Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse Concentrate

This concentrated Summer Rain™ organic Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) rinse is infused with certified organic herbs and organic essential oils which are great for the hair and scalp. ACV is a good clarifying hair rinse since it helps to remove product buildup on the hair and scalp. Buildup can clog the follicles, leading to scalp conditions such as dandruff, and possibly hair loss. Since a lightweight apple cider vinegar rinse does not weigh hair down like other conditioners, it can help with volume and curl definition.

ACV has antimicrobial properties that can help with an itchy or irritated scalp and the natural acidity of ACV helps smooth down the hair cuticles which helps decrease knots and tangles and reduces frizz. A smooth cuticle is better able to reflect light, giving hair a more healthy glow. ACV also has antimicrobial properties that can help with an itchy or irritated scalp. Other benefits of an ACV rinse:

• Clarifies as it conditions the hair and scalp 
• Removes residue 
• Brings back body, bounce, and shine 
• Smooths frizzy hair 
• Revitalizes dull hair 
• Stimulates scalp circulation 
• Helps decrease dandruff 
• Unclogs hair follicles which may help with excess shedding or hair loss 

An apple cider vinegar hair rinse benefits your hair and scalp and is a wonderful addition to any hair care regimen. It can also be very helpful for those who chose to use Natural Shampoo Bars. Support the health and beauty of your hair by using an ACV rinse and your hair will shine with thanks! 

Ingredient highlights: This vinegar rinse is infused with horsetail, rosemary, nettle, burdock root, basil, lavender which add their own hair care benefits to these amazing hair rinses.

• Horsetail has been used for centuries as a hair growth herb. The silica in horsetail helps strengthen hair, prevent breakage and ease shedding. It is good for dry or oily hair and scalp, irritated scalp conditions, hair thinning, and to enhance body and luster.
• Rosemary encourages strong, healthy hair, stimulates the scalp, increases manageability, helps soothe irritated scalp conditions, and adds shine and luster.
• Nettle stimulates the scalp and has a long-standing reputation for easing hair loss and promoting fuller, more radiant hair that is soft and shiny. Nettle, an excellent hair conditioner, is also helpful in tackling conditions like dandruff.
• Burdock Root helps strengthen hair follicles, to promote healthy hair growth, helps soothe irritated scalp conditions, and adds body and luster. The mucilage in Burdock Root also helps add “slip” to your hair to make detangling easier.
• Basil stimulates hair follicles, increases scalp circulation which helps promote hair growth. Basil adds luster to dull hair.
• Lavender, a scalp soothing herb, has anti-inflammatory properties that may help with hair loss, shedding, and irritated scalp conditions. Its ability to balance oil production makes it a great hair care herb for all hair types.
• Ylang ylang stimulates the scalp to encourage hair growth, soothes the scalp, conditions hair, and helps balance scalp oil production
• Thyme oil improves scalp circulation, encourages hair growth, and helps treat dandruff 
  

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Directions

To get the most out of your ACV rinse, read our blog post!

NEVER use undiluted Vinegar on your hair. This hair rinse is pure ACV and must be diluted. The typical suggested dilution is five parts water to one part vinegar. Which is about 1.5 tablespoons (22 ml) of AVC concentrate to 8 ounces (237 ml) of water. However each person's hair is unique. Organic, raw, non-pasteurized vinegar appears cloudy with sediment on the bottom due to the “mother” which contains the natural living enzymes and nutrients. Since this uses raw vinegar with natural "mother," please shake the ACV concentrate before use 

1. Add 8 ounces (237 ml) of warm water to Squeeze Bottle,* Spray Bottle, or measuring cup
2. Add 1/2 - 2 Tablespoons (7.4 to 30 ml) of Herbal Vinegar and mix** 
3. Pour or spray through wet hair after shampooing
4. Take care to avoid eyes
5. Massage into hair and scalp, paying attention to ends
6. Let sit for a couple of minutes
7. Rinse it out thoroughly with cool water to help seal your hair’s cuticle***
8. Towel dry, the vinegar scent will disappear as the hair dries

For long thick hair, the recipe can be doubled. For short thin hair, the recipe can be halved.

*Container Type: We find that using a squeeze bottle or spray bottle requires a lot less vinegar rinse than pouring the rinse on your head from a measuring cup. The premixed vinegar solution will last for about a week without refrigeration.

**Concentration Note: You will need to experiment to find a dilution that works best for your hair type. Typically a dry scalp likes less ACV and oily scalp likes more. Use the estimated range of 1/2 to 4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (ACV) with 8 ounces (1 cup) of water as a reference. If this is your first time, we suggest you begin with 1/2 tablespoon of ACV to 8 ounces of water in order to judge how your hair and scalp will feel.

***Rinse or Not Rinse: Some people find that they obtain better conditioning and detangling if they don't rinse all of the ACV out of their hair. Just remember that ACV is quite acidic and again you will have to judge for your own hair and scalp. Others prefer to rinse it off completely and will rinse their hair for several minutes.

Ingredients

Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Horsetail, Organic Rosemary, Organic Nettle, Organic Burdock Root, Organic Basil, Organic Lavender, Organic Lavender Essential Oil, Organic Rosemary Essential Oil, Organic Ylang Ylang Essential Oil, Organic Thyme Essential Oil

Product packaging: glass bottle

Why we love it

• An upgrade to plain ACV
• Purposeful, powerhouse ingredients!