I am still on my mission to discover many different uses for the lemon balm plant that is growing like mad in my garden. Did you know that lemon balm is great for oily hair or scalp build up. It is incredibly simple to make a DIY hair rinse using lemon balm.
Why Lemon Balm?
As I mentioned, lemon balm is good for oily hair and scalp build up. Why? It is a mild astringent and is believed to balance out natural oils.
A lot of people who grow lemon balm prefer the taste before it flowers, so this is a great way to use up lemon balm after it flowers in another way to make the most out of your crop.
DIY Hair Rinse:
- Put 3 large handfuls of lemon balm leaves into a jug or bowl and fill the jug with boiling water.
- Allow to steep overnight.
- Strain out the lemon balm leaves.
This also works with dried lemon balm, so be sure to harvest and dry your lemon balm before the end of the season to last you through the winter. You can also freeze lemon balm leaves for this purpose.
How to Use:
- Wash your hair with your normal shampoo and conditioner, making sure you rinse thoroughly.
- Pour the rinse over your hair. (I like to do this rinse by hanging my head over the bath as the rinse water is cold.) You can heat up the rinse if you prefer, but I leave it cool.
- Massage all over your scalp for a few minutes.
- For best results, do not rinse out.
- Do this once a week.
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