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Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has long been used as a natural hair care product to promote healthy hair in both men and woman. Its acidity is close to that of natural hair, it’s a good conditioner and cleaning agent and it’s also an effective germ killer.
As a result, apple cider vinegar uses and benefits for the hair include:
- Vinegar hair rinse
- Hair Herbal rinse
- Essential oil vinegar hair rinse
- Dandruff and itchy scalp relief
- Natural hair loss treatment
- Home Remedy for head Lice
1. Vinegar Hair Rinse
Hair is on the mildly acidic side of the pH scale and has an ideal pH of 4.5 to 5.5, which is close to that of an apple cider vinegar rinse (pH 2.9).
On the other hand, many of the hair care products we use, such as soap-based shampoos, bleaches, hair colors, and permanents are strongly alkaline.
Rinsing with apple cider vinegar will help balance the pH of your hair and remove the buildup that can result from the use of these styling products and inexpensive shampoos.
Rinsing will also close the numerous cuticle scales which cover and protect the surface of each hair shaft. This imparts a smoother surface which reflects more light and as a result leaves your hair shinier, smoother and easier to manage.
Rough hair shaft with open cuticles compared to smooth hair shaft with closed cuticles.
Don’t worry about the slight vinegar smell you will notice after rinsing. It will disappear completely as your hair dries.
Make your own healthy after-shampoo hair rinse by mixing 1/3 of a cup (75 ml) of ACV into a quart (1 liter) of water. You can then store this mixture in a plastic bottle and keep it in the shower for ready use.
If you would like to prepare a smaller batch of this vinegar hair rinse recipe to experiment with, try mixing 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of apple cider vinegar into 1 cup (250 ml) of warm filtered tap water.
Apply the vinegar rinse after shampooing and then rinse it all out, or for extra conditioning, you can leave the rinse on your hair. This natural hair care product can be used once or twice a week or more often as needed.
2. Hair Herbal Rinse
By infusing various herbs into the vinegar rinse, you can enhancedifferent hair colors and condition hair at the same time.
Here are some recommended herbs to use with apple cider vinegar:
- For dark hair:……Parsley, Rosemary, Sage
- For light hair:…..Chamomile, Flannel Mullein, Marigold
- For red hair:…….Henna
- For oily hair:……Lavender, Thyme, Witch Hazel, Yarrow
- For dry hair:…….Marigold
- For brittle hair:…Horsetail
To make your own herbal hair rinse natural hair care product:
- Place 2 tablespoons of the dried herb (or herb mixture) into a muslin bag or tea ball and put in a warmed tea pot.
- Pour 1 pint (500 ml) of boiling water over the herbs and infuse for 2 hours.
- Allow the liquid to cool then pour it into a quart (1 liter) jar.
- Add 1 pint (500 ml) of apple cider vinegar and mix well.
To add extra fragrance to the herbal rinse, try adding a few drops of lavender or lemon or rose essential oils.
No time to make your own natural hair care product?
You can buy online, ready made apple cider vinegar herbal hair rinses.
3. Essential Oil Vinegar Hair Rinse
If preparing a vinegar/herb infusion is not your cup of tea, then a faster way to enhance the hair conditioning effect of apple cider vinegar is to add a small amount of certain types of essential oils.
To make a batch, just add 5 drops of the essential oil to 1 cup (250 ml) of apple cider vinegar. When you are ready to rinse your hair, take 1 tablespoon of this mixture and add it to 1 cup (250 ml) of warm water.
Types of essential oils that go well in a vinegar hair rinse include:
4. Dandruff and Itchy Scalp Relief
The acids and enzymes in ACV kill the “bottle bacillus”, a bacteria that is one of the causes for many scalp and hair conditions such as dandruff, itchy scalp, hair loss and often baldness.The bacteria clogs hair follicles allowing dry crusts to form that itch and flake.
For a simple home treatment for dandruff and itchy scalp, apply full strength ACV to the scalp, rub in, and leave on for a half hour to an hour before washing your hair.
For an extra strength natural hair care product, apple cider vinegar can be infused with herbs such as stinging nettle, southernwood, goosegrass, plantain and burdock root all of which help prevent dandruff on their own. Tea tree oil is another excellent natural anti-dandruff ingredient, which can be added.
5. Natural Hair Loss Treatment
In her book Apple Cider Vinegar- Miracle Health System, Patricia Bragg recommends trying the following natural hair loss treatment:
For bald and thinning areas apply to scalp an hour before shampooing- 2 Tbsp ACV mixed with a tiny pinch cayenne powder.
Then before going to bed, mix a royal jelly capsule with one tsp ACV, pat on bald areas and leave overnight.
The following herbs have also been used to prevent hair loss and stimulate hair growth:
Make your own vinegar mixture as per the herbal hair rinse recipe given above and apply it full strength to the scalp. Rub it in and leave it on for a half hour to an hour before washing your hair.
6. Home Remedy for Head Lice
Lice infestations are very contagious and are characterized by intense itching caused by an allergic reaction to a toxin in the saliva of the lice.
If you find that commercial lice preparations are too toxic (many contain pesticides) for you or your child’s skin, try the following herbal head louse treatment described in the Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine that uses all natural hair care products:
- Carefully brush the child’s head with a mixture of 3 parts olive oil and 1 part lavender essential oil.
- Follow this by an apple cider vinegar rinse, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) ACV added to 1 cup (250 ml) water, to unglue the nits from the hair.
- Nits or lice eggs are fairly small and can be pearly to grey in color.
- Then, using a fine-tooth comb, parents should comb the child’s hair meticulously to remove the lice eggs from the hair shaft.
- And finally, wash the child’s hair with a natural shampoo.
Once completed, check the child’s hair every other day for the next 10 days, and if needed repeat the treatment.
Ladies, have you tried any of these uses? Do you incorporate apple cider vinegar into your regimen?
I have used vinegar (diluted at about 1/4 cup to a quart) since I was a very little girl. And I am, well, quite a few decades older now! It was my mom’s swear-by. The smell has never been an issue. Goes away quickly. Funny thing, I was just reading some new reports of the dangers of so many shampoo and conditioner ingredients, the FDA has no oversee here, and suggested the vinegar rinse to the mom of my granddaughters. Many of the ingredients in the commercial products are carcinogenic particularly for children.
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I tried ACV rinse tonight for the first time. WoW!!!! This stuff made my hair look and feel the best it ever has since I’ve had natural hair!! My measurements… 1/3 cup ACV to 1 quart water. I actually made 1 cup ACV and 3 Quarts water. After co washing my hair with AS I AM COCONUT CO WASH I rinsed that out and then did the ACV rinse for a final rinse. My hair was so soft, silky and manageable. To do the two strand twist to my scalp I used essential oils to twist to my scalp, coconut oil and grape seed oil to lock in that moisture. My hair was still wet so I but a plastic bag over that and then tied that down with a silk scarf. I dont have big plans this week besides class so I probably will not manipulate my hair again for a week or two weeks unless I make plans. oh, I also used AS I AM TWIST DEFININING cream to twist but I only used a little. ACV WILL BE APART OF MY REGULAR HAIR REGIMEN FROM NOW ON. EVERY WEEK OR BI WEEKLY.
Thanks for posting this reply! This is the response that I’ve been looking for. I have decided to try co-washing this weekend, but wondered how the ACV would work n conjunction with it. I also have highlights in my hair. Do you think the diluted ACV may harm my hair?
By using Brad’s Vinegar to rinse my hair will it strip my hair color?
i use acv [bragg] first then i cleans my hair. i do not dilute it.
this has been awesome knowledge ladies thank you for sharing, i will try using ACV on my hair as well. how safe is it on children? i would love to try on my girls too.
I use it on my daughter with no trouble. I always dilute it heavily.
I use ACV rinse once a wk in my hair and it has made my hair strong and healthy. I have made it part of my wkly hair regime because it is on point for dandruff and breakage.
I use Bragg’s raw acv (with the Mother) lOL anyways, it really conditions my hair, smooths the cuticle and adds shine. I find it helps detangle my hair. It soothes my scalp as well. Really great natural product that never disappoints.
Well ladies this white boy has heard that drinking a teaspoon a day promotes hair growth!!
Hey Jim. You are correct!! I’ve been drinking Braggs ACV since April. One teaspoon in an 8 ounce cup of water with Agave Nectar for sweetness. My hair has grown. I have lost weight, but most surprising is my eyelashes. That have thickened, darkened and grown in length. My sister asked me more than once why am I always wearing mascara. Hello? I’m not :-) (Batting my lusty eyelashes)
I have been using ACV as a hair rinse for several months now. I rinse 1-2 twice a week, I love the results so far. My hair is much shinier, healthier looking! After about a month, I notice that my hair was not breaking as much! Will use for life! This article also has some good info. http://www.intensegrow.com/blog/Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Rinse-for-Hair.htm
My hair is a bit thin and just started using vinegar for thicker hair , does it really work ? what else can you use to make your hair naturally thicker faster ? any good products or natural stuff that could work ? i also heard alvera gel is good to thickening hair , used it twice already , no improvement yet !
Ive been using ACV since i was about 16 (11 years now). I have mixed hair and use it primarily to rid my scalp of buildup from the various products i use to tame my hair!!! I love it!!
I have been reading about the uses of ACV for over a month. There are pros and cons on nearly every site I read. The main uses I read about are for hair care, pre-teen acne, and weight loss. I am still uncertain if I should try ACV at all, however I did try diluted mixture on the acne, and she complained that it made her skin itch. Ay help out there, any advice?
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