Being
natural gives you the opportunity to experiment with a diverse range of products.
For instance, I was unaware of Apple cider vinegar hair rinse until going
natural. Apple Cider Vinegar is an old natural remedy for conditioning.
Benefits
Apple
Cider Vinegar helps to remove build up from oils & styling products. It
strengthens the hair shaft and balances the PH level of the hair, and; Increases
blood circulation thus promoting hair growth.
Commercially
processed apple cider vinegar is refined,
as such most of its unique properties have been lost. For best results, buy
cold pressed organically grown apples, which contains “mother of vinegar”. This
guarantees that it was not pasteurized and has no chemicals or preservatives. The "mother of vinegar" is a
normal substance that occurs during the final stages of fermentation.
[Recommended Bragg Organic Apple Cider]
Homemade
Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse Recipe
I love to cook because I know exactly what’s in the pot!
It’s the same with your hair, when you make your own recipe you’re completely in
control and certain of what you’re using.
Simply
mix 1 TBSP of Apple Cider Vinegar to 1 cup of water and apply after cleansing.
Allow
the rinse to penetrate for a few minutes.
You
may wash it out completely or choose to leave it in.
For
a fancier Herbal Apple Cider Rinse, you can add either fresh or dried herbs to
the recipe above. Below is a breakdown of various herbs and their uses!
Burdock: great for thinning hair, dry, irritated scalp, dandruff, and
seborrhea
Calendula: conditions
Catnip: Promotes healthy hair growth
Chamomile: a healing and soothing herb to soften hair, soothe the scalp,
lighten, condition, and stimulate growth
Horsetail: Helps brittle hair due to its high silica content
Marigold: lightens hair color
Nettle: conditions, improves color and texture, helps with dandruff, irritated
scalp, and dry scalp
Parsley: enriches hair color and gives a nice luster
Plantain: great for dry, irritated scalp, dandruff, and
seborrhea
Peppermint: stimulates the scalp
Red Clover:
strengthens hair
Rosemary: excellent for all hair types and problems, it acts as a tonic
and conditioner, gives luster and body,
stimulates growth, helps with dandruff, and brings out dark highlights in the
hair
Sage: traditionally used to restore color to greying hair, excellent
for weak hair
Saw Palmetto: good for hair thinning and hair loss
Thyme: good for oily hair, dandruff, and mild hair loss
Witch Hazel: leaves and bark are astringent and cleanse
oily hair
Yarrow: for oily hair
Yucca: Navajos swear by yucca root to prevent hair loss and to cure
dandruff.
Lavender: useful for all hair types it stimulates hair growth, and
degreases
Apple Cider Vinegar has a strong smell, but remember its natural; most perfumes we love contain harmful ingredients. I
recommend doing this regimen once or twice weekly Use Apple Cider Vinegar as an overnight facial before
bed, your skin will thank you! Always
do an allergy test to avoid problems.
Good-luck
and feel free to share your experience! Happy new year!!
