My Mom used to rinse my hair with vinegar after shampooing. She began doing this when
I was about nine. My body was changing and my hair started to become more oily. I gagged
EVERY time as the cold, smelly vinegar splashed through my hair down my body. I was thankful
when she ceased the practice.
Now that I am grown-up I actually want to put vinegar on my hair again!
I enjoy experimenting with herbs and coming up with my own combinations. I was struck by one of
my creative moods so I decided to whip up a quart...steep up a quart?
Anywho, I researched and decided what herbs I wanted to use.
This is the combination I made-
l Oatstraw
l Nettle
l Catnip
l Calendula
l Yarrow
l Licorice
l Horsetail
l Chamomile
l Rosemary
l Peppermint
I selected these herbs due to the qualities they possessed.
To combat oiliness, strengthen my hair, help with split ends, give my hair nutrients.
Those were the qualities I wanted to harness.
Add the herbs to a clean quart jar. Keep in mind that the herbs will expand over time when they are
steeping. Then fill the jar with apple cider vinegar.
Such a pretty sight!
What’s more exciting than making your own herbal concoctions? Making it with herbs that you have
grown yourself! I L-OV-E Calendula! It does wonders on scraps and leaves your skin feeling
wonderful. Why not try it on your hair?
I made a salve for my mom one year and she loved it. Her hands are in water most of the time
because she owns and operates her own dog grooming business. Everyday she uses lotion and
moisturizer on her hands. She tried the salve I made for her in the morning and by the afternoon
she showed me her hands. She told me that they had been cracking and bleeding a little because
they were so dry. But now you couldn’t even see the cracks! The secret is in the sap. The flowers of C. officinalis contain flavonol glycosides, triterpene oligoglycosides, oleanane-type triterpene glycosides, saponins, and a sesquiterpene glucoside.[6][7]
The vinegar pulls all of those lovely qualities out of the herbs. It has turned a pretty shade of
brownish red. Let steep for 1-2 weeks then strain off your herbs. The pretty bottle is optional. :)
Use in place of
brownish red. Let steep for 1-2 weeks then strain off your herbs. The pretty bottle is optional. :)
Use in place of
regular hair conditioner. I use a cup filled with it and after shampooing I put all of the hair that
I can fit into the cup and let it swish and sit in it for awhile. Then I pour little splashes over the
hair on my head.
I put the ends into the cup again a few more times then pour whatever is left over my head.
Keeping my head tilted back of course.
Rinse well if you don’t want to smell like a pickle.
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