Want to find out how to use tea rinses to get shiny, long hair? I’ve got you! In this post, I’ll guide you through the benefits and how-tos of using a tea rinse for hair.
Picture this: Long, fast-growing, shiny, soft hair. No itchy scalp, no flakiness, less frizz. A natural treatment for amazingly healthy hair.
Sound like something you’re interested in?!
I bet you’ve tried a ton of hair treatments to try to solve your hair woes.
Your hair is one of the first things people notice about you, and for most of us, we definitely want our hair to look and feel healthy, strong and shiny!
Using a tea rinse for hair is a great way to combat hair and scalp issues, and it’s an all-natural treatment that is SO easy to do.
What is a tea rinse? It’s just what it sounds like – rinsing your hair with brewed tea.
Tea rinses can provide a lot of benefits for the hair and scalp, and the type of tea you choose will depend on the results you want (here are some great ideas).
Whether you want to increase shine, get rid of scalp flakes and itchiness, or stimulate hair growth, using tea rinses is a great DIY treatment you can do anytime. Here is all about how to use a tea rinse for hair.
How to Make a Tea Rinse for Hair
Let’s start off with the steps to make a hair tea rinse. It’s very simple and you probably already have the supplies you need!
What You’ll Need:
- Tea of your choice & a mug to brew it in
- Water
- A 32oz jar or similar large glass container
- A towel
- Large mixing bowl
For caffeinated teas to boost hair growth, black tea and green tea are perfect choices. For herbal teas for hair, check out this post.
How to Make the Tea Rinse:
- Brew 1-2 tea bags as normal in hot water
- Fill your large glass jar with water, leaving room at the top
- Add in the brewed tea, including the tea bags (at this point, you can add in other herbs for an extra boost! See the bonus tip below for ideas)
- Let it sit overnight (if short on time, you can omit this step and just use the cooled tea)
- When ready to use, remove the tea bags (and herbs, if you chose to add any)
BONUS TIP!
Add other ingredients to add a boost to your tea rinse, such as:
- Rosemary herb
- Fenugreek seeds
- Essential oils (peppermint, rosemary, spearmint)
- Dissolving Epsom salts
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How to Apply the Rinse
Using the tea rinse on your hair is super easy and only takes a couple of minutes to apply! Here are the steps:
1. With your head positioned over the large bowl, pour the tea rinse over your hair
2. Reuse the tea in the bowl as many times as needed to ensure you fully soak your entire scalp and hair, and massage it into your scalp
3. Gently squeeze out the excess tea and secure your hair in a bun or clip, wrapping a towel around your shoulders to catch any drips
4. Leave the tea rinse on your hair for 30 minutes, then rinse, condition, and style as you normally would!
TIPS:
- You don’t have to shampoo after using the tea rinse. If your hair has product buildup, shampoo beforehand and use the rinse on damp hair
- Use a tea rinse on your hair once a week for best results!
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Why Use a Tea Rinse?
If you’ve never considered using a tea rinse for hair, you may be wondering what the benefits are. Tea rinses can be a great natural addition to your hair care routine and can provide the following benefits:
- Relieve scalp inflammation, reducing flakes and irritation
- Decrease frizz, making hair look smoother and shinier
- Increase blood flow to the scalp, encouraging hair growth
- Act as a natural conditioner, leaving hair feeling softer
- Reduce shedding and hair loss
Using tea rinses for hair can be an easy, all-natural way to boost hair growth and shine. So what are you waiting for? Try it out and see the results for yourself!
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