I often joke with my husband that there are lots of things that they fail to put in the “so you want to become a parent?” brochure. One of them is what happens to your hair after you have a baby. Now for some folks they have some hair issues for a while and then they bounce back. I lack bounce. Nope, no bouncing here.
Since having Monkey Man almost 6 years ago my hair has become flat and dull. Even worse… it’s starting to thin! I don’t use hair products and I only use natural or homemade shampoos so I know that isn’t the culprit. My guess is that my hormones are all out of whack, but regardless, I’ve decided to venture into the world of herbal hair rinses.
This has been something that as been on my radar for quite a while and just never got around to doing it. However at my new home there is an ENORMOUS patch of horsetail just dying to be chopped up and put into apple cider vinegar!
Let’s Talk About Apple Cider Vinegar
Is there anything this stuff can’t do? And I’m not talking about the Heinz stuff you can find in the condiment section of your grocery store. That stuff is fine for canning, but for this project we’d really like to use raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar. This is the one I use on the regular.
So why would you want to rinse your hair with vinegar in the first place? Well…
- it’s all natural and contains for dyes, parabens or chemicals
- it helps to balance the pH of your scalp naturally
- it helps to cleanse the scalp without stripping our natural oils
- stripping your hair of oil leaves it feeling dull and dry and actually results in an increase of oil production to compensate
- helps with hair frizz and prevents split ends
- it’s a great treatment for dandruff, itchy/dry scalp and hair loss
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So let’s be honest… you could just skip adding the herbs if you wanted too because apple cidar vinegar alone is wicked. However, as a herbalist, I like to incorporate herbs in most things I use and make.
Let’s Chat Herbs
So I’ve convinced you that apple cider vinegar is amazing for your hair. Well here is why you might want to infuse your vinegar with herbs.
Horsetail: Rich in silica, this is an amazing herb for strengthening and promoting hair growth
Stinging Nettle: Filled to the brim with tons of minerals and vitamins, nettle will help to improve the health of your scalp and therefore your hair. Rich in vitamin A, C, D, K and minerals such as calcium, boron, magnesium, silica, and chromum, you will definitely want to be adding some nettle to your rinse
Lavender: For the smell alone this is a great herb to add, but it’s also anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and soothing to the skin/scalp
Rosemary: This is another great herb for strengthening your hair and promoting hair growth. It’s also a good one to add if you have dry scalp or dandruff
Chamomile: This is a fun one for the folks with lighter/blonde hair as chamomile acts as a great brightener! It’s also incredibly healing, anti-inflammatory and soothing.
The list of herbs you can use can go on and on; calendula, marshmallow root, pine needles and peppermint also come to mind. I encourage you to explore and try different herbs with each new batch you make.
My Herbal Hair Rinse Recipe
This is what I decided to try for my first batch of herbal hair rinse and I am IN love. Copy mine or try a herbal hair rinse of your own design.
- 1/4 cup horsetail
- 1/3 cup nettle
- 1/4 cup chamomile
- 3 tbsp rosemary
- 3 tbsp lavender
Mix all the herbs together well and place in a one litre sized mason jar and cover completely with apple cider vinegar
- Place a piece of parchment paper between the herbs/vinegar and the lid to prevent corrosion of the metal
- Allow the herbs to sit in the vinegar for 2-4 weeks – shaking daily if you can remember
Strain out your herbs using a fine mesh strainer, cheesecloth or an old t-shirt. Discard/compost herbs.
When you are ready to use this as a hair rinse you will want to use a glass bottle of some kind (spray bottle is easiest)
- Fill your bottle halfway with the infused vinegar and fill the rest with filtered water
- You will want to dilute this (1 part herbal vinegar to 1 part water) as it is too strong straight
- Feel free to experiment by adding some aloe vera gel/juice as well.
I like to spray my hair after washing it (doesn’t matter if you are no poo or use shampoo). You can either leave it in or rinse it after a few minutes.
Enjoy and three cheers for healthier hair!
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