Natural hair care products offer many benefits – they are safe, cheap and free from chemical additives. Additionally, in order to prepare them, you just need to use herbs and spices that can be found in the kitchen. Below, you will find recipes for natural hair care products such as shampoo, conditioner, mask, rinse, scalp conditioner, troner and a surprise: homemade hair booster.
Chamomile shampoo to light hair up
In order to prepare it, you have to take a pan and put there two spoonfuls of dried heads of chamomile, cover with a glass of hot water and keep boiling it for approximately two minutes. Then, remove the pan from the source of heat and let the infusion cool down. Next, add half lemon juice and stir. Now, you can pour a spoon of kid’s shampoo, mix it and put a lid on. After five minutes your homemade shampoo is ready. The cosmetic cleanses and highlights hair slightly. It serves best blond hair that is delicate and brittle.
Germicidal lavender hair conditioner
Lavender displays antiseptic and germicidal properties, it slows down hair falling out and limits scalp exfoliation. At the same time, lavender is healthy and smells wonderful. Lavender oil has to be used like a hair conditioner, no matter the hair type. Dried lavender flowers might be used to prepare gentle hair rinse. To do it, pour hot water over flowers or brew them in a moka pot. Rinse the hair with cool infusion.
Basil hair mask
Basil does more than just enriches taste of meals. It also boosts action of hair care products. Owing to magnesium, basil strengthens hair bulbs, prevents brittle hair and stimulates hair growth. Basil hair mask mainly serves curly, brittle, dry hair and scalp affected by dandruff. To prepare it, use a mortar to smash a handful of basil leaves and oat flakes. Pour small amount of boiling water over the mass, mash it with a fork, put on a lid and leave for five minutes. Once it cools down, apply the the hair mask to scalp starting from the top of head. Keep massaging. Rinse your homemade basil mask with lukewarm water after letting it sit for 5 minutes. Note: you can buy fresh basil in your local market or supermarket.
Linseed hair mask for thin hair
Ground linseed contains omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E that facilitates combing and boosts hair shine. When it comes to polysaccharide that constitutes a building block of this plant, it reinforces the structure of weak and thin hair. To prepare linseed hair mask, put two spoons of it into a mug, cover with boiling water and keep stirring for 5 minutes. Then, when the mixture cools down, separate the seeds from the gooey substance by straining the infusion. Apply the mask starting from the roots and hide under a bath cap. Rinse after 10-20 minutes.
Rosemary hair rinse to improve hair condition
Rosemary is another herb that found its application in cooking and body care. It contains vitamin A and flavonoids which improve general condition of hair that was wind- or sun-dehydrated. Moreover, owing to the presence of vitamin C, rosemary stimulates blood flow, which leads to hair thickening and accelerated hair growth. To prepare your homemade rosemary hair rinse, infuse the herb and pour it over hair when cooled down. You can make use of herbs bought in a grocer’s shop.
Black tea rinse to intensify hair color
Owing to its pigments and antioxidants, well-brewed black tea is natural hair rinse that deals with first gray hair and roots in brown-haired women. Moreover, it limits hair loss caused by too frequent combing and tight hair updos. To prepare black tea rinse, brew two spoons of black tea. After ten minutes, remove the leaves from the infusion. Pour the black tea rinse over your hair keeping your head down. At the end, dry the strands with a towel – best if dark-coloured.
Nettle hair rinse
To prepare nettle hair rinse, use a moka pot to brew dried nettle leaves. Let it cool down. Then, mix the infusion with half lemon juice and a teaspoon of apple vinegar. Rinse washed hair with your homemade product to cleanse your hair and regulate work of sebaceous glands. This hair rinse is recommended to treat greasy hair. For best results, it should be used every other day. In the case of normal hair, nettle hair rinse might be used once a month to cleanse scalp.
Cress scalp conditioner for hair growth
Cress stimulates hair growth. To prepare cress scalp conditioner, use your hands to mash fresh cress (grown in home) and rub them into scalp. Then, wrap the head with a towel dampen with hot water, and wash the hair with delicate shampoo after 15 minutes.
Mugworts toner for brittle hair
Mugworts is a plant rich in essential oils, arbutine, tannins and flavonoids. All of the substances reinforce hair structure and limit its brittleness. It’s a good idea to intensify the power of mugworts by mixing it with either alcohol or toner. To prepare it, keep boiling 100g of mugworts on low heat for 5 minutes. Leave the infusion covered until it cools down, and then strain. Mix the infusion with 30 ml of vodka or spirit. Your hair toner can be kept in a refrigerator or in a dark and cool place for about two months. To apply it, pour a walnut-size of the toner to the hands and rub into the scalp.
Homemade hair booster
Horsetail is a popular food supplement that improves condition of skin, hair and fingernails. It can be drunk or mixed with lucerne that is rich in manganese, iron, zinc and vitamins B1, B2 and B12. TOo prepare this homemade hair booster, put a spoon of dried horsetail and lucerne each into a pan. Pour a glass of hot water over the herbs and keep boiling them for two minutes. Rub the infusion into hair twice a week.
