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118 Reviews

Angel Liang

Just received my bars last week and it was my first time using shampoo bars so I didn't really know what to expect. I have to say the shampoo was really gentle on my scalp and the conditioner bar did a really good job of detangling my hair.It came with a foaming net which made the bars super easy to use and is really handy for traveling. I have wavy, colour treated hair which usually tends to be on the dry side, but not anymore! For now my hair feels smooth and moisturised so I think I'll stick with the bars and continue to observe the results. :)

Chantelle Taylor

I've got 4C Afro hair and most shampoos are way too harsh. But these bars? So gentle and nourishing on my coils. The conditioner bar melted right through my kinks for easy detangling. And my curls were bouncy and defined after, not dried out. I'm telling you, my hair was happy! The shampoo cleaned without stripping and the conditioner had that good slip. These bars are a win for 4C naturals needing gentle care. My coils love them so these bars are sticking around!

Desiree Maffezzoni

I was impressed with the speed of delivery, I received the shampoo and conditioner. I am very happy with this ecological choice, the ingredients are of the highest quality. I had a lot of dandruff and often the products in the pharmacy made my hair dry, since I have been using this shampoo my hair is clean, thick and shiny. The conditioner makes the hair very easy to comb, nourishes it but leaves it clean and light. I'm very satisfied, my hair changed in 13 days, and I used this product just tree times, that's impressive.

Maria Laura

Yao shampoo bar is amazing. I have many issues with my hair (thin, dyed) and very sensitive scalp. This shampoo makes hair look shiny and healthy and it's really kind with your skin (I've also tested as a face cleanser!). My daughter, who as long, thick, oily hair, is really satisfied too and she replaced all of her products with the bar. It'm my third purchase and customer service is just lovely as their product. People in Yao staff are very kind and shipping is super fast.

Lina Wang

I've been using Yao Secret bars for a couple of weeks now and I'm pretty impressed with my results so far! I have medium-length combination hair that tends to get oily at the roots and dry at the ends since I colour it often. Since switching to the bars I feel like my scalp is more balanced, it feels moisturized, but neither too dry nor too oily. I wish I hadn't put off using bars for so long, they're actually much simpler to use than I thought they would be, plus it's helping me fulfil my resolution to become more sustainable.

Lucile Brunin

I'm delighted to share my experience with the solid bar shampoo! What truly impressed me was how amazing it worked on my hair. Not only did it leave my hair soft and shiny, but it also felt incredibly nourished and healthy. The convenience of using a solid bar was a game-changer for me, and I appreciate the eco-friendly approach it offers. Overall, I'm truly thrilled with the results and can confidently say that this product has become an essential part of my hair care routine.

Tjay Xx

The delivery was super quick within 3-4 days I already got the package.I'm using the bars for almost a month now and they are working really well for my hair I really love them my hair feels so nice and soft, I was searching for a liquid shampoo alternative a and I am really happy that I found these. At first you kinda need to get used to the bar because its obviously very different than liquid shampoo but once you have the hang of it its pretty simple. I would really recommend buying them and I will definitely stick to these from now on.

James Fan

Was gifted a set of the shampoo and conditioner bar from a friend who's a fan. Was quite skeptical but seeing her hair getting smoother and shinier got me curious about them. This is my first time using a shampoo bar and I must say it does take a while getting used to. The results - exactly what I was told! My hair is considered frizzy and after using the bars for a week I can feel my hair getting smoother and become more manageable. I also like the very mild nature scent of the bar - very refreshing and rejuvenating. Go green products! I actually think I might be a convert now LOL.

Jonna Lehtola

The shampoo and conditioner are making my hair flawless! They make my hair feel better, silkier and stronger just after one use. Definitely beats any other products have tried. My order also got stuck during the delivery but they sent me a new one. Totally recommend!

Eva

I'm really happy I discovered Yao Secret. I do think it is a bit expensive, for a student's budget especially, but so far I've had great results from the shampoo and conditioner bar. The conditioner one is a little bit more difficult to use because I find only a little product seems to come off when you rub it between your hands with warm water, and it quickly crumbles. However my hair becomes really clean, soft and shiny so I love them nonetheless. I also really love the idea of supporting such a local small business, with a beautiful cultural tradition.

8 Ideas for Styling Your Hair Without Heat

June 15, 2022 4 min read

It’s a simple and known fact that heat is not good for your strands, heat from the environment, or heat from styling tools. Limiting your hair’s exposure to heat is a great practice to keep your hair healthy and free from dryness, frizz, or breakage. It is even more important to skip heat styling tools now as summer is around the corner. With summer comes a temperature rise, that’s why we love it so much because we can be out there in the sun and on the beach. But if care is not taken all that heat can be bad for your hair.

Naturally, because of the heat of summer, our hair is constantly exposed to heat, adding more heat to the equation with heating tools isn’t what you want to do if you want to keep your hair healthy and looking its best. But how can you keep your hair beautiful and stylish (with curls and twists) without using heat tools like hairdryers, straightening irons, curling tongs, and the likes?

Styling Your Hair Without Heat

Use Microfiber Towels

The most common types of towels are terry cloth towels - they are not ideal because they are prone to creating friction with your hair, thereby generating heat and causing frizz. Microfiber towels have frictionless fibers that absorb moisture from your hair without heat, helping your hair stay smooth and frizz-free. On top of that, they absorb water faster and easier than terry cloth towels and their smoothness means they won’t rough up your cuticles and induce hair damage in the long run.

Blow Dry on the Coolest Setting

Summer is already hot, you shouldn’t be adding to the heat your cuticles have to endure by blowing hot air to dry your hair. It’s good practice to let your hair air-dry to reduce its exposure to heat. You can let your hair air-dry 70% of the way and then use your blow dryer to do the rest of the drying. The key here is watching the setting of your hairdryer - set it to the lowest setting. What you’re using here is the air and not the heat, so the coolest setting will do the job and make sure your hair strands are not exposed to heat.

Shampoo and Condition Properly

Styling without heat to get amazing results is a journey, and it starts from the shower - your shampooing and conditioning habits and routine. Use moisturizing shampoos and conditioners with little or no chemical compounds that might be harsh on your hair. You want to take the best care of your hair as possible to make sure it’s in good health and easy to style. Two great choices for shampooing and conditioning are our fermented rice water shampoo bar and fermented rice water conditioner bar.

Try Heatless Beach Waves

This involves towel drying your hair and then adding an oil or serum for easy handling and styling. This style tip works best with slightly damp but not wet hair.

Twist your hair into sections
Pin each section into a loose, twisty bun
Let the buns sit for an hour and then unpin

This simple process will style your hair and give it a beach-wave texture. There’s a caveat though, the waves won’t be as defined as if you use a heating tool, it will give a subtle rumpled texture.

Braid Your Hair

A very simple and easy way to get loose waves without using styling tools is to sleep in rope braids. This styling tip will work well for all hair types. All you need to do the next morning to unlock your natural waves is to undo the braids and smoothen your hair with some oil to avoid frizz.

Use Hair Rollers

You can easily glam up your hair with heatless curls using hair rollers. All you have to do is roll sections of damp hair from the bottom-up and use a bobby pin to secure it in place. Give your hair two to three hours, or overnight if you have the time and patience, to dry and you’ll end up with beautiful waves. All without exposing your hair strands to damaging heat.

Scrunch Your Hair

This is a simple and effective technique to use if your hair has texture and is naturally curly or wavy. For this tip, you’ll need sea salt spray to maintain your hair’s natural texture. Spray damp hair with sea salt spray and then scrunch up the ends of your hair, that’s it.

Embrace Your Natural Texture, You’re Beautiful!

Most times the sole purpose of heating tools is to straighten your hair or bend them into curls - force them into shapes and textures far from what they are naturally. When you take out the heat, you give your hair room to be what it’s naturally meant to be. You’ll get to know your hair. The more you know and accept your hair, the more you’ll know what works for you and what doesn’t. This way you can start your journey to keeping your hair beautiful and stylish without using heat or too many products that could damage it.

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8 Ideas for Styling Your Hair Without Heat

Styling Your Hair Without Heat

Use Microfiber Towels

Blow Dry on the Coolest Setting

Shampoo and Condition Properly

Try Heatless Beach Waves

Braid Your Hair

Use Hair Rollers

Scrunch Your Hair

Embrace Your Natural Texture, You’re Beautiful!

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