HONEY GOLD SHIMMERING HIGHLIGHTS
with Herbal Hair Rinse

Few hair treatments on the market today offer a temporary method of coloring hair. More often than not the color is not quite right; typically they are rather dull colors. By using natural herbs and flowers you can achieve the look of great color with highlights that is not only temporary but completely safe and natural. With a little experimentation you can obtain the perfect hair color.

Few hair treatments on the market offer a temporary method of coloring hair. More often than not the color is not quite right; typically they are rather dull colors. By using natural herbs and flowers you can achieve the look of great color with highlights that is not only temporary but completely safe and natural. With a little experimentation you can obtain the perfect color for your hair.

Herbal tisanes are water based herbal infusions that are simple to make and to use. They can be adapted for any hair color and the results are amazing. Making the basic tisane is simply done by steeping the herbs in boiling water. Steeping takes 10-15 minutes then allow the water to cool to room temperature; this may take up to 1 hour. The rule of thumb is approximately a total of 2 teaspoons of herbs per cup of water. If you are lucky enough to obtain fresh flowers substitute tablespoons for teaspoons. Since rules were made to be broken you may use as little or as many herbs as you please. Strain the tisane to remove all solids. To use the tisane simply rinse hair it.

The herbal tisane is made up of primary, secondary and tertiary herbs. Primary herbs designate the coloring while the secondary herbs function as the treatment for the hair type. Tertiary herbs perform the task of conditioning or they may act as an aromatherapy component. Selection of which herbs to use should be based on natural hair color and type. Hair types are dry, normal and greasy. Light naturally colored hair will use the primary ingredient of chamomile flowers; while shades of auburn will do best with marigold petals.

Normal hair types can select fennel or rosemary as secondary herbs. Greasy hair types will do best with peppermint or lavender and dry hair will get added emollients from comfrey or marsh mallow. Thyme and marjoram are two common tertiary herbs as they act as general conditioners. Other tertiary herbs which may be used to add scent is mint, lavender, or cloves. You also may wish to add other aromatic ingredients such as rose water to the tisane.

To get you started here is a tested formula for shimmering honey gold highlights:

• 4 cups boiling (filtered) water • 2 fresh marigolds (petals only) • 2 teaspoons of fennel seeds • 1 teaspoon of rosemary Combine herbs and flowers in a pitcher and add boiling water. Let the herbs steep and cool to room temperature. Using a small sieve strain tisane to remove the solid materials, coffee filters may also be used. Apply as the final rinse after you shampoo and condition.

The herbal hair rinse provides a natural temporary soft color and highlights. Your hair will shimmer with the honey golden hues of marigolds. It will easily wash out with normal shampooing. These natural hair rinses have been enjoyed by adults and teens. Have fun and experiment to create your own custom made formula.

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