Herbal Hair Infusions
Herbal Hair Infusion, is used as a hair conditioner. This method is perfect if you are trying to go all-natural, free of toxic chemicals, free of synthetics and your impact will be light on the environment. This method costs a fraction of the normal hair care routine, even using the cheap stuff. It also cuts down on garbage and pollution because you aren't buying, all those conditioner bottles. Your hair, our wallet, and the planet will thank you.
Rosemary Rinse:
3 Heaping Tablespoon of Fresh or dried Rosemary (If you like it stronger, feel free to add more.)
1 Pyrex pan or stainless steel pot
Approximately 4 cups of water in
A fine Mesh Strainer or a Strainer covered with Cheesecloth
Glass bowl or 4 quart mason jar
Plastic flip top container
Directions:
1. Bring water to boil, add Rosemary, turn off and cover with a lid, let sit over night or simmer for 20 minutes, (Leaving it sit over night allows it to become stronger).
2. In the morning strain the mixture into a large glass mason jar or bowl.
3. Store in plastic flip top container.
Pour the rosemary infusion into your hair. Work or comb it in. Don't rinse! You want to leave this in. Simply wring out your hair a little and then dry and style as usual. The lovely scent will stay with you most of the day.
Hair Rinse Recipes:
Golden Highlights:
2 parts calendar flower
1 part chamomile flower
1 part comfrey leaf
Dark Highlights:
2 parts garden sage leaf
1 part black walnut hull, chopped
1 part comfrey leaf
Dry Hair Formula:
1 part calendula flower
1 part marsh mallow root
1 part nettle leaf
Oily Hair Formula;
1 part rosemary leaf
1 part witch hazel bark (not extract)
1 par yarrow leaf and flower
Bring the water to a boil. Add the herbs, cover, turn off let sit overnight or a faster method let simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
Strain
Store in a plastic container with a flip top lid in the shower or bath.
After shampooing and rinsing, slowly pour the cooled mixture through the hair and massage into the scalp. Do not rinse out.
