! No kidding! I can't wait to see how my hair does after more washes. I know I have residue from my commercial products. I wouldn't be surprised if after time I get a little more body out of my hair, once the residue is gone and not weighing down my thin hair.
I Skype with my sister on the regular, I showed her my hair today and she was shocked! She has been hearing about Great Cakes Soapworks from me for about a month. When I got my box I called her immediately and showed her on Skype everything I got. She doesn't know it yet, but I'll be sending her a few things. She is actually curious about the shampoo bars now too after seeing my hair today. She really could not believe it. I know when I was talking about the shampoo bar and rinsing with vinegar she thought I had lost my mind. Even though I have more soap than I can use right now, I'm already thinking of my next order. I have an addiction! I love her, but she's not getting my shampoo bar! I'll be sure to grab her one with my next order though.
UPDATE 2/20/12: I totally forgot to mention the smell of this bar. If you like Patchouli you'll love it. My whole bathroom smells like Patchouli (constantly). My hair also has the lingering smell of Patchouli. I love it!
Also, I washed my son's hair with this bar last night and the results were awesome! I actually don't wash my son's hair unless he has played outside or... he has paint in his hair, like last night. His hair is kind of long and tends to get knotty in the back. No conditioner needed, no tangles. I was very impressed.
UPDATE 2/20/12: I totally forgot to mention the smell of this bar. If you like Patchouli you'll love it. My whole bathroom smells like Patchouli (constantly). My hair also has the lingering smell of Patchouli. I love it!
Also, I washed my son's hair with this bar last night and the results were awesome! I actually don't wash my son's hair unless he has played outside or... he has paint in his hair, like last night. His hair is kind of long and tends to get knotty in the back. No conditioner needed, no tangles. I was very impressed.
UPDATE 2/25/12: These are my 'after' photos. After I used the shampoo bar for the first time. I did not do a vinegar rinse. I did not think to take a before... I also forgot I took these photos until I uploaded from my camera. I'm really bad about taking photos, and remembering to upload them. Forgive me!
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