Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) hair rinse

Apple cider vinegar, otherwise known as cider vinegar or ACV, is a type of vinegar made from cider or "apple must" and has a pale to medium ambercolor. 
  The P.H of ACV is between 4.25- 5.0 if undiluted; which is almost the same as the P.H of normal hair and scalp (4.5-5.5) .
Now that we've had a science lesson ^.^ I'd tell you why your hair needs regular ACV rinses.

Benefits:
- Most people use shampoos that aren't SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate) free. And most of these products have a P.H of 8 which severely alters the PH of hair, damaging the hair cuticle. ACV "resets" hair P.H.
- Over time, use of products and chemicals on our hair causes "build-up", and the hair strands end up  being coated with product residue without our knowing. The hair stops growing because it can no longer absorb any moisture or nutrients. ACV clears up build-up on the hair cuticle, roots and scalp.
-Due to strain on hair strands, the hair cuticle becomes raised and "chaff-like". ACV smoothes down the raised ends of the cuticle, closing them up and making our hair shinier.
-ACV takes care of split ends, scanty hair or hair loss and is also a natural conditioner. It helps hair absorb more moisture from products and the environment.
 
    So now we've done the theory and know some benefits of ACV rinses, time for practicals ^.^
Some people mix ACV with their shampoo, or conditioners and DC mixes, but the rinse is easiest for me and that is what I'm going to share. You can reseach other ways to use ACV on your hair.

What you need:

* A bottle with a nozzle: (an empty lotion or shampoo bottle should do) for easy management when pouring the mix on your hair
* Apple cider vinegar: most people prefer the Bragg's ACV brand because its unfiltered but I couldn't find that so I used Heinz. Was about 750 naira. You should find one at any food store.
*Distilled water. If you cant get distilled water, tap water or "pure water" (lol) would do just fine.

Steps:
Normally, an ACV rinse comes after shampooing/ co-washing (washing with conditioner if you dont like to use shampoos) and before conditioning or DC-ing (deep conditioning) so that the hair is neutralised but also conditioned.

Warning: Over use or lack of diluting in proper proportions can cause shaft–breakage, frayed ends, dryness and brittleness, or more porous hair.

1) In the bottle, mix 6- 10 parts water with 1 part ACV. Or just put 2 table spoons ACV to 1 cup of water.
2) apply to hair, using your fingers or a wide tooth comb to spread and detangle.
3) Allow it sit for 3-5 mins and then thoroughly rinse off with water.
4) Follow with conditioning or DC-ING if needed

**the smell might stick for a while ^.^ sowwie
ACV rinses are recommended once a week if you leave your hair out and use product daily/often. And about once a month or as needed if you don't.

Hope that helps.
Bye xx,
Bella.