How to Remove Build up From Hair

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Our hair can become limp and dull from buildup. This buildup can even make our hair look dirty, even though it is freshly washed. This buildup can come from styling products, too much oil and even from not washing and rinsing the hair properly or as often as needed. Removing buildup from hair can be an easy task if you use the right tools. Plus, once it is removed, you may find that your hair has more bounce, shine and vitality.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Apple cider vinegar
• Baking soda

Instructions

1. Prepare a hair rinse made from apple cider vinegar and water. Mix 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar to 1 gallon of distilled water.

2. Start with a thorough shampooing. Make sure you actually get the shampoo down to the roots of your scalp. Using the tips of your fingers, massage the shampoo into the scalp.

3. Rinse the shampoo out of your hair thoroughly using lukewarm to cool water. Make sure you get all the shampoo out of your hair, especially at the root area. Condition if needed.

4. Apply 2 cups of your apple cider vinegar hair rinse to your hair. Make sure to saturate your entire length of hair, as well as your scalp. Allow it to set on your hair for 5 minutes. Rinse the apple cider vinegar from your hair with cool water.

5. Repeat the process every week or so until the buildup is completely removed.

Tips & Warnings

• Store your leftover hair rinse in the refrigerator.

• If the apple cider vinegar rinse does not remove the buildup, try adding a tablespoon of baking soda to your shampoo. An easy way to do this is by placing a tablespoon of baking soda into your hand and then adding shampoo on top of it. Rub your hands together to mix the two and apply to hair as you would normally shampoo.

• Washing your hair more often may remove buildup, but it will also remove moisture. If you decide to wash your hair more often, be sure to condition your hair with at least a light conditioner.

• When shampooing your hair, never use your fingernails to scratch your scalp. It may feel good, but you can actually cut or scratch your scalp, leaving redness or open sores.