Best At-Home Hair Rinses For Natural Hair

In my opinion, natural hair is the biggest scam I know. Unless you have a great stylist you and your hair can depend on, everything you learn about your hair, you learn on your own. You’ll spend tons of money before you find products that work on your hair and spend countless hours on the web looking for hair tutorials. I had to set aside a “natural hair care” budget just for all of the products my hair eats up.

One way I learned to cut costs is by using home products. For instance, I do an apple cider vinegar rinse bi-weekly to keep my hair healthy. Most natural hair companies started to bottle their version of this rinse, but all you need is three tablespoons of ACV (I prefer Bragg) to one and three-quarters cups of filtered water mixed in a bottle with a nozzle top. And saturate your hair (after shampooing). ACV is one ingredient that keeps your curls popping.

We have listed four of the best at-home hair rinses for natural hair. The results are instant, and your hair will thank us later.

Top 5 Hair Rinses for Natural Hair

1. Apple cider vinegar rinse – ACV is one of the more traditional rinses naturalistas everywhere use. Your scalp has a natural pH of about 5, which is slightly acidic. This acidity level is essential in keeping the cuticle layer of your hair flat and closed. A flat cuticle layer corresponds to shiny, smooth, soft hair with less frizz. It prevents tangling, breakage, dryness, and hair loss by helping each hair strand retain moisture and making them smooth and less likely to catch on each other. ACV helps with the following things:
   1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. balancing scalp pH
                  2. provides hair nutrients
                  3. clarifies and exfoliates hair
                  4. adds volume and definition to curls
                  5. stimulates hair growth
2. Rice water rinse – Rice water rinses are another popular hair rinse in the natural hair community. Rice water is the milky liquid left over after soaking, washing, or boiling rice. Rice water is believed to benefit both the skin as a toner and the hair as a conditioner. It promotes hair growth, protects from hair damage, increases shine and hair elasticity, and detangles. Clean 1/2 cup of rice and soak it in two to three cups of water at room temperature; the longer, the better. Strain the rice and rinse the hair.
3. Green tea rinse – Green tea rinses are a color girl’s best friend, especially regarding excessive shedding! Green tea adds moisture, aids scalp conditions, and promotes hair growth. Boil a pot of water and add green tea bags. Allow to steep for several minutes, then completely cool before applying to your hair.
4. Onion juice rinse – Although no one wants to walk around smelling like onions, onion juice is a powerful agent on your hair’s side. Studies show that onion contains methylsulfonylmethane, a highly absorbable source of sulfur that helps form keratin in hair, leading to hair growth. This sulfur also improves blood circulation and provides the hair follicles with the rich amount of nourishment needed. Slice up five onions, add them to a liter of water, and boil for about 15 minutes. Allow it to cool, strain it and use this mixture to rinse your hair. Shampoo and condition after.

Use these rinses after you shampoo and condition your hair, except for the onion juice rinse; some rinses can replace shampoo altogether. I love rinses because you can also add your favorite essential oils to give the rinse a boost your scalp will love. What is your favorite type of hair rinse? Comment below!