Hi Claire. Thanks for your feedback. Shampoo Bars do generally have a 'Transition Period' of 2 weeks due to the different ingredients than a liquid shampoo, during this time it strips back any damage done, and then your hair and scalp starts producing it's natural oils and butters again. We do understand that after maybe a few tries it may not feel the same, but persistence is key. You can find more about transition periods on Google.