Tips for Using a Shampoo Bar
Don’t be offended if you think using a shampoo bar is similar to using a traditional bottle. While there are similarities, we thought we should discuss how to use the bar for best results!
Best Tips for Using a Shampoo Bar
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to best use a shampoo bar!
Wet your hair thoroughly
Put the shampoo on wet hands and lather
Use your fingers as a comb to pull the lather through wet hair
Gently massage the shampoo into your hair and scalp, just like you would with a regular shampoo
Lather thoroughly
Rinse out, really rinse out, until the shampoo is completely out!
If you have long hair, rinse thoroughly and focus on getting the product to penetrate your hair.
Comb your hair while wet to make sure the lather is completely removed
Repeat if necessary!
Shampoo bars are very gentle on your hair and won’t dry out or strip your hair of oils, and you can even use them every day if you wish. However, you will find that you need to wash your hair less often than usual.
Benefits
There are many benefits to using a shampoo bar. Not only is it a great hair washing product, but you can also rest assured that its packaging (or rather the lack of packaging…) makes shampoo bars a great eco-friendly choice for your bathroom.
You don’t have to worry about not getting the same results as your old bottled shampoo. The lack of packaging doesn’t mean performance suffers. In fact, you’ll find that this more natural method of washing your hair will leave your hair feeling clean, fresh, and light. You’ll also go longer between washes because shampoo bars don’t coat your hair with silicone, so your hair won’t be weighed down by product. You’ll also find that if your hair is often oily, the oils will stay there for longer. You’ll get luscious curls without the hassle of washing your hair several times a week.
Cons
Shampoo bars do have some cons, but none so severe that they’ll be a problem when using them! One of them is that they don’t produce much foam, which can be confusing to some people at first. That’s because we’re used to the super foam that traditional bottled shampoos produce. Since soap bars are more natural, they don’t usually contain the ingredients used to create foam.
Another downside to using shampoo bars is that they leave behind rings of soap in your tub or on a shelf, which can create a mess. Solve this problem by using a soap dish to hold your shampoo when you are done with it. You will find this bowl is easier and quicker to clean, and it will keep your shampoo bars safe and prevent them from sliding into the tub!
The beauty of using a shampoo bar is that it is so simple to use. No frills, no hassle, just a simple wash. You will hardly remember the time before shampoo bars, and your hair will thank you for choosing to ditch the shampoo bottle!
