Benefits of Herbal Tea Rinses for Hair

I started getting into tea rinses maybe a year after my 2nd big chop and for some reason I can't remember why I ever stopped doing them. My hair in my tea rinsing days was the softest it had ever been. So I'm bringing tea rinses back and I'm here to tell you why you should start using tea rinses too !!

THE BENEFITS 

Caffeine: Many teas (ie green & black tea) have caffeine in them which helps in stimulating hair growth. (However too much caffeine may stunt hair growth ie black teas). 

Moisture: Using tea rinses is a great way to add needed moisture to your hair. You can use it as a mid-week refresher to freshen hair or before or after you shampoo or co-wash.

Strengthening Properties: Depending on the herbal blend you chose, it can help strengthen hair, making hair less prone to breakage.



Hides gray: Some tea rinses are great in covering up gray spots by staining the hair strands.

Hair growth: Some herbal blends help increase blood circulation to the scalp which helps stimulate hair growth. My favorite herbal blend for this is rosemary and peppermint.

WHICH HERBS ARE BEST? 

Rosemary:- This is a universal herb that is great for all hair types and problems. It is especially good for increasing hair growth ! 

Green tea:- Helps to combat hair loss, soothes the scalp and helps with scalp irritation. 

Black tea: This contains a high amount of caffeine which is great to help trigger hair growth. However be careful because too much of this and it may end up stunting hair growth. 

Burdock Root: Traditionally used to promote hair growth and to prevent hair shedding. 

Horsetail: Contains silicon, which strengthens tissue in your body including hair and skin. It works great for rejuvenating the hair and helps with hair growth. 

Stinging Nettle: It is high in protein and conditions hair, improves color and texture, helps with dandruff and scalp irritation and contains nutrients for hair growth. 

HOW TO USE THEM

1. As a Tea Rinse 

• If you are using fresh herbs the leaves are more potent and take less time to diffuse then dried herbs. You can soak them in hot water for about 30 minutes or infuse them in cold water for 24 hours in the fridge. Strain and use as a rinse. 
• If you are using dried herbs double the amount you would use if using fresh herbs. The process of infusion is the same. Strain and use as a rinse 

     2. As a Leave In Conditioner

• Prepare tea rinse, strain and put in a spray bottle. Use as a leave in, every time you need to apply moisture in your hair . 

     3. As a Shampoo/Conditioner

• You can use a tea rinse in replace of a shampoo or conditioner. 

     4. Pre-poo Treatment

• Tea rinses can also be used as a pre-poo treatment either overnight or left on the hair for 30 minutes and rinsed off. 

Have you tried herbal tea rinses? What do you think?