white vinegar rinse?

[gothicchick]

i've bought some white vinegar to do a rinse (i'm blonde) just wondering how much i need to dilute it, and how i use it, poured over my head? just lenghts? leave in? rinse out?

etc...


Thanks :)

[spidermom]

As with most things, you will probably need to experiment a bit to find out what works best for you. Lately, I use a splash of WV (maybe 1 tablespoon) into a super-gulp sized cup (I think it holds about 1 quart). Then I fill the cup with warm water and drop my length into the cup first, then slowly pour what is left in the cup over my scalp and hair. I leave it in for about one minute, then rinse. I don't like vinegar scent very much, so I don't leave it in. I believe that some people do, however.

Oh, and I only use it once every week or two. Other people use it every wash or in place of a wash.

[gothicchick]

As with most things, you will probably need to experiment a bit to find out what works best for you. Lately, I use a splash of WV (maybe 1 tablespoon) into a super-gulp sized cup (I think it holds about 1 quart). I drop my length into the cup first, then slowly pour what is left in the cup over my scalp and hair. I leave it in for about one minute, then rinse. I don't like vinegar scent very much, so I don't leave it in. I believe that some people do, however.

Oh, and I only use it once every week or two. Other people use it every wash or in place of a wash.

ok i see, so you don't dilute at all?

[Amber_Maiden]

ok i see, so you don't dilute at all?

Definitely dilute it.

[PrairieRose]

As with most things, you will probably need to experiment a bit to find out what works best for you. Lately, I use a splash of WV (maybe 1 tablespoon) into a super-gulp sized cup (I think it holds about 1 quart). I drop my length into the cup first, then slowly pour what is left in the cup over my scalp and hair. I leave it in for about one minute, then rinse. I don't like vinegar scent very much, so I don't leave it in. I believe that some people do, however.

Oh, and I only use it once every week or two. Other people use it every wash or in place of a wash.

Spidermom, what is the reason people use WV? Is it only because of the lack of color for blondes or is there another benefit to WV?

[ktani]

ok i see, so you don't dilute at all?

You need to dilute it or it can be damaging over time. Try 1 tsp to 24 oz of water to start, leaving in on the hair for 30 seconds to one minute and rinse it out. Recipe and method by Maluhia.

[gothicchick]

Definitely dilute it.

how much do i dilute?

[ktani]

how much do i dilute?

See above - that recipe wprked well.

[gothicchick]

You need to dilute it or it can be damaging over time. Try 1 tsp to 24 oz of water to start, leaving in on the hair for 30 seconds to one minute and rinse it out. Recipe and method by Maluhia.

ahh i see, thank you :)

[gothicchick]

See above - that recipe wprked well.

whoops! sorry, didn't realised i posted that twice...:p

[ktani]

whoops! sorry, didn't realised i posted that twice...:p

LOL, either did I, lol. No worries, :)

[PennyLaneDream]

I have also wanted to try a white vinegar rinse but am wondering if there is anything that can combat the smell? I tried it once before and found that the smell lingered in my hair...not pleasant

[spidermom]

ok i see, so you don't dilute at all?

Oh yes, of course I do. I put my splash of vinegar in the cup and then fill it with warm water. Sorry I left that out.

By the way, I've used vinegar full strength from the bottle to assist in loosening lice nits, and it did no harm whatsoever. Full strength is only 3%.

I use white vinegar because apple cider vinegar gives red tones.

[spidermom]

I have also wanted to try a white vinegar rinse but am wondering if there is anything that can combat the smell? I tried it once before and found that the smell lingered in my hair...not pleasant

My 1 tablespoon WV in 1 quart of warm water doesn't leave a scent in my hair. If you try this and it leave a scent, try doing the vinegar rinse first and then use conditioner. That might work.

[Carolyn]

I do similarly to SM. I use a glug (I'm guessing maybe 2T) in 2-3 cups of water. I'm not a meticulous measurer. I think WV smells a lot less than ACV but the main reason I use it is I am an ashy blonde who wants to stay ashy. I do everything I can to fight warm or reddish tones. The smell never lingers once my hair is dry. Maybe some hair is more porous and retains the scent longer. I dunno really.

[jacqueline101]

I wet my hair put very little in and rinse out. I didn't dilute it. I figured the water on my head diluted it enough.

[PennyLaneDream]

My 1 tablespoon WV in 1 quart of warm water doesn't leave a scent in my hair. If you try this and it leave a scent, try doing the vinegar rinse first and then use conditioner. That might work.

Thanks! I can't remember the exact measurements I used last time but I'm pretty sure my problem was that i used way too much vinegar. Can't wait to give this another try!

[LaceyNg]

i'm also curious to know if white vinegar has other specific benefits besides just not adding warm toes to hair over time.... :hmm:

[gothicchick]

I have also wanted to try a white vinegar rinse but am wondering if there is anything that can combat the smell? I tried it once before and found that the smell lingered in my hair...not pleasant

i'm gunna try mixing mine with some EO's that should get rid of the smell

[gothicchick]

Oh yes, of course I do. I put my splash of vinegar in the cup and then fill it with warm water. Sorry I left that out.

By the way, I've used vinegar full strength from the bottle to assist in loosening lice nits, and it did no harm whatsoever. Full strength is only 3%.

I use white vinegar because apple cider vinegar gives red tones.

ahh i see, ok :)

[gothicchick]

i'm also curious to know if white vinegar has other specific benefits besides just not adding warm toes to hair over time.... :hmm:
it's meant to add shine

[LaceyNg]

it's meant to add shine

ohhhh, ok-- thanks!

[xoxophelia]

I dilute mine about 1 part vinegar to 10 parts water in a bowl. Then I put my ends and the length that I can into the bowl and move it around in it with my fingers. After that I pour the rest over my hair and massage it in a little. I let it sit for a minute or two and do a quick rinse.

There are other ways but if you follow this to start you should get OK results.

[gothicchick]

ohhhh, ok-- thanks!

i think it's also supposed to help close the cuticle :)

[gothicchick]

I dilute mine about 1 part vinegar to 10 parts water in a bowl. Then I put my ends and the length that I can into the bowl and move it around in it with my fingers. After that I pour the rest over my hair and massage it in a little. I let it sit for a minute or two and do a quick rinse.

There are other ways but if you follow this to start you should get OK results.

ok thanks :)