This Is How To Use Tea Water For Hair Regrowth
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Rich in caffeine, tannins, trace vitamins, and antioxidants like catechins and flavonoids, tea water offers far more than just its delightful aroma and taste.
Homemade DIY hair and skincare remedies are nothing new. Passed down through generations, these traditional recipes are packed with the goodness of Ayurveda. One such super-beneficial ingredient is tea water. Rich in caffeine, tannins, trace vitamins, and antioxidants like catechins and flavonoids, tea water offers far more than just its delightful aroma and taste. Its numerous benefits for hair make it a chemical-free solution for a variety of concerns when used regularly.
What is tea water?
Tea water is essentially a simple cup of brewed tea made from black or green tea leaves, without any milk or sugar. The process is straightforward: black tea leaves are brought to a gentle boil, then strained, and the resulting water is left to cool to room temperature. This beneficial tea water, traditionally known as kali chai, turns into a potent ingredient for promoting hair growth and nourishment.
What are the benefits of tea water for hair regrowth?
Colour boost: A black tea rinse for grey hair gives a temporary and mild colour boost to the hair strands. The natural substances easily bind with the hair shaft, and a noticeably darker shade is found.
Gives lustre and shine: According to the same report, a black tea rinse contains high levels of antioxidants, which protect the scalp from free radical damage. Additionally, this will give a fine shine and lustre to your hair shaft.
Stimulates hair follicles: Black tea contains caffeine, which is helpful in blocking DHT (dihydrotestosterone), a hormone commonly associated with hair thinning and loss, as reported by HealthShots.
Support scalp health: The caffeine content increases blood circulation in the scalp, which helps in the easy transportation of important nutrients to the hair follicles. The antioxidants and tannins reduce inflammation and oxidative stress on the scalp, strengthening the roots and preventing breakage.
Balances scalp oil: Tea water creates a balance between reducing the dry and itchy scalp and cleansing the natural oils from the scalp, which prevents dandruff.
How to prepare tea water to use on hair?
The simple recipe to prepare tea water is as follows –
Ingredients:
Method:
Boil the water and then add the tea leaves.
Let the tea brew for 5–7 minutes until the water takes on a deep brown colour.
Allow the mixture to cool completely.
Strain out the tea leaves from the water.
Store the tea water in a spray bottle for easy application, or keep it ready to mix with other beneficial ingredients.
How to use tea water for hair regrowth?
These are some of the unique ways to use tea water in your haircare routine.-
Shampoo with the tea rinse: After washing your hair with a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo, you can rinse it with the tea water. Gently massage the scalp for 5 minutes and leave it for half an hour before rinsing it with plain water. Don't apply conditioner afterwards.
Frequency: You can do this remedy 2–3 times a week.
Massage your scalp with tea water and oils: You can mix the tea water with a few drops of essential oils like rosemary, peppermint, or tea tree and gently massage this to enhance blood circulation and stimulate growth.
Frequency: You can do this remedy once a week before shampooing.
Soak henna leaves or powder in tea water: Henna leaves are also known for their cooling effects. You can soak the henna leaves or powder overnight and mix the tea water with it. On the day of application, rinse the water to wash off the dried henna, and shampoo should be applied the next day.
Frequency: You can do this remedy twice a month.
Tea water toner: You can add sage, coffee, apple cider vinegar, green tea, walnut hull and many other ingredients while boiling the tea water before storing it in any container, for additional benefits.
Frequency: You can store the mixture in a bottle and apply it whenever needed to remove the frizz.
These age-old household remedies, brewed from simple tea leaves, offer a budget-friendly haircare solution.
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