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- 뱉은감자Mar 23, 2025Combination Skin
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ConsI have a troublesome scalp that tends to break out in pimples, even though I wash it every day. The issue is not with the ingredients in the shampoo bar, but rather my scalp's natural tendency to be this way. As a result, I don't expect deep cleansing properties from this product. I've noticed that my hair color fades faster compared to when I use other shampoos. Additionally, the shampoo bar seems to have a smaller volume and gets used up more quickly than regular shampoos. As it gets smaller, the need for a soap dish becomes slightly inconvenient.
TipHowever, it seems that even with dyed hair, when used alone, the hair tends to tangle and become dry, so it is essential to use an essence or treatment as well.
- 감곽곽Aug 19, 2024Oily SkinAcne Skin
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This review was written by a Hwahae Trial Reviewer who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Trial Reviewers' reviews undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.Pros✋🏻Usage Experience I was worried that the soap would be stiff when I first used it, but it wasn't as stiff as I had expected. It cleanses well and the lather is soft, rolling nicely through my hair. However, you'll need to use a conditioner after rinsing to make your hair soft. 👃🏻Fragrance It has a light floral scent that is not overbearing. It seems to be a light fragrance that won't be disliked by many. 💭Cleansing Power Although it's for normal hair, it had sufficient cleansing power even for my oily scalp. I'm not extremely oily, but my forehead and crown tend to get oily by the evening. But after using this normal hair shampoo bar from Dongguban, I felt my scalp became less oily and fluffier. 💙Perceived Effects Most importantly, I had been getting pimples due to the hot weather, but they started to subside after using this product! I felt it cleansed the oil and impurities well during the hot summer. 🍀Dongguban is a social enterprise that aims to employ over 50% of its staff as people with developmental disabilities. And recently, they fully compensated the damages suffered by customers and partner companies due to Tmon's no-exchange, no-refund policy. (Source: Dongguban website) The product quality also seems good, so those interested may want to give it a try.
ConsIt would be nice if the package included information about other product lines in the same series. From the consumer's perspective, having an easier way to access information about the product range would be helpful.
TipYou can lather it directly on your hair and it foams up quite well. Leaving it on for 2-3 minutes and then rinsing makes it cleanse even more thoroughly.
- 유에량Aug 19, 2024Dry Skin
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This review was written by a Hwahae Trial Reviewer who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Trial Reviewers' reviews undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.Pros* Seborrheic scalp • Right after washing my hair, it feels squeaky clean, but since it's a medium-strength product, the oiliness comes back quickly🥹 However, there were no issues with scalp irritation or anything like that, which was good. So I think using it as a pre-shampoo or using a grease-fighting shampoo bar would help resolve that issue! • The scent is described as grapefruit, but it has a dull, soapy citrus fragrance..? • Even using just a little, it produces an incredibly rich lather, which I liked🙂 • There's a slightly waxy feeling when massaging it into the hair, but after a few uses, it became smooth and easy to apply, and with continued use, I felt my hair getting softer! • So far, it hasn't caused any issues, and the fact that the only waste is the paper packaging is the best part.
Cons• The only downside is that the scent is more like laundry soap than grapefruit🥲
Tip✔️ For those with oily hair, using it as a pre-shampoo or incorporating a hair vinegar rinse would likely work even better!
- 민동민도롱Aug 19, 2024Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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ConsAs it's a shampoo bar, some stiffness in the hair is unavoidable. Using a conditioner after seems necessary.
TipStore the shampoo bar on a soap dish to use it. Since it's a lather-based cleansing, using a mesh is also a good idea.
- 성아민Aug 18, 2024Dry SkinSensitive Skinproduct.Atopy Skin
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This review was written by a Hwahae Trial Reviewer who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Trial Reviewers' reviews undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.Pros* Scalp and hair condition: Seborrheic scalp, thin hair, short permed hair * Usage and cleansing power - When rubbed with the hands and the soap is directly applied to the hair, it lathers up quite well. - The hair feels a bit sticky, so using a scalp brush feels slightly uncomfortable, and it's more comfortable to just use your fingers to wash. * Fragrance: Almost odorless, both when washing and after drying. * Drying: Since my hair is permed, I hardly felt any dryness even when just air-dried with a fan. *(Additional on 8/25) In the hot summer when you shower a lot, this is highly recommended for all ages, as it lathers up a lot and can be used as an all-in-one shower. In my case, I just use the shampoo bar to quickly wash my upper body when I'm feeling lazy. (No trouble so far!) Skin: I didn't notice a significant effect on reducing scalp pimples or inflammation, but since I also have atopic dermatitis on my neck, the shampoo wasn't irritating, and it was good for daily use on my dry, sensitive skin.
Cons- After using it three times, the soap showed some slight cracking, which is a bit disappointing. - It's difficult to expect a significant effect on reducing redness from an inflamed scalp.
TipYou can use the plastic lid to apply the product hygienically. (The lid fits in quite snugly, so be careful when adjusting the pressure.)
- 우둥해Aug 18, 2024Oily SkinSensitive Skin
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ConsThey said it was grapefruit scented, but there's not a hint of grapefruit However, the fragrance ingredients are often not good, so it's actually better Since it's a shampoo bar, the hair does get a bit stiff, and even though it's for normal hair, the feel is not much different from one for oily hair
TipIf you use it with a lather net, the lather will be abundant and you can use it cleanly After shampooing, it's essential to also use a conditioner
- 먼다에오Aug 15, 2024Dry Skinproduct.Atopy Skin
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ConsSqueaky clean=Stiff!? The squeaky clean feeling that was good for me could be perceived as stiffness by someone else. Mild grapefruit scent The scent is described as grapefruit, but the strong scent and lingering fragrance emphasized by many shampoo companies is not as strong.
TipFor those who don't like the stiffness, I recommend applying a hair treatment only to the ends of your hair as a finishing touch!
- 마시멜로우ㅌAug 15, 2024Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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This review was written by a Hwahae Trial Reviewer who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Trial Reviewers' reviews undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsThe fragrance is not too strong and has a subtle aroma, but when lathered, the scent does not come out strongly, which I liked. The feeling of being thoroughly cleansed and the scalp feeling refreshed is great. It's like a healthy shampoo bar. I first tried it on my family members with short hair, and it feels more smooth and clean compared to regular shampoo. I have a scalp with occasional flakiness and a slightly warm sensation, but it doesn't feel irritating and I can use it gently. If you are looking to improve your scalp health, this would be a good option to try.
ConsFor long hair, it was a bit difficult and time-consuming to create a good lather. Since you have to lather it while applying, rather than pre-lathering, it was a bit inconvenient for my long, thick hair. But for short hair, it's convenient. Since it's a bar form, it can get soft when in contact with water, which is a bit disappointing.
TipTo make lathering easier, you can put it in a mesh bag when using. Storing it on a soap dish or the cap of a water bottle can also help prevent it from getting too soft and allow you to use it for longer. The clean, squeaky-clean feeling is great, but for long or thick hair, using a conditioner after shampooing can help prevent it from feeling too stiff.
- 뀨규규구Aug 13, 2024Dry SkinAcne Skinproduct.Atopy Skin
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This review was written by a Hwahae Trial Reviewer who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Trial Reviewers' reviews undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsThe lather is really great.. To be honest, I didn't have high expectations for the shampoo bar, but the lather is better than many liquid shampoos! It gives me a nice, clean and refreshed feeling. And I usually have issues with seborrheic dermatitis or an itchy scalp when I use shampoo incorrectly, but I didn't experience any of that!! I'm so relieved. The compact size also makes it suitable for travel when I can just put it in my bag!! The lack of waste is the biggest advantage.
ConsThe scent is not one that I particularly enjoy haha... But it's not unpleasant either, so it's okay. (I tend to get skin irritation from perfumed shampoos and I'm not very sensitive to scents anyway haha) I also think a conditioner is essential with this product.. When rinsing my hair, I get a feeling like I'm scrubbing a rubber broom with water.
- 차태현Aug 13, 2024Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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This review was written by a Hwahae Trial Reviewer who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Trial Reviewers' reviews undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsI was looking for a shampoo with good ingredients or a mild soap as my scalp was getting worse, and the Dongubat Correct Shampoo Bar for normal to dry hair was just what I needed. At first, I thought using a bar soap would leave my hair feeling dry and stiff, but it wasn't that bad. My scalp felt thoroughly cleansed, and the dryness of the lower part of my hair was about the same as when I use regular shampoo. It must be because of the camellia oil and olive oil in the ingredients. If you want to use a shampoo bar and have normal to dry hair, I would recommend this. The lather isn't as abundant as regular shampoo, but it's still sufficient. You'll need to work it in a bit more, but it's not a hassle. Since it's a mild, acidic formula, it's gentle on the scalp. And the nice bonus is the environmentally-friendly aspect of not using plastic.
ConsIt says it's grapefruit-scented, but... there's hardly any scent at all. It's almost unscented, just the natural smell.
TipIf you use the lather-boosting product from Daiso and give your crown a good scrub, you'll get a nice, abundant lather.