Spicy Hair Ingredients There are many herbs and spices that you probably have in your spice rack or cupboard that can be used on your hair. Allspice (dried berries): colors, adds fragrance, is a mild cleaner.
Use in: Perfumes Aloe Vera (gel from leaves): Softens, soothes, heals
Use in: Shampoos
Anise (seeds): colors, adds fragrance, opens pores
Use in: hair rinses, Scalp treatments
Basil (leaves and oil): Helps with manageability and hair growth. Use in: perfume and treatments Bay (leaves): stimulates, gently cleans, soothes Use in: hair masks, hair rinses Birch (bark): gentle cleaner, fragrance Use in: Hair rinses, hair lotions Black Malva (flowers): softening, soothing, hair dye Use in: hair treatments Black Walnut (leaves, bark, hulls, oil): cures fungal infections Use in: hair dye Calendula (flowers): accelerates healing, colors Use in: Shampoos, hair rinses Chamomile (flowering tops, oil): hair lightener Use in: Hair rinses Cinnamon (inner bark): colors, perfumes Use in: Various hair products Cloves (dried bud): fragrance, colors Use in: hair rinses Comfrey (root and leaves): Soothes and softens Use in: Hair rinses Flax (seeds): softening and soothing Use in: Setting gel Goldenrod (flowers and leaves): fragrance, stimulator Use in: hair rinses Henna (powdered root): dye Use in: hair dye Hollyhock (flowering top): colors, softens, sooths Use in: hair rinses Indigo (flowering top): colors Use in: hair rinse Jasmine (flower, oil): softening, soothing, calming, gentle cleansing Use in: Hair rinses Kelp (sewed flakes and powder): Softening soothing, rich in minerals and vitamins Use in: hair masks Lavender (flower, stems, leaves, oil): Fragrance, calming Use in: Fragrance, hair masks Lemon (peel, pulp, juice): Fragrance, natural bleach, balances pH Use in: hair rinses Nettle (leaves): Stimulator, improves circulation, rich in vitamins and minerals Use in: hair rinses Parsley (leaves): Healing, soothing, cleansing Use in: hair rinses Raspberry: (leaves, berries): Stimulator Use in: Hair rinses Red Clover (blossoms, flower tops): Stimulator, promotes healing Use in: Scalp treatments Rosemary (needles, oil): Stimulating, conditioning Use in: Hair rinses, hair oil Sage (leaves and flowers): fragrance Use in: hair products St-John’s-Wort (flower tops): restores health Use in: Scalp oil Thyme (flowers, leaves, oil): Fragrance, gentle cleanser, stimulator Use in: hair rinse, shampoo Ylang-Ylang (flowers, oil): fragrance Use in: Hair treatment, fragrance Yucca (root): soothing and softening, gentle cleaner Use in: Shampoo Fruits and Vegetables and Their Hair Uses Here are some common fruits and vegetables that can be used in hair recipes: Artichoke (Leaves, heart, infusion): Anti-dandruff rinse
Use in: Hair rinse Avocado (pulp): Conditioning, nourishing
Use in: Hair mask Banana (mashed): Softening, soothing, nourishing
Use in: Hair mask Garlic (cloves): Gentle cleanser
Use in: Hair rinses Lemon (peel, pulp, juice): Fragrance, natural bleach, balances pH
Use in: hair rinses
Orange (pulp, juice, zest): Softening, soothing, fragrance, hydrating, gentle cleanser
Use in: shampoo, hair rinses
Raspberry (leaves, fruit): Toner
Use in: Hair rinses Rhubarb (roots and stalk): Toner, brings out natural highlights
Use in: Hair rinses Grains Oils and Other Home Hair Ingredients Flours and oil are not just for making bread. Here are some other uses for those kitchen staples. GrainsOat Flour (ground oats): Softening soothing
Use in: Hair treatment Rice flour (ground rice): softening sooting
Use in: Hair treatment Wheat (flour): Moisturizing
Use in: Hair treatments OilsAvocado Oil: Softening and soothing, absorbs UV radiation, moisturizing Canola Oil: Softening and soothing Castor Bean Oil: Thickening, softening and soothing Coconut Oil: Softening, conditioning, soothing Jojoba Oil: Softening soothing, anti aging, moisturizing Olive oil: Softening, soothing, restorative Shea Butter: Softening, soothing Miscellaneous Apple Cider Vinegar: Toner, itch reliever, pH similar to the skin
Use in: Hair rinses Castile Soap: Gentle cleanser made from olive oil
Use in: Shampoos Clay (Dried powder): Draws out impurities, stimulating
Use in: Hair masks Gelatin, Unflavored (powder): Softening, soothing, nourishing
Use in: Hair gel Mayonnaise (store bought or homemade): Restores pH, softening and soothing
Use in: Hair packs Yogurt (plain): softening, soothing, toning
Use in: Hair packs
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