citric acid?

[Gothchiq]

ACV is apple cider vinegar. Citric acid comes from citrus fruits. Both are acids, but not the same substance.

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[bonnie1735]

But are they used for the same problem - hard water? I have been using ACV/water for my final rinse because of the well water and I got to thinking I might be using the wrong product for hard water or maybe I am not using the correct one?

[Trish in SC]

What is the typical receipe for lemon juice rinses?

Also, what is the main purpose for doing this?

What are the pros/cons for leaving it in as a final rinse, or rinsing it out completely?

Is this good for "winter hair" ~ when the air is dry and hot?

So many questions ~ TIA for any help!

[Trish in SC]

No replies to my post from yesterday? Maybe no one is still reading this thread?

[Cassie 123]

What is the typical receipe for lemon juice rinses?

Also, what is the main purpose for doing this?

What are the pros/cons for leaving it in as a final rinse, or rinsing it out completely?

Is this good for "winter hair" ~ when the air is dry and hot?

So many questions ~ TIA for any help!

Sorry I'm late in responding -

This old thread has the best discussion of the why's and how's of the lemon juice rinse. It seems to combat frizz better than other acid rinses, presumably because of the natural sugars or other ingredients in the juice. (In stronger concentrations it has been used as hairspray but can also lighten hair.) I use the juice of half a lemon in half a gallon of distilled water; however, I use citric acid a lot more often because I can mix a lot up in advance and keep it on the bathroom shelf.

I don't know what the reason might be for rinsing it out, which I never do. And I would expect it to be neither helpful or harmful in combination with dry winter air and central heating... summer humidity is more the season for frizz, but I have never seen any dryness resulting from lemon rinses.

Hope that helps

[Trish in SC]

Cassie ~ Thanks so much for your answer. I'll check the older thread also, and see if this might be something to add to my routine.

Have a great day! ...and, a great hair day!