How do ya use your Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse?

**OHR** · 03-22-2012, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by thePerfectFool

I didn't vote because my option isn't there

I spray it all over, let it sit, then rinse thoroughly. I'm trying to get to the point where I use it instead of shampoo. I'm hoping cutting down on shampoo and other products will help my SD.

@tPF: I"m gonna try your system of leaving the acv in a bit, then rinse. My scalp is giving me issues again, so this might help more than just a rinse. Let us know how using acv in place of shampoo works for you.

**thePerfectFool** · 03-22-2012, 10:37 PM

It's working very well so far

I don't have a set ratio, but it's around 2 parts water for 1 part ACV. My usual itches are non-existent :happy dance: I'll try to remember to check back in next week and let you know how it's going.

**PoetryIsMyPassion** · 03-25-2012, 02:33 AM

I didn't vote since my option isn't available. I use it after conditioning or sometimes while the conditioner is still in my hair. I use a "squirt" bottle and squeeze the mixture (2:1 ACV:Water) and massage my scalp. I lightly rinse. It has definitely helped the condition of my scalp.

**thePerfectFool** · 03-30-2012, 06:16 PM

My flakes are mostly gone now! I think prolonged rinsing helped a lot too. I haven't used any product but ACV in a few weeks, and I think I'm going to stick with that indefinitely.

**Natural Stylist** · 04-05-2012, 06:53 AM

I am going to do this everyday. I am trying to find a better way to wash my scalp without scrubbing it. Vinegar makes my hair and scalp moisturized. We will see maybe not every day but we will see.

**NubianPrize** · 04-14-2012, 03:39 AM

I haven't tried this because I color my gray edges with henna & indigo to get jet black & I'm afraid the ACV will fade the color or dry my hair out too much because of the acidity. When I first used the henna/indigo I mixed the henna with dilute lemon juice & my hair felt very hard & stripped. That made me nervous about the ACV & its acid level. Since then I've used apple juice which left my hair feeling normal.

**OHR** · 03-26-2013, 11:31 PM

*bump*101010

**KreativeKoils** · 04-11-2013, 09:20 PM

I use it whenever my scalp eczema flares. I do it after I shampoo. I just dump some ACV on my scalp, take the burning little tingle and rinse. It feels wonderful after

**CCmomof5** · 04-13-2013, 02:44 AM

Originally Posted by KreativeKoils

I use it whenever my scalp eczema flares. I do it after I shampoo. I just dump some ACV on my scalp, take the burning little tingle and rinse. It feels wonderful after

Same here. It is the best low cost treatment for my seborrheic dermatitis. I also occasionally do a scalp cleansing between washes with very diluted ACV & oil. Works like a charm when I don't have time to wash my hair, but my scalp needs some TLC. The benefits for my hair are just welcomed side effects!

**fitzlocs** · 05-28-2013, 05:10 PM

ACV is great for so many diff purposes (I also use as facial toner and deodorant). I fill a water bottle about a fourth of the way with ACV, and then top off with water and a few squirts of tea tree oil. After shampooing I pour on my head, concentrating on my scalp, and let sit while I take the rest of my shower then rinse. I haven't had problems with itchies and/or dandruff since incorporating this practice.