clarify those tresses

I only wash my hair a couple of times a week. When I started going longer between washes, it was kind of greasy but now it's just the right amount of grit. Someone told me about dry shampoo a couple of years ago and it's a lifesaver, especially after becoming a mom! I first started using Suave dry shampoo (and still do for a backup - it's so cheap!) but my favorite is Big Sexy Hair Volumizing Dry Shampoo. I love it for my lots of fine hair. It creates a really great texture and solves the greasiness factor. However, after a few weeks of using it I was noticing the buildup of product, even after washing my hair. It was gross and my hair was really weighed down. I started looking up reviews of clarifying shampoo but then found a DIY rinse that I could do myself and, let me tell you! It really works! My regular shampoo works so much better after I did this to my hair too. The best part? It's all natural and you probably have all you need already in your pantry! I'm slowly trying to eliminate using products with SLS in it so I was happy to try this and have it work! This is going to be part of my bi-monthly beauty care routine.

All you need is baking soda, apple cider vinegar (preferable unfiltered, like Bragg) and water.

1 Tablespoon of baking soda
1 cup apple cider vinegar
2 cups warm water (divided)

Dissolve baking soda in 1 cup of warm water. Pour over your scalp (not the ends of your hair) in the shower and scrub well (no need to rinse).

Combine 1 cup of warm water with the apple cider vinegar. Pour over your hair and rinse with cold water. Baking soda is alkaline and it can make your hair frizz but the apple cider vinegar is acidic so it closes the cuticle. I also followed it with a conditioner because I felt like my hair needed it. Do what you will. :)