Apple cider vinegar (ACV) hair rinses have been around since the 1960s, and they’re as popular today as ever, especially among those who want shiny, healthy hair at home. But what’s so special about ACV that it can improve your hair’s texture and appearance? A lot, actually! Read on to find out more about ACV hair rinses and how to use them properly. You might be surprised by what you discover!
Why I Decided to Try an ACV Hair Rinse
The main reason I decided to start using apple cider vinegar as a hair rinse was that I wanted my natural curls to look bouncier and curlier (instead of frizzy). After doing some research online, I came across numerous people who claimed that an ACV rinse had made their hair softer and shinier. They also claimed that it tamed their frizz and made it easier for them to blow dry and style.
What Does it Do?
Many home remedies claim to make your hair healthier and shinier. But apple cider vinegar (ACV) is one of those natural remedies that truly delivers. ACV is naturally anti-fungal and anti-bacterial, making it an excellent disinfectant for your scalp—which means a healthy head of hair. Not only does ACV prevent dandruff by killing bacteria that cause flakes and itching, but it can also be used to treat lice.
What Are the Benefits?
Apple cider vinegar is known for its many uses and can be a helpful addition to your hair care routine. It’s also easy on your wallet—meaning that you don’t have to buy additional products in order to get shiny hair. All you need is apple cider vinegar and water! By combining these two simple ingredients into one easy-to-use rinse, you can keep a healthy head of hair without breaking your budget.
How Do I Use It?
Apple cider vinegar can be mixed into a hair rinse solution or applied directly on dry hair. To make a rinse, combine one cup of water with two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a spray bottle and shake. You can apply it after shampooing your hair or before. After shaking it up and spraying your scalp and your roots, let it sit for about ten minutes; then you can rinse it out with lukewarm water.
Will it Work For Me?
When I first started using apple cider vinegar on my hair, I was a little concerned. Wouldn’t it smell like vinegar? Would it be sticky and make my hair look worse than before? Fortunately, no! It doesn’t really have a scent—or if it does have one I can’t smell it—and there is no stickiness once you rinse out the solution. Best of all, after just one use my hair looked shinier and healthier than before! So, give it a try and see if it works for you too.
Recap & Final Thoughts
Hair rinses are a popular in-salon treatment that leaves hair looking fuller and shinier. And while you can pick up bottles of them for under $10 in most places, it’s much more fun (and cheaper) to make your own! With just a few ingredients from your pantry and a half-hour of your time, you can have glossy tresses in no time.
