There are resources that have been around for centuries without ever losing relevance due to their effectiveness, ease of use, low-cost and multiple benefits. Apple Cider Vinegar is one of them. Apple cider vinegar is beneficial for various health ailments, skin and hair too. It is the best applied in mask form for beautiful and clean hair. Here are the best apple cider vinegar hair mask mixes you should probably try. These recipes not only make your hair dandruff-free but also make them shinier and healthy.
ACV HONEY MASK – OILY HAIR
This is a very easy hair mask recipe. All you need is 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon ACV. After shampooing, mix them up on your palm and apply liberally over scalp and hair. Increase the quantity depending upon the length of your hair. Put shower cap and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Wash off with cold water and air dry.
ACV AVOCADO MASK – DAMAGED HAIR
Make a puree of one avocado and add two tablespoon coconut oil and half cup ACV to it. Mix well and apply this mix on the hair and massage well. Avocado and coconut oil has a moisturizing and hydrating effect on the scalp and hair. Cover your hair using a shower cap. Leave the mask on hair for 20-30 minutes. Rinse it off with water and a mild shampoo. Repeat the remedy at least once in a week to cleanse and hydrate your hair and scalp.
ACV EGG MASK – HAIR FALL
Crack an egg and separate the yolk. Add a spoonful of castor oil and a teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar. Mix thoroughly. Rub into your scalp, cover with a warm towel and leave for 1 hour. Wash off with a neutral shampoo. For best results repeat twice a week for 2 months.
ACV ROSEMARY ALOE MASK – HAIR GROWTH
Take ½ cup vinegar and water, 3 tablespoons aloe vera juice, 1 teaspoon rosemary oil and honey. Mix all the ingredients and pour into a spray bottle. Spray this mix on to your scalp and massage well. Cover the head using a shower cap for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes take off the cap and rinse with cold water, conditioner and shampoo.
ACV OLIVE OIL MASK – DRY HAIR
You need 1 tbsp ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar), 2 tbsp water, 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp olive oil and 3- 6 drops essential oil (optional). Fetch a bowl and mix all the above ingredients with a whisk or spoon until a smooth mask is formed. Apply the hair mask using your fingers onto your scalp and hair. After 10 – 15 mins, rinse off the hair mask with 2 – 3 washes of water. Now you’re good to go, no shampoo needed.