Herbs For Hair: Herb to Remove Dandruff And Bring Shine
Herbal hair rinses are very easy to make—basically they are a cold tea—and they are good for all sorts of things—to clear dandruff, to lighten or darken hair and, of course, as a general conditioner to bring out the highlights in the hair.Infusions of Lime flowers of Nettles make good hair conditioners of Parsley is rubbed into the hair and scalp every few days it is said to help clear dandruff. An infusion of Rosemary made in the usual way—pour boiling water over two or three sprigs of rosemary, let it cool, and warm it up again just before use—not only makes the hair smell wonderful but it is extremely good for it and will darken dark hair. Use it as a final rinse. An infusion of Camomile flowers used in the same way will brighten fair hair. Rumour related that Lucrezia Borgia used some ‘unnatural means’ to lighten her hair—blondes being unusual in Italy—perhaps her secret concoction was nothing more ominous than infusion of Camomile.
Herbal hair rinses are very easy to make—basically they are a
cold tea—and they are good for all sorts of things—to clear
dandruff, to lighten or darken hair and, of course, as a
general conditioner to bring out the highlights in the hair.
Infusios of Lime flowers of Nettles make good hair conditioners
of Parsley is rubbed into the hair and scalp every few days it
is said to help clear dandruff. An infusion of Rosemary made in
the usual way—pour boiling water over two or three sprigs of
rosemary, let it cool, and warm it up again just before use—not
only makes the hair smell wonderful but it is extremely good
for it and will darken dark hair. Use it as a final rinse. An
infusion of Camomile flowers used in the same way will brighten
fair hair. Rumour related that Lucrezia Borgia used some
‘unnatural means’ to lighten her hair—blondes being unusual in
Italy—perhaps her secret concoction was nothing more ominous
than infusion of Camomile.
