Wednesday, October 20, 2010

* Herbal Hair Rinse *

Before serums and masques were available to treat dry and damaged hair, women all over the world turned to their gardens for natural solutions. Try to following recipe on your hair for an amazing, healthy sheen!

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup herbs of your choice
3 cups water (preferably rainwater)
2 tbsp. apple cidar vinegar


*SUGGESTED HERBS*
Calendula: Soothes the scalp and conditions the hair; good for red highlights.
Horsetail: Contains selenium and silicon, which help promote scalp circulation and have been used to treat hair loss, dandruff, and brittleness. (Chop the plant material into 1-inch pieces)

Lavender: Calms and soothes the scalp. (Use either fresh or dried).

Nettle: Prevent dandruff, increases scalp circulation, and has been used to treat hair loss. (use dried nettle because when it's fresh it's very irritating to the skin).

Peppermint: Boosts scalp circulation and energizes senses.

Rosemary: Adds body, heals damaged hair, stimulates the scalp, and treat dandruff, will darken hair slightly.

Rose: Adds delicate scent and alleviated itchiness.

Sage: Slows hair loss; adds highlights to dark hair.

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