Most girls care about the beauty of their hair. Some people buy professional hair care products, someone by trial and error selects the appropriate care in the mass market, dreaming of one day moving to the “major league”. However, as practice shows, not all professional cosmetics are so good, and proven folk remedies sometimes work better and faster, giving excellent results in hair restoration. In addition, without silicones and other dubious additives. Not just because girls continue to use hair decoctions and infusions of various herbs, despite the abundance of shampoos and conditioners. And it's not just about the prefix "eco", which is now popular.
What herbs are good for hair?
Most herbs are good for hair, you just need to know what to choose. Decoctions for hair will help to cope with itching of the head, dandruff, stop hair loss, restore shine and add volume. It is not necessary to deal with preparations in the summer, it will not be difficult to buy a finished product in a pharmacy. Just pay attention to the expiration date indicated on the package: herbs can be storedno more than two years. Which weed is right for you?
Nettle
If you're looking for a simple yet effective herb, look no further than nettle. This unpretentious weed turns out to be extremely useful for hair. Vitamins, acids, essential oils, phytoncides and minerals are all found in nettle. Herbal hair decoctions with nettle will help prevent hair loss, strengthen roots, improve blood circulation to the scalp and help get rid of dandruff.
Chamomile
For the preparation of infusions and decoctions, only chamomile is suitable. It contains vitamins, essential oils, minerals and natural dyes that are useful for hair. Chamomile decoction will make hair golden and add shine, help to soothe the scalp.
Birch
Infusions, decoctions for hair with birch are suitable for oily hair, and also help to cope with dandruff. Use with caution if the hair is dry or thin: birch broth in this case will do more harm than good.
Calendula
Bright flowers are not only pleasing to the eye, but also indispensable for restoring hair. The inflorescences of calendula contain many valuable trace elements, essential oils and "vegetable" antibiotics. Rinsing the hair with a decoction of calendula is recommended to relieve itching or to strengthen the hair.
Mint
Mint is wonderful because it is suitable for use on colored or dry hair. Helps relieve itching and soothe irritated scalp. Goodcombined with linden.
Rosemary
Perfect herb for those who want to reduce oily hair. In addition, rosemary-based hair decoctions will accelerate the growth of curls and provide nourishment to the roots.
Burdock
It turns out that this weed is extremely useful for hair. After all, it is rich in vitamins (A, C, D, B, E), essential oils and protein. A decoction of burdock for hair will help regulate oiliness, strengthen hair roots and accelerate hair growth.
Cat-and-stepmother
Decoctions and infusions of this herb are recommended to take a closer look if you suffer from dandruff or hair loss. In addition, the coltsfoot will add shine to dull hair.
Lavender
Decoction of lavender will help reduce itching, relieve dandruff and seborrhea. In addition, lavender strengthens hair roots and prevents hair loss.
For brunettes and blondes: find your weed
It is important to know that not all herbal hair decoctions are the same for everyone. So, blondes should give preference to such herbs as rosemary, linden, dandelion, birch and chamomile. Brunettes will suit hops, lavender, St. John's wort, nettle, calendula and mint.
Infusion or decoction - what to choose?
So, you decided to try folk remedies, but do not know what is better - a decoction or infusion. Is there a difference between them and is it important for hair? Those who prefer natural care still recommend a decoction, as it is believed that it is more beneficial due to the heat treatment that activatesbeneficial properties of herbs.
Preparing herbal infusion and decoction
There is nothing difficult in making infusions. You need to pour 2 tablespoons of the selected herb with a liter of boiling water, let stand for 20-30 minutes, strain and you can use it. Keep in mind that 1 teaspoon of herb goes to 500 ml of water. Knowing the proportions, it will be easy to calculate how much infusion to prepare depending on the length of the hair.
Decoctions will also not cause difficulties in cooking. To prepare a decoction for hair, pour 2 tablespoons of the desired herb with a liter of boiled water, put on fire and boil. Then set aside from heat, cover with a lid and let the broth brew for 20 minutes. Strain and add boiled water to the original level, if a lot has boiled away.
If you are going to use an infusion or decoction for making masks, and not just rinsing, then you should increase the concentration: add a tablespoon of grass to a glass of water, not half a liter.
Decoctions and infusions from falling out
- One of the most effective recipes - based on several types of herbs. To prepare the infusion, you will need chamomile, oregano, sage, plantain leaves, linden. Take one tablespoon of each herb, mix gently and pour the mixture with a liter of boiling water. Let it stand, strain through gauze, and after washing your hair with the usual shampoo, you can rinse your hair with the prepared folk potion.
- Another effective remedy for hair loss is a decoction of calamus roots. To prepare it, brew a tablespoonfinely chopped rhizome 250 ml of boiling water and simmer for half an hour in a water bath. Then let it cool down a bit and strain. If necessary, you can dilute the decoction with boiled warm water to the desired volume.
Those who struggle with dandruff and hair loss at the same time will be interested in 2 in 1 decoctions and infusions aimed at solving both problems.
To prepare a decoction, you will need to take 2 tablespoons of calamus rhizomes, dry nettle, coltsfoot. Mix the herbs and pour a liter of freshly boiled water. Put on a small fire. After 10-15 minutes, turn off the gas, cover the saucepan with a lid, wrap it with something (for example, a towel) and leave for an hour. Then strain. Rinse your hair with the decoction twice a week for results
- In addition to the decoction, you can use the infusion, which will also solve 2 problems. To prepare it, you will need heather, dry nettle, hops and burdock root. Mix the herbs and pour 0.5 liters of hot water. Cover the saucepan with a lid and forget about it for half an hour. Then strain and let cool.
- Helps with hair loss decoction of burdock roots. Finely chop the roots, pour 1 tablespoon with half a liter of boiled water and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Set aside from the burner and let the product brew a little. Then strain and wait until the broth has cooled to an acceptable temperature. To enhance the effectiveness, not only rinse the hair with the product, but also rub it into the scalp.
For strengthening
Forrestoration of damaged curls, you can also use infusions or decoctions for hair.
- To strengthen the hair, an infusion of hop cones is very good. In addition to restoring, the product will help to cope with excessive fat content and reduce hair loss. The infusion is very easy to prepare: pour a glass of hop cones with a liter of hot water. Wrap the saucepan or jar with something warm (scarf, towel) and let stand for 3 hours. Then strain. Your hair restoration product is ready.
- To treat split ends, make an infusion of calamus roots. In a pharmacy, buy dry calamus root, grind it. Pour two tablespoons of grass with a liter of boiling water, wait half an hour and strain. Wipe the roots regularly with the resulting product, do not rinse. Keep in mind that the infusion is best used by dark-haired girls.
Decoctions or infusions based on string are great for strengthening hair roots. The so-called string tea is considered one of the most effective recipes. Pour three tablespoons of dry chopped grass with a glass of freshly boiled water. Cover the jar with a lid and insist for a day. Rinse the curls with the resulting product after each wash
Decoctions and infusions for owners of oily hair type
Greasy hair will no longer be a problem if you know which herbs to use for decoctions and infusions. Try any hair decoction, the recipes of which are given below. They work as well as expensive air conditioners.
To prepare this decoction youyou will need a tablespoon of crushed marigold inflorescences and burdock root. Pour a mixture of herbs with half a liter of boiled water and put on a small fire. Boil for 10-15 minutes. Then cover with a lid and leave for 15 minutes. Strain carefully. To achieve the result, use a decoction after each shampooing. The tool will not only make the curls less greasy, but also reduce hair loss
It is advisable for owners of oily hair to rinse their hair with decoctions or infusions based on nettle. You can brew fresh or dry herbs, or try an elaborate recipe. Both simple and complex nettle-based hair decoctions have only positive reviews on the Web.
A more complex decoction is prepared according to the same principle as a simple one. Pour two tablespoons of dry nettle leaves with 250 ml of sea buckthorn juice and 500 ml of boiled water, stir and put the mixture on low heat, simmer for half an hour. Then remove from the burner and let it brew for 20-30 minutes, then filter. Before use, the decoction must be diluted with water at the rate of half a glass of product per liter of water
Infusions and decoctions for hair growth
Those who want to grow long hair will be interested in decoctions and infusions for hair growth.
For example, a decoction of fresh nettles and carrot tops. Grind the leaves, take one spoonful of each type and pour a liter of boiled water, put on fire and cook for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the burner, let stand and cool for a while, then strain, and you can use
Not badhelps to strengthen hair and accelerate growth, a rather specific remedy - a decoction based on beer.
We take 2 tablespoons of yellow capsules and fill them with half a liter of beer. We put the resulting mixture on a steam bath and simmer for 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature, strain through gauze and use to rinse hair
Hair growth will accelerate the infusion of ivy.
To prepare the remedy, you need to pour 2 tablespoons of crushed ivy leaves with a liter of freshly boiled water, let it brew and strain. Ideally, use the infusion every day for a month. If this is problematic, then try to use it at least a few times a week
Another simple but effective recipe will require some effort from you.
To prepare a decoction, you will need fresh nettle leaves. Carefully gather the herb, tear the leaves from the stems and finely chop them. Three tablespoons of herbs pour 500 ml of boiled water and 500 ml of apple cider vinegar. Put on a gentle fire and simmer for half an hour. Remove saucepan from heat, cover with lid and let cool to room temperature. When the broth has cooled, strain it
Decoction of hop cones
Hops are very effective for hair growth, because it contains vitamins useful for hair like C, B1, E, PP.
Before starting the preparation of the decoction, you will need to finely chop the hop cones. Then pour 2 tablespoons of grass with a liter of boiled water and keep on low heat for about 15 minutes. Then you needRemove the saucepan from the heat and wait until the product has cooled to room temperature. Strain it through cheesecloth or a fine sieve. Rinse your hair regularly with the resulting product after each wash, in addition, you can rub the decoction into the scalp once a week. Visible results should be expected no earlier than 2 months of use.
For hair infusions and decoctions to be effective, do not forget to follow the well-known rules: wash your hair only in cool or lukewarm water, comb your hair properly and do not forget to cut the ends every 3-4 months.
