Do Alcohol Hair Rinses Work?
How My Love of Alcohol Actually Improved My Hair — Really
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The claim: OK, I'll admit: I first picked up a bottle of Boardroom Vodka because I'm a big fan of martinis. While such happy-hour shenanigans can lead to me to dread the next morning's alarm, I was hoping that this spirit could keep my hair as crystal clear as this bottle's packaging. Since the drink lowers your skin's pH, it's theorized that it will close your hair follicles and reduce frizz.
Does it work on your hair? Hell no. Though vodka did kick my frizz to the curb, it took out all of its moisture, too. Drink it all you want — responsibly, of course — but keep it far away from your hair. If you do want to test out this theory for yourself, I would recommend just adding a dash of vodka to your conditioner, rather than rinsing your whole head with it. I might have just used too much.