Is Acv Good For Hair Shedding?

[luvmesumhair]

Has anyone had any luck using ACV to stop shedding?

I tried the ACV this past weekend and it seemed to have made my hair extra dry and I still see the shedding.


My hair is processed (permed) and dry as heck I am thinking it's because of the ACV. What I did was, DC'd with a moisturizing conditioner on dry hair, co-washed with Aussie "MIRACULOUSLY SMOOTH" then poured the ACV on and massaged it into my scalp and hair. Left it on with a cap while I showered (about 6-7 minutes) then rinsed. I did not follow up with Aussie 3 minute "MIRACLE SMOOTH" like I usually do because I wanted to see how the ACV worked on its own. But now I am wondering should I have followed up with it. I am also wondering if I Should I keep doing the ACV rinse?

I know it is good for smoothing out your hair and shine. But I was wondering if anyone knows if it is also good for your scalp as far as shedding.

TIA.

 

[nothidden]

I have never heard of using ACV to reduce shedding. Tea rinses, yes.

 

[GGsKin]

I find too much ACV may increase my shedding. You didnt mention how you used it but shouldn't be used undiluted.

 

[mzteaze]

You might want to try garlic conditioner for shedding.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Right. The Ladies have all given you great feedback.

ACV helps to close the Cuticle and balances out Porosity.

Black Tea Rinses or Garlic Conditioner would be better suited for your Shedding issue(s).

Also, as stated upthread, ACV can make your Hair Dry especially when the dilution of Water to ACV ratio is off.

 

[Daina]

I use a ACV/black tea rinse combo but as others have mentioned it's more the black tea that helps with shedding. It took about 3-4 weeks or a couple of rinses before the shedding stopped.

 

[Kindheart]

Why people insist on using ACV ,it's just drying ..
This is an interesting article :
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Fish oil: 460 mg
Blackcurrant seed oil: 460 mg
Vitamin E: 5 mg
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Lycopene: 1 mg

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Otherwise I d use Rogaine

 

[InBloom]

I had good results in the past with DILUTED ACV when I wanted more detangling. I found that I had fewer sheds because the ACV helped with the tangles. I stopped using it because I smelled like a pickle when my hair was wet/moist again...like after a workout.

I don't use it any longer for that reason. And, it probably was drying on my hair.