Heat, ultraviolet radiation, air pollutants, cold winter air, dry indoor air, permanents, strong shampoos, and hair dyes all wreck havoc on your hair and scalp as well. Hair rinses can help in providing the protein and other nutrients to your hair and scalp. There are basically two rinses types (natural and chemical), the natural being the favorite. Natural hair rinse recipes act to stimulate circulation in your scalp and thus strengthening the hair, offering it a fresh appearance, promoting healthy growth and nourishing the hair follicle. Let’s check out a few of the natural hair rinse recipes at VKool site.

25 Natural Hair Rinse Recipes For Different Hair Types That Work

1. Blackberry Leaf Natural Hair Rinse

A natural hair rinse boosts up the shine in your hair and makes it look bouncy and healthy. This natural hair rinse recipe can gently enhance the hair color, highlighting lighter shades and deepening your color of dark hair. These green prickly leaves make one cleansing rinse that cures dandruff and will make your hair shiny and clean, and works on all hair colors and types.

Ingredients:

• ½  cup of clean fresh blackberry leaves
• Two to three fresh blackberries (optional)
• 2 cups of water

Directions:

1. Place leaves in one small saucepan and next cover with water. For one hint of natural color, you add some fresh berries to water, if wanted.
2. Bring water to one boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes.
3. Remove the pan from the stove and leave to sit 20 minutes. Then, strain the liquid and now pour into one clean bottle using a tight-fitting lid. You’ll have one yellow-green liquid with one mild berry scent.
4. In order to use: Use as a last rinse after shampooing.

2. Irish Potato Natural Hair Rinse

This recipe conditions and darkens; it darkens grays and also can add gentle highlights to the brunette hair. You can apply this rinse a few times prior to noticing any color change.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of cold water
• 1 to 2 drops of rosemary essential oil
• 1 cup of fresh potato peelings (from around 4 to 5 potatoes)

Directions:

1. Pour water into one medium saucepan. Next add potato peelings and then heat over medium till mixture boils.
2. Reduce heat and simmer five minutes. Now remove the pan from the heat and leave it to cool completely.
3. Strain mixture into one clean container and then add rosemary oil.
4. In order to use: After shampooing, you massage rinse through the wet hair, into the scalp and through the hair ends. Don’t rinse. Save any rest of rinse in the refrigerator.

Learn more: 12 Amazing Health Advantages Of Potatoes And Potato Juice

3. Refreshing Lavender-Mint Rinse

This natural hair rinse recipe will increase shine to the dull, limp locks. Vinegar and mint clear your scalp and make the hair smelling fresh. Lavender is mild and cleansing, so all hair and skin types can apply this rinse. Mint is energizing and also will give the scalp a tingly feeling. The vinegar rids your scalp and hair of any leftover residue from soap-based shampoos or styling gels. You should use this rinse monthly.

Ingredients:

• 1⁄2 cup of apple cider vinegar
• 1⁄2 tablespoon dried or 1 tablespoon fresh lavender leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried or 1⁄2 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup of boiling water

Directions:

1. First of all, place herbs and vinegar in a bowl and next pour the boiling water over them. Leave the mixture to cool completely and thereafter strain.
2. To use: You apply the solution to your scalp as a last rinse after shampooing. After that, rinse well using cool water.

Learn more: 20 Tips To Use Lavender Oil For Skin, Hair, Health

4. Rosemary-Thyme Natural Hair Rinse For All Hair

Thyme and rosemary have been used for many centuries to darken the hair and keep it silky and soft. They also contain natural antiseptic properties that give this rinse the additional bonus of maintaining your scalp clean and healthy. After a few uses, you will notice the results.

Ingredients:

• 1⁄2 tablespoon dried or 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary leaves
• 2 cups of boiling water
• 1⁄2 tablespoon dried or 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves

Directions:

1. Place herbs in one glass bowl and next pour the boiling water over them. Leave leaves to steep till cool.
2. Strain liquid and then pour into one clean container.
3. To use: After shampooing, you pour the rinse over the hair. Do not rinse.

Learn more: 10 Health Advantages Of Rosemary

5. Sage Natural Hair Rinse For Brunettes

General speaking, leaves of sage can darken hair plus cover gray hairs.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of water
• ¼ cup dried or fresh sage leaves

Directions:

1. Boil water and next pour over sage leaves. Leave the mixture to cool and after that strain out all solids prior to using.
2. To use: You pour over the clean hair as a last rinse. Do not rinse.

6. Chamomile Natural Hair Rinse For Blondes

This natural hair rinse is useful for lightening fair hair.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of water
• ¼ cup dried or fresh chamomile flowers

Directions:

1. Boil water and then pour over chamomile flowers. Allow the mixture to cool and now strain out all solids prior to using.
2. To use: You pour over your clean hair as a last rinse. Do not rinse.

7. Rhubarb-Chamomile Natural Hair Rinse For Blondes

This rinse acts best on light-brown or blond hair.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of water
• 2 tablespoons of dried chamomile flowers
• 1 ⁄4 cup of chopped rhubarb stalks

Directions:

1. Place all the ingredients in a small saucepan and next gently heat until boiling.
2. Remove from the heat and leave it to steep till cool. Now strain off all solids and then pour into one clean container.
3. To use: You massage into damp, clean, hair has a last rinse. Do not rinse.

8. Hibiscus Natural Hair Rinse

This rinse recipe will offer red highlights to dark or light hair.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of water
• ¼ cup dried or fresh hibiscus flowers

Directions:

1. Boil water and next pour over hibiscus. Leave the mixture to cool and after that strain out all solids prior to using.
2. To use: You pour over your clean hair as a last rinse and don’t rinse out.

9. Honey Hair Rinse

This natural hair rinse gives amazing shine, makes your hair smoother and provides moisture to your hair.

Directions:

1. Mix a tablespoon of honey in one mug of water
2. Then, pour it over the hair as a final rinse.
3. Let it stay in the hair for some time.
4. Gently pat and then dry your hair

Learn more: Recipes And Advantages Of Using Honey For Hair Growth

10. Vinegar Natural Hair Rinse

Vinegar helps people who have dry scalp. It prevents and heals scalp itchiness and flakiness. Moreover, it adds shine and bounce to hair.

Directions:

1. Mix apple cider vinegar (2 cups) with three mugs of cold water
2. Next pour it in your hair
3. Let it stay for a few minutes
4. Leave your hair to dry naturally or wash off.

Learn more: 12 Best Apple Cider Vinegar Uses For Scalp

11. Tea Natural Hair Rinse

All teas are good for the hair. Black, lemon and chamomile teas are amazing for light-colored or blonde hair or highlights. Hibiscus is amazing for redheads. They offer a dark color to your hair. They help prevent greying hair.

Directions:

1. Boil the tea leaves or bags in one mug of water.
2. Ensure the water nicely becomes colored.
3. Leave it to cool to normal temperature
4. Now use this as a final rinse.

12. Coffee Rinses

This natural hair rinse adds an immense quantity of shine to your hair. It also gives one nice tinge of color to your hair.

Directions:

1. Use fresh beans if possible
2. Alternatively, steep coffee powder in a glass of water overnight.
3. Now use this as a last rinse.
4. Let it sit in the hair for about 20-30 minutes.

Learn more: Health Advantages Of Coffee And Milk 2024

13. Linden-Flower Natural Hair Rinse

This rinse promotes healthy hair growth, and strengthens dry and brittle hair. It also enhances circulation in your scalp and will assist new hair grow in healthier.
Ingredients:

• 2 cups of boiling water
• 2 teaspoons of linden flowers

Directions:

1. Pour boiling water over thelinden flowers and steep till cool.
2. Strain and then pour over clean hair. Now massage into scalp.

14. Lemon And Tea Tree Scalp Rinse

This rinse is good for flaky scalp as well as excessive dandruff. Lemon juice is good for curing oily dandruff but be cautious, using too much this juice can dry out the hair.

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 5 dropsof tea tree essential oil
• 3 cups of hot water

Directions:

1. Add 5 drops of tea tree oil plus freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 tablespoons) to two cups of hot water.
2. Pour over hair and stay away from getting into eyes.
3. Massage into your scalp and rinse out afterwards. Follow up with one clarifying conditioner.

Learn more: 41 Health And Beauty Advantages Of Lemon Juice, Oil And Peel

15. Nourishing Reeta (Soap Nut) And  Shikakai Rinse For Gorgeous Hair

This rinse is nourishing, cleansing, pH balancing, and conditioning as well. Basically, it acts as a hair tonic that will make the hair healthy, keep natural luster, and also add body to the limp hair. Amla provides nourishment to your hair roots, and promote healthier, stronger new growth.

Ingredients:

• 3 pods of shikakai or 1 teaspoon of shikakai powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of amla whole (or 1/2 teaspoon of amla powder)
• 3 reetha berries or 1 teaspoon of reetha powder
• 1 teaspoon grapeseed or almond oil (optional)
• 2 cups of water

Directions:

1. Soak the herbs in water for around 7 to 8 hours or entire night – to release their goodness. If you use fresh herbs, you don’t need to soak them.
2. Combine these herbs with water in one stainless-steel pan. Now bring to one boil, then lower the flame and leave it to simmer for around 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Turn off the heat, and cover the pot and allow it to ‘steep’ till it cools. Strain out these herbs and use.
4. If you have damaged or dry hair stir in about 1 to 2 teaspoons honey to this rinse. This will improve the conditioning effect of this rinse.
5. After that, apply this mixture on your freshly washed hair. Pour this rinse over hair and gently massage the scalp using a circular motion.
6. Soak hair in this mixture for at least 5 minutes. Rinse using clean water and leave your hair to dry naturally.

16. Conditioning Fenugreek And Mint Rinse

This natural hair rinse is nourishing and refreshing as well, and also will add life to the dull locks. Mint is energizing and refreshing and will give the scalp a tingly feeling. Fenugreek is high in natural proteins that offer nourishment to the hair, and help keep the hair silky and shiny. It is also a great remedy for hair thinning, dandruff, shedding, and scalp problems. While lemon juice gets rid of oil and soap residue as well and also gets hair really clean.

Ingredients:

• 1  teaspoon of fenugreek (methi) seeds
• 1 teaspoon of honey (optional, for dry hair)
• 1 to 2 teaspoons of mint leaves (fresh or dried)
• 1 teaspoon lime or lemon juice (optional)
• 2 cups of water

Directions:

1. Soak the herbs in water for around 7 to 8 hours or entire night – to release their goodness. If you use fresh herbs, you don’t need to soak them.
2. Combine these herbs with water in one stainless-steel pan. Now bring to one boil, then lower the flame and leave it to simmer for around 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Turn off the heat, and cover the pot and allow it to ‘steep’ till it cools. Strain out these herbs and use.
4. If you have damaged or dry hair stir in about 1 to 2 teaspoons honey to this rinse. This will improve the conditioning effect of this rinse.
5. After that, apply this mixture on your freshly washed hair. Pour this rinse over hair and gently massage the scalp using a circular motion.
6. Soak hair in this mixture for at least 5 minutes. Rinse using clean water and leave your hair to dry naturally.

17. Oil Balancing Lavender Natural Hair Rinse

Witch hazel bark or leaves are astringent and also help clean oily hair. Lavender is extremely healing and valuable in cure of inflammatory scalp conditions:

Ingredients:

• 2 to 3 teaspoonsof lavender flower (fresh or dried)
• 1 teaspoonsof witch hazel bark or leaves
• 2 cups of water

Directions:

1. Soak the herbs in water for around 7 to 8 hours or entire night – to release their goodness. If you use fresh herbs, you don’t need to soak them.
2. Combine these herbs with water in one stainless-steel pan. Now bring to one boil, then lower the flame and leave it to simmer for around 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Turn off the heat, and cover the pot and allow it to ‘steep’ till it cools. Strain out these herbs and use.
4. If you have damaged or dry hair stir in about 1 to 2 teaspoons honey to this rinse. This will improve the conditioning effect of this rinse.
5. After that, apply this mixture on your freshly washed hair. Pour this rinse over hair and gently massage the scalp using a circular motion.
6. Soak hair in this mixture for at least 5 minutes. Rinse using clean water and leave your hair to dry naturally.

18. Refreshing Mint And Lemon Rinse

Thanks to its tonic and astringent properties, lemon makes one very good rinse for people with oily hair. Additionally, it also helps in treating dandruff problem, soothes scalp irritation, and also revitalizes both hair and scalp. Mint raises local blood flow to your scalp and cools and refreshes your hair and scalp as well.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon of lime or lemon peel (or orange peel)
• 2 cups of water
• 2 teaspoons of mint leaves (fresh or dried)

Directions:

1. Soak the herbs in water for around 7 to 8 hours or entire night – to release their goodness. If you use fresh herbs, you don’t need to soak them.
2. Combine these herbs with water in one stainless-steel pan. Now bring to one boil, then lower the flame and leave it to simmer for around 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Turn off the heat, and cover the pot and allow it to ‘steep’ till it cools. Strain out these herbs and use.
4. If you have damaged or dry hair stir in about 1 to 2 teaspoons honey to this rinse. This will improve the conditioning effect of this rinse.
5. After that, apply this mixture on your freshly washed hair. Pour this rinse over hair and gently massage the scalp using a circular motion.
6. Soak hair in this mixture for at least 5 minutes. Rinse using clean water and leave your hair to dry naturally.

Note: Daily use of lemon hair rinse will lighten the hair.

19. Deep Conditioning Licorice (Mulethi) And Hibiscus Rinse

Hibiscus is a great all-natural hair conditioner. The leaves and flowers contain mucilage – a gluey, slippery substance – that hydrates the hair and gives excellent slip in order to make detangling easier. It also helps soothe scalp irritation, lessens grey hair, and reduces hair loss. Licorice is very moisturizing to your hair and scalp. It contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help encourages hair follicles plus soothe dry irritated scalp.

Ingredients:

• 1 licorice stick(or 1 teaspoon powdered)
• 1 to 2hibiscus leaves or flowers (dried or fresh)
• 1 teaspoon ofhoney
• 2 cups of water

Directions:

1. Soak the herbs in water for around 7 to 8 hours or entire night – to release their goodness. If you use fresh herbs, you don’t need to soak them.
2. Combine these herbs with water in one stainless-steel pan. Now bring to one boil, then lower the flame and leave it to simmer for around 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Turn off the heat, and cover the pot and allow it to ‘steep’ till it cools. Strain out these herbs and use.
4. If you have damaged or dry hair stir in about 1 to 2 teaspoons honey to this rinse. This will improve the conditioning effect of this rinse.
5. After that, apply this mixture on your freshly washed hair. Pour this rinse over hair and gently massage the scalp using a circular motion.
6. Soak hair in this mixture for at least 5 minutes. Rinse using clean water and leave your hair to dry naturally.

20. Reviving Marshmallow Natural Hair Rinse

Marshmallow root contains high mucilage content that adds slip for easy detangling and conditioning the hair as well. This white root also nourishes your scalp and enhances healthy hair growth and shine. Plus, it also soothes your scalp and helps in maintain healthy scalp.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of marshmallow root
• 2 cups of water
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil (optional)

Directions:

1. Soak the herbs in water for around 7 to 8 hours or entire night – to release their goodness. If you use fresh herbs, you don’t need to soak them.
2. Combine these herbs with water in one stainless-steel pan. Now bring to one boil, then lower the flame and leave it to simmer for around 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Turn off the heat, and cover the pot and allow it to ‘steep’ till it cools. Strain out these herbs and use.
4. After that, apply this mixture on your freshly washed hair. Pour this rinse over hair and gently massage the scalp using a circular motion.
5. Soak hair in this mixture for at least 5 minutes. Rinse using clean water and leave your hair to dry naturally.

21. Lemon, Honey, And Chamomile Natural Hair Rinse

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers
• 1 cup of boiling water
• 1 teaspoon of raw honey
• 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, from ½ a lemon

Directions:

1. Pour this boiling water over these chamomile flowers and then steep for five minutes.
2. Strain out flowers and then reserve liquid.
3. Scoop this honey into the bottom of one small jar, and gradually blend in some of the steeped, strained tea.
4. Once the honey is blended into the liquid thoroughly, stir in the remaining tea.
5. Add this lemon juice and then stir to combine. You are done!
6. To use, you pour over the wet hair after shampooing.

22. Kombucha Hair Rinse

Ingredients:

• 1 part of sour, plain kombucha
• 3 parts water

Directions:

1. Combine the liquids in one squeeze bottle, cap, and then shake to combine.
2. To use, pour this rinse over your hair length (avoiding your scalp) after shampooing with homemade shampoo. After that rinse the hair and enjoy!

23. Shine And Detangle ACV Natural Hair Rinse

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of powdered horsetail/shavegrass
• 3 tablespoons of dried marshmallow root
• Just-boiled water
• 20 drops of clary sage essential oil
• 50 drops of lemon essential oil
• 10 drops geranium essential oil
• Apple cider vinegar
• Solubilizer

Directions:

1. Place these dried herbs in a 1litre glass measuring cup and next fill with the boiling water to 500mL. Leave it to steep for 1 hour.
2. In a 500mL of squeeze bottle, you mix an equal quantity of solubilizer with the essential oils.
3. Using a fine sieve and a coffee filter, strain these herbs out of this herb mixture. Discard these herbs. Pour some the herb water into the bottle, and then swish to combine. Now add the remaining herb water.
4. Top off with the apple cider vinegar. Now shake to combine.
5. To use, rinse your hair with it.

24. Super Shiny ACV Natural Hair Rinse

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of apple cider vinegar
• 1½ cups of water
• 1½ teaspoons of solubilizer
• 1¼ teaspoons of pink grapefruit essential oil

Directions:

1. Swish the solubilizer and grapefruit essential oil together in the bottom of one 500mL squeeze bottle.
2. Add some water and shake or swish to mix.
3. Add the remaining water and the vinegar as well, shake to combine.
4. To use, rinse your hair with about ½ a cup of this mixture after shampooing. After that, rinse out and you are done!

Learn more: 21 Health & Beauty Advantages Of Apple Cider Vinegar Consumption

25. ACV Natural Hair Rinse

This rinse is best for greasy hair.

Ingredients:

• Solubilizer (20 drops)
• Rosemary essential oil (10 drops)
• 1½ cups of water
• ½ cup of apple cider vinegar
• Tea tree essential oil (10 drops)

Directions:

1. Pour the essential oils and solubilizer into the bottom of one squeeze bottle (500mL). After that, shake to mix together.
2. Add some water and then shake to combine. Now top off with the remaining water and the vinegar, and then shake.
3. To use, pour half cup of the rinse over the hair after shampooing.
4. Rinse your hair using water, and continue as normal.

Learn more: 27 Tips To Prevent Greasy Hair Overnight And In The Morning

To get all information related to hair care, go to our main Hair page. These natural hair rinse recipes are greatly easy to prepare. The ingredients are available in nearly all households. Try them out and share us which ones worked for you. Your comments are welcome below!

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