Tea is the most consumed drink in the world, just after water. But do you know that its use is also excellent for hair?
Black tea, green tea, mint, or chamomile tea, you will find what you are looking for!
Whether you have dandruff, white hair, lack of shine, or hair loss, tea will be your best ally.
Less expensive than food supplements, tea-based treatments are suitable for all hair types and lengths. Whether they are frizzy, curly, smooth, fine, or thick, you will find the tea that suits you.
It can be used in multiple ways. Mask, rinsing lotion, or shampoo, we offer you homemade recipes, easy to make!
What are the benefits of tea for hair?
1. Tea fights dandruff and itching
Tea is a real beautifier for hair. Its high theine content provides natural shine and nourishes dry and damaged hair!
It has antibacterial and purifying properties that help keep the scalp healthy. No more itching and unsightly dandruff!
You can also use peppermint tea to boost its anti-inflammatory properties and treat larger skin issues.
2. Green tea promotes growth and repairs frizzy hair
Green tea is one of the teas that contain the most beneficial elements for the hair, including vitamins C and D.
By acting directly on the hair follicle, it boosts hair fiber growth while strengthening it for even stronger hair.
Also, it helps to prevent hair loss and the appearance of possible baldness but also to limit split ends by deeply moisturizing your hair.
Thanks to its detoxifying action, it is ideal for taking care of curly and frizzy hair. However, if you don’t have green tea on hand, you can always turn to white tea.
3. Chamomile tea lightens blonde hair
Do you have blond or light hair? Chamomile tea is for you!
Natural and respectful of your hair, chamomile accentuates its natural shine.
Thanks to the golden pigments it contains, it helps to boost the blondeness of your hair and illuminate it.
If your hair is dull and lacks color, now is the time to adopt this beauty ritual!
To accompany the use of chamomile tea, you can spend some time in the sun. You will have a streak effect that will revive your color and add depth to your hair.
4. Black tea colors the first white hair
Black tea, on the other hand, is perfect for slightly coloring your brown or dark hair, but also for concealing the first gray hairs that may appear over time.
It can also be used if you want to make a light dye on gray hair.
How to use tea on hair?
Chamomile tea as rinse water
This preparation is ideal for light hair. It saves up to 3 tonnes compared to the base color.
Ingredients :
- 2-3 sachets of chamomile tea;
- 250ml boiling water;
- 15ml lemon juice.
Preparation :
- Infuse the tea bags in the volume of boiling water for 30 minutes;
- Let the mixture cool completely;
- Pour the contents into a bottle and add the lemon juice;
- Shake, it’s ready.
Application :
After your usual shampoo, rinse your hair with chamomile water. Blot your hair with a towel and let air dry.
You can repeat the operation as much as you want until you get the desired effect.
Black tea mask as a dye for dark hair
This homemade mask is perfect for bringing out the highlights in your black or brown hair.
To make it, you will need the following ingredients:
- 175 ml of brewed black tea;
- 65 ml of orange powder to strengthen the hair;
- 65 ml of neutral henna to bring shine and volume;
- 65 ml of Kapoor Kachli powder to promote growth;
- 30 ml of coffee grounds to intensify the coloring effect of the mask.
Production :
- Brew black tea in 175 ml of boiling water. You can use tea bags but the best is still loose tea;
- Combine remaining dry ingredients in a bowl;
- Pour the tea preparation into the bowl and mix until you obtain a homogeneous paste;
Application :
On clean, damp hair, apply the treatment covering all of your hair. Leave to rest for about 2h30.
Rinse with clear water and allow to air dry. To finish the treatment, you can apply a hydrating oil to your lengths and ends.
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