Tried apple cider vinegar rinse, NEVER AGAIN

Troubleshooting (HELP!)

My hair was getting buildup, i assumed from water minerals and sebum, and I heard an acid rinse could break some of that stuff up. To its credit, the acv did! However, after 2 or three rinses between 4 or 5 days, I can not get the smell out! 😭 I keep getting wafts of it especially after wetting and styling it, like theres some just hanging out on my scalp. It sucks! I'm getting a bit self conscious now and I don't know what to do! Will it go away on its own? Should I just try and rinse my hair out every day til it goes away? I've been trying to keep my hair relatively dry to keep its shape so not preferable. Does anyone have any advice? Next time I'll go with citric acid.

Posted Sep 14, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC

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