This tip is for those of you who have bought any of my Premium Bars and double them as shampoo bars.

Since the day Total Attraction (a Premium Bar) was ready, I used it on my hair everyday.  But I also noticed that it does not render the same “feel” like regular shampoos do (of course, it does not contain all those synthetic, chemical ingredients that shampoos normally have).  My hair would feel a bit clingy and rough when used alone, so I always followed it with my favorite conditioner (yeah, it’s still synthetic–> I’ve discovered a solution! Please read on “My Natural Solution to Hair Conditioning”).

I know my handmade soaps are far better for my hair than regular shampoos, but I also wanted it to feel conditioned afterwards (well, we all got used to that, right?).  Then I read about vinegar rinse and how it helps make the hair feel manageable after using natural shampoo bars.  The reasons behind having rough hair after using natural shampoo bars are: 1) when soap residues do not thoroughly rinse off from our hair, usually when we use hard water, 2) when chemical residues from previous shampoos are left behind, and 3) when we shampoo our hair, the cuticles open up and this makes our hair feel rough and coarse.

Our hair feels softer when it’s slightly acidic, and with the third reason in mind, vinegar helps in closing the hair cuticles.  It also helps remove any soap residues left behind.

So what you do is put 1-2 tablespoons of any vinegar in a dipper (tabo) filled with water and use it as your final rinse after shampooing with my Premium Bars.  You may leave it on or rinse it out.  I’ve been doing this for quite some time now and it works!  I can stick to using my Premium Bars without worrying about rough and course hair afterwards.  Now, I can say that all my bath products are 100% NATURAL!
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Caution: The shower floor or tub can get a bit slippery after the vinegar rinse.

NOTE:  Feel free to link to my posts.  But if you would like to re-post and share any of my natural tips in your own website, kindly e-mail me first for permission. Thank you!

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Grace

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Can I do the vinegar rinse everyday because I need to condition my hair since it is very hard and dry...

Thursday 15 October 2009, 05:35

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ByNature

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hi, grace! for vinegar rinses, the most appropriate would be to use it 2-3 times a week. but we vary with our hair types. some can only do it once a week while others (like me) can do it everyday (again, not for everyone to do). i used to do it everyday 'coz i wanted to remove all the residues my old shampoos and conditioners left on my hair. now, i just do it every other day for maintenance. just try and see what fits you. there's no harm since it's all-natural. :)

Saturday 17 October 2009, 23:54

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Ghie

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do I have to use Apple Cider Vinegar or the commercial vinegars will do?

Thursday 29 October 2009, 01:44

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ByNature

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you may use our local white vinegars, too. i just noticed that apple cider is stronger and more concentrated that's why i prefer to use it. i hope vinegar rinse works for you, too! :)

Tuesday 10 November 2009, 07:03

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hi, im concerned about the smell if im going to use it as the final rinse. =)

Friday 09 April 2010, 12:51

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ByNature

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hi, cams! i offer essential oils to fix that "problem" :) you can read about it in “My Natural Solution to Hair Conditioning”. just click the link in my post above.

Tuesday 20 April 2010, 23:55

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