Onion Oil for Hair Growth - Grow Your Edges

Have you ever asked someone what can you use to grow your edges and they say Castor Oil? While Castor Oil or Jamaican Black Castor Oil are great, they seem to be the main suggestions. If you have (or haven't) tried them and are still experiencing thin edges, you should give Onion Oil a shot. Not only is it great for your edges, but for your general hair growth as well!
*Keep in mind that you need to drop all of the unhealthy hair habits that caused the thin edges in the first place to see any results. Check out my last post on edges for details.

Let's get into it.

Onions are rich in sulfur and quercetin. Sulfur has antibacterial and anti-fungal  properties which is

My Shea-Butter Mix

Hey hey hey!! Happy Sunday! :-)

I had a few questions about my Shea-butter mix, so I decided to do a quick post.

 I use this shea-butter mix for my hair and skin. This is a staple in my regimen.  One batch usually lasts up to 3 weeks. 

Ingredients: 

100% Raw Shea Butter - approx. 1.5 Cups

Coconut Oil - approx. 1 tbsp.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil- approx 1 tbsp.

Vitamin E Oil- 1/2 tsp.

Eucalyptus Oil- 3 drops

Rosemary Oil- 3 drops 

I place all of the ingredients in an empty(clean) shea-butter container then mix. I used to mix just with a spoon, but recently purchased a hand blender that works MUCH better and gives it more of a creamy consistency.

100% Raw Shea Butter  

Shea-Butter Mix 

I think this pic looks kind of nasty, but trust me it looks better in person and it makes my hair and skin feel AMAZING!

Natural Ways to Color Hair

I posted this back in 2010, but added some more mixes and decided to re-post.
Many of you are familiar with these, but I posted for those that aren't.
Summer is also the perfect time to try these out!
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Because we all know dyes/bleach can cause damage to the hair, especially if you are relaxed...here are a few ways to naturally lighten/color your hair. These may take a few applications to get a noticeable color.


*Please note that these can get messy. Take precaution by using gloves, wearing older clothes, placing Vaseline around your forehead,ears or nape area and safe guarding your floor.


Cinnamon

If you have dark brown or black hair, cinnamon will give your hair a reddish/brownish tint.

• Make sure hair is damp..best to use on towel dried hair
• Mix Cinnamon Powder and Conditioner in a bowl-There isn't an exact amount of powder you should add, but I would say at least 2-3 table spoons. The mixture should be enough to coat hair from root to tips.
• Apply mixture to Hair in sections from root to tip
• Wrap Hair with Saran Wrap or a Plastic Cap
• Let sit for at least 4-6 hours, best to leave in overnight
• Wash out with Shampoo and follow normal wash day routine.

Honey & Cinnamon
If you have dark hair, this will give a lighter brown highlight to your hair.

• Make Sure hair is damp- Best to use on Towel dried hair
• Mix 3/4 cup of honey, 2 table spoons of Cinnamon with 1.5 cups of conditioner
• Apply to hair in sections, root to tip
• Wrap Hair with Saran Wrap or a Plastic Cap
• Let sit for 8 hours
• Wash out

Coffee

If you have lighter hair, this will turn your hair a darker brown color. If you have jet black hair, this will give your hair dark brown highlights.
Use the darkest roast possible

• Brew about 2-3 cups of coffee first
• After washing hair, pour the brewed coffee all through your hair.
• Cover hair with a plastic cap
• Let sit for 2 hours
• Rinse out
• Follow up with a deep conditioning treatment because this may be drying to the hair or after pouring the coffee on hair, put some deep conditioner on top of it and let sit, then wash out as norma

Beet and Carrot Juice
If you have dark hair, this will give you a maroon tint. Some even resulted with red hair.

• Mix a half cup of beet juice and carrot juice together.
• Apply the mixture to your hair in sections.
• Cover with a Clear Plastic Cap and leave on hair for up to 1 hour either under the dryer or in the sun. Preferably in the sun.
• Rinse out
  If hair is dry, follow up with conditioner

3 Ways I Plan to Use Honey

Sorry for the inconsistent posting. Getting over a stupid cold!

Someone at work gave me some raw honey. I typically drink my tea with honey opposed to sugar and they were thoughtful enough to give this to me.

It taste pretty good, but I'm already hooked on good ol' Stop & Shop honey. So..I'm sticking to that.

Anyway..because I NEVER want to waste anything, I thought of a few other ways I will use this.

1.)Deep Conditioning Treatment for added softness and shine- There are many ways to do this, but I would prefer to mix about a table spoon of  raw honey with a little HOT water(to melt it). Let cool then apply to my sectioned hair focusing on new-growth. Rinse after an hour and proceed with normal wash routine. If I need protein, I may add an egg.

2.) Lighten the front portion of my hair- Honey is a known natural way to lighten hair. I don't want all my hair to be light, but only the front middle portion to add some character(lol)!
I plan to use this recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 cup raw uncooked honey
1 1/2 cup distilled water
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon or cardamom
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil - May use Safflower Oil since I am not buying any oils unless I absolutely HAVE to
Saran Wrap
Swimming Cap- Or Scarf

3.) Face Mask- I read that honey is great for the skin by helping to clear blemishes and lighten dark spots.
I will mix about 1 tspn of slightly melted honey with 1/4 tspn of vitamin e oil. Then apply to my face, keep on for 20 minutes then rinse.

Do you use honey for beauty purposes? If so, how?

Shea-Aloe

I put in another set of twists yesterday and  needed something that would give them hold. I had some left over shea-butter and thought about using that,  but because the shea-butter alone is pretty hard, I decided to make a mix instead.

So I:

Boiled some water

Put the block of shea butter(maybe about 2 tablespoons worth)  in an old clean moisturizer container(sealed it tight)

Put the container in the boiling water for about 20 minutes until the Shea-Butter fully melted

Mixed 1 tablespoon of Coconut Oil with the melted shea-butter

Mixed in a little less than 1 tablespoon of Aloe-Vera Gel(lily of the desert)

Put the closed container in the fridge for about 4 hours

I was left with this:

***I put in a little too much Aloe-Vera Gel because when I was half way done with my twists, I would see some and have to mix the Shea-Aloe mix more. So when I make it again, I would only put about 2 teaspoons. ***

My hair was ULTRA moisturized and the twists had amazing shine(could have been because of the Indigo too though). I plan on purchasing more Shea-butter when I go back to my parents because I love how my hair feels right now.

I used up everything on my hair when twisting. If I thought there would be some extra, I would have added a few drops of Tea Tree Oil and Vitamin E Oil as natural preservatives or kept it in the fridge. 

Remember- Shea-butter and any water-based products don't have a long shelf-life. So use up quick or skip the Aloe Vera Gel

Benefits of Rose Water

When I spritz my hair to add a little moisture to it, I use a mixture of Rose Water and Distilled Water,
I mainly use Rose Water because of the scent, but there are also some benefits to it.


Hair
Rose water improves the blood circulation in the scalp. Regular use of rose water can also promote hair growth. Rose water is also a very good hair conditioner and revitalizes the hair. It can also help in reducing inflammations. It has also been found to be very effective in countering the dandruff caused due to fungal infections. It boosts the health of the hair and so reduces the hair fall and dryness of the scalp and the hair. It also makes the hair strong and flexible and so there is minimal broken hair or split ends
source


Facts about Rose Water:

• Rose water is used as an important ingredient in many body creams due to its pleasant fragrance. Rose water is also a very useful toner. This is probably why Romans in the ancient days preferred to bathe in rose water. It is known that rose water helps to stimulate the nervous system.

• Rose water also has certain antiseptic and anti bacterial properties. This is why is it useful to cure certain skin problems as well.

• Rose water is also popular due to its distinct flavor. This is the reason why rose water is used in West Asian, South Asian and cuisines of the Middle Eastern areas. Recipes from the 8th century have also included the rose water as an important ingredient. Many sweets are often flavored with rose water. In India, this is used as an ingredient in Gulab Jamun, which is a very popular sweet. Areas of Malaysia and Singapore use rose water as an ingredient in a sweet drink, which is known as Bandung.

Rose water is made from distilled water of the roses. The process involves the use of steam distillation. There are many ways to make rose water at home. This is most preferred by many as sometimes, the ones available in the market have chemical ingredients. Rose water made at home is in its purest form and proves to be more beneficial for the skin.

Source



Make Your Own Rose Water- http://www.rose-works.com/Rose-Water.html
Rose Water for Hair Loss: http://all-hair-loss-treatments.com/rose-water-hair-loss/

Got Some More Indigo Powder :-)

I did my first Henna and Indigo treatment last year. SEE POST HERE!  And I loveed the results. Unfortunately, I continued on with Henna Treatments minus the Indigo and my my hair lost the jet black look.

When my hair is jet black, I think it looks so healthy and fuller for some reason, so I am going back to Henna and Indigo treatments.
I will be doing those once every 2 months, maybe more often depending on how my hair feels/looks.

I purchased 500G @ $30.00 + $8.00 shipping from http://www.ayurnaturalbeauty.com/
Shipping was extremely fast! I love that site especially since I can't find Indigo ANYWHERE!!!

Graduated from Henna Glosses

If anyone recalls my first few Henna treatments, I always mixed in Conditioner and only added about 1-2 table spoons of Henna, which made them a Henna Gloss.

http://6footlonghair.blogspot.com/2010/08/henna-gloss.html

 I no longer mix in Conditioner and now do full blown Henna Treatments.

Here is my Mix:

150 G of Henna

Enough Black Tea to make a yogurt consistency

1 Egg (for Protein)

1 Tablespoon of Castor Oil

I apply in sections using an applicator brush to get my roots and demarcation line really well

Once completely applicated, pull hair up then apply a plastic bag over head

Keep in overnight

Rinse

Rinse

Rinse

and Rinse Some more in my sink

Then I shampooed with diluted Black Soap

Then I applied a moisturizing deep conditioner(Aubrey Organics Honey Suckle Rose) mixed with some oils in sections

Kept that on for about 2.5 hours then washed out.

My hair was really soft, yet strong after. At first I was scared of doing full Henna Treatments because some complained about breakage after doing so, but the key is to follow up with a Moisturizing DC.

I recently stumbled on Karishma Henna at an Indian Grocery store near my parents house and I must say I like this Henna. I only paid $2 for a bag of 150G, so I got a pretty good deal.

BUT any Henna that is Body Art Quality will work JUST AS WELL!

Contains Pure Henna, Amla, Shikakai, ARITHA,BHRINGRAJ and selected

Herbs as described in Century old Indean Vedas. Regular use of

Karishma Herbal Henna, Darkens Hair, acts as natural Hair

Conditioner, Controls Dandruff & prevents Hair loss. Due to natural

cooling effect of the herbs used it improves eyesight and gives sound

sleep.

While applying, I ran out of some. I was like scraping for some henna, hence the little bit of black hair you see.

Dyed My Hair Black with Henna and Indigo

Guess how I spent my Friday night and Saturday Morning? Well, I guess the title says it all...but I dyed my hair black with Henna and Indigo.
It was a looong process, but so worth it. I was sick of the my brown/reddish hair that the Henna Glosses gave me and wanted my hair black again. I didn't want to do a rinse because those wash out after a few washes and I definitely didn't want to do another chemical application with a permanent dye, so the next best thing was Henna and Indigo.

I did a full Henna Treatment first opposed to a Henna Gloss so:

• I mixed about 100G of Henna Powder with about a table spoon of Castor Oil, tea spoon of Coconut Oil and water- Creating a Yogurt Consistency (I just slowly add water, no measurements, until I get the mix thick but not too thick. The key is to make sure it's not runny and easy to apply.)
• I didn't let it sit, I applied it to my hair immediately, section by section
• Covered my hair with a plastic conditioning cap, then a plastic bag for added protection, then my scarf
• I let it stay in my hair overnight.There was no dripping, thank goodness. I had the Henna in my Hair for about 12 hours although you really only need to leave it in for 2-3 hours.

Then I rinsed it out in my sink, the next morning with just water. There was still a little henna left in my hair after rinsing it but that doesn't matter. The indigo needs to cling to something which is why it's best to do a Henna treatment before applying Indigo. If not, you will end up with Green hair.

Next:

• I mixed 100G of Indigo, a teaspoon of salt(for better dye release) and slowly added water creating a yogurt consistency
• Put my gloves on(didn't use it for the Henna, but should have)
• Applied to my hair immediately in sections.(you HAVE to apply it right away and can't let it sit for no more than 15 minutes because once mixed, the dye releases and you want the dye to release on your hair)
• Covered hair with a plastic cap, plastic bag, then scarf
• Let it sit in my hair for exactly 2 hours
• Rinsed out with water in my sink(best to do in sink unless you want a stained shower)
• Applied a Moisturizing Deep Conditioner and let that sit in my hair for 2 hours
• Then rinsed out

My Hair feels great, it's jet black(which I love), it's permanent and I did it the all natural way.
They say that indigo may fade away a little, but for the most part it's permanent. Also beware of using a chemical dye before or after doing Henna and Indigo...you may end up with weird looking Greenish Hair.
I read that you should wait a few days before actually shampooing the hair, so I will continue on with my current regimen this weekend. I shampoo weekly, so missing one weekend isn't going to kill me.

Although this is a long process, it's worth it.  I want to Henna at least one more time before the end of the year, so I will be doing a Henna and Indigo treatment sometime in December.

Before the Henna and Indigo:

After: My hair is a little damp in this pic

My Hair Air dried- I was going to blow dry, but decided against it because I am on a personal no-heat challenge until the end of the year

Back to Black- Amla Powder

If you recall, in an attempt to thicken my hair, I was doing Henna Glosses. I did see my hair get a little thicker, but it also gave my hair a reddish/auburn tint. It was actually very noticable to me and others began to compliment on it as well. But....I became sick of the color and wanted my black hair back...so I did some research on products that can naturally turn hair darker and help with growth and came across Amla Powder. Lucklily I live near an Indian Grocery store and found Amla Powder for about $2.50, so I decided to give it a try last night.
As it gets colder, I become soooo lazy with my hair, so I wanted to deep condition and do the Alma Treatment at the Same time without having to go into the shower more than once.

Here was my mix:

3 Table Spoons of Lustrasilk Cholestorol
a little less then half the box Amla Powder
1 Table Spoon of Coconut Oil
Enough hot water to make a creamy mixture

Mixed it up then applied to dry hair in sections
Kept on for about an hour
Washed out with diluted shampoo
then did a couple of Conditioner washes
Applied Leave-ins and did a braid out once my hair was about 80% dry....

So here's my hair with the reddish tint

And here's my hair after using Amla Powder

See below for Benefits of Amla Powder.

The Wonderful Benefits of Aloe Vera for Hair

I have been using Aloe Vera Gel for a number of purposes:

Hair Gel
To Shave- Sometimes
Soothing of Relaxer Burn
In my Mix for Braid Spray/as a Moisturizer
As a facial moisturizer in the winter when my skin gets really dry

just to name a few





But never did I think to use Aloe Vera Gel or the Juice as a leave-in...
And boy oh boy was I missing out. Remember how I said I was dealing with extreme tangles and knots..well I tried 2 things to help fix that issue

1. Wash my hair in Sections/Braids
2. Used an Aloe Vera Gel Mix as a leave-in which included:

• Distilled Water
• Aloe Vera Gel
• Castor Oil

My hair has never felt so soft!
I went out and purchased a gallon of Aloe Vera Juice from Walmart...called Fruit of the Earth and I will be using the Juice instead of the Gel in my mixes for now on. Not only will I use it for my leave-in's but I will use it to restore moisture in my hair at night(on non wash days).

2 More things about Aloe Vera Juice which have me excited to use it

• Many reviews of how it slowed down shedding drastically
• Restores the PH level back in relaxed hair

 To read more about the benefits of Aloe Vera see below

Henna Gloss

I have done a total of 3 Henna Gloss Treatments and didn't want to post about them until I felt like I received some of the benefits. I do feel like the Henna Gloss Treatments made my hair a little stronger which is the main reason why I did them, but it also gave my hair a reddish/brownish tint that I love!

                                                 Not sure if you can see it in this picture

So, here's a little more info on Henna:

What is Henna- Henna is an all-natural, safe hair dye that permanently colors hair without harsh chemicals. Body art quality henna is recommended over store-bought boxes of pre-mixed hennas because it is more pure, and can be safely used even on hair that has been recently bleached or synthetically dyed. Mixing body art quality henna and applying it to your hair will yield vibrant, shiny, soft, healthy-looking results

What is a Henna Gloss: A Henna Gloss is a Mild Henna Treatment(A full Henna Treatment uses about 100G of Henna or more basically a whole box mixed with water or tea,oils or so forth) that gives your hair deep conditioning benefits as well as a subtle color release. Doing a Henna Gloss will leave your hair soft and silky, but strong and healthy at the same time.

Why is Henna Good for the Hair- Henna is said to add extra conditioning benefits to the hair and also coats the hair to make it stronger and thicker. It is said to also loosen our tight curls. A lot of Naturals do Henna or Henna Gloss treatments!

Where Can Henna Be Purchased- I purchased mine (Reshma Henna) from http://ayurnaturalbeauty.ecrater.com/, but it can also be purchased at your local Indian Grocery Store

How I do a Henna Gloss:
Ingredients
3 Table Spoons of Reshma Henna
1.5 Cups of Moisturizing Conditioner (Treseme Moisture Rich Vitamin E Conditioner)
1 Table Spoon of Coconut Oil
1 Cap Full of Apple Cider Vinegar

Let it sit overnight

Next day:
Apply to hair like I would a full relaxer, in sections from root to tip. (this can be messy so place towels on the floor)
Place a Plastic Cap over my head
Let sit in my hair for 2 hours
Rinse Out
Deep Condition for a half Hour (this is important because sometimes Henna can make hair dry or hard at first)
Rinse out
Then add leave-ins as usual




More Info on Henna...Must Reads!

http://www.curlynikki.com/search/label/Henna
http://www.hennaforhair.com/faq/index.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_2050176_dye-hair-henna.html

Want Darker Hair?

Why not try a coffee rinse? This is one of the safest methods to darken up the hair a little and it also helps strengthen hair. Coffee, with its rich antioxidant content, can help repair the damaged hair and prevent breakage. I also heard that coffee can help reduce shedding immediately.
I have not tried this yet, but best believe when I take these braids out...I will be doing this coffee rinse.

Simple Coffee Rinse:
Brew 2-4 cups of espresso or strong coffee. Allow it to cool.
Use one of the following methods:
1. Pour coffee over your hair after you shampoo and condition. Leave it in as you dry and style your hair.
2. Pour over dry hair. Leave on thirty minutes and then shampoo out.
3. Pour over your hair after you shampoo and condition. Leave it in while you finish the rest of your shower. Then gently rinse.
4. Shampoo your hair. Pour coffee over your hair and wait 20 minutes. Rinse the coffee out of your hair with beer or apple cider vinegar to seal in the color. Then rinse your hair with lukewarm water.
5. Shampoo your hair and rinse thoroughly and allow your hair to dry. Apply the coffee with a spray bottle and gently comb through. Allow coffee to remain in your hair for twenty minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.


NOTE: You may also use black tea for chestnut highlights. Brew 2 cups of tea using 6 to 8 tea bags.

NOTES on Coffee Rinses!
*The exact amount of coffee to use depends on the length and thickness of your hair, but 2-4 cups is usually recommended.
*Do not use instant coffee since it may contain additives that can damage your hair.
*Be sure the coffee is not hot. Since your scalp is much more sensitive to temperature than your hands, if the coffee feels hot to your finger, it will feel even hotter on your head.
*Do not use this on very light or bleached hair since coffee will stain porous or light hair.
*Coffee can also stain your towels and other equipment.
*Natural colorants will help you to take better care of your hair
ALWAYS FOLLOW UP WITH A DEEP CONDITIONER TREATMENT!

Got this from: chagrinvalleysoapandcraft.com

Couple of Things I'm Waiting On.....

Before I took a vow to not purchase anymore hair products until I absolutely need them, I purchased a few things online. Of course I won't be able to use any of them until I take my braids out, but now I have something to look forward to when I do. :-)


Satin Pillow Rollers:

I bought some Satin Pillow Rollers, which I feel like I need. See, I want to do more braid-outs and actually wear them down and for them to look good with a nice curl on the bottom, I will need to apply rollers. I usually braid my hair at night, so pillow rollers are perfect for me because I can wake up in the AM, take them out, and hopefully my hair will look good. Of course I got satin because  they will help me retain moisture more.

Henna and Indigo:

I'm sure I said this before, but I like to think of more natural ways to do things with my hair. Now, I'm on a mission to thicken up my hair and I heard Henna makes your hair so much stronger. It also adds a reddish tint to your hair if after mixing it, you let it it sit for a while to let the color deposits out. I plan to mix the Henna with a moisturizing conditioner and some oil and let that mix sit for like a half hour. Then I will apply the Indigo which will turn my hair jet black. By using these two, I will have stronger and my favorite jet black hair with out having to get a color rinse. I will do this treatment 2 weeks before my next touch up then 1 week after. I read really good reviews about these two and the only caution I keep hearing is to make sure you do a  moisturizing deep condition treatment after because the henna can be a little drying.

I will of course give my opinion after I try it out.

 http://www.hennaforhair.com/

www.mehandi.com

Natural Hair Product Recipes

Check out this link for all natural hair product recipes.

I purchased my oils from The Vitamin Shoppe and http://www.swansonvitamins.com/ (link updated to show different oils)

My Braid Spray Mix

I rotate between African Pride Braid Spray and my own spray mix while in braids. I usually use African Pride in the morning then my spray mix during the day and at night.

I used the same products last time I had braids back in March. I had little to no breakage and my hair was quite moisturized when I took my braids out.






This is what's in my Spray Bottle (I don't know exact measurements, sorry, but this sums it up)

• Aloe Vera Juice (fill the bottle up about 80% to the top)
• Glycerin (I pour it until I get close to the top of the bottle about 15%)
• Jojoba Oil (10 Drops)
• Rosemary Oil- (6 Drops)
• Coconut Oil- for the smell (a few drops..I put this in until it smells good)
• Aloe Vera Gel (a few drops)

Here is a little more info on each product
Edited 7/24/2011- I now use Castor Oil in Place of Jojoba, Extra Virgin Olive Oil in place of Coconut Oil and Eucalyptus Oil in Place of Rosemary.
I still get the same benefits!
Before spraying this mix, I sometimes spray my braids with Distilled Water.

Benefits of Vegetable Glycerin for Hair
Apart from being able to return moisture back to dry hair, scalp or skin, glycerin for hair growth is also used. Using glycerin one can greatly condition dry, frizzy and brittle hair. If you are suffering from dry, flaky scalp then rubbing some vegetable glycerin on scalp can greatly alleviate irritation. This is especially beneficial for Afro-African women, who have dry hair or flaky scalp issues. Apart from moisturizing benefits of glycerin for hair care, it also greatly helps to strengthen the hair, which leads to less breakage of the hair, and less formation of split ends.
buzzle.com-glycerin-for-hair

Benefits of Aloe Vera Gel for Hair
Using aloe vera on the hair cleanses and conditions the scalp, helps balance the pH of the scalp, reduces oiliness, moisturizes dry hair and helps repair damaged hair. In addition, the gel from aloe's leaves can even stimulate hair growth in some cases, or at the least, prevent further balding. Similar to its benefits for the skin, aloe vera softens, fortifies and rejuvenates the hair, while it flushes dirt, debris and bacteria from the scalp. It can be used on the hair in a variety of ways, though the most popular consist of purchasing or making your own aloe shampoos and conditioners, or applying pure aloe gel to the hair.
ezinearticles.com/Aloe-Vera-Benefits-For-Hair

Baking Soda and Apple Cider Vinegar

For those who are looking to go the more natural route in terms of hair care products, check out this article on how to wash hair with baking soda and vinegar. I am now trying this (using Apple Cider Vinegar) method and may eventually stop using shampoo all together. The key word is "may". I'll let you all know how it works out. By the way, this is a VERY cost effective method.

How to Wash Hair with Baking Soda and Vinegar: Shampoo-Free, Conditioner-Free Natural Haircare

Here are some benefits of ACV

Apple Cider Vinegar (taken by helium.com)

Great germ killer- If you use it on your hair you can successfully get rid of any germs or other particles which may have come in contact with your scalp.


Helps dry scalp- If you have this problem, after you begin to use it to treat your hair you should see significant improvements and reduction of dryness. All you need to do is give yourself an apple cider vinegar and warm water rinses a couple of times a week after you shampoo and you'll quickly see results.

No More Dandruff- regular ACV and warm water treatments can effectively battle persistent dryness, itchiness and flakiness. For instance, dandruff is a problem many people are afflicted with and using apple cider vinegar can effectively help combat and eliminate this pestering problem. If you've ever experienced uncomfortable scalp itchiness, you'll be happy to enjoy the ways apple cider vinegar can help you overcome this problem.

Shinier Hair- When using ACV on hair, you'll likely see how your hair is shinier and has an overall healthier appearance. No more drab or dull looking hair! A great side effect is it is also effective to eliminate any build up that ordinary shampoos and conditioners cause which is a significant culprit to hair looking on the lackluster side.