Frankie Apothecary Vanilla + Kawakawa Conditioner

31 March 2019

Brand	Frankie Apothecary
Product name	Vanilla + Kawakawa Conditioning Bar
Product purpose	Conditioner
Performance reflections	This conditioner is simply lovely. I just need a couple of swipes over my wet hair and it's enough. I know the bar is going to last for ages and it's money well spent. This bar makes my hair feel nice (and not greasy) and my scalp remains happy. It looks good in my bathroom, smells just enough to be nice and not overpowering, and feels firm in my hand during use. It slips in and out of my slim Block Dock with ease. In the wide Block Dock it's safe and sound, but can also share the space with a second slim bar. I smile when I see it in the shower in anticipation of its job well done.
Rating out of 10 on the “would never buy this again” (1) to “must, must, must have this” (10) scale	9
Product retail price	$25 NZD
Where to buy	https://frankieapothecary.com/collections/all/products/vanilla-kawakawa-conditioning-bar
Advice for users	If you are new to bars, this is a great conditioner for your first try.
Reviewer name, location	Clare, Riverton
Summary of characteristics of reviewer: gender, generation, hair type/skin type, other pertinent factors	Female, Gen X, short fine hair

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Bar performance is such a personal thing. Of course, the quality of the ingredients, recipe and skill of the maker really make a difference - but individual skin and hair characteristics matter too. We are not all the same (surprise?!). We don't all like the same scents, textures, sizes and shapes. And we don't have to.

These reviews are a variety of peoples' thoughts on testing a bar for a fair few uses. Enough to give it a good chance to perform at its best. How well they go for the reviewer might be repeated for you - or it might not. No performance promises are being made. The reviews are simply to help you along when choosing in a market that has loads of options.

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One of the many great things about bars is that it's easy to change to a new one if you have a bar that's not meeting your needs. Many bars can be repurposed to hand soap if they're not cutting the mustard in their original use. Conditioner bars often work for shaving, if you find yourself stuck with a dud.

My plea is that you don't let one misfire put you off using bars. There will be plenty that suit your specific needs, but it may take some casting around to find them. Bars are just like other products in that regard, only with more at stake (for our planet) if you go back to the bottle. And please remember to have fun with them. I'm a big believer in everyday pleasures being a foundation stone for wellbeing, and it's through bars that I get a goodly share of morning joy! They're an easy and low cost way to add some pep to your step for the day.