If your hair has reached a deplorable state,Don't rush to an expensive beauty salon or buy a jar of a drug at a mind-boggling price. Better go to the pharmacy and remember what herbs our grandmothers and mothers used to strengthen hair. Phytotherapy can successfully replace synthetic products. Medicinal plants have a more gentle effect on the scalp and hair follicles, and there are almost no side effects when using herbs. Herbs are included in shampoos, rinses, creams, decoctions, tinctures and hair masks. They can be made at home. First, let's find out what plants can be used to care for curls.
Benefits of Medicinal Herbs
- Oak. The broths of this tree are treated with seborrhea. Oak removes inflammation of hair follicles and gives the hair a blossoming appearance. It is not desirable to use natural blondes.
- Calendula. Phytoncides, carotene and essential oils of nipples stop hair loss and stimulate their growth. From marigold you can make broths or tinctures.
- Nettle. A large number of vitamins, salts, microelements, proteins and tannins makes nettle a universal herb for strengthening hair. It is suitable for all types of hair, especially good for oily hair.
- Hops are common. In herbal medicine, all parts of this wild plant are used. Rinsing the head with a decoction of hops removes dandruff and heals the hair.
- Burdock. Its leaves and roots are rich in vitamin C, stearic acid, essential oils and proteins. Decoction of burdock roots is used as a general restorative for hair and stimulation of their growth.
- Chamomile. The most popular herb among lovers of herbal medicine. Decoction of chamomile restored dry and lifeless hair, they can prevent the appearance of cutting hair, and regular use of tincture will turn you from a brunette to a blonde.
- Plantain. To feed the hair, its leaves are used. They contain vitamins, polysaccharides, enzymes, phytoncides. The herb strengthens, nourishes and revitalizes the hair.
- Lime flowers. A tree can be found in every yard. Do not be lazy in May-June to collect a couple of packages of flowering lime and dry them. She can be treated not only cough. If you have fatty hair or there is a loss of it, the linden will come in handy.
All of the above herbs can be bought at any pharmacy or collected independently (if you know when, where and how to make the preparation).
Strengthening oily hair
When strengthening oily hair, you need to focus on decoctions, masks, alcohol and water tinctures. As the main ingredients you will need:
- hop,
- chamomile,
- lemon,
- linden flowers,
- calendula.
Let's prepare several decoctions.They are suitable for rinsing after washing your hair. Hops decoction. Pour 1 liter of boiling water over 3 tablespoons of hops and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Strain and cool the infusion. It is enough to use it a couple of times a week for a month. Then take a break for 2-3 months, and then repeat the course. Chamomile decoction. An excellent remedy for natural blondes. Boil 4 tablespoons of chamomile per 1 liter of water, simmer on the stove for 10 minutes, then leave to infuse for 20 minutes. The decoction is ready. Alcohol lotion. Take 4 tablespoons of linden, boil them in 0.5 liters of water, add lemon juice and a quarter cup of calendula tincture (buy ready-made at the pharmacy). Strengthen your hair by rubbing the lotion into your scalp after washing your hair. Mask. Pour 1 tablespoon of calendula flowers into a glass of vodka. Let it sit for 10 days. Strain the solution. Before washing your hair, rub the mask into the roots of your hair, cover your head with a plastic cap or bag and a towel, creating a "greenhouse effect". Rinse off with regular shampoo after half an hour. The mask can be done once a week for a month.
We give strength to dry hair
Nettle, coltsfoot, chamomile, St. John's wort,Hops, burdock, plantain are necessary for owners of dry hair. Your task is to restore their vitality, shine and beauty. And herbal infusions and rinses will help you. Collection decoction. Take chamomile, burdock, nettle, hops in equal proportions. Pour 2 cups of boiling water. Let it brew for at least 40 minutes. By the way, it is better to do this in a thermos. After washing your hair, rinse it with the infusion. Infusion for massage. Before washing your hair, try doing a massage using medicinal herbs. You will see: the result will be amazing! Pour 400 g of nettle, 50 g of chamomile and calendula with boiling water (0.5 l) and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat. Strain, cool and add 5-10 drops of olive or corn oil. Rub this mixture into the entire hairy part of your head in a circular motion. This way we not only strengthen your hair, but also accelerate its growth and improve blood circulation. Linden decoction. Boil 3 tablespoons of linden blossom in 0.5 l of water. Rinse dry hair with the strained decoction.
How to strengthen normal hair?
Do you think that regular shampoo will be enough for you? You are wrong. To prolong the health of your hair and maintain its thickness and splendor, you need to rinse with medicinal herbs.
- Firming broth. In equal parts take the bark of oak and marigold. Make a decoction, boiling the grass for 10 minutes. After washing your head, rinse your hair. A similar infusion can be made from nettle, marigold and oak, mixing them in equal proportions.
- Mask for hair growth. On a small grater, grind 2 table spoons of burdock rootlets, pour a couple of glasses of hot water, wait 20 minutes for the root to swell. Mix the mixture on a fire and cook until the liquid is reduced by 2 times. The resulting mixture rub twice a week in the scalp.
- Rinse aid for hair health. Chamomile, yarrow, celandine and sage in equal parts are poured hot water and insist for about half an hour. On 1 table spoon of a herb it is necessary to take 0,5 l of boiled water. Apply after percolation.
Recipes for strengthening hair at home do not require large expenses, are effective, safe and easy to prepare. And the result of your efforts will be strong and healthy hair.