If you want to wash your hair with homemade soap instead of regular shampoo, you should know a few things first. Is it bad for your hair if you wash it with soap? How do I know what kind of soap to use? Can homemade soap be used on any type of hair?
Can homemade soap be used as shampoo?
It is possible to use homemade cold process soap as a shampoo, but the oils must be formulated differently. It’ll take some time for your hair to get used to the dye, but it will. If your hair is particularly dry, you’ll want to rinse it out with vinegar or citric acid.
Soap and shampoo accomplish the same thing by removing oils from your hair, which is exactly what we desire.
Hair can be damaged by using soap and hard water (which contains a high concentration of minerals such as alkalin). It causes your hair’s scales to stand up, resulting in coarser, weaker hair. However, soap was the only way to wash one’s hair up until the turn of the twentieth century because hard water did not exist at the time.
The more civilized an area became, the more hard water became the standard. In order to counteract this, shampoo was created. If used with hard water, it’ll perform the same function as soap but won’t harm your hair.
What is the difference between homemade soap and shampoo?
When soap and hard water are combined, as I explained in my previous article on the subject of “does homemade soap clog your drains,” bad things happen. Something similar happens when you wash your hair with soap and hard water: a film forms on your hair, leaving it dirty and weighing it down. This is especially true if you use a shampoo containing castile soap.
Shampoo (synthetic detergents) does not react in the same way and does not leave a “film” on your hair, which is the case if you use it. However, your hair will lose natural oils as a result of using this product.
Thus, it’s clear that the main distinction between the two is the materials from which they were fashioned. When it comes to commercial soaps, the majority of the chemicals used are not skin-friendly and even less so when it comes to hair.
Even though homemade soaps aren’t the best option, they’re still preferable to commercial ones because natural ingredients are used, resulting in less damage. Then there’s shampoo, which is formulated to effectively remove dirt, debris, and odors like smoke or sweat while also removing oils.
Even with hard water, you’ll likely need a hair conditioner after using shampoo to keep your hair from drying out or becoming rough. However, in the long run, this may not be the best option.
I want to concentrate on how to wash your hair with homemade soap. There are a few alterations that must be made in order to use it regularly as a shampoo. Many recipes can be found online, but this one is simple to make and suitable for all hair types.
Which is better for hair shampoo or soap?
Because shampoo is designed to wash your hair with either hard water or soft water, some people believe it is always better to use it. Even so, switching to handmade shampoo (soap) bars may prove to be beneficial in the long term.
Because your hair is used to being washed with regular shampoo, it will take some time for it to adjust to vinegar rinsing. But your hair will get used to it, and the good news is that it will happen eventually.
Soap does not remove your natural scalp oils like shampoo does. After all’s said and done, you’ll save time by not having to shampoo as often. Just so you know, some people (especially those with dryer hair) may need to rinse their hair with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice after using the conditioner.
Making your own shampoo bars has other advantages, such as the fact that they’re basically soap bars and can be used on the entire body. The bar and a small bottle of rinse make it the ideal travel companion. Just grab the bar and go!
You are probably better of with Shampoo Bars.
Homemade soap bars, as previously stated, are likely to be the better choice in the long run. You know exactly what you are putting in your hair, and you are not robbing it of its natural oils. You don’t have to use conditioner to fix split ends or dry hair anymore. Because it contains the oils your skin requires, the soap could be used on both your body and your hair. This is a win-win situation, in a way.
If you use the traditional method, you’d need to bring your shampoo, hair conditioner, and soap with you. If you use a soap bar instead, you can travel with just one. As a result, it’s the best thing to bring on the road. Also, keep in mind that cutting your bar into smaller pieces makes it much easier to get through TSA screening.
Conclusion.
Soap can be used to wash your hair, as long as you use the correct formula when creating the shampoo bars. Rinse your hair with lemon juice or vinegar if necessary. Keep in mind that your hair may need some time to adjust, so be patient!
Also, it’s possible that it won’t work in your case. The handmade shampoo (soap) bar may not be suitable for your hair type, so give it a shot and see what happens. If there are no noticeable results, you can rinse with vinegar if necessary or go back to regular shampoo.
