How to Make an Effective DIY Scalp Treatment & Detox Your Hair at Home

Tools and materials:

• Water
• Apple cider vinegar
• Aloe vera gel
• Bentonite clay
• Wooden or plastic spoon

1. Add ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar to 1 cup of water

Apple cider vinegar is rich in vitamins and minerals vital to the health and strength of your hair, such as vitamin C and B.

Additionally, this common household ingredient contains alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) which can help exfoliate your scalp and skin.

Apple cider vinegar is also said to be anti-inflammatory and can aid in reducing dandruff.

2. Add ½ cup of aloe vera gel to the mixture

Aloe vera does everything and there’s no wonder why it’s in this mask.

The gel contains many active ingredients and materials that strengthen hair, strips non-naturally occurring oils, relieves itchy and flaky scalp, and can even protect your hair from UV damage that can dull the shine in your hair.

3. Add ½ cup of bentonite clay to the mixture

Bentonite clay adds moisture to hydrate your hair while simultaneously removing toxins in your scalp - making it the key ingredient in this detox.

Not only can it remove buildup, but it can also break down oils. This clay is known for bouncing back even the most lifeless curls.

4. Mix

Using metal with bentonite clay can deactivate all of the properties within the clay, so make sure you’re only using a plastic or wooden spoon while mixing.

5. Apply the mixture thoroughly to your scalp

Make sure to really work it in; we recommend working in sections to make sure you’re coating your entire scalp. Leave on for 20 minutes and then rinse it off.

DIY scalp treatment tutorial

Here’s what my hair looked like before I applied the detox and after! The difference is astonishing and the results are so beautiful.

If you need something to liven up your dull, lifeless, or greasy hair, this at-home scalp treatment is just what you’re looking for.

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