Cantu Refresh Root Rinse with Apple Cider Vinegar and Tea Tree Oil, 12 Fluid Ounce

I wasn't sure what to expect from this but I wanted something to give my hair a little pick-me-up occasionally. My hair is extremely fine and can sometimes start to look a bit lifeless and dull. I've never had scalp issues so I can't really say if this helps for those. I was just looking for an addition to my minimalist hair care routine that would reinvigorate my hair when it's not looking its healthiest and to give it some resilience against breakage. My approach to hair care is pretty basic so I wanted something affordable that wasn't overly complicated or time-consuming. This hair rinse checks all those boxes and I've actually had quite good results with it!It's very simple to use and works quickly. It adds very little time and effort to my usual routine. Before I apply it in the shower, I squeeze all excess water from my hair to ensure the treatment stays in it because its consistency is very thin. The bottle has a pointed nozzle I use to apply it directly to my scalp. A little goes a long way so I apply it sparingly at first, squeezing a small amount onto a few different areas and working it into my hair from the roots to the tips to judge if I need more. I aim to saturate my hair just enough so everywhere is covered but there isn't excess dripping off. This stuff is pretty watery so overdoing it is a waste since it will just drip out.After about 20-30 seconds I start getting a refreshing, tingly feeling on my scalp that I find very pleasant. I can already feel an improvement in my hair's texture by the time I start to rinse and any tangles just melt away. After my hair dries, I feel like it's noticeably shinier and healthier-looking overall and that effect is pretty long-lasting. It does have quite a strong apple and vinegar scent that I personally don't find overpowering but I admittedly have a poor sense of smell.I think this is quite a good value for a hair care product that actually has noticeable beneficial effects for me. I use it a couple times a week at most as some reviewers cautioned that it can strip your hair if overused but I don't feel I need to use it more than that anyway. I've already purchased it twice and will do so again. If you use it sporadically like me, one bottle will last several months.

I use this rinse in between wash days to keep my hair fresh. It works really well and doesn't dry out your hair or leave a greasy film behind. Plus it feels really nice and fresh on your roots. (I am white and have fine, curly hair, if anyone out there is wondering if you can use this on white girl's hair, yes you can, it works great!)I have fine, curly hair that gets dry easily yet somehow still has oily roots. I'll use this rinse in the shower like a shampoo, then use conditioner as normal, and my hair comes out fresh and clean without getting all dried out and brittle. I use actual sulfate-free shampoo on my hair about once a week, and I use this root rinse once or twice each week in between washes, depending on how greasy my hair is looking at the roots.It's made a huge difference in the health of my hair, shampooing too often just dries my hair out like crazy. I've been using this cantu root rinse for about 1.5 years now and my new growth is so shiny and healthy. They sell a version of this at Sephora that costs 3X as much and contains half as much product lol don't fall for the trendy packaging, apple cider vinegar hair treatment is not new and it shouldn't be expensive either. Just buy this instead, it's a way better value for your money!

I have long, fine, low-porosity, protein-sensitive, silicone-sensitive, wavy hair that there is also a lot of (argh)...so trying to find hair products that don't weigh it down or suck the moisture out of it is a constant uphill battle and I have probably wasted over $100 doing so. I was finding that clarifying shampoos were making my scalp sort of itchy/dry and drying out my hair. I'm not sure if I have any allergies but because of COVID I can't exactly go see a dermatologist or cosmetologist to try and find out, so I've had to just keep trying stuff. I was looking for something that would help to clarify my scalp and help the itch without dumping straight vinegar on it. I have a detangler by Cantu that I like, so I figured I'd try this.I got my hair wet and put it on for about a minute before shampooing. It really doesn't smell that bad, it's more like apples than vinegar. Then I shampooed and conditioned once, then put it on again, then conditioned again. It's kinda watery but it seems like a little bit goes a long way, which is good when you have a lot of hair!Anyway, I wrapped my hair up in a microfiber pillowcase and got ready for the usual nightmare of detangling and itch. But it never happened! I was amazed to find that not only has it COMPLETELY eliminated the itching, dryness, and even sensitivity of my scalp...like, I didn't even realize it was that bad until it was GONE. So that's awesome. AND, it seems to have made my hair a little easier to detangle.So I know everybody's hair is different, but if your hair texture is similar to mine and scalp issues are making you crazy, maybe give this a go. It's been about 3-4 days and my hair feels and looks great and my scalp feels normal. I wish I had discovered this product sooner!