How to Clean Synthetic Hair Before Braiding | ACV Rinse for Braids | Gabrielle Ishell

Hi curl friends! Have you ever had braids installed and wanted to remove them the next day because your scalp was so itchy and irritated?! Well, it's probably because of the alkaline coating that they put on the hair to preserve it. In today's video I will be sharing how I remove the alkaline coating and clean my synthetic hair before braiding! I do this every single time and it works like magic! No more itchy scalp!
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[@GabrielleIshell]

Do you do an ACV Rinse on your braiding hair before installing?!

[@ShareseNicole]

Thank you.. I will be try this because I'm planning to braid my hair for the first time 😅 I'm nervous.. I do remember my head feeling itchy in the past when I got braids done

[@missmimi6817]

I am tomorrow. Thank you for this video♡♡♡

[@unicron8soundwave724]

I wanted to help with my BestFriend's braids & crochet so i will come back to let you know if it felt better & how long it lasted for her.

[@GabrielleIshell]

@@unicron8soundwave724 yes! Please do! Hopefully it makes a difference

[@jamnican2250]

Used to before my locs felt so much better on the scalp

[@isa8594]

If you don't have ACV, you can also use white vinegar it works just as well.😊

[@GabrielleIshell]

Thanks! Didn’t know that

[@marlenemcdowell4991]

I'm getting my hair braided tomorrow so I went and bought 2 packs of braids rush home to watch your video. Your video was so simple and easy to watch. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for not wasting my time with a long drawn out video 🙏🏿💞.

[@GabrielleIshell]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful!

[@user-ms3gi1wq4n]

Omggg i did the same, how can I get the hair to dry in time for the appointment tmrw 😭

[@GabrielleIshell]

@@user-ms3gi1wq4n it should dry within a day. Last time I hung it up in the car and rolled the windows down as I drove because I needed it dry faster lol smh

[@yuvonnevanburen8469]

Just got home and came here to see how to clean too!

[@Ms_Mia357]

I've been doing ACV washes on my synthetic hair for years. I always sit the hair in water and conditioner after ACV rinses. ACV rinses tends to make the hair rough and by sitting the hair in conditioner and water, it add softness back into the hair. I also wash and rinse the hair in warm to hot water. I feel like cold water will not melt off the excess alkaline that is still on the hair after removing it from the wash.

[@chadaebennett7040]

Thank you !!

[@chelsieharris8136]

I did this last night & noticed a huge difference after shampooing & putting conditioner on the hair.

[@yourdeadbitch]

How do you do it?? Do you just mix water and conditioner and let sit?? For how many mintues. And how do you dry it??

[@LatriceKelly]

You did your thang on this tutorial. Quick, sweet, and right to the point. I didn’t realize it was alkaline that was causing the braid hair to itch. Great info! ✨💜✨

[@GabrielleIshell]

Thanks!

[@missmimi6817]

Love it!! Simple and straight up. Unlike 90% of videos in KZbin where they talk and talk about stuff we don't care😅😅 Cheers from a sista in Panama💚💜💙

[@GabrielleIshell]

Lol thanks! I do talk and talk in some other videos though lol

[@whereintheheardistiffany]

Wow I haven’t getting braids my entire life and have never washed the hair prior. I had no idea that alkaline was in the hair. You learn something new everyday

[@Aekbonita1986]

I’m so happy I found this because I got my hair braided and within a week I was taking it down because it itches so much. my sister said well why don’t you wash the hair I didn’t know people used ACV to clean the hair

[@GabrielleIshell]

nice! yeah, it definitely helps out!

[@homehere9817]

Thanks! I saw they have plant based safe braiding hair but it’s like $50 per pack or bundle. I cannot pay that price in addition to the braids. So this will work!

[@ktthepublicist7810]

I normally don’t wash my braiding hair before but it’s helpful I’ve heard. Over the years, I gotten allergic to synthetic hair so doing this has helped with the itching.

[@PEACE1Lovely]

How long take to dry

[@GabrielleIshell]

A couple hours maybe. I didnt really time it. The last time I did it, I had to use my blow dryer to help me dry it because it wasnt done in time.

[@SimplyTeresa]

Apple cider vinegar is good for sooo many different things. I love using it! Super useful video, I will definitely do this next time before putting braids back in my hair!

[@GabrielleIshell]

Nice! Thanks for watching!

[@steciaamara]

This was so helpful, I always get itchy scalp once I get braids, I’ll definitely be trying this!

[@GabrielleIshell]

Great! Thanks for tuning in!

[@keyandrialaster7382]

I’m doing some braids this Saturday. I will be trying this out today! Thank you for your tutorial 🤍

[@nicoleb6822]

I never knew they had alkaline coating on braiding hair. Ill definitely be doin this step from now on.

[@ChristCruisin]

I really appreciate how concise and to the point this was! Exactly what I needed! Thank you so much!

[@GabrielleIshell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NikkisMakeup]

It's amazing how one little product such as apple vinegar works on so many things.

[@GabrielleIshell]

Yes! It has so many uses!

[@BB-rv2lc]

Here 2023. I’m headed now to beauty supply for outre braiding hair and will be washing just as you did. I NEVER knew this. Thanks.

[@GabrielleIshell]

Thanks so much for watching! Glad I could help! :)

[@annscustommadejewellery6676]

A cost efficient way to clean your braids love the tutorial hun tfs.

[@GabrielleIshell]

Thanks for watching

[@NichelleWomack]

I'm loving how simple and easy this is. I will certainly do this next time. This makes a lot of sense.

[@GabrielleIshell]

Yes, very simple! It really makes a difference!

[@cindynolimits]

I am literally braiding my hair just now. I never knew this could be done. I guess I should have watched your video earlier. Thanks for sharing

[@GabrielleIshell]

Yeah, my scalp was really sensitive to the alkaline on the braiding hair. I was so glad when I found out about this! Thanks for watching!

[@TravelingWellForLess]

So many great uses for apple cider vinegar. Didn’t even realize that there was a coating on synthetic hair. Great job showing the technique.

[@GabrielleIshell]

Yes! Apple cider vinegar is great! Thanks for watching!

[@lasherarandolph1301]

I’m definitely going to do this today since I get my hair braided tomorrow. I’m going to add a lil shampoo once it’s rinsed tho lol. I’ve never washed the weave before & I always end up with so many bumps on my head & my head stay itching 😐 thank you so much 💯

[@GabrielleIshell]

No problem!! Hope this helps!

[@KeshLives]

I’ve had issues with this ever since my childhood so I’m definitely going to try this. Thank you so much! I’m subscribing😍 2:58

[@KatsHooksBrushes]

I love how useful apple cider vinegar is. I have seen it used in so many ways. I have clip on hair extensions but I never washed them. I even forgot where they are now, lol.

[@TheAnyasmommy]

My daughter loves getting her hair braided but she breaks out so bad from the hair! Thanks for this tutorial, I will be trying this soon.

[@GabrielleIshell]

You are so welcome!

[@shancietaala8042]

I’m so excited to try this! I’ve been getting red bumps and I thought it was tension but I tried to be super careful and still got them. I think you just saved me! 🤗

[@dont4get77]

Great video. This is exactly how I learned to clean synthetic hair from the video MIIX MI did 4 years ago.

[@GabrielleIshell]

Thanks! It truly does make a difference!

[@nickawilliams5175]

That explains why I broke out sooo badly when I had a sew in years ago. I didn't know a/b pre washing fake hair.

[@emliftss]

great tutorial girl! looks so efficient and easy to maintain this routine

[@GabrielleIshell]

Thanks. Definitely easy to do and makes a difference in how my scalp feels after adding the hair

[@niamonique1139]

Thankyou I’m braiding my daughter’s hair today & needed a quick to the point tutorial this was perfect!!! 🌻🐝

[@DevineBeauty77]

People thought I was crazy when I said I wash my synthetic hair. I was my synthetic wigs in laundry detergant because it helps snap the wig back. I guess it has something to do with the fibers in the wig. But when you wash it , you will notice less itching on your scalp for sure.

[@GabrielleIshell]

You definitely aren’t crazy! I’ve never heard of or thought to do with detergent! That’s heavy duty. I’ve done with shampoo before but I bought some wigs from Amazon- I’ll have to try out the detergent

[@Mz-Adjeley]

I recently braided my own hair and it itches a lot I think I’ll have to do this before braiding my next time Thank you for sharing

[@babydolllisa8215]

Helpful tutorial. Would love to have seen the hair once it dried

[@YuukitheMighty1]

I learned the hard way my scalp was hella itchy. Apple cider wash is a MUST

[@celinaideh8933]

Thank you so very much, I have never been one to keep braids in because of the irritation.. Trying this on Thursday after my exams ❤

[@NichelleWomack]

This is so good to know. I've been thinking about braids, but my head itches so bad. I see why now. I wi certainly prep first.

[@GabrielleIshell]

thanks for watching! I was glad to learn about this because my scalp would be really itchy and sore when i used to have other people braid my hair!

[@kellebaby]

I do this all the hair I get. My scalp has become inflamed with some hair brands. So this is great.

[@jessicarichardson2683]

Acv is good for so many things. I never thought to prep the hair this way but will definitely be doing next time I braid my daughter's hair! Tfs!

[@GabrielleIshell]

Yeah, it sure is!

[@BuildingHealthyRelationships]

Thank you for this. I have tried so many other alternatives. This looks like it will do the trick.

[@GabrielleIshell]

Thanks for watching!

[@jazzyjennshighway]

Straight and to the point . I loved this , very nice vid

[@GabrielleIshell]

thanks!

[@MarielaMerino]

gotta love ACV! its so good for many uses. nice tutorial!

[@GabrielleIshell]

Thanks

[@futureofpsychology946]

Thanks for this in the summer I did this and was amazed…… thank you so much

[@GabrielleIshell]

❤️ thanks for watching!

[@christianagerdine9416]

Thank you for this. I’m about to bread my hair and this was really helpful. ❤❤❤❤

[@bmsbeauty1454]

Great demonstration! ACV has so many good uses!

[@GabrielleIshell]

thanks. yes, ACV is so useful!

[@joyokere2613]

Thank you my dear 🤗

[@oxymoronics8261]

This is my first time learning about this. Thanks for the info, I’m definitely going to clean my braiding hair going forward.

[@GabrielleIshell]

No problem! Glad I could help! It really does help my scalp.

[@ariannahawkins5945]

@@GabrielleIshell Would I be able to blow dry or sit the hair in front of a fan to help speed the process up. I am getting cornrows today, but the hair that matched my hair color is from a brand that itches and irritates my sclap. I woukd just like to speed the process up.

[@GabrielleIshell]

@@ariannahawkins5945 sorry, I didn’t see this yesterday. I’m sure you could’ve done that to speed it up. What did you end up doing?

[@ariannahawkins5945]

@@GabrielleIshell I blowdried the hair and the drying process went by pretty quickly. Thank you for the video🤗

[@livinlovinlife1712]

Great video. Very thorough and efficient. Thanks!

[@GabrielleIshell]

thank you

[@ajalahupfront]

Good old acv

[@GabrielleIshell]

Yes ma’am!

[@SavingMamasita]

Wow, this was very fun to watch! I am sure it takes a little extra care especially with braids. Great demonstration

[@GabrielleIshell]

yes, it is! thanks!

[@Booark12]

Thank you girl ❤

[@coralinejonesx5685]

Hey Gabby just stopping by to say hi and yes otherwise my hair will be very irritated

[@GabrielleIshell]

Hey, yeah my scalp gets irritated too! So glad this helps

[@NewThingIsaiah]

Such great healthy tips, Apple cider is amazing.

[@quinsherell2023]

Great tip! This helped me with the itching

[@GabrielleIshell]

I’m sorry, I have no idea what you’re talking about. People are obviously watching this video-it has 51k views. I’ve never complained about being a small KZbinr- my channel is growing faster than I would’ve thought. Thanks for your engagement even though it makes no sense🤷🏾‍♀️

[@quinsherell2023]

Well that’s because this comment was meant for a totally different video. I apologize that this made it under your video by mistake.

[@diamondsparkle9967]

I needed this. Thank you so much.

[@heavyhittaz8938]

Thanks very helpful. I was always itchy.

[@DIAMONDISTMRSDIAMONDIST]

This is going to help I have psoriasis and any type of braiding hair irritates my head so bad that it don’t even last a month because I have to take it out. I am going to start doing this for now on to see if it helps. Can you do this to any type of braiding hair?

[@tritri0079]

This reallyyyyy helps. I hated getting my hair braided bc my hair would it’s soooooooo bad. I soaked my in AVC with a little baby soap

[@GabrielleIshell]

🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Thelovelylifee]

I’m definitely using this technique. I break out from whatever they spray on hair I’m skin is super sensitive. My face be breaking out so bad I can barely keep weave ( human hair) or braids in

[@lovedayfunck]

This was very informative. Thank you for demonstrating the technique so we know how to do it properly. Thank you for sharing!

[@GabrielleIshell]

thanks!

[@lifewithcarrington4707]

This is super good to know and I know a few people I am going to forward this to.

[@vanisha2722]

Thanks for the demo girl 🔥

[@GabrielleIshell]

thanks for tuning in! glad you enjoyed

[@Flaka21x3]

Very informative video thanks for sharing with us 💕

[@GabrielleIshell]

Thanks

[@fel6533]

Thank you cause my briads be itching like crazy. It's itching right now. Inky been in 12 days and looks like a month already

[@shanzknight]

I have never done this...but I am going to because it itches me sometime doesn't know it wAs because of the Alkaline

[@CNFamily]

Super helpful! I have heard of this before, had never actually tried it. I need to though, because I always have to take my braid done real quick because they are itching so much!

[@bree_amputee]

Thanks will do. 😊

[@perfectlymprfct]

Thank you!

[@tylerwade7314]

Okay when you hang it up to dry it dosent get tangled sorry doing this my stylist have any issues

[@GabrielleIshell]

It didn’t get tangled when I hung it to dry - it was when I washed it that I had to be the most careful

[@chadaebennett7040]

Thank you!!!

[@deniboowake_slay2687]

Very nice video and am sure we all learnt very quickly. ...question can white distilled vinegar be used?

[@GabrielleIshell]

Thanks. I don’t think so, I learned to used acv with the mother to do acv rinse

[@NerdRedd]

Yes white vinegar can be used. I use it and it does the same job. It's cheaper too

[@FabolouslyMe]

Does it hold a smell

[@jme712]

Thank you so much!!!! This is the EXACT hair I bought on Amazon and it itches SOOOOO much!! What did you say should be in the apple cider vinegar?

[@GabrielleIshell]

It’s called “The mother,” it’s the stuff at the bottom that makes the bottle look cloudy! Its supposed to have beneficial bacteria in it

[@JamieBrown-xx9hg]

Can you use this technique on hair that's already bradied like the Boho braids?

[@GabrielleIshell]

I personally haven’t tried it. If you do, definitely don’t use hot water- it straightens the hair. Maybe try on one piece before doing a whole pack

[@danielleboakye4040]

Does this work for French curl braids extensions as well?

[@GabrielleIshell]

I’m not sure about curly hair, I’ve never tried. Maybe if you end up trying, don’t use super hot water- it might permanently straighten it

[@1cocobeware]

How long does this take to dry?

[@tralanthia]

I would like to know that too....especially on the towel not hanging it up?

[@AllThingsTiffanyNicole]

I started to buy the pre-washed hair. I never thought to wash it myself.

[@GabrielleIshell]

I didn’t even know that they sold it pre washed!

[@LeahTheMuse_]

How long does it take to dry?

[@BurstJones]

I don’t have braids I barely have hair on my head lol but good Tutorial

[@GabrielleIshell]

lol thanks for watching!

[@iamcrown8306]

Thanks for sharing this with us

[@holesinthefacee]

Is the water any particular temperature?

[@GabrielleIshell]

People have commented not to so super hot water as it may melt the hair. I would say warm.

[@indigenousqueen5561]

Also can I do this with expression braiding hair

[@GabrielleIshell]

Yea, I think you can do expression

[@nicolej.antunes9924]

Thanks for the video, will this work on a curlier texture synthetic hair?

[@GabrielleIshell]

I’m not sure. I’ve only ever tried on this type of hair

[@adrianastrong194]

does it smell afterwards? also would you recommend this for itch-free synthetic braiding hair?

[@GabrielleIshell]

It doesn’t smell that bad. Just make sure to rinse it off real good. Or you can use a shampoo to get rid of the smell if it bothers you. I’m not really sure about the different types of hair. I just bought a regular pack of braiding hair. I’ve actually never seen any that is labeled as itch free lol

[@toyaj5173]

@Adrianstrong- I can only use the itch free braiding hair and I haven’t experienced any itching from it. I came across this video because I want to get a crochet style and I know if I don’t pre rinse the hair, my scalp will be on fire

[@DrSeme-ld5jj]

Can you use this method on Brazilian wool?

[@tyneishasmith1634]

What temp water do you use for it to soak in?

[@GabrielleIshell]

I use really hot water, but i think someone commented to be careful how hot it is because it could melt the hair or something like that. I've never had any issues with using hot water

[@hayaglamazonluxe]

Do you need to do this for human braiding hair as well ?

[@GabrielleIshell]

I’m not really sure. I’ve only ever tried with kanekalon hair

[@prissylilmissy5019]

What acv to water ratio did you use?

[@GabrielleIshell]

I never measure- I just pour a little bit

[@brandisergent8353]

Do you have to let it dry completely?

[@missbuon]

Hi, what temp water do you use to mix with the vinegar at the start please?

[@GabrielleIshell]

It was hot water, but I think someone commented and said to make sure it’s not to hot it could potentially burn the hair or something like that. I think you can do warm water

[@shawnticjordan5170]

Can you use Heinz vinegar?

[@GabrielleIshell]

Does it have the mother in it?

[@LaCostasDreams]

I have never thought to rinse my braiding hair but then again...I get braids from someone who includes the hair...not sure if they rinse the hair though

[@GabrielleIshell]

The last time I got my hair braided by someone was two years ago. I liked it but my scalp didn’t. So I’ve been doing my braids ever since. This has made it so much better for my scalp

[@paigewhite1251]

Ok. Cool! *Now **_how_** do we remove the Vinyl Chloride, & Acrylonitride that the body absorbs, & causes birth defects, kidney & liver issues, & reproductive issues?*

[@AshleySuttonOfficial]

I had NO idea that they put alkaline coating on hair. That is such a strange thing to do! I'm sure it would cause lots of people to have reactions.

[@GabrielleIshell]

yep, to preserve the hair from going moldy - didnt even know it could get moldy

[@TS-vu7rw]

Have you tried this on prestretched hair?

[@darebear329]

Did you wash it with hot water and acv? Will the hot water make the hair straight like when you dip the ends after it’s braided?

[@GabrielleIshell]

I do hot, and i think it does make it kinda straight. Someone commented to do warm water instead! In my mind hot water = clean, so I do it like that lol

[@trinitythompson4884]

Can great value apple cider vinegar work??

[@GabrielleIshell]

As long as it has the mother in it! That's what I was taught to look for when choosing which one

[@tashahenderson8721]

Can this be done with the Freetress curly hair that mixes in bohemian braids?

[@GabrielleIshell]

I’m actually not sure. I’ve only ever done it with straight hair.

[@Gertydommy]

Hey I was wondering if it’s the products as well that cause the itching?

[@GabrielleIshell]

Hi, i guess it could be products but in my case I've used all of the products before with no issue. The only new thing added to the equation was the hair

[@this.is.aaliya7395]

Hey sis I was wondering if you do this in the beginning can you still style it with hot water at then?

[@GabrielleIshell]

Yes ma’am! I put curls on the ends of mine using boiling water to seal and hold the curl and they turned out perfect!

[@daniellenorris7137]

Hi! Cold or warm water??

[@GabrielleIshell]

Warm water