Tightwad recently ran into her
friend at the market, who was buying the dynamic duo baking soda (aka BS)
and apple cider vinegar (aka ACV). When asked if she was planning to do any
cleaning, she responded, “Oh yes! My hair!” Intrigued, Tightwad has done a
little research and discovered that the combo of BS and ACV cleans residue out
of your hair, whilst keeping it strong. Other
benefits: environmentally friendly, chemically benign and inexpensive! That’s a
win x 4!
Why does it
work? The main benefit of baking soda is that it is a mild alkali with fine,
slightly abrasive particles, which break down dirt and grease. BS can be
drying, so keep it to the scalp rather than the tips. ACV is, obviously,
acidic, so it balances the alkalizing effect of BS to restore hair’s natural pH
levels. It helps kill bacteria and is a humectant, which means it helps hold in
moisture.
Intrigued? Motivated?
You need a clean, empty shampoo bottle or plastic squeeze bottle (average
size), baking soda and water. Put about
5 teaspoons of baking soda in the bottle, add lukewarm water with enough room
at the top to combine, and shake it together. Making the conditioner (aka ACV)
is just as easy. You need a spray bottle, ACV and water. Using a ratio of 4:1
water to ACV, is about right.
When in the
shower, wet hair and shake BS bottle again to ensure that it is evenly mixed.
Pour it right on your hair and rub in well. Let it sit about a minute and rinse
well. Next step, condition! Simply spray away and let the ACV mixture work its
magic. Rinse and complete! Side note: this is also apparently an excellent cure for cradle cap.
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