Beauty apart, hair signifies health. Dull hair that appears lifeless can signify malnutrition. Dry hair can indicate underlying medical conditions such as hormonal imbalance, hypothyroidism, or hypoparathyroidism.

Whether you carry straighter strands, wavy tresses, or curly rings, each type has charm and beauty.

A good hair care routine is crucial for both curly and straight hair.. A routine keeps the hair and scalp healthy and promotes growth. ACV or Apple Cider Vinegar for curly hair has many benefits. Continue reading to find them out. 

Table of contents:

• Is apple cider vinegar bad for curly hair?
• How do you do ACV rinse for curly hair?
• Say goodbye to dry and frizzy curls
• Improve hair growth and volume
• Reduce split ends and hair breakage
• How to clarify curly hair with apple cider vinegar?
• Apple cider vinegar and baking soda for curly hair
• How do I stop my curly hair from going frizzy?

Is apple cider vinegar bad for curly hair?

ACV is a known ingredient in food recipes. But is it safe for hair and curly hair in particular?

Apple cider vinegar is a natural product obtained from apple juice. Juice from crushed apples undergoes fermentation to form ACV.

As an extract of a natural product, ACV also contains its source's goodness. It has rich antioxidant and anti-microbial properties. Acetic acids and polyphenols are the major ingredients in apple cider vinegar.

Other natural compounds include oxalic acid, succinic acid, and ascorbic acid. The "mother," or the layer of bacteria and yeast covering ACV, imparts ingredients that make it beneficial for humans. These nutrients of ACV make it a potent product for haircare too. ACV has properties essential for hair growth and scalp health.

Some ways in which ACV keeps your curls healthy:

• Vitamin C and Vitamin B in apple cider vinegar keep your scalp and hair healthy.

Vitamin B makes strands stronger. This vitamin promotes red blood cell production, increasing hair roots' oxygen supply. In addition, Vitamin B is crucial for maintaining cell energy and regeneration. These factors are important for healthy hair growth. Vitamin B also promotes the growth of longer hair.

Vitamin C promotes scalp health with its antioxidant properties. This vitamin helps reduce cellular damage caused by free radicals. It also contributes to collagen production, which improves hair growth.

• ACV is anti-microbial. This property makes the vinegar a perfect home remedy for minor scalp irritations, including itchiness and mild infections.

• As an excellent anti-fungal, anti-microbial and exfoliating agent, ACV is combat-ready for hair issues such as dandruff and product build-up. It cleanses the scalp and hair, removes any build-up, and frees hair follicles.
  
  

After an ACV treatment, strands are better positioned to absorb nutrients as there is no blockage by build-up.

How do you do ACV rinse for curly hair?

An ACV rinse is easy to prepare and affordable.

• Take 2-4 tablespoons of ACV. Mix the liquid in 16 ounces of water (about 2 cups).
• Use this mix on your hair after a shampoo session. Apply conditioner before using ACV.
• Apply the mix gently and uniformly throughout the scalp and the strands.
• Allow the mix to take 2 to 5 minutes to settle.
• Wash your hair with cold water.
  
  

Regular hair care with ACV can help reduce hair and scalp issues common to curly hair.

Say goodbye to dry and frizzy curls

Curly tresses make it difficult for moisture to pass through strands, which makes it difficult for hair to retain moisture. As a result, curly hair becomes easily dry. Dry hair loses its natural healthy shine and looks dull and lifeless.

ACV is efficient at sealing hair cuticles. This closure preserves moisture, maintaining adequate hair hydration. As moisture is not lost, curls are less dry and healthier.

ACV is high in acetic acid. This component combats hair dryness and turns strands less frizzy. With frizz and dryness in check, hair gets its natural shine back.

Apple cider vinegar in curly hair reduces any alkaline content with its highly acidic nature. Frizz and dryness are sometimes a result of an alkaline hair environment. By combating alkalinity, ACV restores your mane's natural balance, health, and shine.

Improve hair growth and volume

ACV promotes growth in curly hair with its rich vitamin and mineral constituents. Its impressive acidic nature helps maintain the natural pH of curls, facilitating a healthy scalp environment. These factors encourage hair growth.

Too much build-up from natural oils can block hair follicles and prevent them from receiving nutrients. ACV removes dirt, grease, and grime accumulating from oil build-up as well as pollutants. This reduces oiliness and greasy appearance and improves hair volume.

Reduce split ends and hair breakage

Lack of moisture, frizz, and dryness can lead to hair tangling, split ends, and breakage. ACV has the ability to lock in moisture and provide adequate hydration to your curls. Healthy moisturization keeps hair and scalp well-nourished.

Cuticles become smoother. Your hairbrush will find it easier to pass through your smooth curls, easing and reducing tangles. The risk of hair breakage, too, is reduced.

How to clarify curly hair with apple cider vinegar?

Apple cider vinegar deep cleanses your curls, removing dirt and other build-ups from deep within.

Clarify curly hair with ACV in the following way:

• Add 1 part of vinegar to 5 parts of water.
• Pour the mixture into a spray bottle.
• Spray the mix on your hair and scalp.
• Let it rest for 5 minutes.
• Wash off ACV with cold water.
  

With ACV, the clarifying and cleansing process is deep. You may want to provide a soothing effect with complementary ingredients such as shea butter and argan oil.

WOW Skin Science has a range of ACV-based haircare products with other hair-safe ingredients. The Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo, for example, carries argan oil, sweet almond oil, and nettle leaf extract. These ingredients nourish, soothe and strengthen the scalp and hair after an ACV cleanse.

Apple cider vinegar and baking soda for curly hair

Apple cider vinegar has excellent benefits for the hair when used. But you can extend the extent of benefits by mixing ACV with baking soda.

This solution helps provide a deep cleanse for hair and scalp. Baking soda breaks down even heavy build-up and cleanses the hair shaft. The acidic nature of ACV removes build-up and helps seal hair cuticles to retain moisture.

This entire process removes toxins in your hair and promotes healthy hair growth.

How do I stop my curly hair from going frizzy?

Curly hair is prone to moisture loss. So, include ACV in your haircare routine. Use ACV about once a week to derive its benefits. Regular use can help you keep your hair frizz-free.

Avoid using ACV with scalp exfoliator and scrubs as it can cause burns or other irritation.