Itchy Scalp? Try Soaking Your Synthetic Hair in Apple Cider Vinegar

How to Fix Itchy Braids 

STEP 1: Create Your Mixture 

Start by filling a bowl with hot water and apple cider vinegar. The ratio should be one part apple cider vinegar to three parts hot water. There should be enough to completely cover one or two packs of hair. 

STEP 2: Let It Soak

Without separating the hair (don’t remove the rubber bands or try to comb it out), submerge it in the mixture and wait 15 minutes. After a few minutes, the alkaline base will lift from the hair and form a white film on the top of the water. 

STEP 3: Dry the Hair

Once you notice the white film, remove the hair from the mixture and allow it to air dry. Don’t worry about the smell — it’ll evaporate once the hair is dry. 

STEP 4: Style Your Hair 

Now you can install and style your hair as normal. 

If you’ve already installed your hair and are experiencing itchiness, don’t worry. Add some apple cider vinegar rinse to a spray bottle and spritz the mixture all over your head. You can also use the Carol’s Daughter Goddess Strength 7 Oil Blend Scalp & Hair Oil to help relieve dryness and reduce breakage.