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by Sabrina of SeriouslyNatural
Yes, tea isn't JUST for drinking!
Tea rinses are new to me. I've never really heard of them until recently and since I'm not completely clueless I figured I wasn't alone. I felt I needed to dig a little deeper into what they are and how many are using them.
Hair Tea / Hair Tea Rinse
A hair tea/hair tea rinse is simply brewing a type of tea, allowing it to steep and cool prior to pouring it over your hair and scalp. Massaging your scalp with the hair tea is next and this all happens after hair has been washed. There are MANY uses for the tea rinses and there are many types to choose from:
* Turn gray hairs darker - Rosemary and Sage
* Brightening the hair - chamomile for blondes; rooibos for redheads; or black tea for dark hair
* Reduces shedding hair - Green tea, black tea
* Stimulate hair growth - Green tea
* Strengthens and thickens the hair - Black tea
* Helps with dandruff and psorasis - Green tea, Nettle
* Promote hair growth - Hibiscus (This was found through a scientific study on rats - (Journal of Ethnopharmacology, pp 235-239, 2003).
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To this I add lemongrass which protects and strengthens your hair.
Many of these teas increase blood flow, have antioxidants, cleansing properties, antibacterial properties and amino acids. I've not even mentioned all the other teas that can be created with herbs like Marshmallow root, burdock, catnip, fenugreek, or horsetail but how much and what they all can do is unknown to me personally.
Caffeine can grow hair and Black tea seems to have the most caffeine but depending who you ask will determine if you choose to use it. Some feel the extra caffeine is great while others steer clear of it for their hair. Really, everyone must determine what they want to use and asking your doctor may be necessary if one is really concerned.
Some even use tea rinses in spray bottles (just as I have) but most seem to just use them as a final rinse after washing the hair. Some rinse the tea out after massaging and letting it sit from 5 to 30 minutes while others leave it in and continue with a deep conditioner. Either way a good deep conditioner is necessary as many find the hair to feel rough after the tea rinse has been applied.
I'm only on week 3 of using a tea for my final rinse on wash day so I cannot say with all certainty if it is reducing my hair shedding or promoting healthy growth. I'm using a tea that has Nettles, Lavender and Hibiscus petals. I have to say the tea in my spray bottle has been the best refresher on 2nd or 3rd day hair that I've ever used, and will continue to use it this way.
With so many teas that can be used to help with shedding or hair growth, finding one that gets the job done should not be hard. I am curious about the black tea and may try that later on down the line if I feel this isn't working. I don't shed tons but more than I'm happy with, so I'm really on the hunt and will share my hair tea journey with all of you.
Caffeine can grow hair and Black tea seems to have the most caffeine but depending who you ask will determine if you choose to use it. Some feel the extra caffeine is great while others steer clear of it for their hair. Really, everyone must determine what they want to use and asking your doctor may be necessary if one is really concerned.
Some even use tea rinses in spray bottles (just as I have) but most seem to just use them as a final rinse after washing the hair. Some rinse the tea out after massaging and letting it sit from 5 to 30 minutes while others leave it in and continue with a deep conditioner. Either way a good deep conditioner is necessary as many find the hair to feel rough after the tea rinse has been applied.
I'm only on week 3 of using a tea for my final rinse on wash day so I cannot say with all certainty if it is reducing my hair shedding or promoting healthy growth. I'm using a tea that has Nettles, Lavender and Hibiscus petals. I have to say the tea in my spray bottle has been the best refresher on 2nd or 3rd day hair that I've ever used, and will continue to use it this way.
With so many teas that can be used to help with shedding or hair growth, finding one that gets the job done should not be hard. I am curious about the black tea and may try that later on down the line if I feel this isn't working. I don't shed tons but more than I'm happy with, so I'm really on the hunt and will share my hair tea journey with all of you.
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