Why do people put vinegar in their hair before dying it?

Answer 1

because theyre weird

vinegar makes it smell bad

and overdryes it

^^^^ this is a horrible answer.

vinegar, firstly, is a very old beauty secret for hair. 1. it's usually a vinegar solution not straight vinegar. ie 1/2 white vinegar or apple cider vinegar to two cups of water. you can pour this solution over your hair in the shower after shampooing and conditioning let it sit five minutes and rinse, follow with more conditioner if you want.

2. it doesnt smell bad because of the water content and it dissipates as its drying. i use vinegar on my hair once a week and have had people smell my hair to make sure.

3. it only over dries your hair if you use too much or use it too often. its known that over time the hair follicles can open up very large and create a strand to look like it has "awnings" all the way down the shaft (you have seen this on shampoo commercials) after dying and bleaching and aging it becomes more and more porous (holes where hair dye molecules are supposed to fit, get bigger making it easier for it to get in but just as easy to rinse out) and this can mean that its frizzy and less shiny. the vinegar helps to put these "awnings" back down flat and leave you with shinier and softer tresses.

4. you do it before of after a dye job so that the hair is less porous (if your hair has trouble holding onto dye then this is for you, especially red colors) when the vinegar hits it puts those "awnings" down making it harder for the color to rinse out after you dye it or shutting it in if you to the vinegar after you rinse.

sourcce: I'm a hair dresser

Answer 2

Vinegar and beer (but more white vinegar) to make it more soft and smooth. And, believe it or not, it sometimes reduces the probability of getting split ends. However, if you're going to try it, I recommend white vinegar or red wine vinegar.

Apple cider vinegar is the best! I have been using it for 2 months and will use it forever. I have replaced my conditioner with apple cider vinegar. It gets my hair to its proper PH balance (no conditioner needed), increasing shine and removing any buildup on the scalp, including oils! I would have to wash everyday, but since the ACV I can get away with 2-3 times a week!

Answer 3

it has a balanced pH