Has anyone used these to wash their hair?
168405
Soap nuts are commonly used in India and Nepal for washing hair and bathing. I personally have tried it by simmering a few on the stove in some water to make a "tea" out of the Saponin then poured the "tea" through my hair while lightly agitating it. It works great, but I do recommend a leave-oil treatment when using soap nuts since they do not contain a moisturizer. -Jess
168406
I have not used it personally for hair. I have seen plenty of blogs where people use it for the hair. I use mine for laundry, DW tabs and hand soap. I can be a bit drying by itself!
168407
Soap nuts are commonly used in India and Nepal for washing hair and bathing. I personally have tried it by simmering a few on the stove in some water to make a "tea" out of the Saponin then poured the "tea" through my hair while lightly agitating it. It works great, but I do recommend a leave-oil treatment when using soap nuts since they do not contain a moisturizer.-Jess
605159
Not that I have experienced, although I do wash them by hand. They are very heavy and nice.
1822709
They aren't too bad. I don't think they'll break your hair. Try a spray leave in conditioner on ur wet hair first for more strength. Frizz Ease by John Frieda is my favorite.
198054
I have only washed them once in my washer on delicate. Since then I have been just washing them with soap and water while on my hands and it has been great! I hang them to dry on my drying rack.
1643079
No I have not used for bathing,, I just use my fingers to shampoo when needed.
2012694
I haven't done that but I think it would be fine! I actually have only used any soap on them only once in the few months I've had them b/c rinsing in the washer works so well.
752210
I have put them in the washer several times now. But I never dry my clothes. They hang dry. I just started wearing them. I don't know why I didn't start sooner.
136894
I haven't used them yet so I can't give you an honest answer. I don't use them to wash anyway. They are for removing wax and polish.
193728
I have only wore and washed one. They did great and look MUCH better after washing..
1263993
No, but I never wash them in the dishwasher either. Always hand wash and dry.
1299557
works great for me, I do not use conditioner after I wash hair. I also do not use dryer as they request.
1247873
no. we have soft water-- and I never use rinse conditioner. I agree with another answer-- they do break very easily if you stack them.
2017171
I use mine for pulling out poison ivy. When I am done I throw them in the washer. I have washed them (cold water, air dried) probably 10 times and they are still great.
572368
Well, I have not used them in front loading washers, however, they do recommend it on the pamphlet. I will not buy any other detergent as long as I have my soap nuts. They are gentle on the clothes, and my load is always completely clean. They are truly amazing. I will try them shortly in a front loading machine when I show my daughter all about them and show her how well they work and how they are great for sensitive skin too.
44699
I have. I use these extensively. They work wonderfully. Wish I had bought them years ago.
670746
Hi. I have not tried using it as a shampoo so I cannot honestly say. Worth a try?
2102350
Yes they can be washed, I put it under the faucet and run water through it until it is clean. I use an old tooth brush to clean the hair into the trash before I wash it. I have washed them up to 10 times before I toss them. Dry them completely before reusing them. Hope this helps.