Apple cider vinegar is a powerhouse ingredient that’s been gaining traction in the world of hair care for its ability to refresh any mane, promote hair growth quickly, and create a shine like no other. “The pH of apple cider vinegar is between two and three, which is mildly acidic,” hairstylist Bobby Michael, co-owner of Manhattan’s Maverick House salon and Randco global educator, says. “When put on hair, it closes a cuticle.” A smooth cuticle not only means shinier hair, but it also preserves your hair color, Michael adds.
To get the full scoop on how apple cider vinegar (ACV) can work wonders on strands, we spoke with three hair experts: Gregorio Ruggeri, a certified trichologist and creative director of Salon Ruggeri in NYC; Bridgette Hill, a certified trichologist and founder of Root Cause Scalp Analysis — a digital platform that offers virtual scalp analysis consultations, treatments, and guidance to help improve users’ scalp health (which is, in fact, the foundation to achieving healthy hair); and Michael.
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