Replied By Kk (Sharon, Ontario Canada) on 04/13/2012
Wouldn't that mixture lighten and dry out your hair though? I have a really itchy scalp and someone said hydrogen peroxide, but I'm afraid of wrecking my hair.Replied By Kristy (Lansing, Michigan) on 06/10/2012
I am wondering the same thing. I have very dark hair and would like to try this... but have no wish to wind up with light colored hair.Replied By Kelly (Catawissa, Mo) on 07/15/2012
The mixture did lighten my hair, but it looked awesome. I can't dye it bc of the sores, but w/ this mixture, it sort of blends the gray w/ highlights from the peroxide, and I didn't even worry about dying my hair anymore. Don't worry, you won't go blonde.Replied By Mary (Alameda, Ca, United States) on 07/20/2012
I've used this mixture for the last 3 days and was wondering if I'm doing it wrong because my scalp is still itchy. Am I supposed to use this without wetting my hair first? I know wetting my hair dilutes it and that may be why it's not working. Thanks for any feedback!Replied By Younglady1975 (Tucson, Arizona) on 01/09/2013
Some say that spraying the ACV and H2O2 separately increases the antifungal effects of both. I fill a spray bottle with ACV and a separate spray bottle with drug store 3% H2O2 (hydroden peroxide). I spray the ACV onto my scalp and then I spray the H2O2 immediately after onto my scalp. I've shaved my head to make applications easier and I use less product. I drape a towel around my shoulders and make sure to saturate with both. I pat dry just a bit and let it air dry. I also recommend need leaf, which you can buy as a dried powder at an herbal shop, the health food store or online. You mix about a teaspoon of the powder in a tea cup and fill the tea cup with hot water and let it steap like tea. After it cools you can put it into a squirt bottle of some kind and use it as a rinse after you shampoo. Make sure to make the need tea daily, it is not effective after a day. I put this on after I spray with ACV and H2O2 and it has dried. I leave this on for 8 hours then shampoo before bed and use the tea tree/lavender preparation. It's worked wonders.Replied By Sarah (Texas, Usa) on 05/11/2015
When making your solutions in separate spray bottles, is it 10 parts water for each spray bottle (10 parts water in the ACY bottle and another 10 parts water in the Hydrogen Peroxide bottle) or divide the 10 parts water 5 and 5 (5 parts in one bottle and 5 in the other bottle)? Thank you! This is really helpful.Replied By Jojo (Nassau, Bahamas) on 07/06/2016
I had the exact same issue with my scalp. I got those little bumps, some with pus some without and my scalp itched badly and felt sore and the bumps turned into cuts. Did you rinse the ACV and peroxide concoction out or did you leave it in. If you left it in, how long?Replied By Sam (Oh) on 10/12/2016
I see all these remedies for the coconut oil and peroxide but do you leave the mixture on overnight and wash it out the next day or wash it out after a few hours?Replied By Kevin (France ) on 04/17/2017
Hello,
I got what I think a scalp infection. I've tried borax solution and it's worked but I have a lot of buildup on my scalp now. My scalp is still oily but much less than he used to be. I'm gonna try the Apple Cider Vinegar with peroxide now. But before I have a few question.
Do I have to spray the solution on wet scalp/hair?
How much the recipe is in order to cover all the scalp? (Ratio 1 Apple Cider Vinegar / 1 h202 / 10 water)
Could I do this every day before shampoo until my scalp is clear?
Thanks for your advices, Kevin
Replied By Mama To Many (Tn) on 04/17/2017
Dear Kevin,
I would be careful about using hydrogen peroxide in your hair. It can bleach it.
For the build up you might try baking soda paste. Just mix baking soda and water and apply to the scalp and rinse out after 10 minutes. Repeat once or twice a week but not more often and the scalp really wants to remain more alkaline.
Some use apple cider vinegar to rinse the hair daily.
I dilute Apple Cider Vinegar with water - half of each. Then pour over head. If I really want it touching the scalp, I put the mixture in a bottle with a little spout and can squirt it right onto my scalp. (Worked great when my head was itchy one time.)
As a teen with greasy hair I did vinegar after washing my hair every day for a good while. I used distilled white vinegar for that back then.
~Mama to Many~
Replied By Kévin (France) on 04/18/2017
Thanks,
I'll will try the 50/50 solution (acv water) an let it sit for 30 min before rinsing with my organic shampoo.
Replied By Kévin (France) on 05/11/2017
Mama to many,
Do you rinse the apple cider vinegar solution or let it dry?
It isn't dangerous to do this rinse everyday until I'm cured?
Thanks.
Replied By Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 05/13/2017
Dear Kevin,
I have done this daily or every other day for long periods with no problems.
I do not rinse out the water/acv mixture; I let it dry on my hair/scalp. You end up smelling like a salad until it dries.
~Mama to Many~
Replied By Kévin (France) on 05/19/2017
Thanks for your reply Mama to Many,
So, just to recap :
- wash your hair with shampoo, rinse with water
- spray the acv/water (1:1 ratio) solution on wet hair (do you massage a bit the solution?)
- do not rinse and dry your hair with towel
I hope to get rid of my oily dandruff with this process. (I've already seen an improvement by using acv).
Replied By Nikki (Phx ) on 02/18/2018
I'm interested in trying out this method for bacteria infection in my head but won't my hair change colors with adding the hydrogen peroxide?