HAIR CARE

HERBAL SHAMPOO
Put 2 tablespoons dried soapwart, 1 tablespoon chamomile flowers, and 2 teaspoons borax in a large jar or container made of pottery or chinaware. Pour 2-1/2 cups of boiling water over herbal mixture and cover tightly. Let steep for several days. Shake container every once in awhile. Strain, discarding the herbs. This will not be as soapy as commercial shampoo, but it's cleansing qualities are undeniable. Add a few sprigs of lavender or lime blossoms before covering to give a natural delicate fragrance. Soapwart is nothing more then wild sweet william, so it is easy to grab a few handfuls to make shampoo.

CHAMOMILE SHAMPOO
Make herbal infusion by pouring 4 cups boiling water over 5 tablesppons of chamomile flowers. Cover and steep 30 minutes. Strain and add 4 ounces castile soap flakes. Make 1 quart of shampoo. This is a great shampoo! You can purchase the castile soap flakes from any companies that sell herbs. It's easy to make and easy on the hair.

AVOCADO CONDITIONER
Instead of using commercial creme rinses that can do harm, try using this avocado conditioner. Chop an avocado in the blender until very fine. Massage into the hair for 5 minutes. Rinse throughtly. Leaves the hair shiny and bright.

HAIR RINSE
Pour 4 cups of boiling water over 2 tablespoons of chosen herbs (below). Cover and let stand 30 minutes. Strain and use as a hair rinse.
SAGE; A good conditioner.
FENNEL; Also conditions.
PARSLEY; Cleans up dandruff.
CHAMOMILE; Lightens hair, promotes growth.
ROSEMARY; Darkens hair, leaves a delicious fragrance.
NETTLE LEAVES; Excellent to treat dandruff.

OILY HAIR
Use this as a final rinse for oily hair. Put 1/2 cup of rosemary into 1-1/2 cups of water. Bring to full boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. Let stand 24 hours, covered. Strain, bottle and use daily for 1 week. There after, use at least once weekly.

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