Hair washing can be a bit of a drag. Wanting to use dry shampoo or dry foam shampoo on your hair on a daily basis is an understandable urge. You might be going days or even longer without washing your hair. This isn’t the best decision though. If you want beautiful shiny amazing smelling hair you should clean your hair using a shampoo or a hair cleanser. “What is a hair cleanser?” you ask, this article will go over what it is and if you need it
You really ought to be cleaning your hair on a regular basis. With all the hair products that can cause pimples, dry shampoos which can cause bald spots, foam shampoos, and environmental pollutants on your hair it is necessary that you keep your hair clean and take care of it. If you skip washing you’ll get some nasty flaking and gunk on your hair.
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What is a hair cleanser?
Sometimes brands create new products to “fill the gap’, this gap is sometimes a real gap and can be filled with products that we didn’t know we need. Other times this gap isn’t really a gap, brands are just trying to sell us something. That being said you might actually need a hair cleanser.
A hair cleanser is a mix of oil and water, this is called “micelle” (this may sound familiar, micellar water?) micellar water is water that tones your face while moisturising with oils.
When used in hair cleansers this water gives the cleanser a creamy consistency. When you use this to wash your hair it cleans off any of the pollutants, dirt, and excess oils. It clean while moisturizing and conditioning without leaving your hair frizzy and dry.
How is it different than a shampoo?
We are used to using shampoos to get our hair clean. Shampoos can sometimes be very stripping on the hair, they remove too much of the natural oils that our hair needs to stay healthy and happy. The formulas in shampoos usually contain detergent-like ingredients that remove the oils.
Yes, shampoo removes the excess oils, product build-up, dirt and pollution on the hair but it leaves no oils for your hair. The natural hair oils meant to maintain the health of your hair. A hair cleanser has all the cleaning powers of shampoo but it will clean the hair without stripping it.
When you use this product your hair won’t feel stripped of oil and you won’t get that squeaky clean feeling that traditional shampoos give you. The cleanser will still clean your hair and it will leave your hair moisturised though. If you want to keep your hair healthy all round you should practice a good haircare regimen. If you would like information on how to properly take care of your hair at home this is how
Should I use a hair cleanser?
If the shampoos that you’ve been using seem to be drying your hair then I suggest you use a hair cleanser. If your hair has a hard time retaining moisture then I also suggest that you use a hair cleanser.
Curly hair has a hard time retaining moisture, if you have this hair type and use a shampoo that is drying then you might want to switch to a cleanser. A hair cleanser is also good to use if you have that is dyed or bleached as this will help minimize damage on your hair. Click the links for the effects of dying or bleaching and to know the difference between the two.
Other options to use when you don’t want to use shampoo:
There are a couple of drawbacks to using a shampoo on your hair. Not all shampoos are made the same. Some shampoos, especially when used too often and with no conditioner, can lead to your scalp becoming itchy and dry. To avoid this you might be looking for alternatives to shampoos, if you are then here are some great alternatives you can use in place of shampoos:
Baking soda
This is a great natural cleanser that you can find in your kitchen. Mix a tablespoon of baking soda with a cup of water to create the solution, make sure that all the baking soda dissolves into the water. Apply this mixture to your scalp and massage it to your hair. Rinse after use
Apple cider vinegar
This is an ingredient that you can use on your hair as a cleanser as well as on your skin as a toner. You will need to dilute 1 or 2 tablespoons in a cup of water. Apply to the hair then quickly rinse it out. Be sure to rinse it out very well, making sure there is no smell left.
Clay
This is something that will moisturise as well as clean your hair. If you have curly hair this will make your curls pop. You can use Bentonite clay or Kaolin clay as a hair clay. Apply it to your hair, let it harden and then wash it out well. If you feel the need, you can add essential oils into the clay mixture.
Water
Water can remove some of the build-up on your hair if you massage the hair well enough. Get your hair wet and act as though you are using a shampoo by massaging your hair.
That’s it on my article on what is hair cleanser, I hope you enjoyed the article and are well informed now. If you enjoyed this article please share it
