I have been making this easy DIY herbal hair rinse for years. I love how shiny and conditioned my hair feels after each rinse. The rinse is refreshing, especially on a hot day, because it is stored in the refrigerator. The version I made today is for red hair, but I’m going to share two other versions for blonde and dark hair as well.
The recipe only has 4 basic ingredients: water, apple cider vinegar, and two herbs which differ upon your hair color. You’ll add one other herb based on the color of your hair. That’s it!! So, let’s get started on my DIY herbal hair rinse!
DIY Herbal Hair Rinse for Red Hair
I’m a natural red head, but these days I need a color boost. So I add hibiscus to my herbal hair rinse. Hibiscus brings out natural red highlights.
Recipe
ingredients
2-3 cups of water
2-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
1/4 cup dried hibiscus
1 tablespoon organic apple cider vinegar
to make
add the water to a pot, add the rosemary and hibiscus
bring to simmer, cover and simmer for 15-20
Strain the liquid with cheesecloth (always use cheesecloth for herbal recipes-it catches all the fine particles)
Allow to cool, then add the apple cider vinegar
Transfer to your container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
To use:
Take 1/2 cup into the shower with you. Pour over hair, allow to sit for about 30ish seconds, then rinse. For best results rinse with cool water, not hot.
**Tip: Fill your container with water, leaving enough room for the vinegar, then pour into pot. This will insure you have just the right amount, and you don’t have too much.
DIY Herbal Hair Rinse for Blonde Hair
For blonde hair you follow the exact same recipe as above, you will substitute dried calendula for the dried hibiscus. You will substitute dried chamomile for the rosemary.
ingredients
2-3 cups of water
1/4 cup dried chamomile flower
1/4 cup dried calendula flowers
1 tablespoon organic apple cider vinegar
to make
add the water to a pot, add the chamomile and calendula
bring to simmer, cover and simmer for 15-20
Strain the liquid with cheesecloth (always use cheesecloth for herbal recipes-it catches all the fine particles)
Allow to cool, then add the apple cider vinegar
Transfer to your container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
To use:
Take 1/2 cup into the shower with you. Pour over hair, allow to sit for about 30ish seconds, then rinse. For best results rinse with cool water, not hot.
**Tip: Fill your container with water, leaving enough room for the vinegar, then pour into pot. This will insure you have just the right amount, and you don’t have too much.
DIY Herbal Hair Rinse for Dark Hair
For dark hair you will follow the same basic recipe as above, the two herbs you will use are rosemary and sage. Let’s make it!
ingredients
2-3 cups of water
2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary
1/4 cup dried sage leaves
1 tablespoon organic apple cider vinegar
to make
add the water to a pot, add the rosemary and sage leaves,
bring to simmer, cover and simmer for 15-20
Strain the liquid with cheesecloth (always use cheesecloth for herbal recipes-it catches all the fine particles)
Allow to cool, then add the apple cider vinegar
Transfer to your container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
To use:
Take 1/2 cup into the shower with you. Pour over hair, allow to sit for about 30ish seconds, then rinse. For best results rinse with cool water, not hot.
**Tip: Fill your container with water, leaving enough room for the vinegar, then pour into pot. This will insure you have just the right amount, and you don’t have too much.
Precautions:
If you have color treated hair, wait 5-6 weeks before applying herbal hair rinse. I recommend checking with your hair stylist before using, just to be on the safe side. I personally use the rinse in between colorings, I wait 5-6 weeks before using. I do notice an immediate color boost. I can see the boost in the colored hair and my roots alike. For me the rinse helps keep my color looking vibrant longer and brings out some of the natural red in my roots.