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You have finally taken the plunge and you have decided to switch to natural shampoo but you don't know how to make this transition go as smoothly as possible? Or you have already taken the plunge and yet your hair is dull, oilier or on the contrary drier than usual ? Don't worry, this is completely normal. You are in the middle of the hair transition period. It will take some time for your hair to get used to this new natural hair routine. In this article we will first see what is the time to adapt the hair to use natural shampoo. Then in a second step, we will give you tips for switching to natural shampoo.

What is the adaptation time to switch to natural shampoo?

To achieve healthy hair when switching to natural shampoo, it is important to understand that hair needs some adaptation time when we change their routine. Indeed, switching to natural shampoo amounts to completely changing their washing and care. They detoxify the old compounds from liquid products and get used to the new natural compounds. It sometimes happens that this period of capillary transition and the passage to natural causes different problems such as for example the appearance of sticky hair or greasy hair.

The change of compounds between liquid shampoo and natural shampoo will therefore take time. So, how does hair adapt and experience this hair transition period?

When switching from conventional shampoos to natural shampoos, it takes a adaptation time so that the hair gets used to it. This capillary transition can last several weeks or even several months. and has several phases. 

• First phase to switch to natural shampoo : can range from 2 weeks up to 2 months. You have hair with problems that appear: oily, dry, dull, sticky hair… This is the result of the detox that the hair undergoes against the old chemical compounds. The hair is purified from the silicone, but the smoothing effect of the latter also disappears, revealing the condition of your hair. Sometimes the scalp is irritated, it becomes sensitive and itchy. This is due to the modification of the PH shampoo. You are in the midst of the difficult period of adapting your hair to natural shampoo.

• Second phase to switch to natural shampoo : Usually after 2 months, the hair has gradually detoxified and accustomed to your new natural shampoo. They find their shine, their softness and above all their natural health! You have almost completed the hair transition phase.

• Third phase to switch to natural shampoo: Can take up to 6 months. Your hair is in better condition than with your old shampoo. Your hair is healthy, shiny, soft and naturally beautiful again. You have definitely switched to natural shampoo and you have passed the hair transition period.

Be careful, remember that each hair is different. These adaptation times are therefore averages to give you benchmarks. It is possible that for some individuals the capillary transition hardly exists, while for others, switch to natural shampoo, or longer and more complicated. Remember that hair has its own peculiarities and that you should not expect a homogeneous result. Indeed, products / actions that have worked for some people will not necessarily work for others. 

How to switch to natural shampoo?

Switching to natural shampoo is therefore not as easy as you might think. For many of us this hair transition to natural takes time, a lot of time, and sometimes even too much! You may get discouraged and want to go back to your old liquid shampoo. However, as we have just seen, if you persist for a while it is very likely that you will not regret it! Your hair will only come out in better health. So, it's worth it to hang on a little longer… For that, we will help you to better live this period of transition! So, how to switch to natural shampoo?

For this your hair must beaccustom to your new natural shampoo. To try to speed up the adaptation time, we will see the tips that exist. Here are some tips for a successful hair transition by switching to natural shampoo.

Choose your shampoo well to easily switch to natural shampoo

• Attention from take a shampoo that matches your hair type to easily switch to natural shampoo. Indeed, natural shampoos have different formulations which are adapted to the type of hair. For example: dry, oily, colored hair, anti-dandruff etc. Each hair requires special and personalized attention with properties that correspond to them. For example, some natural shampoos will be more hydrating than others. Respect the nature of your hair so that it is healthy and has the best success in your hair transition period.

• Choose a shampoo with a gentle cleansing base for a better transition to natural shampoo. The natural shampoo is composed of surfactant which has the function of creating foam and washing your hair. Choose a natural shampoo with mild surfactants, which wash the hair gently without irritating the scalp. These do not attack your hair and therefore allow switch more easily to natural shampoo. Here are the main mild surfactants: Sodium Cocoyl Isethioniate, Sodium Coco Sulfate, Coco-glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, or Sodium Lauryl Methyl Isethionate ,.

Use specific hair products for a successful natural hair transition

• Use a conditioner or masks (once a week) in your new natural routine to facilitate your hair transition to naturalness. They will hydrate and nourish your hair and thus facilitate styling. Always prefer the use of natural products.

• Use a moisturizing and nourishing oil for hair (coconut, jojoba, castor oil, etc.) before shampooing to better switch to natural shampoo. Indeed, often when you go to natural shampoo, your hair seems drier and looks dull. Vegetable oils are perfect for compensating for the silicone in your old cosmetics, but in a natural way. It addresses this concern by nourishing and hydrating your lengths and facilitating the disentangling of your coarse hair without weighing down your hair. This will make it easier to switch to natural shampoo and the adaptation time will be shorter.

Adopt good habits when washing to switch to natural shampoo

• When you switch to natural shampoo, you can at first alternate between using the latter and a conventional shampoo.. In this way the hair will have time to get used to the new composition. Start with shampooing every two the first two weeks, then shampooing every three after 3 weeks, etc. until you only use the natural shampoo.

• Adopt a good washing method to better experience the hair transition to naturalness. Therefore, to avoid damaging the hair, try to wash only the scalp. The ends and the lengths are washed when the shampoo is rinsed by flowing it along the hair.

• Finally, if your hair does not seem to get used to it and you have trouble switching to natural shampoo, it is probably because the latter is not suited to your type of hair. If after a few weeks your hair is still not used to your natural shampoo, you will need to change it. Indeed, just like conventional shampoos, some natural shampoos may not be right for you. Sometimes you have to try several to find the one that suits you and will work for you.

To switch to natural shampoo, it is therefore necessary to be patient and to respect a period of capillary transition and a time of adaptation which are necessary for the hair.