cleanse

In the natural hair care world all you hear about is Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) + Baking Soda wash this and ACV + Baking Soda wash that.

Well I'm here to let you know that this is definitely one of the times you should listen to the masses and incorporate this economical and invaluable aid into your hair care routine - especially for my fellow loc'd family.

Benefits

• Balances hair and sebum ph

• Anti-bacterial and Anti-fungal properties

• Cleans and Clarify

• Reduces Frizz and adds shine

Downsides

Like everything in life there are downsides. In this case, the downside is that this is truly a M A J O R C L E A N S E that strips all the oils in your hair including the natural ones.

Suggested Frequency

Bi-monthly is what is suggested by various black natural hair guru but for those of us that rock locs I suggest doing it semiannually. I typically do mine following Memorial Day Weekend and right before the new year. I chose these times because Memorial Day weekend is the one time I truly consider getting in a pool and having my head submerged. Any other time its a chest down situation and even then, it's far and between. The second date works perfectly because it six months away, days before my birthday and it's a great start going into the new year with deeply cleansed locs.

Process:

1. Fill your desired washing area with warm water

2. Choose somewhere that you can fully submerge your hair ensuring that your roots can reap the benefits of this treatment

3. Mix ingredients together in your desired washing area

4. 3/4 cup of apple cider vinegar

5. 1/4 cups of pure baking soda

6. Submerge hair in the ACV + Baking Soda mixture for 15 minutes

7. Drain the ACV + baking soda

8. Rinse hair thoroughly ensuring that there is no remaining residue in your hair

9. Dry hair and add desired moisture

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