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I just had to testify! (Tea Rinsing)

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Hey ladies. When I wash and comb my hair weekly I notice a whole lot of shedding in the front and crown of my head. My scalp is usually extremely soar and itchy in the front, especially in the temple area where I have hairloss and some parts of the rest of my scalp. This week it was so unbearable so I made a spray of 1.50z witchhazel and 10 drops tea tree e.o. and sprayed on my scalp with immediate results and continued for 3 days. 99% of the itching stopped.

Yesterday I prepooed with about 4oz olive oil and 2tbl spoons coffee and covered with a plastic cap for 1 hour. I felt the creepy crawlies after 1/2 hour on different parts of my head at different times. I then washed and conditioned as usuall and then did a coffee rinse of 2tbl spoons coffee and 3 cups water which I left in and guess what? 99% of my shedding stopped. I usually would see a ton of hair with white tips leaving the front and top of my head everytime I comb thru, even with a large tooth comb, moisturizer and oil. Last night I baaaarrrrrellllllyyy saw anything come out.

So Idk if it was the tea tree and witch hazel mix or the coffee mix that did this or if it was a combo of both. I do know that once I put coffee on my edges and it eased the inflammation. Either way I'm not willing to experiment, I'll be doing both from now on. But I do think that it was the coffee that really made the difference in my shedding.

BIG UPS TO THE COFFEE THREAD!!!!!!:dance7:
 
Thanks Iris for this thread, I can't wait to give it a try. I'm drink loose tea and would love to try it but they're pricey and very strong. I have a black loose tea I'm drinking now but it has other stuff in it for detoxing so I don't want to use it. So I think I should go out and by the bagged tea. So to recap everything I read from the thread...I should, maybe do this every week or every two weeks? Use the black tea rinse as a pre-conditioner and the nettle tea as a leave in? Pleez don't forget to keep us posted on other good finds. Thanks again :grin:
 
This tea thing does make a lot of sense...(kinda off topic) I told a co-worker that I had a plant that was growing but the leaves would fall off and she suggested that I start using tea or taking old coffee grounds/water and water my plants. I water it once a week with tea and have not had any problems with it is since.

I've got one of those emotional type plants - sometimes it droops/sometimes its lively....just on an emotional roller coaster (like it's owner) :spinning:

Can't wait to try this on my 'do!!!
 
I was just thinking, I see absolutely no logical reason why instant coffee couldnt be used-and a logical explanation was never given

so I'm going to try one :yep:

I like the Tea (no love it) but want to do a darker rinse too

I did love the red hue the tea gave me though-I'm going to be doing both
 
Irresistible said:
I was just thinking, I see absolutely no logical reason why instant coffee couldnt be used-and a logical explanation was never given

so I'm going to try one :yep:

I like the Tea (no love it) but want to do a darker rinse too

I did love the red hue the tea gave me though-I'm going to be doing both
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Is instant coffee dark?
If you want a darker rinse, why not go with plain dark coffee? You have long hair, it can be very easy to put a dark coffee rinse just on your hair, not on your scalp. With coffee rinse, the shine is awesome.
 
I just tried some green tea at Teavana that I love (it's called fruta bomba). I'm thinking of using it as a daily spritz because it smells really good and I want my hair to smell good (instead of like shea butter lol).

Anybody use their green tea as a daily spritz?
 
I love Orange Pekoe. Has anyone tried Red Tea? I'm so lucky because I live near all the Indian/Pakistani and Ethiopian markets where I get all of my teas. There are also many Chinese/Japanese/Thai International markets in this area and I can stock up on big bulks of tea for cheap, cheap, cheap! Can't wait to go for my Sunday walk and get my teas...
 
I bought some Yogi Tea Green Tea Super Anti-Oxidant today from Big Lots for $2.50 and I just happened to look at the ingredients and was pleasantly surprised/geeked. The front of the pack first caught my attention because it says "Anti-aging green rea with amla fruit and grapeseed". I read the ingredients and they're as follows:

Organic lemon grass, organic green tea leaf, organic licorice root, jasmine green tea leaf, organic alfalfa leaf, organic burdock root, organic dandelion root, embilic fruit (amla) extract, grapeseed extract, irish moss plant :lick:

While it's low caffeine (19 mg), it's not caffeine-free. Yummy stuff for internal and external use! I'm going to get a few more boxes to use for my tea rinses and spritz.
 
I have been using green tea in my spray bottle (with aloe juice and glycerine) daily on my scalp and ends while bunning and the black tea to rinse after every wash. My shedding is 100% gone. I lose maybe a dime sized amount of hair after every wash. I will do this every wash now.
 
I've been steeping some green tea and chamomile in coffee, then pouring it over my head before conditioning. I, too, have reduced my shedding to an incredible extent. This thread has saved my hair!
 
Eisani said:
I bought some Yogi Tea Green Tea Super Anti-Oxidant today from Big Lots for $2.50 and I just happened to look at the ingredients and was pleasantly surprised/geeked. The front of the pack first caught my attention because it says "Anti-aging green rea with amla fruit and grapeseed". I read the ingredients and they're as follows:

Organic lemon grass, organic green tea leaf, organic licorice root, jasmine green tea leaf, organic alfalfa leaf, organic burdock root, organic dandelion root, embilic fruit (amla) extract, grapeseed extract, irish moss plant :lick:

While it's low caffeine (19 mg), it's not caffeine-free. Yummy stuff for internal and external use! I'm going to get a few more boxes to use for my tea rinses and spritz.
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Girl I want to drink that, not pour it on my head :coffee: !!
 
simplycee said:
I have been using green tea in my spray bottle (with aloe juice and glycerine) daily on my scalp and ends while bunning and the black tea to rinse after every wash. My shedding is 100% gone. I lose maybe a dime sized amount of hair after every wash. I will do this every wash now.
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so you're not washing the tea out? I think this will work perfect for me as a nice green tea hair refresher with my braidouts.
 
Caffeine and tannins are great for the hair shaft. I'm wondering if a cinnamon black tea rinse won't help with those suffering massive shedding. Coffee maker...either loose leaf tea or place a few bags in the carafe and filter the powdered cinnamon, maybe a good tablespoonful. Cinnamon arrests shedding well.
 
Irresistible said:
Tea rinses do dramatically decrease shedding, and I DO MEAN DRAMATICALLY!

AND INSTANTLY!

This was no fluke, no coincidence, no mistaking!

I am a tea rinser for life now! :yep:
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I used to do this many years ago, if my scalp would get flaky. It always worked. Well, I would soak the teabag and then press is on my scalp.
 
OK ladies, thanks for the updates. I'm on my way to Food Lion to get 100 tea bags for $1.99.

I just washed 2 days in a row, so it'll be next week before I report back!
 
Eisani said:
I bought some Yogi Tea Green Tea Super Anti-Oxidant today from Big Lots for $2.50 and I just happened to look at the ingredients and was pleasantly surprised/geeked. The front of the pack first caught my attention because it says "Anti-aging green rea with amla fruit and grapeseed". I read the ingredients and they're as follows:

Organic lemon grass, organic green tea leaf, organic licorice root, jasmine green tea leaf, organic alfalfa leaf, organic burdock root, organic dandelion root, embilic fruit (amla) extract, grapeseed extract, irish moss plant :lick:

While it's low caffeine (19 mg), it's not caffeine-free. Yummy stuff for internal and external use! I'm going to get a few more boxes to use for my tea rinses and spritz.
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I actually want to get some of this to drink, that's an excellent price...I wonder if they have it at my Big Lots...do they generally carry the same things in all their stores....I don't shop Big Lot's very often.
 
AtlantaJJ said:
I actually want to get some of this to drink, that's an excellent price...I wonder if they have it at my Big Lots...do they generally carry the same things in all their stores....I don't shop Big Lot's very often.
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Some things they seem to carry across the board, but since it's a closeout store, inventory usually does vary. Just stop in and check them out, you just may get pleasantly surprised ;)!
 
samanthajones67 said:
I do a final rinse with Distilled water and peppermint essential oil... it is a great Ph balancer, and it feels fab on the scalp.

I am doing coffee today! and leftover tea ( it is a mix of sage, spearmint, rosemary, and nettle)
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So - I did not really like the Coffee so much... Felt a little weird - But - I will try it again, and I think I may stick with teas... I like tea rinses Alot!
 
Wow!!!!
I have just sat and read this whole thread......had to stop to make a cup of tea in the middle :coffee:...but I'm excited, I've really been shedding lately!
I will be trying this tomorrow night.....and please believe I will be running this teabag over my face when I get finished drinkin :grin:, hope nobody walks into my office.:lachen:
 
normacyri said:
Wow!!!!
I have just sat and read this whole thread......had to stop to make a cup of tea in the middle :coffee:...but I'm excited, I've really been shedding lately!
I will be trying this tomorrow night.....and please believe I will be running this teabag over my face when I get finished drinkin :grin:, hope nobody walks into my office.:lachen:
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This thread has me drinking tea too but I haven't put anyone my head yet :coffee:

AtlantaJJ = Greedy! :lol:
 
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