If you’re like me, you are probably tired of shelling out  tons of money for shampoo and conditioner.  How about trying to figure out what to buy?  Then there are the ingredients.  Have you ever looked at what they are putting in those expensive hair products?  Lots of creepy chemicals, many I can’t even pronounce.  Sadly, many commercial hair products often do the opposite of what they are supposed to do.  Instead of helping your hair, the harsh chemicals they contain often damage it.  Did you know you can get healthy hair naturally for just pennies?  Herbal vinegar helps return your hair’s health by removing dirt and yucky buildup.  What’s more, most experts agree that vinegar is safe for all hair types, including color-treated hair. Follow this simple tutorial for the most happy, healthy hair ever!

Step One: Gather Supplies

You will need at least two cups of organic vinegar, a cutting board and chopping knife, and a large jar or crock with a lid.

Step Two:  Choose Herbs for Herbal Vinegar

For my herbal vinegar, I chose lavender, rosemary, bergamot and peppermint which I have growing at my farm.  You can choose anything that is organic and pesticide free, there are no hard or fast rules.

Step Three: Make The Herbal Rinse

This is the fun part.  Chop the herbs on your cutting board so that you have approximately one cup.  Put this into the jar.  Add about two cups of vinegar, making sure that it covers the herbs.  Stir thoroughly, and then put on the lid.  That’s it!  Let your herbal hair potion rest for at least two weeks.

Step Four: Strain the Herbs

This is the important part.  Use a mesh strainer to remove the herbs from the vinegar. What is left is a concentrate of all those beautiful herbs!

Step Five: Dilute

You need to dilute this concentrated vinegar by adding an equal amount of water.  For example, if you end up with two cups of vinegar, you will add two cups of water to it.  Finally, it’s done!  Apply the rinse to dry or wet hair for at least 3-5 minutes, making sure to gently massage into the scalp. If you want to condition your hair, you can also add a tiny bit of jojoba or coconut oil, no more than 1/4 tsp. Rinse hair well with warm water until clean.

Use your herbal vinegar in place of your shampoo.  You will be amazed at how clean your scalp feels and how soft and shiny your hair looks.  And best of all, it is safe, organic and is not hurting the earth.   For more information on how to use flowers and herbs, check out The Aromatherapy Garden by Kathi Keville.  This author is simply amazing, and if you love gardening it is chock-full of information.  You may also enjoy checking out some of the best herbs for your hair by Minaz at Hair Buddha.  Other posts you may enjoy include My Favorite Herbs and Soothing Summer Herbal Teas.

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