Herb-Infused Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse
Herbs and vinegar come together to make the ultimate hair fixer upper.
Yield: 3 cups
Cost: $8
Equipment
- 64-ounce glass jar with lid
- Cheese cloth or fine mesh strainer
Materials
- ¼ cup rosemary (dried is preferred)
- ¼ cup lavender (dried is preferred)
- 2 tablespoons hibiscus flowers (dried is preferred)
- 2 tablespoons ground marshmallow root
- 3 cups organic, unfiltered, raw apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Combine all herbs in a glass jar. Stir with a spoon to mix everything together.
- Pour the vinegar over the herbs, then screw the lid on tightly and shake well.
- Place the jar in a cool, dark location. Shake it every couple of days and top off with additional apple cider vinegar as needed to keep the level the same. After about 2 weeks, strain the herbs from the vinegar using cheesecloth or a strainer.
Notes
If using fresh herbs, make sure the entire plant is submerged in the vinegar and no part of it is sticking out at the top. If the herb comes in contact with air, it will start to mold before it’s had a chance to infuse the vinegar. If you notice mold at any point during the infusion process, toss out the mixture and start again.
To use, dilute the rinse by combining 1 part water, 2-5 part vinegar (this can be done in a small squirt bottle or in the palm of your hand). Apply to clean, wet hair and let sit for 1–2 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly.
The herb-infused vinegar should keep indefinitely without requiring refrigeration. However, water encourages bacterial growth, so don’t dilute the mixture until you’re ready to use it. If you accidentally get water in the rinse mixture, use it up within a week.