Apple cider vinegar is good for your hair?

Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cigar Vinegar (ACV) is a popular condiment and a healthy food. It is made from apples using a fermentation process enriched with live cultures, minerals and acids.

It has many applications as a home remedy, one of them is in hair washing to strengthen it, improve the shine of it and the health of the scalp.

Although mistakenly hailed as a panacea or cure for all health problems, though little researched the ACV does indeed bring benefits when it comes to hair https://www.leetdoc.com/br/vinagre-de-maca-no-cabelo/  .

For those who have itchy scalp or hair breakage, apple cider vinegar can be a great natural remedy.

Why use apple cider vinegar to care for hair?

Acidity and pH                                                

Opaque, brittle or beaded hair tends to have a more alkaline pH, and an acidic substance, such as ACV - which has a good amount of acetic acid - helps lower pH and restore balance to hair.

Antimicrobial

Stroke helps control bacteria and fungi that bring problems to the scalp (and hence to the hair), such as minor infections or itching.

Other properties

Apple cider vinegar is rich in vitamins (such as C and B) and minerals (such as manganese, calcium, potassium and iron), as well as contain alpha hydroxy acids, which help exfoliate the skin of the scalp, and have anti-inflammatory properties , which helps against dandruff.

How to use apple vinegar to care for hair?

Mix about 5 or less tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with water.

After washing and conditioning the hair, pour the mixture evenly over it.

Let it rest for a few minutes.

Rinse.

It is also recommended to mix a few drops of essential oil in the mixture if the acid smell of it - which comes out of the hair quickly after washing them - is very strong for you.

Caution when using apple vinegar in the hair

If hair or scalp problems get worse, lower your ACV dosage, how often you use it, or stop using it.

Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acids known to be caustics. This means they can irritate or burn the skin.

Always dilute the ACV in water before applying it directly to the skin, although if it causes irritation, it almost always disappears in a few days.

Avoid contact with eyes. If this happens, wash the area quickly with water.

Do scientific research support the use of apple cider vinegar?

There are researches that guarantee some benefits of ACV for hair, and for others even more studies are needed.

A scientific paper from 2014 found that the high alkalinity of most shampoos can contribute to hair breakage and dryness, and that most hair products do not work the pH of the hair as it should. Because it is highly acidic, ACV helps balance the hair's pH, which gives it softness, strength and radiance.

There is little or no evidence that ACV contains vitamins in a striking amount for hair health.

There is also no research to prove that ACV has alpha hydroxy acids, although it is known that apples have them - they also have vitamin C, which in turn is undetectable in apple cider vinegar.

There is no data to prove that apple cider vinegar is anti-inflammatory, in fact, it has very caustic acids which, when misused, can cause inflammation rather than reverse it.

The antimicrobial powers of apple cider vinegar are also well supported by research. It may help against infections and itching of the scalp, however, is little effective in reducing inflammation or scalp problems such as dandruff.

Everyone's hair is different. Washes with apple cider vinegar may not work for everyone. The best way to know if it is beneficial for you is to incorporate it into your hair care routine.