Difference between revisions of "Make Your Hair Silky and Shiny with Vinegar"
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===Using a Simple Rinse=== | ===Using a Simple Rinse=== | ||
#Mix one part vinegar and one part water. Plain vinegar is too strong to use on hair, so it's important to dilute it with water first. One-fourth cup of vinegar and one-fourth cup of water should be enough for a single hair rinse. | #Mix one part vinegar and one part water. Plain vinegar is too strong to use on hair, so it's important to dilute it with water first. One-fourth cup of vinegar and one-fourth cup of water should be enough for a single hair rinse. | ||
| − | #*Either distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar work well here. Many prefer using apple cider vinegar on the body because the smell is less intense.<ref>http://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/beauty-uses-for-vinegar</ref> | + | #*Either distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar work well here. Many prefer using apple cider vinegar on the body because the smell is less intense.<ref name="rf16523">http://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/beauty-uses-for-vinegar</ref> |
#*If your hair is quite oily, you can add an extra tablespoon of vinegar. If your hair is dry or you tend to have dandruff, scale back the amount of vinegar by a tablespoon. | #*If your hair is quite oily, you can add an extra tablespoon of vinegar. If your hair is dry or you tend to have dandruff, scale back the amount of vinegar by a tablespoon. | ||
#Shampoo your hair as normal. Go ahead and wash your hair with your normal shampoo. If possible, use lukewarm or cool water. Using hot water causes hair to look dull and frizzy. Cold water will help your hair shaft lie flat and contribute to the shiny, smooth look you're after. | #Shampoo your hair as normal. Go ahead and wash your hair with your normal shampoo. If possible, use lukewarm or cool water. Using hot water causes hair to look dull and frizzy. Cold water will help your hair shaft lie flat and contribute to the shiny, smooth look you're after. | ||
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#Rinse your hair with cool water. Give it a quick rinse to remove the extra vinegar from your hair. There's no need to go overboard, since the smell of the vinegar will be gone once your hair dries. | #Rinse your hair with cool water. Give it a quick rinse to remove the extra vinegar from your hair. There's no need to go overboard, since the smell of the vinegar will be gone once your hair dries. | ||
#[[Dry Anything Quickly|Dry]] your hair as usual. Either let it air dry or use a hair dryer to dry your hair. When you're finished, it will be silky and soft. The vinegar smell should be gone. | #[[Dry Anything Quickly|Dry]] your hair as usual. Either let it air dry or use a hair dryer to dry your hair. When you're finished, it will be silky and soft. The vinegar smell should be gone. | ||
| − | #Repeat once or twice a week. You may love the results of your rinse so much you're tempted to repeat it every time you wash your hair. However, vinegar can dry out your hair if you use it too often. Use it just once or twice a week to remove buildup in your hair and restore shine.<ref>http://www.organicauthority.com/delicious-beauty/how-to-use-apple-cider-vinegar-for-hair-and-skin.html</ref> | + | #Repeat once or twice a week. You may love the results of your rinse so much you're tempted to repeat it every time you wash your hair. However, vinegar can dry out your hair if you use it too often. Use it just once or twice a week to remove buildup in your hair and restore shine.<ref name="rf16524">http://www.organicauthority.com/delicious-beauty/how-to-use-apple-cider-vinegar-for-hair-and-skin.html</ref> |
===Making a Custom Vinegar Rinse=== | ===Making a Custom Vinegar Rinse=== | ||
#Try adding a tablespoon of honey. Honey has both clarifying and moisturizing properties, making it a great addition to a hair rinse. This is especially helpful if your hair tends to be a little dry. Honey also smells fantastic and can combat the vinegar smell while you're in the shower. If you want to try adding honey, here's how to do it: | #Try adding a tablespoon of honey. Honey has both clarifying and moisturizing properties, making it a great addition to a hair rinse. This is especially helpful if your hair tends to be a little dry. Honey also smells fantastic and can combat the vinegar smell while you're in the shower. If you want to try adding honey, here's how to do it: | ||
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#*1/2 to 1 teaspoon almond oil | #*1/2 to 1 teaspoon almond oil | ||
#*1/2 to 1 teaspoon olive oil | #*1/2 to 1 teaspoon olive oil | ||
| − | #Scent the vinegar with nourishing herbs. If you're having trouble with this rinse because you don't like the smell of vinegar, you might want to try scenting it with herbs. The herbs impart a gentle scent that helps to mask the vinegar and make it more pleasant to use. Here's how to do it:<ref | + | #Scent the vinegar with nourishing herbs. If you're having trouble with this rinse because you don't like the smell of vinegar, you might want to try scenting it with herbs. The herbs impart a gentle scent that helps to mask the vinegar and make it more pleasant to use. Here's how to do it:<ref name="rf9323" /> |
#*Mix your vinegar rinse as usual, and pour it into a small saucepan. | #*Mix your vinegar rinse as usual, and pour it into a small saucepan. | ||
#*Add a tablespoon of your favorite dried herb, like lavender, rose hips, sage, or rosemary. | #*Add a tablespoon of your favorite dried herb, like lavender, rose hips, sage, or rosemary. | ||
