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Tea rinses are a quick way to add nutrients and shine to curls. Tea rinses are an inexpensive way to help moisturize and add luster to your strands. Use these tea rinses for an inexpensive curl care treatment.
Rosemary tea:
Increases curl growth. Rosemary is high in antioxidants. It fight free radicals, is anti-inflammatory which makes it good for scalp care. It also helps manage dandruff and deters lice.
Heat 3 cups of water to boiling. Add 3 tablespoons of dried rosemary to the boiling water. Let simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to steep for 1 hour. Strain out the rosemary when the water has cooled. Pour the tea into a spray bottle. After conditioning, spray throughout your wet curls. Don’t rinse it out.
Black tea:
Manages excessive shedding or curl loss. The high caffeine content removes DHT from the scalp. This reduces curl fall or excess shedding. It adds softness and shine to curls.
Heat 3 cups of water to boiling. Add in 3 black tea bags or tea leaves. Allow it to simmer for 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow tea to cool to room temperature. Remove tea bags or strain out tea leaves. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle. Spritz throughout your curls after conditioning. Don’t rinse it out.
Chamomile tea:
Soothes irritated scalps. Helps fight dandruff and build up. Manages itch and provides a healthy, warm glow to curls.
Heat 3 cups of water to boiling. Add 4 chamomile tea bags or 4 tablespoons of loose chamomile tea. Cover and let steep for 30 minutes. Remove the leaves or bags, then pour into a spray bottle or mug. Use it after shampooing or conditioning. Do not rinse it out.
Green tea:
For curls that are slow to grow. The high levels of antioxidants encourage healthy curl growth. It helps new hair growth and prevents dandruff.
Heat 3 cups of water to boiling. Add 4 green tea bags or 4 tablespoons of loose green tea. Remove from heat. Allow to steep for 1 hour. Remove the leaves or tea bags. Pour into a spray bottle. Use after cleansing curls. Make sure to apply to directly to the scalp. Do not rinse out.
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