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Hair Care
In the fourth century, Greek men discovered this bleaching method for their hair. They would soak their hair with a mixture of pollen, yellow flower petals, and potassium salt. After applying this mixture, they sat in the sun for several hours until their hair turned blond.
To use henna as a hair dye for dark hair (medium brown
to black), boil the leaves, fruit, and flower petals in
water. (To deepen the color, use coffee instead of
water. For a redder shade, add red wine to the water.)
Allow the mixture to cool and then pour it over your
head. Once the color has had time to work, it should be
set by rinsing with a mildly acidic solution, (like
vinegar, lemon juice, or beer).
In Spain and Italy, men who wanted that virile look,
or who wanted to look older than their actual years,
sported beards. To stimulate beard growth, they daily
rubbed fresh southernwood leaves (which were lemon scented) on their faces.
Canadian researchers have discovered thar apple cider vinegar is an effective topical remedy for dandruff. The vinegar is poured on the hair, massaged into the scalp, and left to dry for a few minutes. Then the hair is washed. This process is repeated daily until the dandruff is gone. An infusion of rosemary and borax is also good for a dandruff rinse.
The Chickasaws used corn oil as a remedy for dandruff. They masged the corn grains and rubbed the oil directly on the scalp.
The Chinese are known worldwide for the deep raven color of their hair. As they grow older, however, it's not uncommon for a few white strands to show up. When this happens they dye their hair from the inside out by eating large amounts of fried, ground barley seeds (a good source of B vitamins and minerals) and sweet potatoes (which contain lots of beta carotene).
Here's a Latin method of dying your hair. Shampoo your hair. Then pour strong, cooled coffee over your head, and wait 20 minutes. Rinse out the coffee with beer, vinegar, or lemon juice to seal in the color. And, finally, rinse your hair with water.
The ancient Egyptians rubbed castor oil into the scalp to make hair grow faster and to give it extra shine.
Chamomile is abundant throughout Europe. A particularly valued variety of this plant is German chamomile, recognized by a fragrant aroma that's reminiscent of ripe apples. (The name "chamomile" (sometimes spelled camomile) comes from the Greek word for ground apple.) German chamomile is used in perfumes, tobaccos, teas, and flavored liquers. But one of its most effective uses is in shampoos and rinses because chamomile cleans and conditions. To make a chamomile rinse, boil the petals in water and allow to cool. Then pour the cooled rinse over your hair. This works especially well to renew the brilliant color of blond hair.
Hair loss is one of the earliest manifestations of
hypothyroidism, which is caused by too little iodine
in the body.
The yucca plant (also called the desert amole) is used
to produce a sudsy shampoo that eliminates dandruff.
A popular hair dye in ancient Rome was made from boiled walnut shells and leeks.
Aloe vera makes the hair thick, its fibers strong and resistant. It adds body and shine without harmful chemicals. Aloe and jojoba let the pores breathe. Mix a few drops each of jojoba and aloe gel, and lightly massage them into your scalp and hair daily.
A nourishing conditioner for dry or damaged hair which can be used for all hair types: Separate the white of an egg from the yolk, whip it to a peak. Add 1 Tablespoon of water to the yolk and blend until the mixture is creamy. Then mix the white and yolk together. Wet your hair with warm water, remove the excess moisture, and apply the mixture to your scalp with your fingertips. Massage gently until the froth is worked into your scalp, then rinse the hair with cool water. Keep applying the mixture until it is used up and then rinsed until all of the egg is washed away.
Vinegar is poured into the hair, massaged into the scalp, and left to dry for a few minutes. Then the hair is washed. The process is repeated daily until the dandruff disappears, usually within a few days.
For hair loss/greying, take methi seed and grind these, consume 5 gm of this powder everyday. Methi leaves when crushed to a paste and applied on hair and washed later will give soft & silky hair. Try for 1 to 1 1/2 month for good results.
Protein Hair Conditioner
Beat 1 egg white until foamy. Add to 5 Tbsps plain natural yogurt. Apply to hair in small sections at a time. Leave in for
15 minutes. Rinse.
Soothing Herbal Hair Rinse
Combine equal parts of dried rosemary, comfrey, witch hazel leaves and nettles to make about 1/2 cup. Add to 2 cups of water in a covered pot. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let steep overnight. Strain. Shampoo and rinse hair then use herb tea for a final rinse to relieve itchy, flaky scalp.
Scented Hair Brush
Essential oils are nice to have on hand in your favorite scent. They are used so sparingly that one bottle goes a very long way. Add two drops of rosemary or lavender essential oil to your hairbrush, and immediately brush through your hair. Your hair will smell and feel wonderful!
Warning: Humor may be hazardous to your illness.
~Ellie Katz
Horsetail is rich in "beauty" nutrients that nourish the nails, skin, hair, bones and the body's connective tissue. It is also benefits the glands and urinary tract. Horsetail helps heal fractured bones because of its rich supply of nutrients.
Try diffusing Basil before going out in the evening. This is especially good when you've been working all day and need to get up enough energy to go out. Basil's energizing effects will
give you the boost you need.
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