Product Description
About:
Not as Pictured. Comes in Purple box with name on white sticker.
Featuring activated bamboo charcoal, the Voodoo Bamboo Charcoal Shampoo Bar is ‘voodoo’ for your scalp and hair – it absorbs scalp impurities, cleanses excess sebum, adds volumes and shine; it even tones blonde hair!
The Voodoo Bamboo Charcoal Shampoo Bar is a dense shampoo bar that delivers a rich, creamy lather and thorough clean, while toning dull, coloured hair, making this shampoo bar a favourite among many, especially blondes (as a natural toner, it makes a great alternative to chemical-based toners and lightening treatments!).
Bamboo charcoal is a natural purifying agent, giving this bar an added advantage against oily, irritated scalps and flaky skin (dandruff). Combined with nourishing ingredients like Leatherwood honey beeswax and coconut oil, the Voodoo Bamboo Charcoal Shampoo Bar detoxifies and tones, while moisturising and repairing your scalp and hair.
We’re dreaming of a world where harsh chemicals and ocean-choking plastic are things of the past; where all-natural beauty care is so normal it’s boring. For that switch to happen, natural products need to kick ass! That’s why we’ve been tinkering around with our formulas for over three decades to make them super effective; just as good as any ‘professional hair care’ out there. So even if our hair care products look a little different (oh hey, rectangular shampoo bars), or require an expectation shift (where’s the foam?), we encourage you to follow the instructions on the label and leave nature to work its magic!
Who is it for?
This bar is suitable for all hair types, but works particularly well on oily, dandruff-prone scalps. It has also been known to effectively tone blonde and coloured hair in lighter shades.
Amy Young –
I started off with good results with this bar, but the more I use it the worse my hair seems to get. I Have long dark hair and haven’t been about to wear my hair out/down for weeks, because no matter how hard I try I can’t seem to rinse all the soap out and my hair is heavy and greasy in parts. When i do get a fair result, my hair has no body whatsoever. So whilst my scalp is feeling much better, my hair in general feels gross and tacky/greasy in the lengths especially, and I have to wear it up all the time. I’ve watched the videos and followed all the instructions. I so wanted to love shampoo bars, but all I’ve done is spend a heap of money on more products that don’t really work for me.
Claire Brodribb –
Hi Amy, thanks for your feedback.
It seems that you have a waxy build up, which can be caused by hard water or using too much shampoo.
May we suggest that you start all over by thoroughly rinsing your hair with 2 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in 1 litre of warm water to eliminate the waxy build up. Then rinse with warm water.
Then you can use the shampoo again, but please do not rub it directly on your hair as most people use too much that way.
Wet hair, wet hands, lather up in wet hands, use just enough lather to clean scalp and hair. Rinse well.
Use 2 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar diluted in 1 litre of warm water as your final rinse.
You could also be using the wrong shampoo for your hair, a Healthy Hair Starter Pack is the best way to start as it allows you to try samples before purchasing a full bar.
I hope this helps.
Regards Beauty & the Bees team
Jan –
Received the shampoo bar yesterday, I have used it once already and I am very pleased with the results and feel of my hair,
Claire Brodribb –
Hi Jan,
Thank you for taking the time to write, we appreciate ti.
We are glad you are enjoying the shampoo.
Regards Beauty and the Bees team.
glenn –
Enjoy using this product. I use it daily and one bar lasts close to a year. Hair feels great after.
Claire Brodribb –
Hi Glenn,
Thank you for taking the time to write, we really appreciate it.
We are glad the product is working for you. It does last ages, especially if you keep it out of running water when not in use, have you seen our Air Dry Soap Savers? 🙂
Hana –
Very good shampoo. Makes a lot of foam, and easy to rinse. Very impressive for a solid shampoo bar. Shiny hair, I love it. I recommend it 100%.
Claire Brodribb –
Hi Hana,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review, we really appreciate your support and positive feedback!
Kind regards,
Beauty and the Bees team
Leise –
I’ve been persevering with the shampoo bars since December, and have frequently sought advice from the wonderful staff in at Salamanca about what to use, how much etc as I have fine, medium length wavy hair that tends to lack oomph a day after washing and gets split ends very easily despite minimal use of dryers or straighteners.
I had a sample of the Voodoo Charcoal shampoo bar, and having run out of my usual Beer shampoo bar decided to try it out.
GREAT lather! My hair felt a bit tacky after rinsing out the shampoo, but after massaging in and rinsing out the Clarifying Silk rinse it was smooth and silky: the kind of smooth and silky you get from a salon treatment or deep conditioning mask. As it dried, it was so so soft, and then when I got up the next morning (I washed my hair in the evening) my hair was unbelievably SHINY, and had beautiful volume.
I’m so glad I kept with using the bars, and that I had this one to try: it is definitely a new favourite!
Claire Brodribb –
Hello Leise,
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our Voodoo Bamboo Charcoal Shampoo Bar – well done for persevering with shampoo bars – sounds like you have found your ONE!
Thank you for your support.
All the best,
Beauty and the Bees team
K.L. –
I will never use a regular shampoo again. My hair and scalp feel so much better. I’ve tried quite a few different kinds of these shampoo bars and this is one of my favourites. Love the smell – like sticking your nose into a bag of fresh Darrell Lea licorice and taking a long whiff. I find that cutting the bars in half makes them easier to use and last longer. The smaller size means no irregular giant dent in the middle of a rectangular bar from use which eventuallly breaks the bar into smaller hard-to-use pieces anyway. Great for travelling along with the apple silk rinse.
Claire Brodribb –
Thanks for your wonderful review, K.L.!
Isabel –
Watched all the videos, read all the tips, and followed the instructions to a tee, using the bar incredibly conservatively (I even tried using exclusively distilled water for the wash). The shampoo would lather amazingly between my hands, and this would immediately disappear and form a tacky coating on the first hairs contacted. No matter what I tried, it left a waxy residue that looked horribly oily. This was incredibly hard to get out, but eventually budged after 3 shampoos with a salon product. I was not able to pull off any style but a tight braid for the 5 weeks I was using the product, and went from washing twice a week to every 1-2 nights. The only positive aspect I found is that it didn’t dry the lengths of my hair out like regular shampoo.
Claire Brodribb –
Hi Isabel, we thank you for your feedback. Have you tried the Apple Silk Clarifying rinse (or a weak baking soda solution) to get rid of the waxy build up, so you can start fresh? It also helps to use diluted Apple Cider Vinegar as the final rinse after each shampoo, as natural shampoo can be difficult to rinse out with hard water, and can leave residue on the hair. We hope you give the shampoo another chance
Chris –
THE BEST NATURAL SHAMPOO IN THE WORLD
AND ITS FROM TASSIE ….HOW GOODS THAT!!!!!
LOVE IT
Claire Brodribb –
Thank you, Chris! From all of us in Tassie
Heidi –
I decided to give shampoo bars a go for plastic free July. I knew it could take some time for hair to adjust and worked my way through a few different types but couldnt get a result i was happy with. I am glad i persevered because voodoo bamboo is the perfect formulation for my thick and coarse hair. It has brought out the red highlights in my hair as well. Love it!
Claire Brodribb –
Thank you for your wonderful review Heidi!
Julia Chappell –
After using the Tasmanian Beer shampoo for several weeks and being a complete convert to these amazing shampoo bars, I thought I would give the Voodoo Bamboo bar a go as well. It works just as well as the beer shampoo in regards to cleansing and leaving my hair smooth, yet full of body, however I found the Voodoo brought out the natural highlights in my hair and uplifted my golden blonde hair colour, almost like a ‘toner’ 🙂 I look forward to switching between the Beer and Voodoo bars depending on how I feel 🙂 Thank you again for another fantastic product Beauty and the Bees 🙂
Claire Brodribb –
Thank you for the review & feedback on Voodoo Bamboo Charcoal shampoo, Julia. The Voodoo is now our second best seller (after the Beer shampoo). Thanks from all of us in Tasmania
jinenemorgan –
Recently purchased this as the Apple Cider Herb Conditioning Rinse – OMG I am so converted to these amazing products. My hair has never felt so clean, thick or shiny! I cannot believe I didn’t know about this until now…. Love this soap it is amazing! Can’t wait to try other products!
Claire Brodribb –
Thank you very much for your review!
Louise Foley –
The Voodoo Bamboo Charcoal Shampoo was my first ever try at using a shampoo bar and I am very impressed.
I talked my son into trying it as well and he has had one very good side effect from using this bar. No more dandruff.
How cool is that. I intend to try some off the others but the Voodoo bar will always be a family favorite.
Claire Brodribb –
Thank you for your review, Louise. From the team in Tasmania.
Resa –
I have dry, very fine and thin Asian hair. I tried a few shampoo bars (Beer, lemon and egg, yoghurt, voodoo) and so far, this seems to be the best bar for my hair. I really like the volume, and little curls given by the beer bar to my normally stick straight hair, but it may be a bit too drying. While this gives nowhere near as much volume as the beer bar, it worked very well, and it cleansed without feeling dry. My hair feels very soft and looks shiny. I follow this shampoo bar with the honey conditioner, but skip the acv rinse (^_^).
Samantha –
I’m usually a huge fan of these shampoo bars but I found this one left my hair feeling weird – like there was a slight waxy residue despite LOTS of rinsing. On the plus side though, I have very fine hair that goes flat and limp super easily and I found my hair looked cleaner for longer than it does when using traditional shampoo.
Claire Brodribb –
Hi Samantha thanks for your feedback, but have you looked at any of out How To videos? Are you using as recommended for success, our Apple Silk Clarifying Rinse or Apple Cider Herb conditioning rinse in the last rinse water? The How to Videos will help you get the great results you are looking for.
Belinda –
Beautiful product. Amazing lather. I have been using for a few months and my hair is in great shape, and the bar is showing no signs of running out. I use in conjunction with a little conditioner afterwards, then an apple cider vinegar rinse. Have given two as gifts and they have been equally as loved.
Penny –
I am SO impressed with this shampoo bar, its the first time I’ve ever tried them but I wish I found it years ago. I have dark brown hair and it has always been dry, after only one wash I cant believe how soft and manageable my hair is. Thanks for a fabulous product, I’m never using commercial shampoo again :)) I cant recommend it enough!
Belinda –
This bar is AMAZING. I have had eczema/psoriasis in my scalp for almost 40 years. I’ve tried countless “normal” shampoos, wasted heaps of $$ on ones I’ve had to give away because they flare up my scalp. I’ve been using this shampoo for several months and no flare ups. Was a teensy bit scared to tell the hairdresser that I had switched shampoo, until she said how good my scalp was. Now she is going to buy this to have “under the counter” for other clients with problem scalps. Oh, and my excessively dry curly hair is no longer dry! Can’t recommend enough.
Eren –
I have long dark hair and couldn’t believe how little I needed to achieve that squeaky clean feeling. Arrived quickly and even got some shampoo and soap samples to try! Definitely recommend.
Sarah –
Beautiful product. The dark black lather it produces is amazing. My hair feels so soft and fresh and the brass orange colour has almost completely gone. Even professional chemical ones did nothing but this natural soap is amazing. And worth the almost double cost of a bar shipping. The bar didn’t last along as I expected so I broke it in half and now it just doesn’t seem to disappear though I’ve had it for well over a month in a hard water location. Thank you so very much!!!!!! My curls now are strings of rich honey curls instead of frizz like I’m use too!!!!
Gemma –
Wow and wow and wow!! It lathers up like you wouldn’t believe and smells great. Love it!!
Rhiannon –
I got this shampoo bar as a sample, and it’s lasted me months only using it once a week. Makes my hair feel soft, lasts ages, and because it’s black I think it looks pretty cool sitting in my bathroom 🙂
Bev –
I have won my hubby over to the natural side – this shampoo is awesome. I have been using your products for a few months now and I haven’t met a product i didn’t love. Thank you for making it simple, natural and totally addictive.
Samantha –
I have fine, dry hair and am usually very wary about using anything not purchased from a salon. After a flair up of eczema on my face (so not cute) I thought I would give this a try and I will now never go back to salon shampoo. I love this! My hair is full of body and feels amazing, and this is gentle on my poor skin.
Sally –
I have started using the charcoal shampoo bar and it has really enhanced the colour of my natural hair which I didn’t realise was more than one colour. I have since put foils in my hair and it has really kept the colour of the foils intact. My hair also feels cleaner. Thank you so much for creating this fantastic soap. I never want to stop using it.
Maria –
The lather feels so creamy and luxurious and afterward my hair doesn’t feel weighed down with product at all. My hair is a very dark brown and I have noticed that its color is much richer since I started using it — a very subtle difference, but really rather lovely. Will definitely order again!
Dagmarp –
The black shampoo is amazing.Will buy again.Thank you
Sheree –
Have just placed my second order for this wonderful product, so I can share with my family and friends…My hair, wow, after the first shampoo I noticed a difference, even my partner commented how nice his hair felt and looked. I am hooked, thank you so much