Save on Hair Conditioner: Ilog Maria Honey Cider Vinegar

Have you heard of the 'no poo' movement? It simply means washing your hair without the use of commercial and chemical shampoo. 

I've been doing it for quite some time I couldn't remember when was the last time I bought (commercial) shampoo. I have two bottles I got for free (along with conditioner, and deodorants) from Unilever from the PureIt water purifier I bought last year. I'm still struggling to finish them off because of my 'no poo' practice.

You can choose not to use anything when washing your hair but I use baking soda every other day (I only wash my hair every other day and more on that in a future post. Update: Baking Soda article here.). I also rarely use conditioner. In lieu, I wash my hair with cider vinegar once a week which replaces the use of conditioner and makes my hair ultra soft. I used apple cider vinegar before but my friends and I recently visited Ilog Maria in Tagaytay and found that aside from honey and soap, they also sell honey cider vinegar! Perfect for my conditioner.

To use, just pour about 1 tablespoon of honey cider vinegar in the water dipper with about 1 cup water (I really do not use any measuring device, I just estimate the amount I pour in the water dipper and it works just fine!). I rinse my hair with the solution and leave it for about 5-10 minutes. I do not have much time on weekdays that's why I only do it once a week. The smell sucks at first but you'll get used to it. The sour smell also doesn't stick after rinsing so do not worry about it. Rinse well and towel dry and you're good to go.

After a few washing, you'll notice your hair will be softer and smoother (also good smelling eventually!). I have already converted a few friends so I hope you'll try it out.

If you cannot drop by Ilog Maria in Tagaytay, any apple cider vinegar which can be bought in supermarkets will do.

Try it and save a lot of money from buying commercial hair conditioner. The initial out-of-pocket expense might be higher with cider vinegar (Ilog Mari's costs P150 for the bottle in the photo) but you'll use it far way longer than a P99 bottle of commercial conditioner. Plus the fact that you'll get rid of all the chemicals in your hair!

Try it and I promise, you'll never go back to commercial conditioner again!

Product name: Ilog Maria Honey Cider Vinegar

Product Description: natural honey cider vinegar

Size:320ml

Price: P150 (Ilog Maria Tagaytay)

Manufacturer: Ilog Maria Bee Farm

'The Regular Consumer' Verdict: Buy it! You'll not regret it,