Why Rinse Hair With Vinegar After Shampoo?

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The discussion revolves around the practice of rinsing hair with vinegar after shampooing. Participants explore the reasons behind this practice, particularly in relation to the pH levels of hair and scalp, as well as personal experiences and perceptions regarding the use of vinegar.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note that shampoos are basic, which may lead to concerns about the pH of the scalp.
  • One participant suggests that vinegar might restore the natural pH and potentially protect against parasites, referencing other body soaps that are neutralized to match skin pH.
  • Another participant expresses skepticism about the practice, finding the idea of using vinegar for hair rinsing to be strange and unpleasant due to its smell.
  • A different viewpoint proposes that rinsing with vinegar followed by shampooing could achieve a balanced pH without the odor associated with vinegar.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the reasons for rinsing hair with vinegar, with some expressing skepticism and others proposing potential benefits related to pH balance.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not provide specific scientific evidence or detailed explanations regarding the effects of vinegar on hair or scalp health, leaving assumptions about its benefits and drawbacks unverified.

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I was reading something and it said some people rinse their hair with vinegar after washing it with shampoo because shampoos are basic but it never said why they rinse it with vinegar. Do anyone know why they do that as i found it quite odd?
 
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Shampoo is basic, all soaps are basic so that is true.

Maybe these people are concerned with the pH of the skin on their head? Vinegar might restore the natural pH and protect against parasites or something.. There are all these body soaps which have been neutralized to the pH of the skin, they say it is better..

I find it a strange story, vinegar is very smelly, I wouldn't want to wash my hair with it.
 
Ya i have never rinsed my hair in vinegar and never heard of someone doing it so i thought it sounded quite weird.
 
If you wanted the pH to balance out, maybe you should rinse your hair with vinegar then soap it up. It should still balance out in the end but you won't stink :D
 

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