Are Soaps Bad For Hair?

Even though soaps have been traditionally used, there are various reasons why they are not effective cleansers like shampoos:

· They leave behind fine granule-like deposits of calcium and magnesium, leading to an unhealthy scalp.

· In hard water they leave behind a deposit on your hair, making it dull and difficult to comb. This results in hair breakage.

· Soaps are harsh on your hair because they strip the hair of its natural oil, making it dry, coarse and rough to touch. Whats more, you’ll find that your hair gets easily tangled and looks dull and lifeless.

Shampoos Vs Soaps

Shampoos are better cleaning agents because...

· They are made from detergents which cut through grease more easily.

· They lather and spread more easily than soaps. This also makes them easier and convenient to use.

· Unlike soap, shampoo is pH balanced and cleans hair gently, without leaving behind residue.

· Shampoo lifts off excessive oil, sebum, pollutants, sweat, dust and dandruff.

Good quality shampoos like Sunsilk Naturals contain special nutrients like henna, amla, curd, milk etc extracts which protects your hair which helps the hair preserve its natural moisture and goodness. This reduces friction in your hair when it is combed and makes it soft and manageable.

How Do Conditioners Work?

1. Regular Conditioners

Conditioning your hair is of utmost importance because a good conditioner coats your hair shaft, protecting it from wear and tear. It also makes your hair smooth and shiny and prevents hair breakage.

A good shampoo like Sunsilk has a high quality conditioner balanced with natural extracts for different types of hair.

2. Intensive conditioners

· These have been formulated to provide specialized conditioning for weak, brittle, very dry or damaged hair which may be a result of chemical treatment such as perming.

· If your hair is in this state, you should be using intensive conditioners as a weekly treatment for the extra care you need.

· They will help you achieve your hair’s perfect state – soft, shiny and healthier looking.

They contain additional ingredients like humectants which lock in moisture. This gets rid of the dryness in your hair.