What does it mean when your hair won't sud?

[CharUK]

What does it mean when your hair won\'t sud?

This is the second time in a row that I've washed my hair and it won't lather up!?

Strange, what could be wrong?

BTW I used 'back to basics' green tea moisturizing shampoo and it rocked!!

 

[lillian743]

Re: What does it mean when your hair won\'t sud?

It could be product build up.. Or you may need to use diff type of shampoo.

 

[Nonie]

Re: What does it mean when your hair won\'t sud?

More suds BTW isn't necessarily a good thing. Harsh shampoos produce more suds than gentle shampoos.

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Sodium Laurel Sulfate. Three words that every consumer of hair care products should be aware of and know what they mean. Read your shampoo's label and you'll probably find it contains Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLS), or one of its derivatives, such as Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES). DEA, TEA or MEA. It is a chemically toxic surfactant, which means it is a wetting and foaming agent. The purpose of SLS is to lower the surface tension in the water, allowing the shampoo to spread out more easily and to penetrate when it is applied to the hair. Additionally, since manufacturers believe that consumers equate lots of suds with cleaning strength, SLS gives a high level of foaming power to the product. It is a chemical ingredient very similar to liquid dishwashing soap. In fact, traditionally, it was used in industrial factories as a compound to degrease engines....

Despite the lather, products containing SLS does not mean one is cleaning the hair in a healthy fashion. The cleaning power is overwhelming, stripping the hair. This is why people often use a conditioner after shampooing with SLS, in order to put "manageability" back. And, usually, the conditioner contains more chemicals, creating a viscous cycle guaranteed to result in dry, brittle, lifeless hair and damage to the skin, scalp and hair.

SLS does more than strip the hair of its natural oils. It removes beneficial bacteria that are essential to maintaining a healthy scalp and head of hair. Once the "good" bacteria have been vanquished, harmful germs have an open playing field, resulting in rashes, hair loss and allergic reactions.

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More on that can be found at http://morroccomethod.com/arthazard.html

Although this next article was written with reference to the grooming of pets, it does give another view of suds: The Truth About Suds.

 

[Tracy]

Re: What does it mean when your hair won\'t sud?

I like suds, despite the research (I know Nonie, I'm bad

)...but my hair tends to do that non-sudsing thing when I've used a lot of oil in my hair or done a oil treatment. It could also be build up. I've used that shampoo before and sudsed up on me.

 

[Queenie]

Re: What does it mean when your hair won\'t sud?

A clarifying shampoo should work, but they are harsh & drying.

 

[Allandra]

Re: What does it mean when your hair won\'t sud?

It's probably just product build up. Sometimes that happens to me. I just have to keep going until the suds (finally) start.

 

[ananas]

Re: What does it mean when your hair won\'t sud?

it could be that your hair is really oily or dirty.

i usually wet my hair thoroughly, and wash with a gentle shampoo, and it suds on the third wash.

 

[lsubabiedee]

Re: What does it mean when your hair won\'t sud?

my shampoo doesnt sud when i have products in my hair

 

[nfynit_812]

Re: What does it mean when your hair won\'t sud?

It could also be the water...

Hard water makes it hard for soap to sud (like if you use shampoos, soaps and body washes)...soft water makes the most suds when shampooing, or washing your body...

 

[CharUK]

Re: What does it mean when your hair won\'t sud?

OK, I think i'm going to try clarifying with ACV (when I buy some)

Then take it from there! Thanx for all the info and advice, it's much appreciated.

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