Finally! My hair has passed my shoulders and my patience has paid off. I have not had hair this long since I got married. I have this terrible habit of chopping it off on a whim, only to be followed with tears and oaths of never ever ever cutting it again.
I'm just not good at hair. The front of my hair hangs straight and lifeless, while the back is super curly and the sides are wavy. No patience for blow-drying and straightening every day, no money for highlights, no skill for curling.
I sought out a natural way to give my lifeless hair a boost. Herbs, eggs and vinegar, anyone?
My coffee bean grinder pulsed a few tablespoons of chamomile flowers and dried nettle leaves, good for both hair shine and scalp health. I then put the herbal powder in a small saucepan with 1/4 cup apple-cider vinegar and the juice of one lemon. After heating and stirring, I took the mixture off of the heat, and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Then, an egg and 1 teaspoon of olive oil was added. With a good stir, I added the goo to my dry hair, starting at the scalp. Once nicely coated, I tied up my hair with a too-tiny-to-wear-post-baby tee shirt and went to bed. (Caution, it stinks. Husbands may be hostile to your search for healthier hair!)
The following morning I showered with a comb in hand and combed out the herbs forever. Really. They are stubborn little guys. After an eternity in the shower I had to let my hair air-dry. A good brush, a look in the mirror and, woah! My hair was so shiny and felt like silk.
While the kids slept I ran my curling iron through it all, helping the danger zones (ok, ok, my whole head).
Not trying to gross anyone out here, but I went three days without washing my hair after using this mask and my hair held up extremely well.
Oh, to be feminine in heart and in hair! Happy gooping!
