It is a wonderful thing to have a healthy head of hair and a healthy, flake-free scalp. In fact, it's so amazing and sought-after that a sizable market exists that only serves it. You'll be astounded by the variety of shampoos, conditioners, rinses, sprays, and dyes (to mention a few) available when you stroll down any hair product aisle. You could lose days and a lot of money trying to determine exactly which chemical mixture will produce the desired results. Try creating some of your own goods at home if you want to switch things up. They are, in my opinion, more straightforward, unadulterated, and potent than a lot of the products I have purchased from stores.
1. Nettle Hair Tonic
Rich in iron, a rinse made with nettles can help combat hair loss/promote hair growth. Drinking nettle tea may also help battle hair loss, as iron can help with circulation to the scalp, in turn fueling hair growth. Nettles will also help with an imbalance of sebum (the oil that your pores produce) which can make a difference if you suffer from dandruff or dry scalp. For something that is such a pain to even brush up against, it’s a wonderful herb when fully utilized!
You will need…
- -A large (gloved) handful of fresh nettle leaves or 5 tablespoons of dried nettle
- -2 cups of fresh water
- -A few drops of your favorite essential oil
- -A bottle for storing
Directions
If using fresh nettle, place in a pot and cover with 2 cups of water and
bring to boil, then let simmer for 10 minutes. Cool, then strain the
liquid, add in a few drops of your favorite essential oil and store in
the fridge for up to 6 months. If using dried nettle, bring water to a
boil and then pour over the herb, letting it steep for 20 minutes before
cooling, straining, and adding your essential oil. To use, pour over
your hair in the shower and massage or comb in, let it sit for 5-10
minutes, then rinse.
2. Horsetail Hair Tonic
Horsetail naturally contains silica, which is actually more useful than just for filling those annoying little packets that come with so many products these days. As a natural substance, silica can help keep hair growing strong, and prevent it from falling out/thinning.
You will need…
- -A handful of fresh horsetail
- -Fresh water
Directions
Bring a pot of water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and add the
horsetail. Steep for 20 minutes, and then strain the liquid. After
shampooing pour the cooled liquid over your hair and wrap your head in a
warm towel for 20 minutes, then rinse.
3. Parsley Seed & Rosemary Hair Tonic
Parsley and rosemary, the exact scientific reasons unknown, leave hair shiny and glossy (rosemary leaves a particularly dramatic shine on dark hair.) Parsley supposedly helps with lice as well, should you find yourself plagued.
You will need…
- -2 tablespoons of crushed up parsley seeds
- -1/2 cup of chopped up rosemary
- -Fresh water
Directions
Crush up 2 tablespoons of parsley seeds, and chop up enough rosemary to
fill ½ cup. Bring several cups of water to a boil and then add the
herbs, steeping for 20 minutes. Cool and strain the liquid, and then
pour the rinse over your head and wrap in a warm towel for an hour. Do
not rinse off, and allow hair to dry naturally.
When it comes down to it, a healthy scalp and healthy hair
is what really looks good-there’s just no substituting, and no getting
around it. Instead of using chemicals to try and force your hair into a
certain look, try a natural tonic that will nourish deep down and make
your hair look good-naturally.
