Notes from Fishponds One of the lovely things about shampoo bars is how long they last. Our full-size MIF shampoo bars give around 40 washes, but there are a few simple things you can do to help them last even longer. It's a question I'm often asked at markets, so I thought I'd share my favourite tips. Keep it dry between washes The biggest secret is surprisingly simple. Let your shampoo bar dry out properly after you've used it. If it sits in a puddle of water, it'll continu

Notes from Fishponds If you've ever picked up a shampoo bar and thought, "That seems expensive," you're not alone. It's probably the question I'm asked most often at markets. At first glance, a shampoo bar can look more expensive than a bottle of supermarket shampoo. It's smaller for a start. But after working as a hairdresser for many years, and now making my own shampoo bars, I've realised we're not always comparing like with like. So, let's have a closer look. You're buyin

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