I want to rinse my hair with ACV just in case the shampoo didn't get everthing. Is there anything bad about putting ACV in your hair. What about the good things? Do it matter much if you use apple cider vinegar instead of regular vinegar??
2007-08-06 21:24:26 · 7 answers · asked by kate f 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
Human skin, including scalp skin, prefers to be in the middle of the pH scale, somewhere between 5 and 6.8 on the pH spectrum. This is considered balanced between alkali (base) and acidic. Most shampoos and conditioners leave the hair and scalp skin in an alkali state, so sometimes something acidic (in a very, very diluted form) may need to be applied (never ever apply an undiluted form of natural acid) to help move the pH of scalp skin back to the center point from alakali (or base). Viable natural ways to impart this is lemon juice or lime juice or a vinegar. All should be diluted well in a LOT of water and then applied as a rinse that is subsequently rinsed out either after shampooing or after conditioning (conditioning usually follows shampooing). It is recommended that Blondes use white vinegar to avoid hair being darkened over time although it's noted that apple cider vinegar contains malic acid which is friendly for acid mantle health. Do not use flavored or balsamic vinegars (balsamic has sugar in it). This practice may assist those who have itchy scalps, depending on the cause for the itchiness.
2007-08-06 21:46:01 · answer #1 · answered by Alia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hear apple cider vinegar can bring out your highlights. And as far as rinsing with vinegar it works on dandruff, and getting build-up from product out of your hair. BUT it smells awful for about a day even if you wash it like 5 times. LOL. Just make sure you use really good smelling shampoo and conditioner. It sont harm your hair though. Good luck!
2007-08-07 04:29:21 · answer #2 · answered by ckes521 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope - vinegar just removes soap residue. Make sure you rinse it well. You should have nice shiny hair after too.
2007-08-07 04:28:01 · answer #3 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mum just told me that vinegar softens and brightens the hair.
2007-08-07 04:35:25 · answer #4 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it raises the PH level (acidity) of your hair and damages the hair shaft.
2007-08-07 04:27:55 · answer #5 · answered by Jose C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's acidic so it may sting your head, and obviously the smell.
2007-08-07 04:27:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might burn your hair.
2007-08-07 04:29:34 · answer #7 · answered by Monet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋