HERBS: Herbs for Shampoos & Rinses (REMEDIES, CRAFTS, GIFTS)

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Recommended Herbs for use in Shampoos and Rinses

 

Burdock: root helps prevent dandruff

 

Catmint: leaves encourage hair growth and soothes scalp irritations

 

Chamomile: flowers soften and lighten hair

 

Flannel Mullein: lightens hair

 

Goosegrass: tonic and cleansing, helps prevent dandruff

 

Henna: red hair dye and conditioner

 

Horsetail: non-fertile stems and branches strengthens the hair

 

Lavender: antiseptic, antibiotic, stimulates hair growth, and degreases

 

Lime: flowers clean and softens

 

Marigold: lightens hair color

 

Nasturtium: for hair growth

 

Parsley: enriches hair color and gives a nice luster

 

Rosemary: tonic and conditioner, one of the best herbs to use, gives

luster and body, also slightly darkens the hair

 

Rhubarb: the root makes a yellow hair dye

 

Sage: tonic and conditioning, darkens the hair

 

Southernwood: encourages hair growth and helps prevent dandruff

 

Stinging Nettle: tonic and conditioning and helps prevent dandruff

 

Witch Hazel: leaves and bark are astringent and cleanses oily hair

 

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