Apple cider vinegar shine rinse
The non-negotiable partner to every natural wash.
Easy 2 min 500 ml (about 5 uses) Keeps 1 month at room temperatureCost $
Hair cuticles lie flattest at a slightly acidic pH. Soap and clay washes push things alkaline, which is why hair can feel tangly or dull. A diluted vinegar rinse smooths the cuticle, dissolves residue and leaves hair glossy. The smell disappears as it dries.
Method
- 1
Optional: steep the rosemary in the water (heated) for 10 minutes, cool and strain.
- 2
Combine the vinegar and water in the bottle.
How to use
- After washing, pour about 100 ml over your hair and scalp, leave 1 minute, then rinse (or leave it in for extra shine).
- Every wash with soap-based shampoo; weekly with other types.
Tips
- Oily scalp: increase the vinegar to 80 ml. Dry hair: reduce to 40 ml.
Safety
- Keep out of eyes.