Essential Oil, Coconut Derivative, Limonene
What's in our Balancing Shampoo Concentrate
Pretty easy to make, works alright, but I find I have to double wash before I get enough lather.
Good alternative to the bar if you can't make it work, but I think I will go back to the bar as I use this up far too quickly.
Have been using the balancing shampoo and conditioner combo for a few days now. Day 1 (a few hours after mixing) the conditioner had more lather than the shampoo and I couldn't tell which was which even though I was very intentional about what bottles I put them in. Day 2 shampoo had no lather at all and hair felt more greasy than before I washed it. Day 3 tried using less product based on Ethique comments to other users about this problem, but still had the same issue, and felt more greasy than before washing again.
I won't likely be repurchasing any of the concentrates. I really wanted to love them, because I'm sensitive to coconut oil and most low-waste hair care products contain it, really limiting my options.
Hi Jessica,
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your feedback for our Concentrates, although I'm sorry to hear you haven't loved these ones!
May I ask how you were using this product and how you made it up?
As a part of our product guarantee, I'd love to send you another Shampoo and Conditioner Concentrate - perhaps our Nourishing Shampoo and Conditioner or perhaps our bars instead? If you're interested in this please reach out to us via hello@ethique.com alongside your delivery details and the products you'd like to try. Alternatively, if you've purchased through our website, I can refund this for you instead 😊
~ Georgia
I have to use so much, and my hair still feels heavy and oily on the back of my head. I had this problem when I tried it before, but since it said it was updated I gave it another try. Switching back to the bar.
Hi Emily,
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your review of our Balancing Shampoo Concentrate, although I'm sorry to hear that you are finding this one to leave your hair feeling heavy and oily - this doesn't sound like the Balancing Shampoo Concentrate we know and love!
May I ask how you made this one up and how you are using this one?
As a part of our product guarantee, I'd love to send you out a bar to replace this one - is there a Shampoo Bar you already love or I'm happy to send you out some minis instead so you can try a few! If you're interested in this, can you please send through an email to hello@ethique.com alongside your delivery details? Alternatively, if you'd prefer a refund for your concentrate, I can do this instead if you ordered through our website!
Let me know which option you'd prefer 😊
~ Georgia
I made concentrate up in a shaker bottle and let sit for about 48 hours before using. I have oily hair and I'm hoping in time this shampoo will balance my hair so I doubt have to wash so often. Have only used twice so need more time before a final conclusion is made
I’m not sure if the amount of soap I needed for the concentrate vs the bar is actually higher. I do know that I had to use much more soap than I am used to with other liquid shampoos. I won’t order concentrate again as the extra steps of adding water and the quick rate of usage make the bar a superior product for me.
Hi Chason,
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback, though I'm sorry to hear you didn't love our Balancing Shampoo Concentrate!
Thank you for giving this one a try, though as a part of our product guarantee, I would love to offer to replace this one for you! If you're interested, can you please flick an email to hello@ethique.com alongside your delivery details and bar of choice 😊
~ Georgia
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