Simple Hair Rinse Recipes By Janice Cox
Gorgeous shiny, healthy hair is easy to achieve. First, the basics: Eat a balanced diet, drink plenty of water, and get enough sleep, and these will be reflected in the condition of your skin and hair. Additionally, keep your scalp and hair clean and well-nourished. You can also enhance the condition of your scalp (and hair) by using easy, homemade, all natural herbal rinses. Hair rinses will help you achieve a healthy head of hair by booting circulation, cleansing your scalp and conditioning your hair. They can also be used to subtly add natural highlights or darken your hair.
Natural hair rinses are as simple to create as making your favorite cup of tea. In fact, several of the ingredients, such as dried herbs and flowers, can be found in the tea aisle of your local grocery store. You can also use fresh or dried herbs from your garden for year-round healthy tresses. Here are some simple hair rinse recipes for you to create at home–enjoy!
Sage Rinse (makes 12 ounces)(brunettes)
Sage leaves can darken hair and cover gray hairs.
2 cups of water
1/4 cup fresh dried sage leaves
Boil water and pour over sage leaves. Let mixture cool and then strain out all solids before using.
To use: Pour over clean hair as a final rinse. DO NOT RINSE.
Hibiscus Rinse (makes 12 ounces)(redheads)
This rinse will give red highlights to light or dark hair.
2 cups water
1/4 cup fresh or dried hibiscus flowers
Boil water and pour over hibiscus. Let mixture cool and then strain out all solids before using.
To use: Pour over clean hair as a final rinse and DO NOT rinse out.
Chamomile Rinse (makes 12 ounces)(blond)
This rinse is good for lightening fair hair
2 Cups water
1/4 cup fresh or dried chamomile flowers
Boil water and pour over chamomile flowers. Let mixture cool and then strain out all solids before using.
To use: Pour over clean hair as a final rinse. DO NOT RINSE.
Rhubarb-Chamomile Rinse (makes 12 ounces)(blond)
This rinse works best on blond or light-brown hair.
2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped rhubarb stalks
2 tablespoons dried chamomile flowers
Place all ingredients in small saucepan and gently heat until boiling.
Remove from heat and allow to steep until cool. Strain off all solids and pour into a clean container.
To Use: Massage into clean, damp hair as a final rinse. DO NOT RINSE.
