Hey all my curlfriends✋🏽
Now, I don't mean to ruffle any curls, but what I’m about to say might make your shampoo side-eye you from the shower shelf. 👀
One of my beautiful curlfriends recently confessed that she’s been using Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap on her hair — and let’s just say my inner Hair Coach clutched her spray bottle and whispered, “Not like this…” 😱👩🏽⚕️🌿
I know, I know — it says natural on the bottle. But fam, not everything that’s natural is meant for your precious crown. So before you lather up with something better suited for countertops than coils...
Here’s the tea:
🧪 Dr. Bronner’s is not pH-balanced for your scalp or hair. It clocks in at a high pH (around 9+), which can strip your hair of its natural oils, raise the hair cuticle, and leave your strands rough, dry, and prone to breakage.
🥴 Just because something is natural doesn’t mean it’s safe or healthy, especially for your hair and scalp. Castile soap is more like a degreasing dish detergent than a moisturizing shampoo.
👩🏽🩺🌱 As your resident Hair Wellness Coach and Clean Beauty Crusader, I want you to know: Your hair shaft has a pH around 3.7 and your scalp has a pH around 5.5 — and your products should play nice in that zone!
✅ Better, Balanced Alternatives:
Instead of using a high-pH cleanser meant for your countertops (no shade to peppermint power on the kitchen sink!), try:
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Kanuni Brown® pH-balanced cleansers that gently cleanse without stripping.
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Look for words like “pH-balanced,” “moisturizing,” and “sulfate-free” on your shampoos.
So let's leave Dr. Bonner's out of your hair and use it to beautify your home instead, where it belongs 🥰.
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Until next week, keep those curls and strands conditioned and your ingredients questioned. 💁🏽♀️
Stay nourished,
Stacey – Your Hair Coach & Clean Beauty Truth Teller
CEO, Kanuni Brown®