Homemade Nettle Hair Tonic

Nettle is a 'safe and natural way' to stop hair loss and make hair healthy and glossy. It's abundant in antioxidants like carotenoids, flavonoids and vitamin C which act like a shield and protect hair from damaging free radicals. (Free radicals are harmful atoms that are produced in our body, and their number can rise exponentially because of an unhealthy diet, environmental toxins and the most dreaded ageing.)

Another superb thing about nettle is that it has the ability to dilate and strengthens the blood vessels - which mean the hair follicles will receive more nutrients and oxygen. As a result, your hair will grow stronger and healthier.

And there's some more how nettle can serve your hair:

• because of its astringent nature, it can get rid of oily scalp, dandruff, and reduce irritation and itchiness.
• It's anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties keep the scalp in good health
• The pantothenic acid and silica strengthen the hair
• And lastly, nutrient rich nettle with fatty acids and minerals such as iron, magnesium and zinc nourishes the hair follicles to promote new hair growth.

This homemade hair tonic is simple to put together (as easy as brewing tea), and it can be quickly added into your weekly  routine.

• 1 cup dried stinging nettle leaves
• 2 cups water

Place stinging nettle leaves into a large mason jar. Bring water to a boil, and pour boiling water over stinging nettle leaves. Place lid on top, and allow to sit and infuse for 6 hours. Strain the liquid, and compost the leaves. You can leave the nettles-infused water in the fridge for up to 1 month.

When ready to use:

• after washing and condtitioning  your hair in the shower, pour 1/2 cup of the nettle infusion on the scalp, and massage into scalp for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse as normal.

Nettle is a 'safe and natural way' to stop hair loss and make hair healthy and glossy. It's abundant in antioxidants like carotenoids, flavonoids and vitamin C which act like a shield and protect hair from damaging free radicals. (Free radicals are harmful atoms that are produced in our body, and their number can rise exponentially because of an unhealthy diet, environmental toxins and the most dreaded ageing.)

Another superb thing about nettle is that it has the ability to dilate and strengthens the blood vessels - which mean the hair follicles will receive more nutrients and oxygen. As a result, your hair will grow stronger and healthier.

And there's some more how nettle can serve your hair:

• because of its astringent nature, it can get rid of oily scalp, dandruff, and reduce irritation and itchiness.
• It's anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties keep the scalp in good health
• The pantothenic acid and silica strengthen the hair
• And lastly, nutrient rich nettle with fatty acids and minerals such as iron, magnesium and zinc nourishes the hair follicles to promote new hair growth.

This homemade hair tonic is simple to put together (as easy as brewing tea), and it can be quickly added into your weekly  routine.

• 1 cup dried stinging nettle leaves
• 2 cups water

Place stinging nettle leaves into a large mason jar. Bring water to a boil, and pour boiling water over stinging nettle leaves. Place lid on top, and allow to sit and infuse for 6 hours. Strain the liquid, and compost the leaves. You can leave the nettles-infused water in the fridge for up to 1 month.

When ready to use:

• after washing and condtitioning  your hair in the shower, pour 1/2 cup of the nettle infusion on the scalp, and massage into scalp for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse as normal.