How to Easily Remove Hairspray Residue from your Hair

A vinegar rinse will remove excess hairspray.

Nothing weighs down a good hairstyle more than hair that isn't clean. Use a time-honored home remedy to leave your tresses soft and shiny.

Things You'll Need

• Cool water
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• Large cup

Instructions

1. If you have heavy buildup, wash your hair twice. Wash thoroughly, making sure to massage the scalp well.

2. Rinse with cool water. Hot water can dry out the hair.

3. In a large cup, mix the cool water with the apple cider vinegar. Pour the mixture onto your hair. The vinegar will easily remove all the buildup from your scalp. It will also ensure that all the shampoo has rinsed away. The vinegar smell should dissipate soon.

4. Now condition your hair. Repeat the vinegar rinse to ensure that the conditioner is also thoroughly removed. Applying the vinegar rinse before the conditioner helps the conditioner to adhere to the hair shaft better.

Tips & Warnings

• White vinegar works, too.

• "Seventeen" magazine suggests adding a drop of peppermint oil and four drops of lavender oil to the vinegar rinse so your hair will smell great.

• Never rinse with hot water.

References

• Seventeen: How to Get Healthy Brown Hair: DIY Trick
• MarieClaire UK: Hair Rehab: Natural Shine