A Matcha Green Tea Hair Mask + Rinse For Healthy, Shiny Hair

If winter is hard on your hair, you’re not alone! And this spring, we have the perfect refreshing solution for those dry, lackluster locks hiding beneath your winter beanies and hoods.

Green tea, while derived from the same plant as black tea, is not fermented and actually has more antioxidants due to its minimal processing [source], making it an ideal choice for hair stimulation. Caffeine, which is a methylxanthine [source], and tea catechins are both powerful antioxidants [source] found in green tea that encourage blood flow and circulation [source] to hair follicles, reduce inflammation [source], and can improve dandruff.

Incorporating green tea into a hair rinse or mask weekly will not only stimulate growth [source], but it will also encourage healthier, shinier tresses. It’s high time you included green tea as a potent anti-inflammatory in both your everyday diet [source] and in your beauty routine!

How to Use Green Tea for Hair

Matcha Green Tea Hair Mask

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
• Comb

Whisk the egg and combine with the coconut oil and matcha powder. Using a comb, part your hair and apply to the roots, slowly working your way over your entire scalp. Leave on for 30 minutes before shampooing. This mask should be applied weekly to clean hair.

Green Tea Hair Rinse

• 3 organic green tea bags
• Pot of hot water
• Nonbreakable cup

Steep 3 green tea bags in a pot or mug of hot water. Allow it to cool to room temperature, then transfer into a large nonbreakable cup or bowl (accidents with glass in the shower are never a good thing!).

Once you’ve shampooed and conditioned your hair, use the cooled green tea as your final rinse. This will help to diminish dandruff from scalp to ends, stimulate follicles, and make your hair shine.

Green Tea for Hair FAQs

Will green tea damage my color-treated hair?

Green tea has flavonoids that will actually help protect your color-treated hair from oxidative stress, and it has been shown to provide protection from UV damage [source].

Is drinking green tea going to have positive effects on my hair?

Yes. Green tea is high in antioxidants and can deliver these nutrients to your scalp, which should help to maximize hair growth potential and improve hair and skin circulation [source]. Drinking up to 3–4 cups a day will provide anti-inflammatories that can improve overall health [source], including that of your hair and scalp.

What other items with green tea should I be using on my hair?

Green tea extract can be found in shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, and other beauty recipes. Be sure you apply these products to the scalp and roots of your hair for maximum benefits.

Any other rinses with green tea I can use?

This easy 2-ingredient ACV and green tea rinse is a perfect addition to your weekly routine:

• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups steeped organic green tea (2 tea bags)

Steep the green tea bags in 2 cups of hot water for a minimum of 15 minutes. Allow it to cool slightly to a warm temperature. Add 1/2 cup ACV.

Once your hair has been washed and is clean, use this rinse all over your scalp and hair. Leave on for a minimum of 5 minutes before rinsing out thoroughly.

This article was medically reviewed by Dr. Gina Jansheski, a licensed, board-certified physician who has been practicing for more than 20 years. Learn more about Hello Glow’s medical reviewers here. As always, this is not personal medical advice and we recommend that you talk with your doctor.

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