How to use tar soap for hair

Tar soap to care for the hair - it is quite an effective tool that has been famous for a long time. In addition to a considerable amount of healing properties, it has low cost and easy accessibility. But to achieve a good result, you need to know a few nuances associated with its correct use.

Is it possible to wash hair with tar soap?

Many people are interested in the question: "Is it possible to wash the hair with birch tar soap?". Undoubtedly, it is possible to use this means for washing of the head. Only in this case it is important to take into account the structure of the hair and some rules of application.

In most cases, people are deterred by the specific smell of the product and its color. It looks, of course, not quite aesthetically pleasing and resembles ordinary laundry soap. And the smell is very sharp and not everyone will like it. However, disgust over this is in vain, after drying the hair loses that terrifying many scent.

Use and harm for hair

Birch tar soap has a large number of useful properties and practically has no harmful properties. It consists entirely of natural ingredients and is not endowed with various dyes and fragrances.

The useful properties of this tool include:

  • gives the head of hair extra volume;
  • eliminates seborrhea;
  • normalizes balance and removes excessive oily hair;
  • interferes with loss and treats it;
  • promotes rapid hair growth;
  • helps to get rid of eczema and head lice;
  • heals various wounds and scratches on the skin of the head, while killing all germs.

As mentioned above, such a soap can not cause significant harm. But when using it, there may be some negative points. You can avoid them, given the following features:

  • the agent may cause an allergic reaction; a sensitivity test should be carried out before use;
  • It is not recommended to wash the hair with tar soap for more than 1 month, as with prolonged use it can dry the tips of the curls;
  • the first time you use this tool, the hair can become stiff and dull, this factor indicates the habituation of hair to a new natural method of care.

Many people, having tried this method of washing their hair for the first time, remain dissatisfied with the result.

But it is worth remembering that after a short period of time the effect of tar soap will be noticeable.

How to wash hair with tar soap

The technology of washing hair with this tool has its own specifics. Birch tar soap is quite different from the usual shampoos for most people. It has a different texture, and the algorithm of beneficial effects on the hair is not similar to any cosmetic balm or mask.

The technology of washing the hair with soap from the tar is as follows:

  1. Moisten the curls with warm water, its temperature should not be more than 37 degrees.
  2. Foam means in the palms. In no case should a piece of tar soap come into contact with the head, it will tangle the hair and dry out the skin.
  3. Then you should gently massage the scalp, paying more attention to the hair roots.
  4. Leave the foam for 3 minutes.
  5. Next, the curls are washed with warm water.
  6. The rinsing procedure is recommended using an air conditioner or a balm. This not only contributes to the rapid volatilization of the unpleasant smell, but also softens the curls.

If the use of tar soap is due to the presence of dandruff, fungal diseases or lice, then it should be repeated at least 5 times a week. When washing hair, the emphasis should be placed on the skin, not on the distribution along the entire length.

If the tool is used for prophylactic purposes, then it is recommended to wash their head no more than twice a week. At the same time do not forget about the protection of tips that can be dried.

Popular recipes for the use of tar soap for hair

Few people know that tar soap can not only replace shampoo, but become the basis for a good hair mask that you can prepare at home. Folk remedies are considered very effective, as they have a natural composition.

Traditional recipes for the manufacture of masks for the hair of tar soap:

  1. Vitamin mask. You will need crushed tar soap, warm water, olive oil in the amount of 1 tbsp. l., as well as vitamins A and E (7 drops each). All of these components are mixed, and the resulting mask is applied to the entire length of the hair and left there for half an hour.
  2. Mask of henna. For its production will need 2 tbsp. l colorless henna, crushed tar soap and warm water (50 ml). Henna must be diluted with water and bring the mixture to a homogeneous mass, and then add tar chips. The resulting composition should be applied to the hair, spreading it over the entire length, and leave for 15 minutes.
  3. Mask with an egg. A chicken egg, castor oil and sea buckthorn oil (1 teaspoon), 2 drops of lemon juice and tar soap in the form of chips will be needed. First you need to combine the oil, and then add the remaining components to the mixture. This tool is applied to the hair and leave there for 20 minutes.

Before you start preparing a mask, you should make sure that there is no allergy to one or another component.

How to make a homemade hair loss shampoo

It is no secret that shampoo for washing the head is much more convenient to use than the usual soap piece. From tar soap you can make an excellent hair care product at home, which will save hair from hair loss. The main advantage will be the knowledge of all components and the naturalness of the product.

Make a homemade shampoo against hair loss based on tar soap as follows:

  1. In the ratio of 1: 1, you need to take birch tar and soap without fragrances (baby or household).
  2. Both soap products should be crushed on a medium or coarse grater.
  3. Then you should mix the resulting chips and gradually introduce into it the tar.
  4. After obtaining a homogeneous mixture, it is necessary to add 2 tbsp. l red dry wine.
  5. Ready shampoo is covered with a film and leave to infuse for 2 days.

Also tar shampoo can be bought at any pharmacy, it is inexpensive, and the quality is slightly different from the home.

Who should not use tar soap for hair

It turns out that even ordinary tar soap is not for everyone. Despite the fact that it does not represent a significant threat, there is still a chance to worsen the condition of the hair.

Do not use tar soap the following persons:

  • with dry hair type, as this tool can finally dry curls;
  • dry dandruff;
  • with colored hair;
  • with damaged curl tips.
The use of tar soap in these cases will not bring the desired result, but on the contrary - it will significantly dry the hair.

Reviews of consumers and doctor

Below you can see reviews of tar soap of people who have experienced its effectiveness. And also get acquainted with the opinion of the trichologist about this product.

Birch tar, which is the main component of soap, has a large number of healing qualities and has a beneficial effect on the hair structure. However, its use must be cautious, because it can provoke a draining of hair.

Pozdneva Sofia A., trichologist, Kemerovo

I have been using tar soap since my youth, at first it served me as a remedy for acne on my face. Now I regularly use it for shampooing for preventive purposes. The result is very happy!

Alena, 40 years old, Moscow

Very long time suffered from dandruff. Once my friend suggested that I wash my hair with tar soap. My joy knew no bounds, because already after 2 weeks I was able to completely get rid of this unpleasant phenomenon.

Ksenia, 20 years old, Barnaul

Washing my hair with tar soap didn’t cause any delight. Firstly, I could not comb my hair, and, secondly, I washed this tool a little!

Diana, 33 years old, Yeisk

Summarizing, we can say that the use of tar soap is a good hair care. It is only necessary to carefully examine all its pros and cons, as well as explore the technology of application.

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