Want to remove residue from your hair naturally, without stripping it? Clarifying your hair with apple cider vinegar: for less weighed-down, easier-to-style hair, full of vitality.
Why make a clarification?
Reset. This is usually something we forget when we decide to take the plunge into a new routine. However, cleaning up the basics to be more receptive to change is one of the most valuable tips for having beautiful hair.
Delphine explained everything to us. A passionate enthusiast, Delphine is our priestess when it comes to natural hair routines. She shares all her secrets on her Instagram account @biotytips . It's a real goldmine of information for anyone who would like to go green with their hair products (but not only that...). Delphine detailed for us how to get beautiful hair again thanks to clarification (and we thank her infinitely for that!).
To remove all the residue and dirt that has accumulated in our hair over time. All this residue can end up suffocating the scalp. It can also weigh down the lengths and ends and prevent natural curls from forming. Clarifying will deeply cleanse. We start again with a healthy base, better prepared for treatment.
Who is it recommended for?
For those who:
Have just switched to natural cosmetics, are in transition or still use silicones or quats that are difficult to remove
Mostly use shampoo + conditioner
Notice that styling products no longer work and that curls are no longer as bouncy despite moisturizing treatments
Have dull, weighed-down hair that looks saturated
Have dandruff or an itchy scalp
Delphine's recipe for successful clarification
Delphine, an expert in natural routines (and a long-time enthusiast), shared her method with us. On her Instagram account @biotytips , she explores natural hair care with great educational insight.
Clarifying mask with bentonite clay and cider vinegar
A hair mask made with bentonite clay and Archie apple cider vinegar.
The recipe:
▪️4 tbsp of bentonite clay archi'belle pack
▪️1 tbsp of Archie apple cider vinegar
▪️ Hot water
The quantities should be adjusted according to the length/thickness of your hair and the desired texture.
You can add moisturizers if the clay dries out your hair
Application
Apply the mixture to damp hair for 30 minutes. Cover with a cap. The clay should not dry out.
Rinse with water until clear. Follow with a hydrating mask if needed.
And after?
The result: your scalp is healthy, ready to benefit from all the care you can give it. Beautiful hair is yours!
Thank you Delphine!
To learn more, check out our article on apple cider vinegar for hair .
