Use Apple Cider Vinegar As A Hair Treatment, And You Won’t Believe The Results (3 of 3)

Will my hair be left with a vinegar smell?

One of the biggest questions many people have about using apple cider vinegar on their hair is whether or not it will leave their head smelling of vinegar. What we have found is that the answer is yes, and no. If you use the traditional apple cider vinegar from the bottle, then you will most likely have a strong pungent residual smell of vinegar lingering in your hair. This may deter you from going the apple cider vinegar route — but the good news is that if you use one of the many brands that are putting the superfood liquid in their product, you should be in the clear.

“If you buy pure apple cider vinegar in a supermarket, you’ll notice that some looks almost clear and has a sweet smell, while others look intensely cloudy and can smell like traditional white vinegar,” said Zak. “This is because different batches can have a different pH based on how long it ferments. The more potent the smell, the more acidic the apple cider vinegar.”

This is important to note because pH levels drastically impact hair health. If you put something in your hair that has an acidic pH level, then it will cause irritation. This also means that the smell will not be overly pungent. But the formula to ensure that a product containing apple cider vinegar is not too acidic and also doesn’t smell is a combination that R+Co has gotten down to a science.

What is also useful when it comes to products containing apple cider vinegar are the added ingredients. Many brands add fragrances and natural scents to counteract any smells associated with apple cider vinegar. This will means a clean but also pleasant smelling fragrance when you use them on your hair.