Have you tried experimenting with hair rinses yet? It is a well kept ayurvedic hair secret you need to incorporate in your hair care routine.
Yesterday I was just sitting and having a cup of coffee with my cousins and suddenly my brother complemented me on my shiny and long Indian hair and asked me my hair secret.
I shared some hair care tips and also mentioned them about the benefits of incorporating different hair rinses after every hair wash and everyone was puzzled.
That’s when it hit me, I should write an in-depth article on best rinses and how to incorporate them in your routine.
What Are Hair Rinses?
Hair Rinse is a hair treatment where you make a liquid decoction with water and ayurvedic herbs that you pour on your hair after washing your hair with shampoo and hair conditioner. You leave this hair rinse on your hair for couple of minutes before rinsing it out with water.
For example : I would wash my hair then pour my favorite rinse on my hair and leave it on for about three to five minutes and then wash my hair with just water.
Right order of incorporating hair rinse in your hair care routine:
- Hair Oiling Treatment (optional but highly recommended)
- Shampoo
- Hair Conditioner
- Hair Rinse
- Wash Your hair with water.
Benefits of Using Hair Rinse
There are lot of benefits of using these rinses. It works really well basically its like the magic wand that can solve all your hair problems, be it:
- Dandruff
- Slow hair growth
- Dull Hair
- Damaged Hair
- Frizzy Hair
- Grey Hair
- Unmanageable Hair
- Lifeless Hair
- Hair Fall
- Split Ends
- Volume
- Hair Thinning.
I am sure most of you might have at least one of these hair problems and would be wondering how to solve it.
DIY Hair Rinse Types And Their Recipes
There are numerous rinse recipes out there. But these are my personally experimented and tried recipes that actually deliver good results:
Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse for Removing Product Build-up
This is the hair rinse method works as a really good cleanser. If you feel that nothing is actually working for your hair then maybe you have too much product build up on your hair and scalp.
Its time for going for a hair detox.
Try this apple cider vinegar rinse to remove the build up and repair your damaged hair. It also leaves them super silky and soft. Just a heads up this hair rinse smells little off.
This ACV rinse also works well to get rid of itchy and flaky scalp. If you are looking for instant results then this hair rinse will show you improved results from first time itself.
If you have a lot of products build up, try these chelating agent shampoos for hard water, clarifying shampoos or this Homemade Egg Shampoo recipe or Halo Egg shampoo along with this ACV hair rinse.
Ingredients
- Apple Cider Vinegar – 2 TSP
- Water – 2 cups
Method
- Dilute Apple cider vinegar in water.
- Make sure the water you use is neither too hot nor too cold and is at room temperature. Now pour this on your hair and leave it on for 20 minutes. If your scalp itches too much then leave it on until next time you wash your hair.
Apple cider vinegar hair rinse is a great one to try especially if you are new to trying out hair rinses. Its good, it delivers great results instantly.
It helps to add a beautiful tint and shine to your hair. Do give it a try, you will love how wonderful it makes your hair appear.
Fermented Rice Water Hair Rinse For Hair Growth
This is the fermented rice water rinse that I usually do this at least twice a month and it has improved my hair’s texture and elasticity to such an extent that I can’t even explain.
Ingredients
- Rice – 3 TSP
- Water – 1 cup
Method
- Wash rice and soak it in clean water overnight.
- Now strain the water and let it ferment overnight. Use this fermented rice water as your last rinse.
- Leave it on your washed hair for 10 minutes and rinse it with water.
Rice water works really well for you skin as well as your hair. It improves elasticity and promotes faster hair growth. I personally love the results of this rinse. Just a quick warning though, it is fermented so it smells a bit gross.
But you can always make this rose hair perfume to make your hair smell good.
Fenugreek Rinse for Hair Fall Control And Faster Hair Regrowth
If you are facing severe hair loss and losing more than 100 strands a day, then you need to give this fenugreek rinse for hair loss a try.
This is something that I always incorporate in my hair care routine whenever I struggle with hair fall and slow hair regrowth.
Ingredients
- Fenugreek seeds – 2 TSP
- Rosemary essential oil(optional)
- Lavender essential oil(optional)
- Water- 1 cup
Method
- Soak Fenugreek seeds overnight in water.
- Next morning, strain the water and keep it aside.
- You can add 3 drops of rosemary essential oil or lavender essential oil to this hair rinse.
- Just pour this bitter smelling water on your washed hair and leave it on for 10 minutes and rinse it with water.
To utilize the soaked fenugreek seeds, you can always whip up a fenugreek and curd hair mask for dandruff control or fenugreek and aloe vera hair mask for frizzy hair. Also, don’t forget to check out how to use fenugreek seeds for hair in 5 different ways.
Lemon Rinse for Dandruff and Greasy Hair
If you have itchy scalp, dandruff or if you are tired of dealing with oily hair or if your hair gets greasy fast, then give lemon rinse a try.
This lemon rinse works really well and keeps greasiness and itchiness at bay.
Guava Leaves Treatment For Hair Loss
This is a hair rinse that I learnt from my dad’s Ayurveda books.
You might not realize this but leaves of guava tree are extremely beneficial for hair.
To make guava leaves rinse for hair loss, click here for detailed instructions.
This rinse not only helps you to control hair fall but also helps to darken your hair color overtime. Just make sure you use a good sulfate free shampoo afterward.
Hair Rinse For Jet Black Hair
This one is my personal favorite rinse recipe for grey hair. I remember my mom used to make it since I had premature grey hair since teenage years.
This hair rinse helps with grey hair reversal and helps to cover grey hair naturally over time.
Ingredients
- Shikakai Powder – 1 TSP
- Reetha Powder – 1 TSP
- Amla Powder – 1 TSP
- Water – 2 Cups
Method
- Boil the water and add all the ingredients to it (except almond oil). Let it boil for 10 to 15 mins.
- Strain the solution.
- Now, just pour it on your washed hair and leave it on for 10 minutes. Rinse it with cold water.
- Do this every time you wash your hair and you will notice the your grey hair are getting darker over time.
You can also try rosemary hair rinse or coffee rinse for achieving darker hair color naturally.
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Green Tea Hair Rinse For Shiny Hair
If you have dull hair that lacks shine, then you need to give this green tea rinse a try.
Take my word for it, it does work.
This green tea rinse not only adds a nice shine and gloss to your hair but also makes your hair grow faster.
Here is how you can make green tea rinse for shiny hair.
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Hair Rinse for Red and Brown Hair Color
This is the hair rinse helps to add a red and brown tint to your hair color. I do this every month and it works really well for me. (I wouldn’t recommend this hair rinse for blonde hair.)
You can also do this hair rinse regularly especially if you are thinking or dyeing your hair red.
Ingredients
- Tea – 3 TSP ( for having brown hair)
- or Coffee – 3 TSP (for having dark brown hair)
- or a Single Beetroot – Finely chopped. (for having red or burgundy hair)
- Water – 2 cups
Method
- Boil water and add any of the three ingredients (not all of them together).
- Boil for 5 minutes, strain it and use the liquid on your washed hair.
- Leave it on for 10 minutes then wash your hair with cold water.
Notes
- All these hair rinses work extremely well but may take sometime to show you the results.
- These hair rinses should be used on your hair by just pouring them on your hair and scalp.
- You need to use these after washing your hair.
- Always rinse your hair well with water after using them.
FAQ
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Hi, can fenugreek rinse be used everyday after workout instead of washing hair with shampoo.
I enjoy reading a post that will make men and women think. Also, thanks for allowing me to comment!
hi its pst very interesting
Give it a try. It will definitely change our perspective
Yes. YOucan try using lemon rinse. Squeese lemon in glass full of water and pour it.
I find this is just another article for the sake of it. I don’t think rinse will do anything
Your place is valueble for me. Thanks!…
I have severe dandruff and acv isn’t helping any other hair rinse?
how to stop my severe hair fall. I try everything
which shampoo should i use for dandruff
which is your favorite hair rinse among its
thank you 4 sharing these
I don’t know where to buy vinegar from. I have not seen it anywhere
please share acv rinse in detail its confuzin
hair fall rinse is wt
No dear. It has to be acv
yes 🙂
should we do a hair rinse everytime we wash our hair ?
Can we use any other vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar?
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hair rinse/? this is so new
i recently tried apple vinegar and it did work
Hello, its pleasant article. thnx for sharing
please start making videos you will be next youtube star
you always share something new di
i tried acv for dandruff lke you suggested.i love it
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I tried acv hair rinse and it help vry much
i have colored hair which hair rinse should i use
is there any hair rinse to cover gray hair naturally
which hair rinse to use for monsoon seaon for frizzyhair
fantastic post super interesting
I am looking for shampoo for dry hair with hair fall
Do you have any recommendations?
this piece of
writing is great.
I found you an quora and i am so glad i did
hello!,I love your writing very so much! I need an expert on this area to solve
my hair problem. May be that’s you! Having a look forward to look you.
I could not refrain from commenting. Exceptionally well written!
you look very pretty please help me with hair like yours
Plz tell how to use aloe vera for my hair growth. have a good weekend!
does it realli hv any effect at all
I saw your ans on quora nd came here from there. Thank you for creating this blog. Could you share what should i use for my dry skin
i m head over heels for with your blog and u babe
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I hv been dong acv for weeks and my dandruff is almost gone
This will help https://www.haircaresquare.com/how-to-get-rid-of-dandruff-and-hair-fall/
I just wanted t0 know that which one should i use if i have dandruff and hair fall
Please do 🙂
I have used acv rinse so far. Now gonna try others you recommended
You can add essential oils to it 🙂
I used fenugreek hair rinse and hate its smell. Loving the effect though.
I personally use hair rinses at room temperature. 🙂
Should we use the rinse water hot or cold?
Thank you so much.I am flattered.
I like how you write. Great website, keep it up!
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Thanks for sharing. Never knew about this
Thank you so much @Janani !!! I am so glad it helped. Yes, I have 5 leave-in conditioners that I make for my hair. Will share the post soon.;)
Hi. The idea of DIY hair is amazing and I am new to that. I tried the fenugreek rinse n I loved the way my hair looked after that. Thanks a lot. Do you also know DIY leave-in conditioners
Hi Karmela,thanks for stepping by !!!
Our hair is our crowning glory. I loved all the recipes. I’ll give rice water a try, and hopefully be able to do something good about my hair again. 🙂
I love this blog! I’ve always been too lazy to take care of my hair and up until recently, a good hair day for me is remembering to run a brush through it. The neglect is taking its toll though and I decided to make a more conscious effort to really pay attention to my hair. I’ve been investing on treatments, expensive shampoos I even finally bought a decent brush- yey! Practically speaking though, I really can’t keep buying all these luxuries, so DIY is always good. Bookmarking this blog for future reference. 🙂 I just have a question though, can you source some of these products online? I live in the Philippines and I don’t think a lot of the ingredients are available here. :/
I never really thought that there are hair rinse products. I haven’t tried these but they seem quite interesting. Thanks for sharing these beauty recipes.
I’ve shared these tips with a friend – I think she will put them in good use. I’m trying to go more natural. I’m really allergic to parabens, which almost every single shampoo have. It’s a stuggle.
As predicted by you yes all of us have one or the other hair ailment. And I am going for the fenugreek one. Thank you
This is the first time I heard about hair rinse. I will try your formula for hair fall. Thanks for the tip.
Thank you for the organic methods you have shared. I’ve always had problem with the fizz and split ends in my hair. I spend hundreds of dollars on expensive salon treatment and would try the rice method soon. I heard about coconut oil doing wonders too!
Great post! I put a lot effort in taking care of my hair as i dye it but i want it to be hydrated, beautiful and full of volume. That’s sometimes a struggle so i was very excited to find out your post, i can’t want to try these hair rinses!
Being someone with very long hair who has used much color over the years, I am always looking for something to give it more life or strength. Trying to find something to make it more healthy overall and not feel like I have to always have it in a pony tail or bun. I can’t wait to try some of these ideas. Great how to post! Thanks for the share!
Love these hair care ideas! Amazing how simple items from the kitchen like honey, rice, ACV, tea, coffee and water do magic to your hair. Yes, I need to try the rinse with coffee and alternate it with the rice rinse. I’ll take your word for it and will let you know how it goes. Thanks a lot.
Thank you for your post, I didn’t know about these tricks before. I might give it a try to the beetroot and water rinse, since my hair is dyed red. I sometimes use olive oil before washing my hair. I put it on my roots and leave it there for a few hours, than wash my hair as normal, with professional shampoo and conditioner (my hair is very delicate).
This post is amazing, home remedies for hair are always raved about and I will be doing a last rinse every time I do my hair! I recently bleach it and it’s obviously gone very dry and I have awful ends and dryness so thank you for sharing this!
Hair is something nearly every person you meet would see. It is also one of the body parts that are most exposed to the environment. The use of shampoos and conditioners, which could contain paraben, also comes with other ingredients that may be unhealthy.
Great list here and instructions on doing your own health care treatments.