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Rinses

Hair rinses were really the forerunners of conditioners. Depending on the ingredients used they can add shine, combat grease and dandruff and enrich the colour of the hair.

Rinse for Blonde Hair Recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons chamomile flowers
1 pint water

Method

- Boil the flowers in the water for 35 minutes.
- Allow to cool.
- Strain.
- Use as a hair rinse to lighten and condition hair.

Rinse Said to Darken Grey Hair Recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons sage
1 pint water

Method

- Boil the leaves in the water for about 35 minutes.
- Cool and strain.
- Use as a rinse.
- This may help to darken grey hair.

Rosemary Hair Rinse

Rosemary is a very aromatic herb. It adds shine and can add attractive lights to dark hair.

Ingredients

bunch of rosemary
water

Method

- Put the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
- Simmer for half an hour.
- Cool and strain.
- Use as a final rinse for hair.

Shampoos

A Mild Shampoo Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 oz soapwort root (crushed) - follow packaging instructions
1/2 oz chamomile flowers
2 pints water

Method

- Bring the water to the boil.
- Put the soapwort and the chamomile flowers into a bowl.
- Pour the boiling water over them and leave to steep for 15 minutes.
- Cool and strain.
- This amount is sufficient for about 4 washes.

Dry Shampoo Recipe

Ingredients

1/4 oz orris root powder
1/4 oz arrowroot powder

Method

- Mix the powders together.
- Sprinkle a small amount onto the hair.
- Brush in and leave for a few minutes.
- Brush out.

Soapwort Shampoo Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon dried soapwort root (crushed and soaked in 3/4 pint water overnight)
or
5 fresh soapwort stems about 8inches long with leaves

Method

- Boil the soaked root in its soaking water or boil the fresh soapwort in 3/4 pint water then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Cool and strain through a piece of muslin.
- Bottled this ill keep for a wee in a cool dark place.
- It can be perfumed with 2 drops of essential oil such as lavender or rosemary.

Conditioners

Conditioner (for dry hair)

Ingredients

1 large ripe banana
10 drops walnut oil
5 drops lime essential oil

Method

- Liquidise the banana and add the oils.
- Whizz up again for 10 seconds.
- Apply to the ends of clean hair.
- Wrap in a towel.
- Leave on for 15 minutes.
- Rinse out with lukewarm water.

Honey Hair Care Treatment

Ingredients

3 tablespoons clear honey
1 tablespoon olive oil

Method

- Mix the honey with the olive oil.
- Make sure the oil and honey are thoroughly mixed.
- Wash hair in the normal way and towel dry.
- Massage the mixture thoroughly into the hair and wrap head in a warm towel, or use a hair dryer for 20 mins.
- Rinse hair with warm water and wash it with a good shampoo.
- This treatment is good for dry or damaged hair.