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Washing your hair with solid shampoo is a completely new habit in hair routine. Indeed, the composition of this small pebble is totally different from conventional liquid shampoos. Even if its use is not very complicated and even seems innate, we will see together the few fundamentals to understand how to use your solid shampoo. First we will see why it is necessary to use your solid shampoo well. Then we will see, how to wash hair with strong shampoo. And finally, we will end up explaining to you how to store it well.

Why is it essential to use your solid shampoo well?

The advantages of a solid shampoo are numerous: ecological, economical, easy to transport, natural, good for the skin and the hair… If you are reading this article, it is because you have probably already understood the potential of these small pebbles. However, to wash your hair with a strong shampoo effectively, you need to know how to use it properly. Otherwise, you may experience some inconvenience.

• It is important to use your solid shampoo well to prevent hair problems.

Hair transition sometimes leads to hair problems that can make you want to stop using your solid shampoo. However, this usually comes from a concern in the use of the latter, more than a real intolerance. These hair concerns can be as follows:

1. Hair that grows more quickly.
2. The onset of dandruff and itching.
3. Drier, duller hair.
4. Roots that appear sticky.
5. A scalp that becomes sensitive.

To remedy this, you must use your solid shampoo correctly, as we will see in the second part of our article. If you want information for a successful hair transition and avoiding the hair worries seen here, check out our article on switching to solid shampoo.

• It is important to use your solid shampoo correctly to prevent it from becoming too soft or crumbling..

When you are done washing your hair with your solid shampoo, you need to find a good storage method so that it lasts over time. Indeed, the solid shampoo is formulated so as to have a solid structure, which only melts on contact with water. When you're not using it, this is when you need to take care of it. And this is relatively simple: you have to let it dry and avoid any contact with humidity or any source of water. In this way you will arrive at the keep and therefore to use it longer.

However, we want to reassure you. These problems stated above are still rare. You can use your solid shampoo without worrying about it, especially if you respect a good use of it as we will see in the second part.

How to use your solid shampoo properly?

Even though using a solid shampoo is easy and seems relatively innate, be careful to respect techniques of use to avoid the inconveniences stated above.

How to wash your hair with a strong shampoo?

Here's how to use a solid shampoo :

1. Wet thoroughly all of your hair.
2. Lather your roller in your hands until it foams enough to be applied to your hair.
3. Gently apply the mousse to your entire scalp obtained by making circular movements.
4. If possible, leave your solid shampoo on your hair for a few minutes. This being highly dosed in moisturizing and / or nourishing active ingredients, an exposure time is necessary so that these are the time to act on your hair.
5. Rinse thoroughly your hair to finish. We recommend that you insist on rinsing. Indeed, the solid shampoo being very concentrated, there can sometimes be a layer of shampoo left on your scalp and cause a porous or sticky effect.

If you want make your solid shampoo, discover our article on the subject with a complete guide and 5 solid shampoo recipes to make yourself.

The right steps to wash and rinse your hair well with solid shampoo

To wash your hair with a solid shampoo, it is therefore not very complicated. However, it sometimes happens that the solid shampoo does not rinse well. In this case, just after shampooing, a feeling of sticky, sticky or “badly washed” hair appears. This can be the fault of bad actions carried out during its use or bad rinsing of this one.

Therefore, we will now see techniques and tips for using and rinsing your solid shampoo to avoid these worries.

• One use of solid shampoo per wash is sufficient to properly clean your hair. You don't need to use it 2 or 3 times in a row.

• When washing your hair with your solid shampoo, applying a small amount of shampoo is enough to wash your hair well and to facilitate the rinsing of the product. Don't expect your solid shampoo to foam, since the surfactants used are milder than those found in liquid shampoos. Therefore, it foams less. If you want a solid shampoo that foams, we invite you to read this article.

• Apply shampoo after lathering it in your hands and not directly on the scalp. Otherwise, you risk putting on too much and irritating your head. We recommend the application directly to the scalp if you have thick and / or long hair.

• After using and thoroughly rinsing your solid shampoo, finish your rinse with a mixture of water and vinegar. Dilute a teaspoon of vinegar (cider or white) in 1L of water. This will allow you to remove the last shampoo residues as well as the limescale naturally contained in the water.

• You can use the solid shampoo only on your scalp or also on your lengths and ends according to your hair type. For thick, frizzy, frizzy, colored, dry, curly or long hair, we recommend that you apply it to the lengths and ends as well. For fine, fragile hair without volume, we advise you to avoid using it on the lengths.

How to keep your solid shampoo after use?

To keep your solid shampoo for as long as possible, it is important to keep it away from any source of water when you are not using it: splash, humidity, shower rim too exposed to water, etc. Anything that does not allow your solid shampoo to dry between uses is going to be a factor in your shampoo's degradation. The rule of thumb for solid shampoo to last over time is therefore to store it properly to keep it dry. For this, it is essential to find a storage adequate. Here are the most appropriate storage after using your solid shampoo:

• A soap dish.
• An airtight and waterproof storage box specially designed for solid shampoos.
• A suspended net.
• A clean washcloth.
• A toiletry bag that is only used to store your shampoo.

When traveling, you can also favor the following three storage methods for better conservation:

• A waterproof storage or transport pouch.
• The airtight and waterproof storage box.
• A toiletry bag that is only used to store your solid shampoo.

To find the storage that suits you best, you can read our in-depth article on how to keep your shampoo solid.

Using a solid shampoo is therefore relatively easy, however be careful to respect the washing techniques mentioned to avoid hair disagreements; and find adequate storage to keep your shampoo solid. In this way you will have a optimal use of solid shampoo and it can last a long time.