SOLIDU solid shampoo GRANDMA SAID makes use of two magical haircare ingredients: stinging nettle and tamanu oil. It intensely moisturizes and conditions, and is perfect for weak hair that needs more volume. In Lithuania and nearby regions, stinging nettle concoctions have long been used to stimulate hair growth, to improve the shine and appearance of hair. They are rich in minerals (potassium, sodium, magnesium, iron, sulfur, silicon, chlorine, etc.). Silica strengthens the hair while sulfur can help prolong the growth phase of hair. Together, these minerals also help with itchy scalp caused by dryness. Native to Southeast Asia, tamanu oil is pressed from tamanu nuts rich in nutrients (like linoleic, oleic, palmitic and stearic acids) and used to regenerate and restore your hair and scalp to its healthy state. In GRANDMA SAID we use it cold-pressed and unrefined. Very thick in consistency and full of aroma, it naturally smells like freshly cut grass and raw nuts. It is often used on weak hair to help restore the health of the hair and scalp, promoting faster growth of healthy and strong hair, and restoring its natural shine.
We finish up by adding cedarwood, rosemary, and juniper essential oils that both stimulate your scalp and give GRANDMA SAID shampoo its resinous, woodsy scent.
Rodrigo Bento d’Almeida –
Didn’t try the products (yet) but the packaging deserves a “respect”. Amazing design. Congratulations
Emer –
I’ve used this twice now and LOVE it! My hair and skin are very dry and sensitive. There’s no build up on my hair as I always use shampoos from the health shop but I struggled to get one that doesn’t leave my skin and scalp itchy or dry out my hair even more. I did find one (Theorie) but have been unable to get it locally anymore with the lockdowns and buying online isn’t an option as traditional shampoos are big, bulky, heavy and deemed liquids so very expensive to ship. This seemed like the perfect solution plus eliminates plastics which is super important to me at it is. Looking forward to seeing the condition of my hair improve more. Thanks again Vaiva x
helen luik –
Im so happy and my scalp loves it.I never buy same shampoo second time but I stick with this.
Lynsey –
Best solid shampoo I’ve ever tried!
I have been waiting with my review because I really wanted to see how it holds up long term. I have bought “Grandma said” in February, for the last four months it has been the only shampoo I’ve used, and I still have a good chunk left, enough to last me another 1-2 months. I have about chin length, wavy 2a/2b type hair, low porosity, I’d say more on the fine-medium side, and I usually wash it twice a week.
Firstly, this shampoo is just as easy to use as a liquid shampoo, I have no trouble at all distributing it onto my hair and scalp, when working up a lather, it feels a little gritty (from the nettle, I think), but that only serves to give it more body and it really helps freeing my scalp from any buildup. With other solid shampoos, I’ve struggled with buildup and residue at the roots, not with this one, my hair looks healthy and has a lot of volume. I also struggled with an itchy scalp before, this shampoo has helped noticeably with that. The one claim where I couldn’t observe any change is it stimulating hairgrowth, but I didn’t expect any miracles on that end.
All Solidu scents are very strong, though I am pleased to say that even though I am sensitive to smell these don’t trigger a headache for me, as the scent doesn’t linger after washing. “Grandma said” has a pleasant green, earthy scent.
I’ve been using this in combination with the pink Hair Candy conditioner, I will write a seperate review on that.
If I could make a wish, I would really love for Solidu to come out with products specifically for curly/wavy hair. The combo I’m using now is good but something that would help my curls form and maybe help prevent frizz would be great.
liisi1brett –
It foams a little less, than other SOLIDU shampoos, but that isn’t a problem as I shampoo twice anyway. Smells earthy, kind of like moss. It made my hair a bit heavier, than other shampoos, but that is barely noticeable.