DIY Hair Teas

Hair teas are a great way to give your hair and scalp an extra boost of nutrients in a natural way. By brewing teas with plants and herbs that have beneficial properties, you can strengthen your hair, reduce hair loss and balance your scalp. In this blog post, we'll go over how you can easily create your own DIY hair teas!

Why use hair tea?

A hair tea works much like a natural leave-in conditioner or scalp treatment. It can:

• Stimulate hair growth
• Soothe an irritated or dry scalp
• Give shine and strength to hair
• Combat dandruff and imbalance
• Help preserve the color of natural or colored hair

Common herbs and their benefits

Here are some of the best herbs for making your own hair tea:

🌿 Nettle – Rich in minerals and vitamins that promote hair growth and prevent hair loss.
🌿 Chamomile – Perfect for soothing an irritated scalp and giving a natural shine, especially to blonde hair.
🌿 Rosemary – Stimulates blood circulation in the scalp, helps prevent premature graying of hair and promotes hair growth.
🌿 Hibiscus – Adds shine, promotes hair growth and can intensify reddish hues in the hair.
🌿 Peppermint – Refreshing and balancing for oily scalps, while stimulating hair growth.
🌿 Lavender – Soothes and balances the scalp and provides a relaxing scent.

Step-by-step: How to brew your own hair tea

1. Choose your herbs – Use one or combine several for best effect.
2. Boil water – About 3 dl of water per tablespoon of dried herbs.
3. Let steep – Pour the hot water over the herbs and let steep for at least 24 - 72 hours (the longer, the stronger the infusion).
4. Strain – Remove the herbs and pour the tea into a clean container.
5. Apply to hair – Use as a rinse after washing your hair or pour into a spray bottle and spray onto hair and scalp between washes.
6. Store – Hair tea can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Tips for maximizing the effect

• Use the hair tea as a leave-in treatment by spraying it into your hair.
• Combine with a few drops of essential oil for extra fragrance and benefits.
• Store in a glass bottle to maintain freshness longer.
• Try different combinations of herbs to find the perfect blend for your hair!

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With natural beauty,
NSL Cosmetics