Dish Soap as Clarifying Shampoo

**melomane** · December 17th, 2014, 06:50 PM

I heard this from a friend but I don't think I'd try it? She said Dawn Blue dishsoap doubles as a clarifying shampoo

Thoughts? Should I try it??
http://dailysavings.allyou.com/2012/...poo-dish-soap/

**Sarahlabyrinth** · December 17th, 2014, 07:00 PM

I had to use dish soap to clarify when I had a buildup problem from product overload back in March 2014. I clarified about 6 times with dish soap before my hair returned to normal. I didn't use Dawn though, just my usual dish soap (Sunlight dishwashing liquid). The advice was given to me by a local hairdresser.

This was the hair problem I was trying to deal with - not a pretty sight.

It worked well.

**Saldana** · December 17th, 2014, 07:00 PM

I wouldn't. I almost never need to clarify, since I don't use cones or any other products. On the rare occasion when I do, I use baking soda in a bit of shampoo. Dish soap would probably freak my hair completely out.

**DreamSheep** · December 17th, 2014, 07:02 PM

I don't see why it wouldn't work. I haven't used it intentionally myself, but I did accidentally wash my hair with detergent once (or twice) (my mother kindly packed some travelling-sized detergent to wash my clothes in the jungle... it came in a tiny shampoo pot and when I got round to needing to wash my clothes or hair I had completely forgotten and smelt of clothes detergent for the rest of the trip), and apart from smelling weird I didn't notice any adverse effects to my hair.

**TaterTot** · December 17th, 2014, 07:07 PM

I've used doctor bronners on my hair before - heavily watered down but it really makes it feel fresh

**pastina** · December 17th, 2014, 07:15 PM

it's actually great for clarifying, but it is drying. loads of people use it to shampoo before using semi's.

eta-- and it FADES color, too.

**alabaster** · December 17th, 2014, 07:18 PM

I've used it before to clarify with no ill effects. As long as you moisturize afterward you should be fine.

**Nadine <3** · December 17th, 2014, 07:47 PM

I personally wouldn't do it. You can get Suave or VO5 clarifying shampoo for a dollar, it's much cheaper than dish soap, so I don't see how you're saving anything using it on your hair.