It’s Really That Simple: Home Remedies & Ingredients For Luscious Locks

July 11th, 2012 - By Tiffany Washington

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Apple Cider Vineger (ACV) is one of the most popular natural hair clarifiers and great to apply after baking soda since it’s on the other end of the pH scale and helps balance everything out.  It also closes the cuticle, smoothing each strand and adding shine. Try 1/3 cup mixed with a quart of water weekly. You’ll see an immediate difference. Oh and don’t worry about the scent. It dissipates completely after rinsing.

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  • Msmykimoto2u

    I used to use all of these products but once I went natural, I stopped using the egg and avacado because picking out the pieces was a pain. (no matter how cool the water is i always had some cooked egg guessing because of body heat) Instead, I have switched my protein treatmeant to just using mayo or Aphogee protein treatment. And instead of avacado I use avacado oil or butter. Much easier

  • Erica

    I agree with everything except baking soda. Adding on to what someone previously said, baking has very tiny grains that are really damaging to the hair

  • Johnylee

    I use all the ingredients here except for baking soda. They work well for my hair when I want to change it up from my favorite, SheaMoisture products. The only thing I would add to this list is coconut and castor oil for the sealant. Those two do something “wonderful” to my hair!

  • Takia Smith

    Never ever use baking soda for your hair!!! Never!!! If you need to clarify use the original dawn dish detergent.

  • Anon

    Ladies DO NOT USE BAKING SODA in your hair. It is far too alkaline for your hair and will totally strip it. On one end of the pH scale you have the acids, at the other end you have alkalines. Going too far in either direction will damage your hair. You should try to stay in the neutral range which is 4.5-5. Baking Soda is an 8! Don’t do it, please don’t do it *Drake voice*

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/Ashley-Elam/1398323795 Ashley Elam

      That’s why you are supposed to follow a baking soda cleanse with an Apple Cider vinegar rinse. Baking soda opens the cuticles and Apple Cider closes them.

      • Anon

        By taking your hair from highly alkaline to highly acidic your putting your cuticles through shock which is also damaging. Cuticles don’t open and shut like your saying they do.

        • Msmykimoto2u

          I agree about keeping the alkaline and acidic in balance (PH) but actually your cuticles can open and close which is why some days you have frizzy hair, matted dry hair, or greasy oily hair. You can also control your hair cuticles. Mild heat to cool air closes your cuticle. Hot heat causes it to be open. Alkaline causes cuticles to open while acid bases cause it to close. Its also a good idea, especially if you have dry hair to get your cuticles to open and apply a essential oil to your hair and then seal it closed with a carrier oil to lock in the moisture and prevent it from escaping.

  • Just_Me:)

    I usually use African Black Soap and it works great. Some of these I’ve heard of; some I haven’t. But I will try some of these ideas next wash.