How to Remove Shampoo Residue

Washing your hair with commercial shampoos can leave a residue that coats your hair shaft. That residue can cause your hair to have a dull, heavy and lifeless appearance. A mixture of apple cider vinegar and water quickly removes the shampoo residue and is simple to do.

1. Wash your hair with your regular shampoo for your hair type. Rinse the shampoo completely from your hair using warm water.


2. In a tint or spray bottle, mix together one part apple cider vinegar in two parts warm water. Pour it over your hair so that every strand is saturated.


3. Allow the vinegar and water mix to sit on your hair for around 15 minutes. Turn your water to a cool temperature and then rinse it out of your hair completely.


4. Condition your hair with your regular conditioner if you choose to, otherwise apple cider vinegar is a natural conditioner as well.