WHY DOMINICAN HAIRSTYLISTS USE VINEGAR AFTER A RELAXER?

For many years Dominicans have used natural remedies to cure or correct any abnormalities in our bodies, skin or hair. Vinegar is one of the most popular products Dominican hairstylists use, because  of its many  medical  and hair health benefits; Vinegar prevent cells degeneration, improves the blood oxygen levels as well as blood circulation to the scalp. 

Apple Cider Vinegar is able to remove buildup and excess of chemicals absorbed by your hair during relaxers, bleaching and any other chemical process. Natural Vinegar is mainly produced from the fermentation of ethanol and acetic acid, contains small amounts of citric acid and tartaric acids. However, its main components are water and acetic acid. 

Unpasteurized, unfiltered Vinegar is rich in different organic compounds; vitamins, enzymes and minerals. its is known as a natural fermented Apple product.  Apple Cider Vinegar acidity is very similar our natural hair acidity levels. Vinegar produces enzymes and other excellent nutrients such as; 

• Potassium which helps to eliminate dry brittle hair and prevent hair loss.
•  Ash and alkaline properties - helps maintain proper pH level; 
• Malic Acid - contains anti-viral, anti-bacterial & anti-fungal properties, also reduces dandruff and hair breakag
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Vinegar components are excellent cleansers. Using vinegar after a chemical process is a nontoxic way to get elasticity and a healthy scalp.

• Vinegar clarifies the scalp and removes dead skin tissues which clogs our hair follicles, slowing down the hair growth process. It also seals the cuticle after cleansing each hair shaft, helping to create a smoother, shinier and more managealble hair. 
• Vinegar Contains alpha hydroxy acids and important nutrients which can help to maintain a healthy scalp, eliminating flakes, dandruff and psoriasis..
•  Vinegar is proven to be almost 100% effective against bacteria.

Rice and Plum Vinegar components are very similar to the Apple Cider Vinegar. However, Apple cider vinegar contains most of its natural properties, its pH is higher and  very similar to our hair's PH.  White distilled vinegar is best for cleaning, cooking, often used for medicinal and laboratory purposes. 

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