Nature gave us unique plants that can be used with benefit for hair. To shine the hair, make it softer and strengthen the roots, you can decoction of plants. We will tell you what rinses and broths to rinse your hair in order to improve hair.
Chamomile
A decoction of chamomile rinses the hair to give it shine and softness. Chamomile is rich in vitamins, minerals, various acids, and other useful components. This camomile shares with the hair, healing them and improving the appearance of curls. Keep in mind that chamomile has the ability to dye hair, this is especially noticeable on fair hair. If you do not want to lose your blond, then use other decoctions to rinse your hair.
Method of preparation: 3 tablespoons of chamomile flowers pour a liter of boiling water, close the lid, let it brew for 30 minutes to 3 hours, then strain. If you use a bagged chamomile, then one bag per liter of water is enough.
Chamomile is a very versatile product, it perfectly helps to preserve youth and beauty of the skin. See also: 7 ways to use chamomile for the face.
Mint
Green mint leaves help hair grow faster. The cooling effect inherent to mint irritates the hair follicles, as a result of which microcirculation of the blood improves and hair growth is activated. Peppermint struggles with the problem of oily hair, it normalizes the secretion of sebum and restores the pH of the scalp. Peppermint saturates the hair with organic acids, B vitamins, potassium, calcium, iron, and other useful chemical compounds.
Preparation: for rinsing the hair, 10 fresh leaves of peppermint are enough, they should be poured with a liter of boiling water, let it brew for at least an hour. If you use dried mint, then three teaspoons of mint are enough for the same volume of water.
Currant Leaves
Currant leaves contain ascorbic acid, essential oil, vitamins, macro- and microelements. It is better to use blackcurrant leaves for hair, they have the highest concentration of nutrients. But the leaves of red and white currants are also very useful. Rinse hair to normalize the sebaceous glands, with eczema of the scalp, to strengthen the hair roots and give shine to curls.
Preparation: 5-7 fresh leaves of currant pour a liter of boiling water, let it brew for about an hour. If the leaves are dry, then prepare a decoction: 4 tablespoons pour boiling water and bring to a boil, keep on the stove for 15 minutes, then set aside and let it brew. Strain the non-hot broth and rinse it with clean hair and scalp.
Nettle
Our grandmothers also used nettles for hair care. The benefits for hair are obvious, broths from nettles improve the structure of the hair, smooth the cuticles, prevent the cross-section of hair, relieve dandruff, and help prevent hair loss. Nettle contains vitamins, minerals and acids, without which the transformation of curls does not occur. Nettles can be collected on their own, preferably not along the road, but away from exhaust fumes, or bought at a pharmacy.
Method of preparation: five tablespoons of fresh nettle, pour two glasses of boiling water, keep on low heat for 20-30 minutes, then cool, strain the broth and use to rinse clean hair. To prepare a decoction of dry nettles, use two tablespoons of the plant for two glasses of water.
Burdock root
Like nettle, burdock root can be obtained independently, or bought at a pharmacy. Burdock oil is famous for its incredible ability to restore hair growth, strengthen roots, prevent baldness, give softness and shine to hair. Burdock oil is obtained from burdock root, if it is inconvenient to use the oil, rinse the curls with a decoction. The effect will not be worse.
Method of preparation: Three tablespoons of the prepared slurry from the fresh root (can be crushed with a blender), pour two glasses of water, put on fire for 10 minutes. The principle of preparing a decoction of the dry root is the same, but you need one spoon less than a dry plant.
Green tea
Green tea is rich in antioxidants that help fight free radicals. For hair health, antioxidants play a large role, they prevent the occurrence of oxidative processes that provoke the appearance of free radicals. Green tea helps restore the natural shine to hair, improves its structure, strengthens hair follicles, and prevents split ends. Brew green tea or cook decoctions if you notice that your hair is thinning, becoming loose and lifeless.
Method of preparation: boil half a liter of water, pour boiling water on a tablespoon of green tea, let it brew for 30 minutes, cool and strain the infusion. Rinse your hair after washing your hair.
Yarrow
The plant is used to treat dandruff, alopecia, skin diseases, yarrow also helps to normalize the secretion of sebum, eliminates the problem of split ends, the plant will be useful for the overall healing of hair. Like many plants, yarrow is sold in a pharmacy and is also available for self-collection.
Method of preparation: prepare the broth in a water bath for about 15 minutes, proportions: 15 g of the plant (about 2 tablespoons) and 200 ml of water. Let it brew for at least an hour.
Plantain
Rinsing hair with an infusion from plantain will lead to a quick recovery of curls and scalp. The antiseptic and bactericidal properties of this herb will help accelerate the treatment of diseases of the scalp and give the hair softness, shine, and silkiness. In addition, plantain well fights dandruff and accelerates hair growth.
Method of preparation: collect leaves of plantain, chop them with a knife. For infusion, you will need about four tablespoons per liter of water, close the lid and leave to infuse for an hour.