How to Make Natural Hair Rinse

Use vinegar as a final rinse.

If you want shiny, healthy looking hair, you can make your own natural hair rinse at home without harsh chemicals or unnecessary ingredients. Use this natural apple cider vinegar hair rinse just after shampooing and rinsing the suds from your hair, as part of the final rinse. For an herbal boost, steep fresh or dried herbs in hot water, strain and then add in the vinegar. Store leftovers in the refrigerator. The vinegar smells strong as you rinse you hair but the odor fades as your hair dries. You can leave the vinegar mixture in your hair or rinse it out, whichever you prefer.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• Essential oil, optional

Instructions

1. Pour 1 cup of water into a spray bottle or another container.

2. Add 1 tablespoon of cider vinegar.

3. Add 3 to 4 drops of essential oil suitable for hair if you wish. Be careful to dilute essential oils before letting them touch your skin and check for allergies before applying to your hair.

4. Mix the ingredients well. Use as a final rinse on freshly washed hair.

Tips & Warnings

• If the rinse dries out your hair, cut back to using it just two or three times a week.

• Do a patch test before using any essential oil to check for sensitivity.

• Avoid getting this mixture near your eyes or mucus membranes.

References

• "1,001 Old-Time Household Hints"; Yankee Magazine
• Chagrin Valley Soap and Craft: Natural Hair Vinegar Rinses