Apple cider vinegar rinse...

[Piximus]

A question for those of you who use an ACV rinse after your shampoo:

What kind of ACV are you using? The organic (cloudy type like Bragg) kind or just regular distilled (clear rusty color type from any supermarket) kind?

Does it matter which type you use??

TIA

 

[luxotika]

Wouldn't the grocery store kind make your head smell? That stuff is pretty strong smelling if I remember correctly!

 

[Aprill]

what are you supposed to use it for?

 

[dreamgirl_leah]

What does this do for your hair? I am not familiar with this! Does the organic kind stink as bad as the grocery store kind?

 

[Piximus]

I don't think the organic ones smell any better than the grocery store kind.

It's suppose to help restore natural pH, prevent or cure dandruff and itchy scalp due to residue left by hair care products. The rinse only have a 1/2 teaspoonful of ACV to one cup of water. Hair can be rinsed again after applying or leave-in, you won't smell the vinegar once the hair dries.

 

[sweetnsexy6953]

I would try this but Id be afraid of it smelling really bad.

 

[xjackie83]

Most people get the organic just because it's more pure.

 

[butterflyblue]

Actually, I have been using plain vinegar in my hair for years. Depending on the length of your hair use about a cup of white vinegar and about a teaspoon of baking soda.

The baking soda takes the "vinegar" smell away. Vinegar is amazing for your hair, it takes all the build up out. I usually wet my hair, apply the vinegar which I usually mix in a measuring cup, just pour it over your head, tilt your head back and be careful about getting into your eyes, it will burn a bit if you do. Then, I wash and condition as usual.

It leaves your hair with the most unbelievable shine and so full! My Mom was a hairdresser for many years and she was the one who got me hooked on that as a teen, I asked my hairdresser and she said that it is great for your hair also. I do it about every 8 weeks or so, and it makes my hair better for it. I know your thinking yuck, but try it you will be amazed!

 

[ezduzit]

I tried the ACV rinse and my hair looks really shiny and looks good. The smell goes away after awhile. I'm glad I read the post about the ACV.

 

[LittleJade]

I use Bragg's and it's usually the last step in my hairwash routine. I lightly rinse it out with water and after my hair dries it doesn't smell at all. ACV will remove any residue of shampoo or conditioner that you just used but it won't remove buildup of styling products or product that has been allowed to dry in your hair. Piximus is right in that it's main purpose is to restore the pH of scalp and reduce itchiness/dandruff. butterflyblue, I am almost positive that the buildup-removing properties of your rinse is due to the baking soda and not the ACV because baking soda does clarify hair. I use it myself every few months

 

[butterflyblue]

Thanks, i will try the baking soda minus the Vinegar and see what happens!

 

[LittleJade]

You might have to play with the baking soda ratios a little. You can always add more if you don't see any effects (hair should be slightly squeaky). I use either roughly 1-2 Tbsp to 4 cups of water for a rinse or 1/2-1 tsp added to my shampoo for more clarifying. Always condition well after that