How to Get Smell Out of Hair

Within any given day, a smell can develop within one’s hair.  Like any fiber, hair accumulates residues, oils and smoke fumes.  When the smell develops within hair follicles, it can be quite unpleasant and can act as a constant annoyance.



 

Fortunately, there exists several solutions for removing odors and freshening hair.  By following the below solutions, you can remove any hair stench and free your follicles from odor.

 

Hair Deodorizing Solutions

 

1 Hair Down

When hair is tied within a bun, odor becomes locked in and does not have an opportunity to escape. Placing your hair down frees the individual strands and allows fresh air to sweep through and carry unwanted odors away.

 
 

2 Direct Sunlight

The UV rays of the sun can work well in drying out and neutralizing residues within follicles to render them odorless.  Spending 45 to 60 minutes within direct sun will have a freshening impact on any odor found within your hair.

 
 

3 Fresh Air

Spending time outside can be very beneficial to odorous follicles.  The fresh breeze and open space will work to lift off much of the unwelcome smells.  If you don’t have access a shower, aim to spend a minimum of an hour outside with you hair down.

 
 

4 Wash Again

It may sound simplistic, but washing hair a second time within the shower can have the effect of lifting out residual odors that weren’t eliminated during the first use of shampoo.  If you can tell an odor particularly bad, be sure to shampoo hair, then rinse and repeat.

 

5 Apple Cider Vinegar

Many naturalists regularly substitute shampoo for apple cider vinegar due to it’s powerful cleaning effects.  Mix a solution of apple cider vinegar and shampoo within a cup and bring within the shower.  Proceed to apply to hair and provide a minimum of 2-3 minutes for the chemicals to work their magic.  The vinegar will have the positive effect of stripping the odor producing residues to freshen the hair.

 

6 Baking Soda Paste

This household powder works wonders at absorbing odors.  Mix a paste solution of water and baking soda in equal parts within a cup.  Bring cup within the shower and apply to hair.  Provide 3-5 minutes for the the baking soda to pull the unwelcome odor from your locks.  After this time has passed, rinse baking soda paste out and enjoy freshened follicles.

 

7 Lemon Squeeze

The citric acid within citrus fruit can cut through smelly residues and add a nice sheen to hair.  Mix a solution of your normal shampoo and lemon juice in equal parts and apply to hair during shower.  Provide 2-3 minutes for the formula to set in before rinsing out from hair

 

8 Vodka Spray

This party drink drys odorless and is highly effective at lifting unwanted smells from hair.  Pour a small amount of vodka within a spray bottle and spritz down hair from all angles. Allow 5-15 minutes for the alcohol to evaporate, and leave hair smelling fresh.

 

9 Febreze It

This product is fantastic on short notice.  Spray hair down from multiple angles and provide 10-20 minutes for the solution to air dry away.  If smelly hair is a regular occurrence, consider placing Febreze in strategic location within the office, car and home to use on a moments notice.


 
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Joe Fresh

Joe is an odor combatant, chemistry extraordinaire and all around good guy. He has an over-productive olfactory system with absolutely zero tolerance for unpleasant aromas.

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