HOW I MAKE SHAMPOO BARS / lavender cedar wood solid shampoo bars / the bath bomb press

[@joan-lisa-smith]

Wow, here you are crediting another and encouraging people to buy their recipe and won't divulge it and you uploaded this after announcing how another did the extreme opposite of ripping off every aspect of your biz. You are a good person! THIS is how it should be, no stealing, doing one's own thing (you modified it to make it your own) AND credited the other biz. Thank you for your honesty and support of others.

[@carolmiller7338]

I really like that your husband works with you. Mine wont get involved in mine at all. He is just so negative about anything i try. Your videos are so informative.Thank you for that !!!

[@brigidatruman6978]

I can relate! So frustrating to have a KJ husband.

[@mountainhoods]

Thanks so much for the video! As a soapmaker, I've been asked to make a shampoo bar, and while I had a vague idea that they use more ingredients than a regular natural soap bar, I had no idea what actually went into it, including that they are pressed and not poured into a mold!!

[@shalomeclark9204]

I use the same DIY recipe, but changed a little bit up as well!! I did enjoy watching this video because my batter sticks to my hand mold and I think they all have the same amount of batter, but come out all kinds of sizes!! So, I will try plastic wrap next time and weigh them. I have hand press molds, so I hope I can get it to work!

[@novachild69]

I have learned so much from you! Thank you so much! I am trying to get my Business up and growing!

[@violetelin1901]

The force is strong in this one!

[@alexandrahalsey2915]

Fantastic video again Jerika, Thankyou . I'm going to buy the recipe and give it a try . Maybe a conditioning bar video next. Thankyou fr the ethical way you conduct yourself and your business. A pleasure to watch you and share your journey. x

[@clarissahulet9150]

I am learning so much from all your videos! Thank you so so so much for everything you share and taking the time to help others!! And I really admire your honesty. It is priceless!! ❤❤❤

[@caitlincasterline6896]

Is there a reason why you wouldn’t be able to melt this down with a water bath instead? Curious as I tried not to put things on my microwave for the same reasons you mention not using the same cooking utensils.

[@vickylalonde]

Jerika you GLOW in this video 🤩 - and so nice to see Dempsey too! 🖤 (also a basset mama here) Spring does you well! 🌞💫💫 Thank you for this video! 😊

[@SudsBees]

I use shampoo bars for my body because of the lower pH. I have psoriasis so soap is too harsh on my skin due to the high pH. I still make soap and give it away ☺️. To melt the formula you can put it in the oven at 220 and check it every 15 min.

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Wow! Never thought of this! Might try it!

[@sherryzimmerman9220]

Absolutely love your gorgeous green knit wrap..... the texture pops and you can almost feel each stitch ..... fun video to understand the making of a shampoo bar..... I think I get about 60 good applications or so....

[@katieb9773]

Thank you for your videos!!! I’m aCP soap maker wishing to expand to more types of products. I love your content and approach, and wish you abundance in your business!!

[@90milessouthco65]

Hello Erika Thank you for sharing I use the noodles and do not break on me even when they are getting thin

[@nicolestoupas4982]

as someone who has been here for a little while I wonder how you even have the time for all of these different tasks in a day

[@bxtchtrials]

More than likely they go off of some sort of checklist where when an item gets below a certain point in stock they make more.. more than likely its a handful of projects per day

[@ashlynnblom8545]

Question, I see you measuring the weight but then your press machine loses some of the product out the sides. Do you account for that and over-measure to balance out the chance of air bubbles? Or is it to ensure you get the same weight every time?

[@vanislewestcoastlifestylet1146]

Great video again Jerika, thanks for linking the DIY recipe!. Can't wait to try it :)

[@Medicgal]

Just started watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your experiences and tips with all of us, it’s much appreciated. I have been making bath and body items for about 10 years, mostly as a hobby and I’m always learning new things! Thank you for what you do.

[@michelletorres9063]

Thanks Jerika for another great video!

[@hollymays140]

Just used one of your shampoo bars and I absolutely love it!!! Thank you!!

[@cassandrap7152]

Same!!! I just used the Georgian Bay and it is legit the best shampoo/conditioner I ever used in my hair.

[@younganimals2948]

I have wanted to make shampoo bars for over a year now this gets me so exited Oh and you can buy sci powder form natures garden for a great price

[@michellef9001]

You have inspired so many first time home soap makers Would you consider receiving products from your audience and review them ? For a video :)

[@carolmorante4476]

That's a great idea!

[@coston1986]

Wow you could also pour your mixture into molds! It’s a perfect pourable consistency.

[@kathyastley8045]

Great video ! Lots of info on what your doing each step of the way🌸 Thanks

[@pennydickinson3258]

It's interesting that after putting the SCI noodles in the food processor and then heating it all up, you still have pieces that resemble rice. Is it that the noodles cannot be cut down further to fine pieces or powder? I also got SCI powder from Nature's Garden for a great price as someone else commented on, hopefully you'll be able to get it in the future! Thank you for your video's Jerika:)

[@craftlover9702]

Cedarwood does help with dandruff.. Love your videos!

[@shauneriver3973]

Looking so beautiful as usual. Learning so much from you both. 💕

[@rlpittard]

She has amazing formulations at her shop! I think I have purchased all of them

[@gingerstudt9930]

How long does it take for shampoo and conditioner bars to be ready to use? Do they have to cure like soap 4-6 weeks?

[@christinageller1649]

Can you make these with a silicone mold or do you you have to use a machine please reply

[@waynegross2113]

Awesome! I personally love shampoo bars. They are great because beyond the surfactants, you can add all kinds of things to your mix to give it different formulas for dry hair, oily hair, chemically treated hair, etc. I always find a complimentary conditioning bar is great too. I've had a lot of fun formulating from the base recipe. (I use the same recipe you do) It's a great one. Itsjust nice it is so versatile! Jill Gross

[@JerikaZimmerman]

I totally agree!

[@deryaylmaz2663]

@@JerikaZimmerman Merhaba SCI oranı nedir?

[@deryaylmaz2663]

@@JerikaZimmerman yukarıdaki malzemelerin toplamı 101 yapıyor, SCI oranı nedir? Sabun kaç gram?

[@maritawallace5510]

I could not find the Etsy shop you referred to! The link isn’t accurate anymore, I guess!

[@samanthapfefferle1289]

Can you do a video on how you package your soap? Like the heat sealer and branding? Love your channel!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Will do!

[@samanthapfefferle1289]

@@JerikaZimmerman Thank you!!!

[@amberknight8555]

Thank you for sharing where you bought your recipe

[@deborahfabien430]

How do I find this recipe please?

[@MYLOVE-or5jh]

I love watching your videos.

[@AB4Jss]

As per Swiftcrafty Monkey, it’s important to melt SCI thoroughly to avoid the shampoo bar breaking.

[@loganrogan]

I made some shampoo bars that I think were a bit to soft. Can I melt them down again and add anything to harden them up?

[@katstuart4243]

Thanks for continuing to share!

[@fisetrprotic]

I wanted to know if there is a way to press shampoo bars without the bath bomb press, and to still make them look good? Any tips?

[@JerikaZimmerman]

I was using a Cada mold before and they looked good! But did not stay together as well and hurt my wrists after a few bars are pressed.

[@mosesmt8406]

I use a moon press

[@pattimcdermott2020]

Can they be poured into round molds while they are still in liquid form and let harden that way?

[@moriversoap]

Super interesting video. I could watch that pressing part all day.

[@melindaduncan3073]

I was wondering if you can use sci powder instead of noodles? Would it still stick?

[@Headshriinker]

Thanks for the tips! Bought the Etsy recipe. 🙌🏼

[@beelover2827]

Do you grind all the SCI? Is it another surfactant that looks course or is it some of SCI?

[@Shannon-zp6yz]

How did you form your bars before you had the press? I've read in some places to put it in molds while it's still liquid; others seem to wait for it to cool and press it in?

[@sandramendez5925]

Is there a manual version of that press?

[@JodiClarke]

I have a question 🙋🏼‍♀️ why wouldn’t you just pour the mixture into molds rather than pressing them?

[@h_sth_r6942]

girl, you are a gift from heaven! i've just started my own business and i want to focus on (sustainable, natural) bath bombs, bath salts & shampoo bars. i just found your channel and ... you are EVERYTHING i wished for and so much more! thank you for what you do, sharing your tips and tricks with people who want to get in this business. may i request a video where you discuss the benefits of various essential oils for skin and hair? that would be awesome! anyways- keep it up. you're awesome! love from holland.

[@rebeccaglenn3045]

So I was wondering, in recipes like this where you don't use much colorant at all do you still add it in when you're working on pricing??

[@sherrybagley]

I have this same recipe but haven't tried it yet because I am worried about the high percentage of SCI. As far as I can tell the maximum safe usage is 50% (and some sources say less than that). Have you had any problems with the higher amount of SCI?

[@gingerstudt9930]

As always a great video....I have learned so much from your videos....where do you buy SCI from and is it SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE? Thanks much.

[@chick-a-bee-farm]

Is it possible to make these without a big press like you have?

[@ornelafreimane8448]

Where did you buy shampoo press ?

[@gingerstudt9930]

Where do you purchase the SCI?

[@marivicshopifyconversionsp8189]

Thanks for the video! Great tips 😍

[@annwild8577]

Fabulous! Next to show shampoo bar packaging 😉

[@CleCle268]

I absolutely love your videos, sorry that you are dealing with a copycat! I hope this doesn’t discourage from making videos!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

It won't! :)

[@veganforyou5751]

Where did you bought tyhe recipe, can you share de link 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@joydavey6971]

so will that shampoo feels rough on the skin since it is not in powder form?

[@TracyD2]

It doesn’t.

[@tiffany7023]

Katie says to use small elastics to hold the plastic in place.

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Great tip!

[@stephanierogers566]

I've bought that recipe months ago and still haven't made it. So excited for this video!

[@raniaalazazi2758]

Where's the recipe plz????

[@ST-us7kq]

do u use preservative?

[@samihage1223]

Why don’t you melt the SCI noodles with betaine or by distilled water

[@dorothylisbon1789]

I would suggest you look into no sulfates fast hair growth shampoo.

[@SudsAndSerendipity]

Love this video, you inspire me to try shampoo bars. 🥰

[@fifimorrison1804]

Hey Jerika, can you please tell me where you got the mask from/what was it called? Was it something you get at Canadian Tire or Kent? P.S. love your videos from Halifax and have been watching a bunch of them non stop for a while now :)

[@samihage1223]

I suggest that wait 5 minutes to open the blender so all the dust will calm down

[@willowspiral7886]

Hi! Thank you for your awesome videos! Do you have the product info or link for your respirator? Theres quit a few on uline & I can't choose! Thank you!

[@stephaniemorrow8599]

LOVE your vids!! ❤️

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you ☺️

[@michellef9001]

Yeahhh another video

[@samihage1223]

You can use SCI nuddles instead

[@rosalievanvooren3721]

It's a shame that you don't specify which Etsy recipe it is so that we can find it easily and at least specify the modifications that you made because we don't know how to remake it like you and it's a shame because your recipe looks superb. Best regards. Rosalie

[@Selene-im6gq]

Hii, if I want to change the quantity of bath bombs to a smaller batch, can I just divide it by 2 or 4 or will it spoil the recipe?! Thanks in advance

[@cryingbroken8824]

Ever knows how big it was supposed to be when you start tossing ingredients into the bowl...so again if you keep RATIOs the same, how does the recipe know it's only half as much as it was going to be? If you're really uncertain, go ahead and make the full recipe and divide in half, sealing one half in an air tight container. Then label well and make at another time.

[@cryingbroken8824]

Going down, well no recipe knows how big it was originally written to be...

[@cryingbroken8824]

Myself, as another amateur homebody soapmaker((etc)), I find if the RATIOs are kept the same, it's much like any other recipe(baking etc...) usually it works, but sometimes it doesn't. Of course that's going UP in size, doubling tripling and so for going smaller, as long as the RATIOs are kept the same it shouldn't make any difference. Of course, there ARE always work arounds...

[@cryingbroken8824]

Erika, thank you so much for taking the time and effort to be so open and invite us all into your home and business like this!

[@Selene-im6gq]

@@cryingbroken8824 thankyouu for the replies. Truly helpful. I guess will have to try and see. No other way to know it. Hoping for the best.

[@mildredfernandez6215]

Where are the meassures?? or the quantity of each product?

[@rebeccaglenn3045]

I've been hoping for this one! It's way out of my league though 😆

[@Kmia0206]

Keep be as beautiful as you are. I love your content and it keeps me Inspired

[@theodoraberard5625]

Jerika what temp is the mix right at press time pls?

[@JerikaZimmerman]

I've never measured it... but just cool enough to push it around and it holds its shape. If you press it and it doesn't stay a puck shape, just let it cool for a few more minutes.

[@moiraesfate1]

Jerika, your website is showing an error message on the very bottom of the page. You are also missing a link to your youtube channel on your page. Also, what is the weight of your bars?

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you so much!!! I’ll fix those ASAP. The bars weigh 5 oz

[@TheKaitiemonster]

Is that sweater you’re wearing what you were knitting?? It’s beautiful!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Yes! :) Thank you so much :)

[@elie1434]

I really like your green vest!! For your shampoo bars, are you sure that you need a preservative? There's no liquid, so in theory, no need to put any preservatives...

[@kristinesmith4211]

But it is introduced to water as it is a shampoo bar.

[@elie1434]

@@kristinesmith4211 The water dry in few minutes...it has started when micro-waving...

[@samihage1223]

What’s the final bar Ph

[@sjastram]

Very cool. I have only seen them poured like soap. At one stage, it reminded me of rice pudding. Purple rice pudding, lol!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Ha! That’s a great comparison!

[@ft4403]

Hi. How many hours a month does it take you to operate your business?

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Alot! Much more than a typical 9-5.

[@heatherjones1307]

I always use a double boiler

[@Craftyminion_candleNthings]

What the song on this video??

[@LizzieWestBathandBody]

Great Share!

[@simplyvegan2962]

please do you have de recipe ?

[@samihage1223]

Can I have the exact recipe

[@فورميلاوجود]

recipe ?

[@Kim-kd8or]

Thank you for another awesome video 🙌🏻. Dose anyone know a recipe, I’d love to make some, my hair would appreciate it 😆 thank youuuuuu

[@JerikaZimmerman]

I bought this recipe from DIYBATHANDBODY. I linked it in the video description.

[@Kim-kd8or]

@@JerikaZimmerman Hey 👋 Jenika thanks so much for your reply! Ah ok brilliant thank you for the info 👌🏼 you’re awesome and I love watching your videos 😃 have a great day !

[@laneyfox308]

The background music is a little distracting. Love your content, just not the music running while you are talking to us :)

[@raniaalazazi2758]

Can u please give me the recipe in grams????

[@Lapofthegods]

Too much talking at the start