For blondes, chamomile really brings highlights out in your hair and gives it strength, luster and body naturally. Here are some ideas on making your own gentle shampoo and conditioner. If you are unable to locate chamomile in your area, see my shoppe! I have some in stock! Note that redheads can use calendula blossoms and brunettes can use lavender.
Gentle Herbal Shampoo:
Use Calendula blossoms for red heads, Lavender for brunettes, and Chamomile blossoms for blondes or strawberry blondes.
1/3 cup Calendula ,Chamomile or Lavender blossoms
8 oz. distilled Water
8 oz. Baby Shampoo
Bring herb blossoms and water to a gentle boil in a stainless steel or enamel saucepan. Immediately turn off heat, cover to steep and let cool. Strain out blossoms, pour mixture into plastic container. Add Baby Shampoo and shake until mixed. Makes 16oz. mixture, 4 shampoos
Herbal Hair Rinse:
Herbal rinses stimulate the glands and tissues of the scalp, and encourage hair growth. Make the following rinse 15 minutes ahead of your shampoo, so it will be cool when you are ready for it.
1/3 cup Calendula (redheads), Lavender (brunettes), Chamomile blossoms (blonde or strawberry blonde)
2 cups distilled Water
1 T Cider Vinegar or 1 T Lemon Juice (if using Chamomile)
Select the appropriate herb according to your hair color.
Bring water to a boil in stainless steel or enamel saucepan. Add herbs, turn off heat, cover to steep and let cool. Strain herbs, pour mixture into glass jar or pitcher, add vinegar (blondes can use lemon juice). Pour rinse through hair several times, catching liquid in large bowl. Rinse with warm water. Makes 16oz. rinse
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