Hair broths

Hair care- the process is not easy, especially in the process of choosing the right product. However, with regards to decoctions, everything is universal here. Regardless of the type of hair and the complexity of the problem, herbs will always work only as a plus. Of all the abundance of herbs, there are those whose effect on the hair can be noticed after several applications, or even immediately.

How to make a decoction for hair

Unlike masks, even homemade, there is nothing difficult in making a decoction. As a piece of advice, we can only say that it is better to prepare the broth not by boiling, but by pouring boiling water over the grass, followed by infusion. However, if we are talking about the roots of a plant, then it is better to boil them. Thus, all the valuable substances that nourish the hair remain in the composition. Before using the broth, be sure to filter it so that you do not comb out the pieces of grass later.

You can rinse your hair with a decoction every time after washing, the frequency of the procedure will work only in a positive direction. Therefore, the only obstacle here can only be your laziness.

Since decoctions deteriorate very quickly, each time you need to prepare a fresh composition, and not stock up on them for future use. And also, to make the effect more noticeable, after rinsing like this, let your hair dry naturally.

To properly prepare the broth, carefully read the instructions that come with the herb and follow it. Now let's look at the effect of the most useful herbs for hair and find out why they are so remarkable.

Burdock decoction for hair

Burdock is endowed with excellent anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties, its use can be achieved mirror shine, fight dandruff. Regular rinsing of hair with burdock root strengthens the curls, makes them strong, silky. Thus, you can restore hair that has been damaged after frequent staining. The big advantage of burdock is that it has practically no contraindications.

The broth contains a large amount of vitamins, including group B, which are so beneficial for hair health. With its help, hair grows strong, healthy and thick, and their lovely appearance will remain until the very old age.

Speaking about the benefits of a decoction of burdock for hair, it is also worth saying that in its power:

• relieve itchy scalp;
• promote the renewal of the scalp;
• nourish hair roots with valuable vitamins;
• treat scalp diseases;
• strengthen the hair structure;
• treat dandruff;
• stop loss;
• treat baldness;
• normalizes the work of the sebaceous glands;
• prevents the appearance of gray hair.

And girls with thin hair will be delighted with the property to give hair volume. Burdock strengthens the hair's immunity, which means that they will no longer be so vulnerable to the sun's rays and temperature changes.

Burdock decoction is ideal for weak, thin, dry, oily, unruly, sluggishly growing hair. However, even for perfectly healthy curls, burdock can act as a preventive measure to maintain beauty.

To prepare a decoction of burdock, you need to take the roots of the plant in the amount of one large spoon and pour all of it with half a liter of cold water. Put the composition on the stove and bring to a boil, cover with a lid and simmer for half an hour on the lowest heat. After that, remove from heat and, without opening the lids, let it stand until it cools completely. Squeeze out the roots, and add boiled water to the broth so that the evaporated volume is replenished, i.e. up to 0.5 liters. A small note, if you are the owner of long curls, then take twice as many ingredients.

Nettle decoction for hair

Many of those who have ever resorted to rinsing their hair with nettles were very pleased with the results. But at the same time, some gave advice to collect and harvest nettles by their own efforts, but if this is not possible, use the pharmacy. After nettle, the hair becomes soft, shiny and silky. If the hair is slightly damaged, then an amazing result will be noticeable after the first application. Hair begins to grow more actively, and fall out in a much smaller amount, over time, their loss stops altogether.

In appearance, such a simple and familiar herb is fraught with a lot of useful substances that affect the condition of the hair, namely:

• It contains a lot of vitamins C, K and E, as well as group B. Sulfur, manganese, iron, phytoncides and much more - all this is the composition of the herb.
• Nettle decoction and masks are very good at stopping hair loss and accelerating hair growth.
• Worried about dry scalp? Then nettle decoction is what you have been looking for for so long.
• It normalizes the level of oil produced, which means that now the hair will not get dirty so quickly.
• Dandruff, itching, irritation - all this is easily eliminated with a decoction of nettle.
• Regular hair care with a decoction of nettle will prevent the process of cutting the ends.
• The composition of the herb has a beneficial effect on the structure of the hair in general.

Using nettle for hair is not only pleasant and useful, but also very cheap!

Chamomile decoction for hair

Chamomile is one of the most popular herbs in hair care, which is not surprising at all. It is difficult to overestimate the capabilities of this flower in relation to hair, because it contains a lot of vitamins and minerals, essential oils and organic acids that work wonders. Using chamomile for hair, you can:

• make curls much stronger;
• stop even profuse hair loss;
• relieve scalp irritation;
• normalize sebum secretion of the scalp;
• restore hair after damage;
• prevent the cross section of the ends;
• give curls shine and beautiful color;
• make curls elastic and obedient.

Chamomile for hair can be used either dry, purchased at a pharmacy, or collected with your own hands. If you are eager to pick flowers yourself, then you need to take into account that several varieties grow in nature, among which the most useful is pharmaceutical chamomile. It is better to start harvesting raw materials for future broths from the beginning of summer, and collecting itself as far from the road as possible, preferably in the fields and mountains. Plucked flowers need to be thoroughly dried, but not in the sun, but store the prepared raw materials in paper bags or fabric bags. With proper storage, chamomile will lie quietly for a year, so you can stock it up for future use.

In order for the effectiveness of using chamomile decoction to be higher, you need to know some things:

• A decoction from this flower is suitable for everyone, but it is preferable to use it for blondes, and for brunettes, be careful not to spoil the color.
• For rinsing hair, it is better to dilute the broth with water in the proportion: a glass of broth per liter of boiled water.
• After rinsing, do not rinse your hair and let it dry naturally.
• To make your hair shiny, you can use a more concentrated version of the decoction. You can rinse your hair with this composition about three times a week.
• Although chamomile is not a strong allergen, an allergy test should be done before using it.

Making chamomile hair decoction is very simple. To do this, pour a large spoonful of chamomile with two glasses of cold water and bring to a boil. Then remove from the stove and, without opening the lids, let it stand for about half an hour. Strain and use as directed.

Broths for hair growth

If your goal is to grow beautiful, strong hair in a short time, we suggest you use one of the following recipes:

• Take two large spoons of dry herb of nettle and calendula and fill it all with half a liter of boiling water, pour a large spoonful of burdock oil and pour it over your head. After an hour, rinse your hair with shampoo.
• Place a large spoonful of dry hop cones, chamomile and calendula in a saucepan. Pour a glass of boiling water over the herbs and let stand under the lid for an hour. The finished composition must be rubbed into the roots of clean hair and not washed off.
• In 50 ml of brandy, pour a spoonful of fresh onion juice and 1.5 cups of broth from burdock roots. Let the composition stand for about a day, and then rub the tincture into your head.
• Pour 200 g of birch leaves with half a liter of hot water. Cover the container, wrap with a towel and let stand for three hours. After that, the composition is used as a hair rinse.
• Steam a couple of tablespoons of yarrow herb with a glass of boiling water, cover and let stand until completely cooled. Rub the finished composition into the hair roots and do not rinse.
• Ivy and burdock, take one large spoonful and pour half a liter of boiling water. Place in a water bath and boil for about five minutes. You need to apply the composition every time after washing, rubbing the broth into the hair roots.

Do not forget to carry out an allergy test before use!

Hair rinse decoctions

The primary advantage of rinsing hair with herbal decoctions is that these are natural, completely natural formulations that simply cannot do any harm. Unlike balms, which, if chosen incorrectly, can give exactly the opposite effect, this will not happen with broths. They gently but very effectively heal the curls, and then maintain this state.

Herbal decoctions are good for all hair, regardless of its type and color. But nevertheless, a conditional division can be made. The universal herbs include:

• Nettle. A very popular herb that shows amazing results literally from the very beginning of application.
• Burdock, also known as burdock, is a wonderful remedy for hair loss.
• Sage - a powerful blow to dandruff, soothes irritation well.
• Calendula nourishes the curls and makes them soft, heals acne that appears on the scalp.
• Chamomile gives shine, makes hair healthy and beautiful.
• Mint heals the scalp, removes dandruff and refreshes perfectly.
• Birch leaves have a complex effect on the hair and scalp.
• Basil promotes rapid hair growth and makes combing much easier.
• Rosemary adds volume, splendor and shine to even fine hair.

Also, herbs can be divided into groups, where one will include compositions for blondes, and the other for brunettes. This is due to the fact that each of the herbs presented tends to emphasize the shade of the hair by slightly coloring them. So, for example, brunettes can be advised the following combinations:

• strong tea with nettle and rosemary;
• rosemary with sage;
• horsetail with oak bark and nettles;
• Strongly brewed coffee with linden.

And for blondes these combinations will be to their liking:

• lemon juice with chamomile;
• vinegar with chamomile and calendula;
• chamomile with horsetail and hop cones;
• lemon juice with rhubarb root.

Further, the division occurs according to the problems that are inherent in hair. For dry curls that have lost their beautiful shine and look lifeless, recipes for the following decoctions are very suitable:

• Pour chamomile flowers with half a liter of water and boil for ten minutes. After that, remove from heat and let stand for ten minutes. Strain and use as directed, after adding a little fresh lemon juice.
• Pour a couple of large spoons of mountain ash with a liter of water and prepare a decoction. With the finished composition, you need to rinse your hair twice a week.
• Pour four large tablespoons of birch leaves with a liter of boiling water and let stand for half an hour. Rinse your hair with a ready-made tincture every time you wash.

If we talk about oily hair type, then here will come to the rescue:

• burdock;
• mother and stepmother;
• spruce;
• fir;
• chamomile;
• Linden;
• oak bark;
• calendula.

With any of the herbs presented, you can prepare decoctions by pouring three tablespoons of the dry product with a liter of water. You can experiment and mix several herbs at the same time to prepare a rinse composition. Of all the varieties, nettle and oak bark are especially popular. However, for light hair, the oak bark may be too dark, so you need to either reduce the concentration or replace it with another, more suitable.

Other useful decoctions for hair

Now let's pay attention to general-purpose decoctions that are useful for everyone:

• Composition for hair loss. Mix plantain, linden, oregano, chamomile and sage in a small spoon, pour a couple of glasses of boiling water over.
• So that the curls grow quickly. With a couple of glasses of boiling water, pour a mixture of herbs, taken one small spoonful, nettle, mint and wormwood.
• To strengthen the curls. Mix four bay leaves with rosemary and chamomile, taken in a small spoon and pour a couple of glasses of boiling water.
• Pour a large spoonful of chamomile and rhubarb with a glass of water, bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for a quarter of an hour. Cool the broth. Add a couple of large tablespoons of natural apple vinegar, a large spoonful of honey and lemon juice to it. This composition should be applied to the hair for an hour, then rinsed off.
• Pour ten drops of mint oil into the prepared broth of celandine (liter), after diluting the ether in the base oil.