Friday, October 28, 2011

Apple Cider Vinegar Herbal Rinse

Did you know most hair products are strongly alkaline? Which basically means you have buildup from shampoos, conditioners, hair colors, and bleaches. So to help clean the build up an Apple Cider Vinegar rinse well help balance the pH level . The best part about the rinse will provide shinier hair!!

By infusing various herbs into the vinegar rinse, you can enhance different hair colors and condition hair at the same time.

Here are some recommended herbs to use with apple cider vinegar:
  • For dark hair: Parsley, Rosemary, Sage
  • For light hair: Chamomile, Flannel Mullein, Marigold
  • For red hair: Henna
  • For oily hair: Lavender, Thyme, Witch Hazel, Yarrow
  • For dry hair: Marigold
  • For brittle hair: Horsetail
To make your own herbal hair rinse natural hair care product:
  1. Place 2 tablespoons of the dried herb (or herb mixture) into a muslin bag or tea ball and put in a warmed tea pot.
  2. Pour 1 pint (500 ml) of boiling water over the herbs and infuse for 2 hours.
  3. Allow the liquid to cool then pour it into a quart (1 liter) jar.
  4. Add 1 pint (500 ml) of apple cider vinegar and mix well.
Use the rinse after shampooing. It is best to use it once or twice a week or as needed.