Many women are anxious to cover or conceal gray hair. Hair dyes contain many toxic chemicals and other harmful ingredients, so they are searching for a natural way to cover gray hair. This recipe is for a natural hair rinse to gradually conceal graying hair. This homeopathic natural hair rinse will brighten and color grey hair naturally.
Rosemary’s Sage Natural Hair Colorant
You will need the following supplies to prepare the colorant:
One fourth cup each of rubbed sage and rosemary leaves (organic if possible)
One cup distilled or well water
This is a very economical homemade recipe if you are a savvy shopper. Purchase the necessary herbs in bulk to save money, as buying little bottles or tins at the grocery store is not cost effective. A reliable online source for bulk herbs is www.mountainroseherbs.com. One pound of organic rubbed sage costs $10.50, while one pound of organic rosemary leaves is $6.50. These herbs will last between 3 to 6 months if using the rinse one to three times weekly.
How to Make
Put the cup of water into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring water to a gentle, rolling boil. Add the herbs, cover the pan, and remove from heat. Let the herb mixture steep for at least 30 minutes.
Place a coffee filter into a colander, and the colander inside a large bowl. Pour the rosemary-sage tincture slowly into the coffee filter. Some herbs may fall into the filter; do not worry if they do. Set the pan aside and take a large spoon. Press gently on top of any solids to extract liquids.
Discard filter and any solids. Pour herb solution into a clean, sterilized glass jar and allow liquid to cool. Wash hair as usual, and then rinse with lukewarm water until water runs clear. Wrap hair in towel, and place a large bowl into sink to catch any overflow when applying the rosemary’s sage natural hair colorant.
How to Apply
Position head over bowl; pour a small amount of the rosemary-sage liquid over hair. Massage rinse in thoroughly. Repeat, letting any excess run into bowl. Rinse washed hair with rosemary-sage herb mixture approximately 5 – 10 times. Wrap hair in towel, pour any remaining rinse into glass bottle, and store in the refrigerator for another use.
In between shampoos, put a small amount of this “hair tea” on a cotton ball and dab onto any visible gray areas. Most people see a noticeable difference in hair color after only one month. The herbal mixture helps soften and minimize the gray color. Gradually gray color fades and hair returns to its natural color.
Summary
This is not an overnight solution or a quick fix like commercial hair dyes. It is a tried and tested formula that works. Most people prepare the rinse in advance, and store it in a cool place. It can be warmed quickly by immersing the bottle in a pan of warm water. Discard any unused solution after 7 days.
