Vinegar and baking soda hair wash?

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Emily P.

Oct 16, 2014

Emily P.

So I noticed my friend smelt like vinegar one day and I asked her what it was and she told me that she washes her hair with vinegar and baking soda (separately) and that it has lots of benefits. Could anyone tell me if this actually works and how I could do it?

Lizzy W.

Oct 16, 2014

Lizzy W.

This is called the no 'poo (no shampoo) method. There are different variations, but here's the 'recipe' I followed:

for the shampoo:
1 cup water
1 tablespoon baking soda

for the conditioner:
1-2 cups of water (depending on your hair length)
1-2 teaspoons of olive oil
2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

All you do is pour the first mixture over your head then rinse out. Follow up with the 'conditioner', really massage it into your hair, and then rinse well.

When done correctly your hair shouldn't smell of anything. You can add a few drops of essential oils (different oils have different benefits, such as boosting volume or treating dandruff). When I first started doing it my hair felt really gross. But after about 3 weeks, I started seeing amazing results. From that point on I only had to do it every 2 weeks and my hair stayed clean - it may sound gross, but it didn't get greasy at all. However, once I started using more hair products I didn't feel that this method cleansed my hair thoroughly anymore. I later discovered that the baking soda, because it is not pH balanced, is actually very damaging to our bodies, whether used on our skin or hair. Now I use it as a clarifying rinse every now and again.

Still, if you're really curious about it, I'd say it's worth a try. All life is an experiment, so why not give it a shot and see how you like it?

Anna T.

Oct 20, 2014

Anna T.

Baking soda is VERY intense. Very clarifying. As a hairdresser I actually recommend it for people that want to detox their hair from the harshest of cling ons and unwanted dyes.

So it isn't bad. But you risk getting brittle if you use it as your daily shampoo. Especially if your hair is in any way treated with color or relaxers or perms.

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