Rosemary Hair Tea
Talk about growth!
Hello higher-minded humans,
If you participate in the flurry of holiday celebrations, and all of the planning that comes along with it, chances are you could use a little home spa moment. One of the easiest ways to incorporate this into a busy routine is to give yourself a little scalp massage with rosemary tea.
In another life, I was a hairstylist who would quietly suggest homemade remedies, instead of the pricey brands my bosses wanted me to sell like my life (and paycheck) depended on it. I would still suggest a styling product, of course, because I had to keep my job, and because there weren’t any decent plant-based options on the shelves at the time.
But a lot has changed since then, thanks to social media. Now, you can find so many botanical offerings that can be made in your kitchen or ordered online through small batch herbalists. If you’re on the clock app and have ever perused #planttok there is a strong chance you’ve seen something about rosemary hair tea. The first video I watched about it was edited so beautifully, it genuinely put to shame some of the big-name brand commercials.
Needless to say, I was skeptical. But I couldn’t resist the experiment, especially because I have two rosemary plants. I add lavender when it is available to me, chamomile, and sage (all are great for promoting growth, shininess, and manageability).
Unlike most homemade concoctions, this experiment paid off right away. The first time I shampooed my hair after using the tea on my hair the night before, it looked like I had actually spent time styling it.
All you have to do is throw a few sprigs of rosemary (and other herbs you want to add) with about 2 cups of water (I eyeball it).
Some tips:
Don’t overboil the water - bring it to a boil, then reduce to medium (or low if your oven has a mind of its own like mine). Keep it low for 15 minutes and then turn off and let it cool.
You can put the cooled concoction in a spray bottle and use it as a curl refresher, or you can use as a rinse during the day.
Use fresh, not dried herbs!
Make rosemary tea ice cubes - they make it easy to do a refreshing scalp massage.
Do NOT leave the hair tea in your refrigerator for more than 3 days. Some people say 5, but I think it gets too funky at that point. And it will get funky!! (which is why I freeze most of it)
You can also use the rosemary tea ice cubes on your face in the morning to depuff and waken your skin.
Have you ever tried rosemary for your hair or face? Which is your favorite way to use it? Sound off in the comments for a chance to win something cool!