Surely you have already heard that shampoos are not only liquid, but also solid. The latter have appeared relatively recently, but have already managed to win over the location of thousands of girls who have abandoned the usual bright tubes in favor of inconspicuous bars resembling homemade soap. What is the secret of the popularity of solid shampoos and why you should try this tool, you will learn in this article.
Solid Shampoo - Natural Product
Solid shampoos first appeared in the days of ancient Greece, when humanity did not yet know about the existence of sodium lauryl sulfate and other surfactants that are part of modern detergents. Modern recipes for cooking are somewhat different from ancient Greek, but they still do not provide for the use of aggressive chemicals.
The composition of solid shampoos include herbal extracts, essential oils, medicinal mud and natural acids. The effect of foaming is achieved by adding sodium cocosulphate - anionic surfactant, obtained from the extract of coconut oil. This substance, unlike its distant cousin, sodium lauryl sulfate, gently cleanses the hair without destroying their structure. Therefore, solid shampoos do not harm the hair, but on the contrary, saturate them with useful trace elements, giving strength and healthy shine.
Hard shampoo - it is economical
80% of liquid shampoos are made up of water, and only 20% comes from cleansing and nourishing ingredients. Solid shampoo is therefore solid because there is no liquid in it. Instead, each bar is filled with compressed nutrients.
To get a fluffy foam, 2-3 times is enough to hold a solid shampoo on wet hair. While a liquid substance requires much more to produce a similar amount of foam. As a result, one can be enough for 2-3 months depending on the frequency of washing the head. And although solid shampoo is a bit more expensive than liquid, but you need to buy it much less often, which is an indisputable advantage in the scale of the family budget.
Solid shampoo can be used without air conditioning
If you choose the right solid shampoo, it is possible in the future to do without balms and hair conditioners. Curls and without their participation will be soft and obedient. The main thing is that the shampoo matches the type of your hair, otherwise the effect can be exactly the opposite.
Ideal solid shampoos are suitable for girls with oily hair. There is no need to use balms, and hence the hair remains fresh longer. And thanks to the effects of herbal extracts and essential oils, normal functioning of the sebaceous glands is restored, which allows you to wash your hair 2-3 times less often than usual.
Hard shampoo: say “no!” Electrifying
The dandelion effect after shampooing is caused by damage to the hair structure by aggressive substances. The structure of solid shampoos do not include such components, therefore, after their use does not occur electrification. The exceptions are cases when the hair is too badly damaged as a result of using electrical appliances for styling or after exposure to chemicals (perm, brightening). In such a situation, to eliminate the dandelion effect with one shampoo is indispensable, we need more extensive remedial measures.
The advantages of solid shampoo have already been appreciated by thousands of girls. However, to understand whether this detergent is suitable specifically for you, is possible only after you have tried it on yourself. If you are ready for such experiments, carefully examine the composition of the shampoo and make sure that it matches your hair type. In this case, you should not make a choice on the color or smell of the bar (even if it smells delicious strawberries or coffee). If you choose a solid shampoo correctly, the result will certainly please you, and you hardly want to return to the traditional liquid shampoo.
What is solid shampoo
I was always interested to try a solid shampoo, reviews on the Internet are always contradictory.
Let's start with the fact that solid hair shampoo is a cosmetic product that looks more like a soap bar than a shampoo in the usual sense.
These are pressed ingredients: fatty oils, essential oils, acids, salts, vitamins. Therefore, solid shampoo is sold not in long plastic jars, but, for example, tin boxes-tablets or craft packages.
For example, Cream Dream solid shampoo:
The benefits of solid shampoo
Solid hair shampoo (a comment from me on each brand will be in the links at the end of the article) - this is the guest of my bathroom. I use this type of cleanser for more than a year, so I can highlight the following advantages.
Solid hair shampoo:
- it is economically spent (even a small shampoo bar will surprise you with its abilities), due to the high concentration of active substances you will use solid shampoo for a long time),
When buying a solid shampoo, ask the manufacturer what its consumption. Then you will understand where the high cost of such funds.
- convenient to take with you on trips (solid shampoo does not spill, does not take up much space and weight in your cosmetic bag),
- it does not spill (if by chance a bottle of liquid shampoo falls in the shower, it will either break or be diluted with water, nothing will happen to the solid shampoo),
- it is easy to use (you need to take the bar in the palm and begin to lather wet hair, the foam is formed quite quickly),
- suitable for any type of hair, because shampoo is made with the addition of a variety of ingredients - to solve different problems (dryness, oiliness, split ends, etc.).
Cons solid shampoos
The main (and in my case the only) minus solid shampoos - their cost. The price of a small shampoo bar is several times more expensive than the mass market option. But based on these advantages, biting the cost is fully justified.
I hope the article was useful for you!
Solid shampoos, reviews of natural cosmetics that I had:
Solid shampoo “Geranium” from “My Soap” - (link)
Shampoo for dry hair with coconut oil Boudes Savon (link)
Cream Dream Solid Shampoo with Conditioner (link)
LI’ZAR Solid Sea Buckthorn Shampoo (link)
I wish you a good mood and beauty, especially internal! 😉
Interesting about solid shampoos
In most cases, this type of hair product looks like handmade soap, and sometimes it is called hair soap; it is a round or rectangular block wrapped in paper label. It is easy and convenient to use. To achieve the maximum effect from use, I advise you to apply concentrated shampoo as follows.
- Lather your hands.
- Beat the foam well.
- Apply it on the scalp with massage movements, not spreading along the length.
This method will avoid overdrying and tangling of hair, ease their combing. Solid shampoos have a natural composition, the list of components includes various oils and extracts that have healing properties and benefit the hair and scalp. A big plus is the absence of sulfates and parabens. These shampoos are suitable for dry and thin, and for oily hair. Often, their action is aimed at eliminating irritation and sensitivity of the scalp.
Solid shampoo can be made at home, picking up the components according to your hair type, choose nutritious oils, such as macadamia, shea, grape seed, and calendula, raspberry, and wheatgrass extracts are suitable for moisturizing.
Among the variety of manufacturers, I recommend choosing domestic brands whose products are affordable and easy to find in the nearest stores. The choice must be approached individually, depending on the problem being solved. We offer you to see the list of the top 6 solid shampoos.
Amla concentrate shampoo from Olesya Mustayeva's Workshop
Olesya Mustaeva's workshop is a well-known Russian brand that produces natural cosmetics for hair and body care. The product range of the brand includes 4 types of shampoo soap, but the leading position is occupied by the concentrated shampoo "Amla". The product is intended for the care of dyed, dry and brittle hair. The manufacturer promises to give hair shine and softness.
- Sodium isothionate. The basis of the shampoo, it is a surfactant, inherently surfactant, is made from coconut fatty acids or palm oil. It is a natural component, due to its mild effect on the skin, it is often added to products for children. It is he who gives shampoo abundant foam.
- Wheat protein hydrolyzed. Provides strengthening hair. These proteins reduce the electrification of the hair, have a conditioning effect, while at the same time creating a protective film on the hair. Protein easily penetrates the hair and moisturizes it, especially good for dry and damaged hair.
- Amla. The main component of the product, which is in the name, is differently called Indian gooseberry. The component is a treasure trove of beneficial properties, including an anti-inflammatory effect, allowing to soothe irritated scalp and is able to relieve sensitive peeling. Amla also fights dandruff.
It is rich in concentrated shampoo and various extracts. Extracts of needles, sea-buckthorn fruits, nettle herbs, have tonic, anti-inflammatory, tonic properties.
Raspberry berries extract nourishes hair and scalp, moisturizes them and reduces brittleness.
As you can see, the composition includes a large number of moisturizers and nutrients, which is great for dry hair, but does not like oily.
Shampoo solid Mi & Co. "Hypericum"
No less famous is the Russian manufacturer Mi & Co., in the product line of which there is also a shampoo soap, designed for various types and even hair colors. For the fatty type, it will be interesting soap "Hypericum". The main task of this shampoo is to regulate hair oilyness. As a rule, by the evening such hair is heavily polluted and requires shampoo, which is able to prolong their freshness.
The basis of "Hypericum" - sodium salts of various oils (coconut, almond, castor, sunflower, etc.). This manufacturer also paid attention to wheat protein and D-panthenol, which are moisturizing ingredients. But regulate the fat content of the hair will be nettle extract and hypericum. Of the interesting components in the composition can be found calamus extract, many of this plant is known as sabelnik, which strengthens the roots.
As part of the product a whole bunch of essential oils. It is interesting ginger essential oil that can help with hair loss. For oily scalp useful anti-inflammatory effect. Juniper essential oil has a wide range of healing properties. One of its main functions is regenerating and promoting hair growth.
In addition to the composition and action, this shampoo soap is pleasantly aesthetically pleasing, beautiful packaging design and the shape of a wedge with splashes of herbs make it an excellent gift option.
Shampoo soap to prevent dandruff Svyatogorye
What is remarkable about this product? In the first place in the composition is spring water, I hope this speaks of its purity and usefulness. Then sodium hydroxide (alkali) and oils, standard for this type of product: olive, coconut, etc. The ingredient that is known to many and often used grape seed oil serves as a moisturizer for the skin and hair.
Here, just like the previous manufacturer, there is an extract of calamus root and nettle, as well as coltsfoot and succession. The latter is often found in children's cosmetics due to its medicinal properties: it is a wound-healing component, it normalizes the metabolism. It is this ingredient that fights dandruff, and tea tree essential oil, which relieves inflammation of the epidermis and is able to fight psoriasis, helps in this fight. This essential oil is one of the most common and effective hair care products.
Meela Meelo Solid Shampoos: The Versatility of Natural Choice
Meela Meelo solid shampoos are products used to cleanse and heal all types of hair. The basis of organic products are essential oils, plant extracts, chopped tree bark and leaves. Delicate and at the same time effective purification provides coconut sulfate sodium. This component has a natural origin, is completely safe for curls and scalp.
The key nuances of using solid shampoos are the choice of the “right” composition. Any product solves a specific problem. The main task of the citron shampoo is the fight against hair loss, “Numerous” solves the problem of dandruff, “Morocco gold” strengthens and nourishes the hair, Mocha coffee activates the blood circulation of the scalp and the growth of hair follicles. The list of Meela Meelo tools is very wide, so everyone will be able to choose the best composition for themselves.
Price: from 311 rubles.
TakeCareStudio Solid Cinnamon Beer Shampoo
Since ancient times, the effect of beer on the growth and health of hair has been known. Cosmetics manufacturers have not remained aloof from this trend, and many of them use beer in their products. So the brand comes from St. Petersburg produces shampoo soap, as a part of which in the first place is black unfiltered beer. Also among the components are saponified oils, citric acid and essential oils of ginger and cinnamon, the latter accelerates blood flow to the hair follicles due to the warming effect, which stimulates hair growth.
This shampoo is great for oily and dry hair, although in the latter case, you must additionally use a nourishing mask.
Lush “Lady Godiva” Hair Shampoo
The famous brand Lush produces a range of solid shampoos. The price for them is somewhat higher than the products of Russian natural brands. Suitable for all hair types. On the Internet a lot of reviews on it. Let's see what is different from those mentioned above?
The basis of the means - sodium lauryl sulfate, and immediately minus, because this is far from the mildest surfactant, and for sensitive scalp is not exactly suitable. Also included are cetearyl alcohol and propylene glycol, which are synthetic substances. I think that another drawback is the perfumery composition, which stands at the top of the list, I would like the essential oils to be the flavoring. A useful ingredient is hibiscus extract, which has antibacterial and soothing properties. Organic jojoba oil, macadamia oil and cupuasu nourish hair and skin. Despite the surfactant in the composition, the soap weakly foams and eventually breaks into pieces.
In addition to the undoubted advantages, solid shampoos have some drawbacks. If you choose the wrong type of hair and do not use a mask or conditioner after such a shampoo, then matted hair and dry tips are provided to you. To find out whether shampoo soap suits you or not is possible only in a practical way. Before buying, you should carefully check the compositions, because In addition to natural ingredients, the manufacturer can add peas and mineral oils.
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Praised solid shampoo: the pros and cons.
I do not know about you, but I take great interest in all sorts of new products in the field of hair care.Hard shampoo could not fail to attract my attention already at the stage of its amazing name. We will understand how the usual creamy tool can be solid and what distinctive features it has.
In the role of the experimental sample appeared solid bar-shaybochka from a favorite brand Savonry. I will save readers from unnecessary verbal constructions and briefly list the "pros" and "cons" of the means.
Let's start with the positive characteristics:
1. Efficiency.
Hard shampoo is an extremely low-cost option. Judge for yourself: in order to perfectly wash my long hair, it is enough to hold the soap bar on the head 3-4 times. The volume of the piece is almost unchanged.
2. Budget.
Savonry shampoo is distinguished by its affordable price. The price for December 2015 was about 200 rubles. With a mega-economical expenditure of funds - the price is more than acceptable.
3. Pleasure of use.
The shampoo is perfectly washed and distributed through the hair, forming a luxurious cloud of fragrant mango-scented foam. By the way for the smell of shampoo - a separate plus!
4. Natural composition.
Manufacturer voiced 99.3% of organic matter in the composition. It's nice that the active ingredients of the shampoo are provitamins of group B, as well as the favorite oils of shea, coconut, avocado, olive, almond, jojoba, which have long been famous for their moisturizing and nourishing properties.
A spoon of tar:
Anyway, and the experience of my use of solid shampoo can not be called perfect. Frustrated by the fact that after applying organic shampoo hair very quickly become fat. Yes, by the way, and be prepared for the fact that the balm conditioner used in a tandem with shampoo should be especially effective. Otherwise, the hair will simply not comb, or rather tear. However, this property sinning all the hair care products, devoid of parabens and silicones.
In any case, try solid shampoo, in my opinion, definitely worth it! The product still has more advantages than disadvantages. At the same time and diversify the usual procedure to wash your hair!
I read all the reviews on Ireke about this shampoo, I decided to try, suddenly positive feedback would come true? Alas, oh, wasted money and my poor hair ((((
Hello!
Immediately make a reservation, maybe this shampoo is suitable for some specific type of hair, but this shampoo was absolutely not for me! ((
I bought it for 180 rubles. Reviews on Airek met good about this shampoo, let me think I'll try. It would be better not tried.
This shampoo lathers quite well, almost just comes from a jar of round soap bar. Yes, yes, you read it right. Soaps!
I already washed my hair with laundry soap, someone advised against dandruff. I tried, it did not help, but I clearly remember the sensations from the soap on the hair. Here is the same song. This shampoo is an ordinary soap that smells like strawberries. Hair is laundered to squeak, but do not try to wash your hair with this shampoo without a mask / balm. I got used to one shampoo, which without masks perfectly copes with its functions on its own, and I thought it would be with this shampoo too. Nifiga! Hair after this wonderful shampoo like tow (((Dry, confused, without shine, lifeless shock (((
Yes, it is possible that this shampoo will be very convenient on the road so that it does not spill, but take with you a mask or a balm!
Now this jar stands idle, dust is covered. Either wash your hands with this soap now, or just let it stand, idle. Very disappointed with this shampoo. And I wanted to know what dry shampoo is. I know. Really dry, in the literal sense of the word ((
