HOW TO: Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse

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The Info Monday post for you today would be about some tips and tricks I have been using to reset my hair (once in a while).

You might have heard of an apple cider vinegar rinse for your hair, or not.

I did so I decided to share it with as many people as I can with this post.

If you’ve been hoping to reset and condition your hair recently, this could be the post for you.

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Just a short background, on my previous hair care review posted before this, I was telling you guys that I was looking for a product or homemade mask (etc) to help improve my hair texture and frizziness.

That research also got me to trying out this hack to see if it works.

If you’re interested in my previous review: Review | KUNDAL Hydro-Intensive Protein Premium Hair Treatment

P.S. I rated that 4.5/5 so it might be worth looking into if you cannot bring yourself to do an apple cider vinegar rinse haha.

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The main reason why I thought using vinegar could make your hair feel refreshed and smooth was due to this product that I’ve tried and repurchased.

I found it in Olive Young while I was in Korea after watching a Korean Youtuber express satisfaction in this product.

Aforementioned product review: Review | Yves Rocher Detox Rinsing Vinegar (Moringa Extract)

This other Korean variety show (The Barber of Seville – 세빌리아의 이발사) that I had been watching had the barber using actual cooking vinegar for his male clients after their shampoo.

With those ideas in mind, I dug deeper into Google and Youtube on how to accurately use the ACV I had at home.

The most informative video I found was from Isabella Demarko:

To get more information on ACV and why ACV, please give it a watch!

It is from her intensive (even much more than mine) research and retries that she found that a good ratio could be a 1:8 ratio of Apple Cider Vinegar to water (preferably a lower pH level water).

However, that 1:8 ratio would need to depend on different scalps (oily/dry).

As I share this information with you to experiment, please try to adjust accordingly and if the first time doesn’t work out, you can add more or less water as preferred or even replace it as your conditioner.

Whatever works for you! Below is just the way I do it.

Step 1: Pour a 1:8 ratio of ACV to water into a small basin

Note: I did it this way for my first attempt, also, do shake your apple cider vinegar bottle beforehand.

I do this ACV rinse every 1-2 weeks.

Using tablespoon as measurements, I went with 4 tablespoons of ACV to 32 tablespoons of ACV. Does that sound a bit tiring to do?

HAHA basically, I was trying to figure the amount I would need to rinse my hair and I thought that was a sufficient amount compared to the other times I experimented.

However, once you find the good ratio for yourself, you just need to do it that one time to know the amount to pour directly.

For eg. 4 tablespoons would be 60ml and you’d just need to pour the remaining 480ml of water to your concoction.

As for the type of water I used, I did not have filtered water (neither did I test what pH level was mine), so I went ahead with using boiled water that has been fully cooled down. I usually drink boiled water so it is always there for me to use.

Although Singapore’s tap water is safe to drink, I did not like the taste LOL, probably because I grew up on boiled water haha.

Similarly to the ratio, you can experiment with different kinds of water to see which works better for you.

Step 2: Add a few drops of natural / organic essential oil (optional)

This helps mask the smell of the apple cider vinegar.

Note: Please do not use diffuser essential oil like I did below! Instead, use a natural / organic essential oil that you are not allergic to in order to pair with the ACV mixture! 🙂 (Thanks to the commenter (Pam) who mentioned this)

I have tried both with and without.

When I added the essential oil, it greatly removes the smell of the vinegar. You can add 2-4 drops depending on your preference.

When I excluded the essential oil (actually by accident lol), I could smell a hint of the vinegar even 1-2 days after washing.

If you don’t want anyone to complain about something smelling weird, I recommend you to add a natural / organic essential oil of your choice.

Should you not mind, you can opt this out! 🙂

Step 3: Stir well and gently pour + drench your tresses after the shampoo or conditioner step

Some suggested using it in replacement of a shampoo or conditioner, but for me, I have long and thick hair.

To get a thorough wash, I use my own shampoo first before proceeding to end it with the rinse.

There are times when I briefly wash off the ACV rinse and use my KUNDAL hair treatment for that extra boost (reviewed).

You may choose to literally stop after drenching your tresses with the concoction or thoroughly wash them off after leaving the concoction for around 1-3 minutes.

At least 1 minute would even work.

If you intend to wash it off with water, gently massage your scalp during that duration or take that time to brush your teeth / wash your beautiful face.

As mentioned, finish off with a low pH water, whether or not you’re leaving the rinse in your hair or rinsing it off with water.

For more info why, please do take the time to watch the video. I don’t really want to take out all her tips and efforts from that video hehe.

Step 4: You may lightly detangle your wet hair with a wide toothed comb (good for thick or curly hair) before air-drying or blowdrying

If you’re not rushed for time, you may let your hair air dry (should you finish with the hair washing step with the ACV rinse).

Mine can never air dry by itself so to prevent a gross scalp, I’d reach for the hair dryer all the time.

For best results, honestly there are many products that help protect your hair from heat styling or blowdrying. Use that if you have prior to any heat tools.

If you’re like me = only a hair oil, you may use that on your hair ends after drying your hair at least till 85-90% dry.

My experience with ACV rinse:

So far, I do prefer to slightly wash the rinse off and I find that I still experience an improved hair texture.

Overall, it has never failed in making my hair feel smooth and really helps to remove all the gunk in my hair while feeling super cooling and refreshed when I do it every 1-2 weeks.

It is definitely an inexpensive hair treatment that you can use with products you might already have at home.

The results can last till your next wash (at least 2 days).

You realised that there’s no before and after because I did not want to provide an example of how your hair will become.

We all have curly, wavy, straight, thick, long, short, thin (or more) kinds of hair types, so results will look different for everyone!

Ending this post with some haircare tips:

• Use a satin or silk pillowcase for sleeping (helps reduce frizz)
• Comb hair prior to washing (from bottom to top)
• Detangle if needed or preferred using a wide toothed comb on wet hair
• Use heat protectant spray or serum before blowdrying
• When blowdrying hair sections with high heat, try to finish off with the cool air function before touching or ruffling your hair (helps reduce possibility of more frizz)
• Do not skip conditioners too many times. I used to only use shampoo last time and I believe that made my hair grow frizzy continuously till now. Take care of your hair.
• Do not wash your hair every single day, please. Unless you are exercising everyday. Wash it at least once every 2 days to reduce excessive stripping of your natural hair oils -> may lead to oilier scalp.

With 💕,

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