ACV is renowned for its acidic punch, courtesy of acetic acid, which plays a pivotal role in restoring the scalp’s pH balance. What’s more, it packs a nutritional punch too, brimming with hair-friendly vitamins and minerals like B vitamins and vitamin C. There’s also buzz about its antimicrobial mojo, which supposedly wages war on scalp infections and dandruff.
I assembled my arsenal: a trusty bottle of organic apple cider vinegar, a nifty spray bottle for fuss-free application, a shower cap to safeguard my pillow from any vinegar escapades, and a towel. Not one to take risks, I also conducted a patch test to rule out any unwanted skin tantrums. With all my ducks in a row, I was chomping at the bit to witness how my hair would fare under an overnight ACV pampering session.