I have a dry, itchy scalp.  I started using regular apple cider vinegar rinses and the itching stopped and the flakiness decreased significantly.  Being under the impression that it didn't matter which type of vinegar I used, I started using white vinegar when the apple cider vinegar ran out.  My scalp is flakier than ever and super itchy, too.  I have just had a personal experience with this and for me its true.

If you have an oily scalp, use white vinegar.

If you have a dry, itchy, flakey scalp, use apple cider vinegar.

I'm suprised, but it really makes a difference.  I bought a gallon of ACV tonigh and will stay away from the white.

That's very interesting.  I don't have any specific scalp issues and have used both white and ACV with good results.  It is good to know that there CAN be a difference, however.

I have also used both and I prefer ACV.  The white seemed to make my hair feel drier.  I have been using the ACV for 2 months now, and I do like it a lot better.  No, it does not leave an odor in my hair, and I use it as a final rinse (dont rinse it out).

Deb