Benefits of vinegar for hair

Written By The HealthMeth Team - Updated On Friday, January 22, 2021 12:00 PM

Vinegar

White vinegar: It is a transparent liquid that has an acid taste, and it results from fermentation. It has many uses in cooking, baking, preserving meats , pickles, sauces, and salad dressings, in addition to its medical and industrial uses. It is also used for cleaning purposes, and combats mold and bacteria. It is also non-toxic, safe for young children, and has the ability to improve and moisturize hair, and we will devote this article to talking about the benefits of vinegar for hair. [1] [2]


Benefits of vinegar for hair

Rinse hair

Vinegar is used to rinse the hair , and it is considered to be of low cost, and it helps to care for oily hair, and the way to use it is: [1]

  • the ingredients:
    • A quantity of regular white vinegar.
    • Amount of water.
  • How to prepare:
    • Mixing an equal amount of vinegar and water. To dilute the vinegar.
    • Wash hair with shampoo, then apply conditioner to it.
    • Apply the mixture directly to the hair, then rinse the hair before drying it, then styling it.


Perfuming hair

Vinegar can be used as a hair freshener. The way to use it is: [1]

  • the ingredients:
    • Several cups of white vinegar.
    • A cup of strong-smelling herbs to taste, such as: orange peel powder , or spices.
  • How to prepare:
    • Mix the herbs with white vinegar, then leave it to soak for two weeks.
    • Filter the mixture using a colander.
    • Put the solution in a spray bottle.
    • Spray the solution directly on the hair, then rinse it off with warm water.


Shine hair

Vinegar increases the shine of hair, and the way to use it is: [1]

  • the ingredients:
    • A tablespoon of white vinegar.
    • A liter of plain water.
    • A quantity of some aromatic herbs, such as: chamomile .
  • How to prepare:
    • Soak some herbs in water for several moments, then add vinegar to them.
    • Put the mixture into a spray bottle.
    • Spray the hair with a sufficient amount of the solution, until the hair becomes damp.
    • Leave it on the hair for two minutes before rinsing it off.


Lightening hair

Vinegar is effective in lightening, or enhancing, the color of blonde hair , and the way to use it is: [1]

  • the ingredients:
    • Five tablespoons of white vinegar.
    • Amount of shampoo.
  • How to prepare:
    • Mixing vinegar with shampoo.
    • Wash hair with a mixture.
    • Leave the mixture on the hair for at least ten minutes.
    • Rinse hair, and finish applying conditioner as usual.


Natural recipes using vinegar for hair

  • Recipe vinegar and water: where blessed with vinegar, water , hair, Anzfanah, uses white vinegar, or apple cider vinegar after washing hair with shampoo; To restore vitality to hair, to get shiny, silky hair, and vinegar is diluted with water before rinsing the hair with it; This is because vinegar is one of the powerful ingredients in hair, and the method of preparing it is: [3]
    • the ingredients:
      • A quarter cup of vinegar.
      • A quarter cup of water .
    • How to prepare:
      • Mixing vinegar with water.
      • Wash hair with shampoo as usual with warm or cold water, and avoid washing hair with hot water; Because hot water causes wrinkles and the dull appearance of hair, while cold water adds shine and soft appearance to hair.
      • Skip the conditioner . Because a dilute vinegar solution softens the hair, adding shine to it.
      • Slowly pour the diluted vinegar solution onto the scalp , then distribute it evenly over the head.
      • Massaging the scalp using the fingers, then passing the fingers smoothly from the roots to the ends.
      • Leave the solution on the hair for 5-10 minutes.
      • Rinse hair with cold water; To get rid of excess vinegar, and do not need to rinse excessively; Because the smell of vinegar is gone as soon as the hair dries.
      • Leave the hair to air dry, or with a hair dryer.
      • Repeat this recipe once or twice a week. For soft, shiny hair.

Notes:

  • Avoid using vinegar more than the prescribed time. So that the hair does not dry out.
  • A tablespoon of vinegar can be added if the hair is oily, if the hair is dry, or if the scalp is affected by dandruff , then a tablespoon of water can be added. It ranges between two parts to four parts of water, compared to one part of vinegar.
  • Hair can be moisturized by massaging it with oil before rinsing it with a dilute vinegar solution, especially if the hair is dry. Therefore, you can use half a spoon to a teaspoon of melted coconut oil, almond oil, or olive oil.
  • Recipe vinegar and honey: It contains honey moisturizing properties of hair, especially dry hair, it is worth mentioning that the honey is characterized by a wonderful smell to resist the smell of vinegar, prepared the way is: [3]
    • the ingredients:
      • Amount of vinegar.
      • Amount of warm water.
      • A tablespoon of honey.
    • How to prepare:
      • Prepare a mixture of vinegar diluted with warm water.
      • Add honey to the vinegar solution, and put the mixture in a closed container.
      • Close the container tightly, then shake well before use.
  • Vinegar and egg white recipe: egg white is used as vinegar to increase the shine of hair, if the hair is dry, then egg yolks can be added. To increase hydration, the method for preparing it is: [3]
    • the ingredients:
      • Diluted vinegar solution.
      • Egg whites.
    • How to prepare:
      • Put the vinegar solution in a bowl, then add the egg white to it.
      • Close the container well, and shake well before use.
  • Vinegar and essential oils recipe: Add essential oils to vinegar; For a beautiful smell, in addition to its benefits for hair, such as: lavender oil, which softens the hair, and is used in many skin care products, or hair products, tea tree oil that protects against dandruff , and has a strong herbal scent, and lemon oil Which is characterized by the invigorating smell, knowing that these oils help overcome the smell of vinegar, and the method of preparing it is: [3]
    • the ingredients:
      • Dilute vinegar solution.
      • Five to ten drops of essential oil.
    • How to prepare: Mix the ingredients together well.


References

  1. ^ A b t w c REGAN HENNESSY (2017-7-18), "Uses Of White vinegar For Hair" , Www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 2018-9-4. Edited.
  2. "10 Awesome Uses for Vinegar You May Not Know" , www.top10homeremedies.com , Retrieved 2018-9-4. Edited.
  3. ^ A b t w "How To To the Make Your Hair With Silky And Shiny 's vinegar" , Www.wikihow.com , Retrieved 2018-9-4. Edited.