How to Clean Hair With White Distilled Vinegar

How to Clean Hair With White Distilled Vinegar
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Tricia Ross
Published: Jul 26, 2010
Updated: Jan 10, 2019
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White distilled vinegar is created by the fermentation of ethanol. A major ingredient created during this process is acetic acid, a weak acid used by cosmetics companies in many clarifying shampoos. An economical alternative to buying these shampoos is to use a white vinegar rinse you make at home.

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Make a mixture of 2 cups water and 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar. Pour it into a spray bottle for easy application.

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Shampoo your hair as usual. Rinse thoroughly.

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Spray the water and vinegar solution on damp hair, being sure to thoroughly coat all of the strands.

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Allow the solution to sit on your hair for one to two minutes. Rinse thoroughly with water.

Tips

Vinegar has a strong odor when liquid, but this disappears once vinegar evaporates.

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