Hair rinses for all hair colors

Rosemary and thyme for all hair colors

Makes 12 ounces

Rosemary and thyme have been used for centuries to darken hair and keep it soft and silky. They also have natural antiseptic properties, which give this rinse the added bonus of keeping your scalp healthy and clean. After several uses, you will notice the results. Herbal rinses need to build up over time, but the advantage is that your hair will darken quite subtly and naturally.
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves or 1⁄2 tablespoon dried
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1⁄2 tablespoon dried
• 2 cups boiling water
1. Place herbs in a glass bowl and pour boiling water over them. Allow leaves to steep until cool. Strain liquid and pour into a clean container.

2. To use: After shampooing, pour the rinse over your hair. Do not rinse.


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Blackberry Leaf Rinse for all corors of hair

Makes 12 ounces

This rinse can gently enhance your hair color, deepening the color of dark hair and highlighting lighter shades. The green prickly leaves make a cleansing rinse that treats dandruff and will leave your hair clean and shiny, and works on all hair types and colors. If you cannot find fresh blackberry leaves, look for dried leaves in the bulk bin of a natural food store or for herbal tea made from 100 percent blackberry leaves.
• 1⁄2 cup clean fresh blackberry leaves
• 2 cups water
• 2 to 3 fresh blackberries (optional)
1. Place leaves in a small saucepan and cover with water. For a hint of natural color, add a few fresh berries to water, if desired. Bring water to a boil over medium heat. Lower heat and simmer 15 minutes.

2. Remove the pan from stove and allow to sit 20 minutes. Strain the liquid and pour into a clean bottle with a tight-fitting lid. You will have a yellow- green liquid with a mild berry scent.

3. To use: Use as a final rinse after shampooing.

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Irish Potato Rinse for all  hair colors

Makes 12 ounces

This old folk recipe darkens and conditions; it darkens grays and can add gentle highlights to brunette hair. You may apply this rinse several times before noticing any color change.
• 2 cups cold water
• 1 cup fresh potato peelings (from about 4 to 5 potatoes)
• 1 to 2 drops rosemary essential oil
1. Pour water into a medium saucepan. Add potato peelings and heat over medium until mixture boils.

2. Lower heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let cool completely. Strain mixture into a clean container and add rosemary oil.

3. To use: After shampooing, massage rinse through your wet hair, into your scalp and through your hair ends. Do not rinse. Save any remaining rinse in the refrigerator.

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Lavender Mint Hair Rinse

Makes 8 ounces

This rinse will add shine to dull, limp locks. Mint and vinegar clean your scalp and leave your hair smelling fresh. Mint is energizing and will give your scalp a tingly feeling. Lavender is cleansing and mild, so all skin and hair types can use this rinse. The vinegar also rids your hair and scalp of any leftover residue from styling gels or soap-based shampoos. Use this rinse monthly.
• 1⁄2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup fresh or 1 tablespoon dried mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh or 1⁄2 tablespoon dried lavender leaves
• 1 cup boiling water
1. Place vinegar and herbs in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Let mixture cool completely and then strain.

2. To use: Apply the solution to the scalp as a final rinse after shampooing. Rinse well with cool water.