Baking Soda & Acidic Rinses
So I'm back to Baking Soda/ ACV Rinses and I feel like kicking myself for even thinking about shampoos!! Not only was my sclap so dry and itchy but it felt sore in the crown where I still have issues from last relaxer damage even though it's been 4+ years.
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| Before: 3 day old blow-out bun. Super dry and dull hair! |
- I used my old mix of 2 tbsp Baking Soda to 3oz warm water and a squirt of my fav moisturizing conditioner just to thicken it up a bit. I mixed everything together in an applicator bottle and after wetting my hair apply the mix to my SCALP. Massage to remove build-up from scalp then rinse. This gets my hair completely clean without stripping or drying. It also helped to kill my dandruff andd that's not an issue for me anymore.
- I applied Aussie Moist 3 Minute Miracle (mostly on the ends) and let sit for 3-5 mins then de-tangled and rinse. (LOVE)
- I didn't have apple cider vinegar on hand so I used half of a squeezed lemon for my acidic rinse added to about 4 oz of water. I usually let this sit for a min or 2 then rinse with cool/cold water (closes the cuticles of the strands resulting in smoother hair as well as restores the hair normal PH levels).
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Sis, I love your blog! You have alot of good tips in here. My hair is naturally wavy/curly and it's definitely a headache, if you don't know what you're doing. I love that you can do all this at home with simple everyday household items. Thanks for sharing. Luv ya, from Yonkers. =)
ReplyDeleteAww thnx! My thing is that I can be lazy at times as well as cheap,lol and I prefer to go the simplest route if I can. MY blog is still pretty new but I have a lot more to post on as soon as I can find the time. Thanks fro checking it out and subscribing :)
ReplyDeleteya know, i tried this when i went natural the first time in 05, but i had my proportions wrong cuz it F-ed my hair up. I may try again soon with more water in my acv ratio and see what's what.
ReplyDeletePS i'll slap you if you really want me to :)
xo,
Dani
www.okdani.com
www.longnaturalhair.info
I tried the baking soda mix and my hair loved it. I had dandruff issues too and it took it right away.
ReplyDeleteKeep the tips coming :-)
Ayana
Great! Make sure to follow up with an acidic rinse or porosity control conditioner to close your cuticles and bring your hair and scalps PH back to normal.
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