Herbal Hair Tea Rinses
Herbal infusions have been used for centuries to naturally soften hair, increase manageability, and restore luster, body, and bounce.
Our Hair Tea blends are thoughtfully crafted with specific herbs traditionally used to support different hair and scalp needs. When used regularly, herbal rinses can help refresh the scalp, soothe irritation, enhance natural shine, and support a comfortable, balanced feel.
NOTE: Always make and store herbal hair preparations in nonreactive containers
Basic Herbal Tea Hair Rinse Recipe
Prepare the Tea
- Boil 2 cups of water
- Place 3 to 4 tablespoons of hair tea into the muslin bag included with the tea and secure tightly
- Turn off the heat and allow the herbs to steep for at least 30 minutes to an hour
- Allow the tea to cool
- Give the bag a final squeeze to capture all of the botanical essence
- If bits of herbs escaped the bag, strain the tea
- Pour the cooled tea into a clean spray bottle, plastic squeeze bottle, or another container
When your infusion is complete, toss the contents of the tea bag into the garden or compost. Rinse the bag and allow it to dry.
Time-saving tip: Double or triple the recipe and save the extra tea so you always have some rinse on hand. You can refrigerate leftover hair tea for 7-10 days in a clean airtight container. Do not refrigerate tea in aluminum containers. For longer storage, you can also freeze the hair tea in small batches for up to 6 months.
If you are making larger recipes with lots of herbs, you may want to use more than one bag or just the loose tea. If you pack the muslin bag with too many herbs, they will not infuse completely.
How To Use The Tea Rinse
Our hair tea can be used in several ways.
Use in the Shower
- Wash your hair with a natural shampoo and rinse thoroughly
- Squirt, spray, or gently pour a good amount of the tea rinse onto wet hair, and be sure to saturate your scalp
- Gently massage the herbal tea into your scalp and hair to the ends
- Let it sit for a few minutes while you finish your shower*
- Leave in or rinse out with lukewarm water and towel dry
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Use the tea on clean hair before or after conditioning.
*TIP: If you bring a bowl into the shower, you can catch the tea as it runs through your hair so you can reapply it several times if desired.
Use as a Hair Refresher Spritz
Place your infused tea into a clean spray bottle. Lightly mist onto dry or damp hair between wash days to rehydrate, refresh curls, and soothe the scalp without residue.
Storage
Since there are no preservatives, store the prepared tea in the refrigerator and use within 1–2 weeks.
Our Herbal Hair Rinses work beautifully on their own. If you enjoy experimenting with natural hair care, there are many simple ingredients you can add to customize your rinse.
Add an Apple Cider Vinegar Boost
Add 1 -2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar for every 16 ounces of tea to help clarify the scalp, reduce buildup, and leave hair smoother and shinier.
🍃 For more recipes using natural additives, check out the bottom half of our blog, How To Use Herbal Hair Tea Rinses
