Why did I switch to solid shampoo and conditioner?

I'll start by saying that what I like is clean hair, not greasy and not falling out, and what makes shampoo fun for me is lots and lots of foam!! About a year after I decided to start making soaps for everyone and never use the liquid soap again, with the artificial smell.

The one who taught me to make great soaps - Sharona Rappaport

She called me again to come and try making solid shampoo, which turns out to be quite a trend in the world. Of course, I immediately jumped at the offer, and after a short and interesting workshop in which I learned everything there is to know about the preparation method and the various ingredients, I made my first solid shampoo. I felt really strange how to use? Does it foam? How does it clean? What is the smell that remains? Is it really as good as the regular shampoo? I was very impressed to find out that it is simple and easy to use , you wet the hairs and then move it and if you are not careful it makes lots and lots of foam , even more than normal shampoo

And how does it actually clean?

A little explanation: the solid shampoo consists of surfactants that differ. Shampoo that you buy in the supermarket, it contains plant derivatives, without toxic and harmful substances such as SLS, sulfates and parabens. What are surfactants? Basically these are molecules that have two sides, just like solid soap, one side sticks to water and one side sticks to oil. Some surfactants are produced from plants and some from animals. What types are there? What is worthwhile and recommended? I suggest you and those who really want to make such a shampoo, go to a short daily course with Sharona and she will already give you all the details. Or simply purchase ready-made and customized for your hair type. Surfactants are just the base, to which many other substances are added. There are substances in the shampoo whose role is to stay on the hair and soften it. There are substances that give softness and nourishment to the hair, such as rice protein that has undergone a process of hydrolysis, so it is suitable for melting and can actually penetrate into the hair. There are great butters that can be added to shampoo, I add kokum butter and cocoa butter as well as argan oil and castor oil. I found this combination to be the best for me.

In addition, I grind a little rosemary which, beyond its role in keeping lice away, it really helps the scalp, I also like to grind lavender flowers which smell great and are also relaxing. and nettle that helps prevent dandruff and also soothes the scalp. To all this goodness, I add essential oils adapted to powders, lavender, rosemary, nettle sage and willow, each of which has a role beyond their wonderful scent. And finally also vitamin E and vitamin B. I can tell you that after one week of use I already felt a huge difference in the quality of my hair, my hair thickened and stopped breaking, it became very pleasant to the touch and not dry.

However....

I decided to add conditioner to it separately

I made the conditioner from cocoa butter, shea, argan oil, jojoba, rice protein and essential oils that are similar to what I put in the shampoo. The conditioner is even easier to use than the shampoo, you don't need a lot of material at all, you just apply it on the hair and wash and that's it!!! The hair is as soft as butter. I'm already completely in love with the solid trend and probably won't go or travel anywhere without my shampoo, conditioner and soaps. which also save space in the bag and will never spill and ruin all my clothes.