Herbal Hair Care: 5 Hair Care Recipes
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August/September 1993
By Kathleen Halloran
Conditioning Rinse
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Used after first rinsing out your shampoo with plain water, this vinegar solution will neutralize the alkalinity of castile or commercial shampoos, remove any hard-water residue, and leave hair feeling soft. It’s made up fresh for each shampoo.
Choose herbs for the conditioning effects appropriate to your hair type (see the chart below). Infuse 2 tablespoons dried herbs, or a couple of handfuls of fresh ones, in 4 cups boiling water. Cover and steep for 30 minutes, then strain well. Add 1 tablespoon cider vinegar. Other vinegars can be used for the same acidifying effect, but cider vinegar has a pleasant scent.
Pour this solution through hair over a basin or bowl to catch the flow, then repeat the motion about 20 times.
Setting Gel
The familiar house plant Aloe vera has a role in the herbal hair salon. The gel from the freshly cut leaf serves as a setting gel; it leaves hair shiny, dries quickly, and tames curly hair. Use the gel as you would any other setting gel, or try it as a mousse, letting the aloe dry on the hair and then brushing as you blow-dry.
Dry Shampoo
In between shampoos, or when you are traveling or ill or in a hurry, try this dry substitute. Part off sections of your hair in rows and sprinkle arrowroot powder on your hair and scalp. Work it in with your fingers. Leave it on for a few minutes to absorb hair oils, then brush hair thoroughly until it shines.
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