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DIY Herbal hair rinses are the perfect reason to make the switch away from synthetic hair care and move into a natural, DIY routine.
Not only does DIY hair care feel amazing and soften up your hair and scalp, it also save so much money. If you are on the fence about making the switch, maybe this post can convince you. 😃
In this post, we will cover the how and why to making this rinse, and finish off with a few ways you can use it.
Herbal hair rinses are a budget friendly way you can engage in self care. Let’s dive into the recipe!
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This post is all about a DIY herbal hair rinse.
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Why do I need a hair rinse?
Traditional conditioners are very tricky to make. They require a variety of materials and ingredients and a working knowledge of hair care and chemistry. I am working on formulating one to share but at this point, I am LOVING the simplicity of these hair rinses.
All you need to do is brew up a rinse, strain it and store it in the fridge for the week. (It will go rancid after a week so you will need to make it weekly.)
It is as easy as pouring it on your scalp and over your hair after you shampoo!
I will make one disclaimer though and that is that natural hair products take time to get used to. Your hair may feel different, more oily or rattier for a couple weeks. I encourage you to keep trying (obviously stopping if your patch test doesn’t go well or your scalp becomes sensitive.)
Your hair will get used to it, but again, please do what feels right for your hair.
Materials needed:
This recipe only needs a small amount of materials. It is one of the most simple recipes I have ever posted! To get started you will need…
- A heat proof container such as a mason jar
- A kettle or some other means to boil water
- A fine mesh strainer
Ingredients:
All of these ingredients are garden friendly and can easily be grown in an outdoor, or indoor herbal garden. You can use fresh or dried ingredients for versatility.
Rosemary: Stimulates hair growth and improves circulation to the scalp
Mint: Any variety such as peppermint, spearmint, apple mint and more. This herb cools and soothes itchiness as well as clarifying buildup.
Lavender: Calms the scalp and offers a gentle floral scent.
Thyme: Antibacterial and great for scalp health as well as dandruff.
Apple cider vinegar: This is optional but it restores hair pH and boosts shine.
If you are using fresh ingredients, you will need around 1 tbsp each and if you are using dried, you will need around 1 tsp each. Unfortunately my lavender didn’t work out this year so I am using dried. A combination of fresh and dried herbs is totally fine.
Directions:
- Harvest a small amount of each herb from your garden.
- Add the herbs to a heat proof container such as a mason jar.
- Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the herbs, cover and allow them to steep for 30-60 minutes.
- Strain all of your herbs out using a fine mesh strainer and compost the scraps. Allow the mixture to come to room temperature.
- If you are looking for added scalp support and shine, add 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar to your rinse and stir gently to combine. Your hair rinse is ready to use!
How do I use a herbal hair rinse?
A herbal hair rinse is usually a replacement for traditional hair conditioner.
I like to use my tallow soap/shampoo bar to cleanse my hair and then follow up with this herbal hair rinse.
Take this hair rinse into the shower with you and pour it over your fresh, clean hair. You can leave the rinse in or rinse it out. I would play around with both methods and see which one feels the best for you.
You can also place the rinse in a spray bottle in the fridge and use it as a detangler or a hair mist when your hair needs a pick me up. This garden glow rinse smells amazing and adds a gentle floral scent to your hair.
{Related: How to make a tallow soap bar that works for everything}
If you like this recipe, you will LOVE this
If you are looking for an extra special addition to your hair care routine, you have to check out our new tallow skincare ebook (linked below.) It contains 28+ tallow recipes to nourish your body, head to toe- including a hair mask that I like to use once per week in addition to this rinse.
