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I tried a vinegar claryfing rinse for the first time last night. Man, was I amazed! My hair normally air dries in about 45 minutes. It still felt damp almost 2 hours later, and the softest I can remember in years. Is this typical? I'm now wondering about some of the protein treatments I've read about, any recommendations?
Can you tell me what this vinegar rinse is all about? Is it totally safe, or are there precausions that need to be taken?
I use a vinegar rinse 2 or 3 times per month. As far as I know it is totally safe for hair. However, if you color your hair, it may fade the artificial color. After shampooing but before conditioning, I mix a spoonful of vinegar in a cup or two of water, sometimes adding a bit of conditioner, too. I dunk the ends of my hair in it, and then pour it over my head (keep your eyes closed, it stings!). Rinse well, then condition as usual.
1. What kind? Apple cider or white?
2. Teaspoon or tablespoon?
I used apple cider, I think white is recommended for blonde hair to avoid stains, not sure though. I mixed one tablespoon to a pint of water, which is on the mild side from what I've read, just being cautious to start out.
Thanx!
In addition to the acidyfing effects, I've heard it removes build up from shampoos and conditioners with silicone based chemicals. I do know from experience that silicones are very inert, hard to remove, so they can build up over time. The best comparison I can think of is Armor All (silicone based). It adheres to and protects vinyl and leather, but if oversprayed onto a cars paint, you'll never get new paint to stick to that area unless you take it down to bare metal and start over.
Yes this is true..... silicones can be nasty to your hair if you dont use a clarifier. Esp if you use drug store brands cause they tend to be saturates with these 'cones... I'll mention no names...*cough*pantene... They do coat the hair an prevent it from being conditioned properly, which leads to dry nasty hair.
For me a vinegar rinse makes no difference to drying time but yes, it does work like a conditioner, softening the hair though I can't explain the scientifics behind it. I use it to rid my hair of shampoo residue etc.
I've heard that the acid helps to close the cuticle.
I know loads of things about hair, especially coloured hair and damaged wavy hair. I have learned a load of things since my hair was damaged by some bad hairstylists.
Vinegar acidify hair. Alkaline Hairdye and Bleach alkalinize hair. So it's good to rince hair by vinegar (such as diluted Citric Acid) especially after hairdye and shampoo to acidify hair. It close the cuticle and it prevents stripping the colour from hair by shampoo.
mmmnnn' makes me hungry just thinking about it.... cant say ive tried it tho, I like my nioxin poo' as my clarifier. Btw your hair looks great! really healthy, so you may not see any difference with a protien treatment but I guess it wont hurt to try! Since your hair is healthy you dont want a major reconstructor like aphogee or your hair will be like straw!... I use joicio k pak reconstructor about every 2 weeks... ya gotta leave it in for like ages (15 mins) I like to leave mine on then run about the house an have a little dance....Then I wash it off an use a little reg cond' an i swear it makes your hair sooo shiny. It kinda also adds volume too.
If you like vinegar you may like to try apple cider vinegar its supposed to revolutionise the way we treat a dry scalp. Also if you want softness you might like to try addin a couple of drops of jojoba/camelia oil to your cond' or easier yet pop down to you local hair care website an order yourself some nioxin bliss.
Thanks. I've thought about trying the jojoba oil.
You should, its really great.... you can leave it on overnight and wash it out in the morning or apply it to damp hair after washing as a leave in, or add to you poo'/cond. It really is a marvelous thing.... also its great for your skin.
