ACV washes?

[Norwegian_Metal]

So i am just using a hand made soap now for shampooing. It has some good oils in it and some other stuff's. Should i be doing ACV washes to get out any build up? And if so how do i do them.

[Elphie]

The mix is usually a tablespoon of vinegar to a cup of water. I know a lot of people who use shampoo bars use a vinegar rinse after them. I don't use bars, but I do like to use a rinse about once a week.

[Flaxen]

ACV is not a build-up remover. It is used as a rinse to close the cuticle and lower the pH of the hair and scalp after washing. Shampoos, especially soap bars, have a high pH. That's why they clean so well. ACV can remove some residue from the wash just done, but it is not a clarifier.

To do an ACV rinse, simply pour about 1 Tablespoon of ACV mixed with 1 cup of water over your hair and scalp after shampooing. Leave it on for about a minute, and then rinse well with plain water. If you experience any stinging, make the ACV rinse weaker by adding more water.

HTH! :grin:

[Sunshine69]

My water is very soft, and 1 T to 1 cup was much too strong for me (it left my hair feeling almost brittle). I found that about 2 T to a big pitcher of water (8 cups) was the right amount for me. I always rinsed it out afterwards, too. I also found that regular white distilled vinegar worked better for me and didn't leave a smell the way ACV did.

When I washed my hair with soap, even with soft water, I would do vinegar rinses almost every time, although I probably could have just done once a week. I never left it on, but just rinsed it out right away with water. I also liked to use a conditioner on the ends afterwards, although my hair was fine if I skipped that step.

I think you should try experimenting with different ratios and take the condition of your water into consideration. Try distilled vinegar and see how you like that compared to ACV.

[Norwegian_Metal]

How do i clarify and when is it needed?

[Flaxen]

How do i clarify and when is it needed?
Washing from root to tip with a regular shampoo should do it. Try for one with as few ingredients as possible. You can purchase shampoos for clarifying, such as Neutrogena Anti Residue.