Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the Dip Surfrider Shampoo Bar is pH balanced and formulated to be color-safe. It uses gentle cleansing agents derived from coconut oil that lift oil and buildup without the harsh stripping effect that fades color. It's also free from sulfates, silicones, and artificial fragrance, which are among the most common culprits in color loss.
They're not the same thing. Traditional soap is made through a process that leaves behind residue known to cause waxy buildup and roughness on hair. The Dip shampoo bar is formulated with surfactants and conditioning agents, the same types of ingredients found in liquid salon shampoos, just without the added water. It lathers, rinses clean, and doesn't require an apple cider vinegar rinse or any adjustment period.
Waxy buildup and breakage are common complaints with soap-based bars, and the Dip bar is formulated differently to avoid both. The lather rinses clean without residue, and the bar is meant to lightly graze the hair rather than be pressed into it, which reduces friction and the risk of breakage. A customer who had used the same conventional shampoo for 30 years switched to Dip and said they were convinced they had found the one after trying it.
Yes, the Fragrance Free Surfrider Shampoo Bar uses the same base formula as the scented versions, just without any fragrance added. All other ingredients, including those that support scalp health and color protection, remain exactly the same.
For longer or thicker hair, the full-sized bar is the better fit. It has a larger surface area, which makes it easier to get thorough coverage across more hair, and depending on hair type and storage habits, it can last anywhere from one to five months. The mini is a good starting point for shorter hair or for anyone who wants to try the bar before committing to the full size.

Overall rating: 4.881789 / 5 from 313 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Surfrider Color-Safe Shampoo - Fragrance Free offers a luxurious lather and leaves hair feeling soft and clean. Customers appreciate its scalp-nourishing ingredients and the convenience of a plastic-free bar. While opinions vary on the wash effectiveness and appearance, the scent and feel of the shampoo are highly praised.

Summary topics

  • Hair Feel (39%): A substantial number of customers remarked that using this product makes their hair feel softer and clean after using it.
  • Lather Quality (6%): Customers loved the lather of the shampoo, describing it as superb, great, and amazing.
  • Bar Quality (27%): A significant number of customers brought up that these shampoo bars are the best they have ever used.
  • Plastic-Free (2%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the lack of plastic in the product, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
  • Scent (26%): A significant amount of customers expressed satisfaction with the scent, describing it as fresh, sweet, floral, and not overpowering.

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Review highlights

  • "My hair looks and feels so good and I love that its zero waste."Sally T.
  • "The shampoo bar gives me a better lather than most liquid shampoos, and I love the wild sage and vetiver scent."Christina S.
  • "I tried it again with a different scent and a different sized bar and y'all, my hair and scalp are so happy now."Hannah G.

Reviews

Functional Doctor Recommended—and Approved!

"I love the Dip unscented shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bars! When I first tried the shampoo bar, I was so pleasantly surprised by how easily and luxuriously it lathers. The conditioner bar lasts for an impressive amount of uses and leaves my hair feeling amazing. The body bar leaves my skin feeling incredibly clean and lathers beautifully—both on its own and with a loofah. My functional medicine doctor recommended these products to me, and I am so grateful to have them as a essential part of my clean routine. Thank you to everyone at Dip!"

Catherine E. (5/5)

Only brand I trust with my hair products!

"I absolutely love Dip bar shampoo and body wash! As someone who cares about the environment i again this this brand. My hair has never felt cleaner in the past year i’ve used dip! All the scents are amazing especially the limited edition ones when you shop locally! As someone who loves the beach and is an Electrician my hair can get messy and knotty but dip is always the answer and always makes my hair a 10/10 every single time i shower!"

Gabby T. (5/5)

Somewhat drying for curly hair

"Easy to use, good lather, and the unscented version didn't irritate my scalp but as a curly girl living in an arid climate I found the shampoo bar too drying — maybe it's the glycerin? Unfortunate because there's a lot to like about the product otherwise. :("

Natalie (4/5)

Finally. .

"I’ve used a lot of shampoo and conditioner bars. They pretty much all suck or fall apart in like a week. So when I tell you these are incredible, I mean it!! I double cleanse with the shampoo and use the conditioner and leave just a little bit in my hair and it brings out my waves and makes my hair so soft. Finally. . a good shampoo bar."

A (5/5)

My favorite shampoo and conditioner

"I have fine long 2b curls and my 3 yr old had 3b curls. We only use the conditioner on him and it's the only one I've found that actually works. We use it once in the bath or shower. Then again as a leave in conditioner and brush it through. It's the only conditioner I've found out of 14 different brands that works. I tell everybody about it!"

Alexa H. (5/5)

Great Scent

"This scent is great! If feels as if I am sitting on a porch on a cool night after a long day in the sun on the Lake!"

Maddie E. (5/5)

"The best shampoo bar I have come across. Perfect for all hair types. This is the second bar that I have purchased and it really does last as long as they say."

Sarah (5/5)

Love it!

"Works great for my course curly hair. Normally I have to use a lot of styling gel but not with this. Just wash, condition and good to go. No frizz. Love it!"

Bill B. (5/5)

Rose&Jasmine shampoo and hair oil

"❤️ the shampoo bar, I wish it had more Rose in it! Hair oil is heavy for my hair."

Karen M. (4/5)

Best shampoo ever (in general!!)

"This bar shampoo completely transformed my hair! My hair has never healthier and it really helps my waves come out. It is the best shampoo in general that I have ever used."

Zoe D. (5/5)

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