Not as good as the old bars
I agreed with the other reviews that say this is not as good as the old version, I understand and accept why they made the bar smaller and am even ok with the shape change. However, the softer texture means you go though the bar faster regardless of it's size and also it leaves my hair feeling weighed down and needing to be shampooed more regularly which is not idea. I have very fine but coily hair so while this might suit people with thicker hair or a different texture than mine, I will not be re-buying
Ethique Australia
Hi Mel,
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. The core formulation of this bar remains consistent, aside from the addition of Fibrehance, so it isn’t a reformulated version of the previous bar.
Older bars naturally become firmer over time as their moisture content reduces. Newly manufactured bars are simply fresher, which can make them feel softer at first. A softer bar can release more product per swipe compared to a well-aged one, which may affect how quickly it’s used and how it feels in the hair.
As the bar is used and allowed to dry fully between washes, it will gradually firm up. Good drainage and airflow help with this, particularly in more humid or steamy bathrooms.
We appreciate you sharing such detailed feedback.
Team Ethique