The laundry soap was used to wash the body and hair even by our grandmothers. This was due to the fact that there was simply no other means on offer.
Types of soap and features of this tool
There are several types of soap. But the main difference is in the amount of fatty acids. On sale you can find the following options:
- 72 - in such a soap, the fat content is from 70 to 72%;
- 70 - about 69%;
- 65 - up to 65%.
Separately, it is worth noting that fatty acids for curls are useful because they prevent breakage, section. Thus, the most useful product for hair is the use of soap with a fat content of 72%.
It would seem that the ideal remedy was found, but there are some problems. The fact is that it is very difficult to find soap of 72% fat content, most often the amount of fatty acids in modern soap is about 65%. Moreover, the numbers on the bar itself may differ and are completely inconsistent with reality. And some pieces are produced without numbers at all. Unfortunately, you can only check the real situation in the laboratory.
Also, this tool is a different consistency. On sale you can find soap in a solid, liquid, greasy form. For hair there is no difference, because in any case it is necessary to dilute the composition with water.
Naturally, many people pay attention to color, since dark and light soap can be found on the market. The dark version, which is also characterized by a sharp and unpleasant odor, indicates a large amount of unrefined fat in the composition. To use this soap is not strictly recommended.
The benefits and harm of laundry soap
Before you wash your hair with this tool, you need to learn about all the advantages and disadvantages of laundry soap. Much depends on the composition of the product.
So, in its composition a large enough amount of water, which is useful for the hair. Water nourishes the hair, moisturizes them, neutralizes the negative effects of alkali, which is also present in the soap. Therein lies the minus of laundry soap, since it consists of alkali and granulated caustic sodium. If used incorrectly, laundry soap may cause irreparable harm to hair. Because it is so important to correctly approach the issue of rinsing, using not only water, but also a weak acetic solution.
White clay or kaolin may also be present in the composition - they are necessary to soften the remaining ingredients. Also, these components are very useful for curls, because they feed them, protect against cross-section and dryness.
A few more useful ingredients for which soap is bought for hair care are animal fats and acids. They are very useful for winter care and dry curls, envelop every hair and create an invisible protective film.
Glycerin soap gives curls obedience and elasticity.
However, we must remember that the soap contains a large amount of pH (pH). Its value should not exceed 5-6. In most shampoos, the figure is similar, but in the laundry soap - about 11.
How to wash your hair?
To use this tool to benefit, you need to adhere to several important rules:
- When treating dandruff or seborrhea, it is required to use soap courses - about 5-10 sessions
- with regular use instead of shampoo, it is worth remembering about certain restrictions concerning the type of hair, for example, soap can be used no more than 6 times for oily hair, about 2 times for dry hair.
And for washing you need to use the tool without any additives, coloring pigments, etc. Also remember that you can not wash your hair with a solid piece. From the piece you need to make a solution. In addition, to improve the usefulness of the solution, it is recommended to use a decoction based on the following instead of water:
- daisies;
- plantain.
Prepare a solution at the rate of 15 g of soap per 1 liter of water.
The tool is applied as follows:
- Moisten the hair over the entire length, carefully distribute the soap solution, not forgetting about the root zone and the scalp.
- Massaging the mixture with massaging movements, rinse with plenty of water after 3 minutes.
- Rinse hair with lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. This will restore the pH balance, facilitate combing after drying.
If desired, you can treat the strands with almond oil and wheat, which will avoid fragility.
It is worth remembering that after washing your hair will become more rigid, which means it will be better to give in to styling. And thin curls will become more voluminous.
Another option for using this tool is to mix shampoo and soap solution. This option is more suitable for oily hair, especially in the winter when dandruff appears.
Use of soap for hair care
From falling out
Falling out is not the most pleasant process. It can occur for many reasons: lack of vitamins, aggressive exposure from the outside, inappropriate shampoo. You can start treatment using only household soap (you have to abandon other shampoos or balms) within two weeks.
It is better to use it together with castor oil, which is applied as a mask before washing your hair. Then wash the curls with soapy water, mixing grated soap with warm water. Rinse with vinegar. This procedure helps to completely cope with hair loss and strengthen hair. They should be washed as they are contaminated.
For hair growth
Laundry soap is used not only for hair loss, but also for their growth. To do this, the previous recipe is used to wash the head 2-3 times a week, while adding various decoctions of herbs.
For example, to make hair thicker, you need to make a soap solution, add a decoction of nettle, chamomile, mustard powder. However, with the last component you need to be careful - if after applying the product you feel a burning sensation, the composition of the hair should be immediately washed off.
Dandruff
Dandruff treatment is another case in which a soap solution is used. Moreover, it is destructive alkali, since such ingredients quickly dissolve dust, dirt, which allows you to quickly get rid of fungal compounds. So, will help get rid of dandruff.
The washing procedure is simple: preparing a soap solution, washing the curls, after which you need to rinse the hair with a decoction of the train.
Also in the fight against the disease can be used medical mask. For its preparation, a piece of soap is rubbed on a grater and spread on cellophane, covering its head with it. Top wrapped with a warm scarf and left overnight.
For flushing paint
Soap solution is also suitable for washing hair with unsuccessful staining. This is a great option for those who for some reason cannot go to the salon or cannot use chemicals.
To remove the color of hair, you must first wash the usual shampoo, after about 10 minutes, apply a soap solution, which is also washed with vinegar. As reported by those who have already used this method, 2-3 treatments are enough to completely remove the paint. True, this method will help remove the dye pigment only with black hair. At the same time, natural paint, such as henna and basma, is removed from the curls much easier and simpler than persistent artificial colors.
Lightening
With the help of a soap solution you can also lighten the hair. It is necessary to hold similar events, as with paint, only the holding time of the solution on the hair is no more than 5 minutes. For rinsing it is recommended to use chamomile decoction.
Are there any disadvantages of this tool?
Despite the mass of useful properties, the laundry soap, of course, has its drawbacks. Some experts generally argue that the use of this tool for hair is strictly prohibited. This can be explained by various factors: dryness of the skin, the appearance of an allergic reaction, brittle hair, etc.
Consider the main disadvantages of this tool.
The appearance of itching, rash
So, the use of soap can cause serious allergies. If a few minutes after application, you began to feel itching, tightness, noticed a rash, use this tool is strictly prohibited.
It should be noted separately - the appearance of an allergic reaction is observed in 50% of cases.
Skin Drying
With dry skin, the use of laundry soap can only worsen the situation. The most innocuous thing that can wait for you is dandruff. When re-used on the skin may appear cracks and even ulcers. It is contraindicated to use "shampoo" from laundry soap to those who have too sensitive scalp.
Pigment reaction
Soap reacts with paint. When tinting hair from the use of soap should be abandoned. And all because of the result, which can be unpredictable: the color can fade or just change. In addition, because of the alkali, which is in the composition of the soap, the hair can be damaged even more.
Application Reviews
Oksana, 35 years old
There were problems with hair: they became somehow brittle, hard. Friends advised to use soap, they say, you need to temporarily replace it with a regular shampoo. And really lucky. I just had to search for soap for a long time, because in some stores they offered a modern version with additives and preservatives. So it was treated for two weeks, and it really helped: the hair looked better, became softer.
Lilia, 27 years old
But this remedy did not go at all to me: it caused it, as a result, after a few minutes, the scalp seemed to flare up strongly, itching began. As a result, I was among the lucky ones who are allergic to laundry soap. So have to look for other hair care products.
