Moisturizing Rice Water Shampoo Bar – Dry Scalp | VIORI
4.7·9,657 reviews
$11.75
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★★★★★“I love everything about this product! the smells are amazing the smoothness of the soap! I no...”Tiffany Y. · Verified buyer
Moisture that survives the wash cleans without pulling the scalp's own oils out with the dirt
Colour-safe sulfate-free, so it doesn't strip tone the way detergent shampoos do
Ends stop snapping rice protein and jojoba rebuild dry, brittle mid-lengths
Made for curls and coils too enough slip to detangle 3a through 4c without a fight
Calms tight, flaky dryness no sulfates means no rebound itch the next day
Description
Moisturizing rice water shampoo bar for a dry scalp and dry, color-treated hair.
Who it's for: Dry, tight or flaky scalps. Dry, coarse, curly, coily, colored or heat-damaged hair that never feels like it holds moisture.
What it does: Cleans gently and puts moisture back in the same wash, so hair comes out soft instead of squeaky and tight.
How it works: Jojoba oil closely mimics the scalp's own sebum, so it replaces what washing removes. Cocoa and shea butter seal the cuticle. Longsheng rice water delivers amino acids into the fiber to strengthen dry, porous hair from the inside.
What it feels like: Creamy lather, no tight after-feel. Hair stays soft as it dries rather than turning coarse.
Scent: Lavender and soft garden florals — calm and warm.
How to use: Every wash. Pair with the Terrace Garden Conditioner Bar for dry ends.
Sulfate-free · Paraben-free · Phthalate-free · pH-balanced · Vegan · Cruelty-free · Plastic-free · 100+ washes per bar.
*Plant-based and naturally occurring, clean ingredients.
How To Use
1. Wet hair thoroughly with warm water.
2. Rub the bar between your palms or directly onto your scalp to build a lather.
3. Work the lather through roots and mid-lengths, then smooth down to ends.
4. Rinse completely with cool water to seal the cuticle and lock in shine.
5. Follow with the matching conditioner bar on mid-lengths and ends.
6. Store on a bamboo holder or dry surface between uses.
Watch the tutorial: https://youtu.be/ZC7rBBjs2p0
★ Curated by Sephora editors
★ 100+ washes per bar
★ 87% saw less breakage
★ 92% felt softer hair after 1 wash
★ 1.4× more visible shine in 2 weeks
★ Curated by Sephora editors
★ 100+ washes per bar
★ 87% saw less breakage
★ 92% felt softer hair after 1 wash
★ 1.4× more visible shine in 2 weeks
VERIFIED CUSTOMER REVIEWS
WHAT A CALM, HYDRATED SCALP LOOKS LIKE.
Real photos from verified buyers with dry scalps and dry hair.
Tiffany Y.
★★★★★
the smells are amazing the smoothness of the soap!
“I love everything about this product! the smells are amazing the smoothness of the soap! I noticed my hair growing along my forehead, its...”
Christine L.
★★★★★
I cannot recommend this product enough!
“I have wavy, curly salt pepper hair and this is the only shampoo I use (purple toning shampoo), my hair looks and feels great! At 68 year...”
Evangelina Z.
★★★★★
“The shampoo has helped my hair and scalp sooo much!!! I've gotten my curls back bc of it! Thank you Viori!”
Hayley G.
★★★★★
My hair used to be arid due to the environment and changes in water.
“I love love this shampoo bar. I wash with it once or twice a week after using the matching conditioner bar. I have no dry scalp any more,...”
Lisa B
★★★★★
I know is going to take time to restore it but at least now I have hopes to finally have a healthy hair.
“My hair & scalp have never felt this revitalized. I have been using the shampoo & conditioner bars for dry hair for months. My hair has a...”
Julia L.
★★★★★
I really love this bar, is helping my hair to grow healthy, keeps it moisturized and shiny, it cleans it without making it dry, I was suffering of hai…
“I absolutely love Viori! I have 3a/3b type curls and my hair is pretty fine, so it's been hard for me to find conditioners and shampoos t...”
Sonia C.
★★★★★
Saying I love this shampoo and conditioner is an understatement.
“Love love love! This shampoo bar out rivals any bottled shampoo by far. Easily suds for a great clean and provides enough moisture for my...”
Ivette M.
★★★★★
And the smell is amazing, delicious coconut.
“I just bought my second set of the Terrace Garden shampoo and conditioner and I'm very pleased. I've used it now for one year and I love ...”
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 9657 reviews.
I cannot say enough good things about Viori. I have been using the same conditioner bar and shampoo bar for probably 5+ years and have seen a transformation in the health of my hair. It is soft AND strong, it grows so much quicker than it ever has, no split ends, and my natural curls are happier than they’ve ever been. I am absolutely certain that the conditioner bars and shampoo bars (in tandem with my holistic lifestyle and diet) are what have made my hair the best version of itself. THANK YOU, VIORI!!!!!
Hair is soft and smells great! Viori and other cares for my hair has finally made it grow long I love how theyre bars and not traditional type shampoo and conditioners in bottles.
I love the bar soap shampoo and conditioner
As an older woman I have been using 4 after products just to keep my hair from being totally dried out, even though I used expensive shampoo and conditioner.
With these products I am using ZERO after products and my hair looks and feels so much better. I’ve been telling my friends. Thank you. At last, a sane hair product!
I absolutely love the jasmine one! Im at the beach a ton and I work out in the sun so this one is definitely a game changer for my hair and my daughters hair, they have curly hair that knots like crazy.
my hair looks and smells amazing! i think i’m going to need to stock up on the limited jazmine one. i love the way it lathers and leaves my hair feeling so clean but not dried out. it’s perfect! please add it to the permanent lineup!
I was skeptical, I only was interested because there was no plastic bottle waste . it took me some time to get used to , because I was used to a sudsy lather , I felt as though my hair wasn't getting clean . But man was I wrong!!!
completely changed the texture and health of my hair , I am obsessed with my bar shampoo and conditioner it has taken my hair to a whole new level. My color is lasting longer , it's shinier then ever , feels so light and holds a curl so well and I get compliments all the time !! so happy with this product and what they stand for
I've been using this product for ~4 years and I will for life. I have never used a product that has supported my hair like this. My hair has never been healthier in my whole life. My 2B/C curls are so moisturized and healthy. Because of Viori and ever since I've been regularly using it, they form on their own now, even without a hair routine after washing. It smells amazing, very natural, no fake/chemical perfume smells. And even the color is more vibrant.
Genuinely the softest my hair has ever been! Love both the shampoo and conditioner bars. I love how they make my hair feel, I don’t plan on going back to any other brands!
Every since I switched to Viori shampoo bars, my hair has felt stronger and softer, and doesn't fall out as much! It's also safe for colored hair and didn't change my hair colour after I dyed it. Never going back to conventional shampoo again!
I have been using this products for a year now and I am not going to change them for anything! For the first time in years my hair grows longer and thicker! I love it
I've been using Viori for almost a year now, and I love it so much. My hair has never grown so fast and is the healthiest it's been in years! I only have to wash my hair every 5-7 days. I'm always getting compliments on how healthy, strong, and thick my hair looks. I recommend Viori to everyone I know.
I have been a hairdresser for 34 years. Never would I have thought that a simple bar shampoo would change everything for me. I love your products and recommend it to my clients. Thank you!
My hair feels so soft and is recovered its shine. When I braid my hair I can feel the difference in the thickness of my braids. It’s grown 3-4 inches since I started using it. Absolutely love this product.
My hair & scalp have never felt this revitalized. I have been using the shampoo & conditioner bars for dry hair for months. My hair has always been fine & thin. With this combo my hair was transformed. The follicles are stronger, shinier & healthy. I will NEVER buy bottled shampoo/conditioner ever again.
My hair hasn’t felt this strong and vibrant in a long time! I also love the smell of the shampoo and conditioner. I recommend these products to everyone. Thank goodness my sister did 🧡 I am obsessed.
They claim that this shampoo and conditioner can turn your gray hair back to its natural color - and they’re absolutely right! I stopped coloring my hair during the 2020 pandemic, when I 48, and a lot of gray hair came out. The place where my hair naturally parts was a grey streak on top of my head! I almost regretted the decision, thinking that my hair would make me look older than I am, and for a while, I think it did. I discovered and started using Viori in July of 2022. I little over a year later, I still have some gray at my temples, and a few gray hairs around my head, but the rest of my hair has turned back to my natural color! I’m coming up on my 51st birthday, and I look younger and my hair is healthier than three years ago! And I wash my hair usually only once a week! I love how Viori’s shampoo and conditioner bars make my hair look and feel, and I love the company’s social mission to honor the women of the Red Yao tribe and help them thrive!
Look at my hair!!!! Haven’t washed it in 7 days and the color is so vibrant. Love, love, love you his bar shampoo. I actually wet my hair then rub the shampoo bar all over my scalp.
My hair looks amazing after I wash it!!!! The bar lasts for months!!!!
I’m allergic to everything! I’ve spend so much money on products that I couldn’t continue to use. My scalp was always flaky and I didn’t have any nature oils. My ends where awful!
I bought the Shampoo bar for sensitive skin, the Conditioner bar for dry hair, and the body wash bar. I have not been so comfortable, and soft after a shower! I’ve used it for a month now and I aware my hair had grown already! My allergic reactions are gone, and my scalp is calm. I have new more bumps and burns on my body.
Thank you for this product!
I love it! I used Prose for the longest time but after just one use of the bar shampoo my hair felt stronger and glossier than ever! Definitely recommend
I love love this shampoo bar. I wash with it once or twice a week after using the matching conditioner bar. I have no dry scalp any more, no itching, and I feel that my hair feels fuller and softer. Surprisingly it gives a good lather! I have less shed when combing with the viori wide tooth comb also. I think these bars will last me quite a while. Thank you!!!!
I absolutely love Viori! I have 3a/3b type curls and my hair is pretty fine, so it’s been hard for me to find conditioners and shampoos that aren’t too heavy while still hydrating my hair. I am also a flight attendant, and the air on planes is very, very dry and I’ve been getting some minor dandruff because of this. This shampoo, in combination with the conditioner, has been a game changer. It’s so hydrating, makes my hair so easy to brush through, and it smells amazing! I’ve been using it for a few months now and I’ve also noticed that my dandruff is completely gone! Couldn’t be happier with this company
I would share the shampoo and conditioner with anyone and everyone I love how sustainable and affordable it is I don’t think I’ll ever go back to using bottle shampoo and conditioner
I lost a lot of hair after giving birth to my son and since issuing both the shampoo and conditioner bars I have definitely notice a difference in not only my hair growth but overall softness and volume! Will be buying again
I wish I could gate keep this !! I can confirm it makes your hair grow very quickly !!! I had short hair two years ago. Look at my hair ! My hair type is super super straight. It keeps it shiny and smooth. What more could I ask for ? Everyone’s hair is different and you might have different expectations, but I recommend anyone to give it try. They’re very affordable. I’ve used them now for two years. No problems at all and no bad reactions. As I said I’m sure experiences vary but their natural ingredients make it impossible to be disappointed. It’s a normal shampoo . It will keep healthy hair …. Healthy. If your have damaged hair it will probably help you with the process. Won’t do miracles! But it’s a start. Recommend 10/10
This shampoo is incredible! My hair has fallen out in clumps for as long as I can remember, and after using this shampoo, I can run my fingers through my hair and not a single strand comes out. I’m amazed!
Wonderful. I will likely never use anything else. I have had such a hard time with my hair growing into middle age. It's been dry, brittle, and knotty. These shampoo bars are not overly drying and never cause any type of PH imbalance to my scalp. I do know that my hair has grown just in one bar because my scalp has been continually healthy. My hair feels great, bouncy and free.
Tightness, flaking and itch usually are not a condition. They are what is left after a shampoo takes more than it should.
0 1
Stripped every time you wash
Sulfates lather well because they remove oil aggressively. On a scalp that is already dry, that means tight and itchy within an hour of getting out.
0 2
Flakes that are not dandruff
Dry flakes are small, white and loose — dehydration, not fungus. Medicated shampoos aimed at dandruff make a dry scalp drier.
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Dry air finishes the job
Indoor heat, cold months, hard water. Your scalp has no moisture to spare and the environment keeps taking what is left.
THE ANSWER
Deep moisture, no stripping.
The Moisturizing Rice Water Shampoo Bar cleans a dry, tight scalp without taking the oils it cannot afford to lose.
Most shampoos clean by removing oil aggressively. On a scalp that is already dry, that is the whole problem — tight within an hour, flaking by the next day. This bar uses a gentler surfactant system paired with Longsheng rice water and plant butters, so it lifts dirt and buildup while leaving the scalp's own moisture barrier intact. Inositol and fermentation amino acids reach inside the strand rather than coating it, and the bar rinses completely clear. Over a few washes the scalp stops overcorrecting, the tightness eases, and dry flakes have less reason to show up.
Hydrolyzed rice protein is small enough to work into the hair shaft, where it increases tensile strength and elasticity — the difference between a curl that bends and one that snaps. It also forms a protective film along the cuticle surface, helping smooth lifted edges that catch dry air and lead to further breakage. For ends that have been splitting upward from dehydration, this is the structural support that surface-only moisturizers tend to skip.
Emollients That Seal, Not Coat
Jojoba oil and shea butter work differently from silicone-based slip agents: rather than sitting on top of the strand, their fatty acid profiles — including oleic, stearic, and linoleic acids — help seal moisture into the shaft and support a healthy scalp environment. Jojoba's structure is close enough to the scalp's own sebum that it absorbs without the buildup that blocks hydration over time. For a scalp that already runs dry, shea butter's emollient and studied anti-inflammatory properties help maintain comfort without the tight, stripped feeling that follows a harsh cleanse.
Panthenol at the Root
Vitamin B5 (panthenol) is a humectant that draws moisture into the hair fiber and has been studied in laboratory settings for its effects on scalp cell health — early in vitro research suggests it may support scalp cell viability, though consumer-level outcomes vary and no finished-product clinical trial is cited here. Longsheng rice water, fermented through a process practiced by Red Yao women in the Guangxi region of southern China, concentrates inositol and amino acids alongside panthenol — compounds that support scalp health and help maintain hair strength. Together, they work into the roots during lather, not just along the lengths.
Sulfate-free cleansing preserves moisture in porous hair
Bleached hair is highly porous — it absorbs and loses moisture faster than untreated hair. Sulfate-free cleansers remove buildup and oil without disrupting the lipid layer that keeps moisture locked inside the shaft.
From the rice terraces of Longsheng to your shower — the most powerful, clean haircare you have ever used.
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Build Your Bundle
BAR, DUO, OR THE FULL SYSTEM.
Start with what your curls need most, or build the full routine for scalp-to-tip hydration that holds in dry air.
The Bar
The Moisturizing Rice Water Shampoo Bar on its own — a gentler wash for a dry scalp.
$11.75
Sulfate-free cleanse that works into the scalp without stripping
Longsheng rice water brings amino acids and inositol to every spiral
Cocoa butter and shea butter lather that curls drink in, not just coat
Ends feel pliable after rinse, not tight or brittle
One bar goes a long way — less packaging, no compromise on lather
Bar + Conditioner
Shampoo bar plus the matching conditioner bar, so moisture goes in and stays in.
$23.50$19.98
Shampoo bar cleanses; conditioner seals moisture into the cuticle
Together they support moisture that holds through dry air and indoor heat
Helps prevent future breakage at the ends where dryness travels first
Formulated as a matched system — same rice water base, consistent pH
Fewer bottles, no silicone buildup accumulating over time
Full System
Shampoo bar, conditioner bar and a bamboo holder — the full moisture routine.
$33.49$29.97
Scalp treatment soothes tight, dehydrated roots between wash days
Three-step system addresses scalp, shaft, and ends in one routine
Rice water and hydrolyzed rice protein work through every wash cycle
Built for hydration that survives dry air and indoor heating
Lather, condition, treat: hair that feels like yours again, not crunchy
FAQ
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY.
Yes — rice water, cocoa and shea butter deliver moisture, and humectants (glycerin, sodium lactate) help hold it in, so curls feel softer and less brittle. Rice-water amino acids also help the cuticle lie flat so curls clump and define as they dry. Pair with the conditioner bar for more slip and definition.
No product can re-fuse a split end — those need a trim. What it can do is hydrate and help reduce the breakage that creates new splits, so ends look healthier and curls keep their length over time.
It's built to hydrate without heavy silicone film, and rice bran oil is light — so curls and waves stay defined instead of falling flat.
Silicone shampoos coat the strand and build up over time. This uses broccoli seed oil, a plant-based alternative to silicones, so curls smooth and shine without anything stacking up.
The shampoo bar cleanses and tones. The conditioner bar seals in the moisture and amino acids from the rice water and protects the cuticle between washes. For bleached hair — which is porous and loses moisture quickly — using both gives you the full repair benefit. The shampoo bar alone is a meaningful upgrade over a sulfate purple shampoo, but the duo is where the real difference shows.
In dry air and indoor heat, moisture gets pulled out of curls — that's what leaves them thirsty and brittle. This delivers moisture and helps hair hold onto it, so curls stay softer and more defined. Reviewers in dry climates report softer, less brittle curls.
Yes — most people need 2–3 washes for their hair to adjust from liquid shampoo to a bar formula. During that time your hair may feel slightly different as it clears out residue from previous products. Bleached hair typically adjusts faster than untreated hair because the cuticle is already more open. Stick with it past the first wash.
Each bar lasts 60–80 washes, which is the equivalent of 2–3 bottles of liquid shampoo. The bar stays dry between uses when stored on a bamboo holder with airflow drainage, which extends its life significantly. If you are washing 2–3 times a week, one bar typically lasts 5–8 months.
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