Today

Well, we are coming back up for air around here. The ickies seem to be clearing out and we are eating up this little "spring" we have had!

I just wanted to share a tip that has changed my life. About 5 years ago my head started itching so bad that I would scratch until it bled. This made scars that were causing bald spots! I tried everything and finally found a shampoo and conditioner that, if I used it every day, would lessen the itching some. The problem was that it was $80 for the two bottles.

When we moved here that amount of money was just not an option. Fearing going crazy from the itching, I started to research. I found that vinegar made a very good conditioner. It was reported to smooth out tangles, heal split ends, and strengthen hair. I already knew that it was soothing to skin so I decided to give it a try. I made up a spray bottle with 3/4 water and 1/4 white vinegar.

Right away I noticed a huge difference. My hair was smoother and more manageable, it just felt wonderful. Within a week my head had stopped itching completely! No more dandruff, no more scratching, no more scarring! The wonderful bonus was that my naturally very frizzy hair became much more calm and manageable and I never get split ends anymore (even though I wait about 8 months between hair cuts). I don't get bad tangles either.

I thought I had found something really unusual until I mentioned it to T's grandmother who said that when she was a teenager that was all the rage. I guess there really is nothing new under the sun.

I have since seen this work for others that struggle with dandruff, tangles or split ends. I love it because it is almost free and it works!

I just keep a spray bottle in the shower and spray it on after I wash my hair (I can even use a cheap shampoo now). I rub it into my scalp and let it sit while I wash. Sometime I rinse it out, but most the time I just leave it in.

BTW-This also makes a great glass cleaner, skin conditioner, fabric softener, and on and on! Vinegar is great for everything.