Are you a natural hair queen or aspiring to be one?
Do you want to learn some extra tips on how to grow your hair naturally?
You are in the right place!
And the fact that you clicked through this article proves that you are heading in the right direction.
So, shall we?
Let me save this chit-chat and get right into today’s topic — the magic behind black tea rinse for hair.
A cup of tea is enough to relax and soothe the body, mind, and soul.
But did you know it can also do wonders for your scalp and hair?
If you have never tried a tea rinse for your hair, it’s time to give black tea a shot.
We all would love to have long natural hair, don’t we?
However, the only way you can see a significant improvement in your hair growth is in its shedding rate is less than the growth rate.
And because of that fact, black tea rinse for hair came into discovery.
WHERE TO BUY BLACK TEA FOR HAIR?
WHAT IS BLACK TEA?
Tea was first discovered in China about 5000 years ago by a legend called Shien Non Shei.
There are various types of tea like yellow, white, black, green, and oolong tea, all made from the leaves of a shrub called Camellia Sinensis.
What differentiates them is the lengths of their fermentation period.
But since our focus is on black tea, we will not discuss the other types.
The fermentation of the leaves of this Camellia Sinensis shrub takes a bit longer to make black tea.
Through this process, the leaves are exposed to air for a long time to oxidize fully, turning their color from green to dark brownish-black.
Some types of astringents called tannin are responsible for the dark color of black tea.
Now, a tea rinse for hair involves applying an appreciable amount of tea over your strands and allowing it to sit for some time before washing it off to improve your hair’s health.
But why should you choose a black tea rinse for hair and not other tea rinses?
It seems there is still a lot more to learn, right?
Let’s find out “why” in the next.
BENEFITS OF BLACK TEA RINSE FOR HAIR
PREVENTS HAIR SHEDDING
Let’s face it, shedding or hair loss is not something to be proud of nor wish to experience.
I have heard several people, both men and women, lament how insecure they feel when they see clumps of long shed hairs because, to some extent, they may end up with bald heads.
Well, everything that happens in our bodies is controlled by hormones.
Sadly, we cannot throw hormones off; but we can manage them to balance.
Now, hair loss begins when your hair follicles become sensitive to Dihydrotestosterone(DHT) hormone, a by-product of testosterone.
Long exposure of hair follicles to DHT will cause them to shrink and shorten their phases for stimulating hair growth, making it unfavorable for healthy hair to survive.
The result is hair strands coming out thinner, brittle, and falling out faster.
But the good news is, a black tea rinse routine for hair can help combat hair loss.
The rinse contains a significant amount of compound caffeine, which helps hold the damaging effects of DHT on hair follicles; hence, preventing hair loss.
STIMULATES HAIR GROWTH
How best can I explain this concept?
Let me ask this — how long does it take you to notice your hair growth?
You can track your hair length progress by measuring it using a hair length t-shirt, and then note down the values for comparison with the future ones.
If your hair length keeps decreasing, then you are probably experiencing hair loss.
Hair loss may occur because the rate of growth is not as fast as that of shedding.
The only way to reverse this process is to stop the factors causing hair loss, which we have already discussed above.
Another explanation for hair loss is perhaps; most sebaceous glands are already dead.
When the root where blood supplies the hair follicles with oxygen becomes damaged, the hair follicles may not get enough nutrients; hence, they become weaker until they die.
The most elite way to curb this plight is to ensure your scalp is healthy for efficient blood circulation.
And that’s where black tea rinse for hair comes in.
The caffeine in this hair rinse stimulates blood flow; thus, ensuring that hair roots get enough oxygen and nutrient-rich blood.
Previous studies also reveal that caffeine has a faster absorption rate to the hair follicles.
Therefore, when used in tiny amounts, black tea nourishes the scalp by eliminating dandruff, relieving symptoms of psoriasis, reducing its inflammation/irritation, and improving blood circulation, hence paving the way for faster growth of long healthy strands.
ADDS COLOR TO YOUR NATURAL HAIR
Are you proud of your hair color?
If no, are you tired of using chemical-based agents to darken it?
Worry no more because you know why?
Black tea rinse for hair got you! Yea, I know it sounds a bit absurd, but it’s possible to darken your hair naturally.
The compound tannin in black tea rinse for hair is well known for covering over graying hair and blend with it in a very natural way.
However, the tannin in tea is not chemically similar to the tannin in traditional dyes, i.e., henna, since it lacks tannic acid.
Therefore, the tannin in black tea will only dye your hair temporarily since it does not penetrate through the hair shaft.
The darkening effect will eventually fade after several washes.
While this may appear like a disadvantage, it is an advantage.
Black tea is better than chemical-based pigments because it feeds your hair with keratin and melanin, naturally reversing its pigmentation.
Therefore, it protects your hair cells from chemical damages and irritations.
And before I forget, make sure to limit the frequency of this routine to avoid the adverse side effects of black tea on hair like dryness, brittleness, breakage, and irritations.
About once a week should be enough.
STRENGTHENS HAIR STRANDS
We can consider black tea rinse a very mild protein treatment.
Black tea contains some protein components, or amino acids, in high quantities, compared to other tea rinses, i.e., approximately 25.02 mg/g.
Generally, protein treatments repair/reinforce keratin, seal holes/gaps in the hair cuticle, and harden the cuticle layer.
This way, they strengthen weak strands and repair damaged ones.
And since amino acid is a protein, it equally does the same job.
Also, the tannin in black tea blocks the DHT hormone from causing hair shedding.
And by doing so, it keeps the strands firmly rooted to the scalp while nourishing and strengthening the delicate strands.
SOFTENS AND ADDS SHINE TO HAIR STRANDS
Black tea has a pH of approximately 4.9-5.5.
It, therefore, falls below the neutral pH zone, meaning it is slightly acidic.
An acidic pH is good for hair because it helps seal the cuticle, unlike an alkaline one, which strips them open, making your strands lose moisture and become dry and frizzy.
Therefore, the acidic nature of black tea will help seal moisture within the cuticle; hence, improving hydration of your strands, making them soft while adding a lustrous look to too dull strands.
In addition, tannins and caffeine in black tea also have the same impact — softening and adding shine to your hair.
Nourishment of the scalp can also explain the increasing glossiness, indicating healthy hair!
HOW DO YOU USE BLACK TEA FOR HAIR?
Before we go deeper, do you think your hair can improve by drinking black tea?
Let’s see if you guessed the correct answer!
Unfortunately, you can’t.
Because, to get the same follicle-revitalizing effects as a rinse by drinking the tea, you will have to drink up to 100 cups in a day.
Now, tell me, even if you have the strongest bladder in the whole world, will you manage?
Absolutely not!
Therefore, the correct way to use black tea on hair is through a hair rinse.
So, what’s the way to go?
If you aim to make your natural hair better in reducing shading, improving strength, growth, shine, or softness, follow the following 10-step procedure.
1). Brew 1-3 teabags in caffeinated black tea in at least 2 cups of hot water. If you need a weaker solution, reduce the number of teabags.
2). Allow the tea to cool sufficiently to become potent
3). Funnel the black tea into a clean spray/application bottle
4). Cleanse your hair, as usual, using a hair shampoo and conditioner, and rinse it fully
5). While your hair is still damp, spray the black tea rinse onto your strands and the scalp until fully saturated. Massage it and make sure it reaches all lengths of your hair and scalp.
6). Cover your hair with a shower cap and leave the tea rinse in for 30-45minutes
7). Rinse the tea out with cold water
8). Deep condition your hair immediately to add moisture and seal it within the strands. This stage doesn’t call for shampoo because it will reverse the effects of tannin.
9). Rise your hair with lukewarm water
10). Repeat the tea rinse weekly for six or more consecutive weeks for best results
NOTE:
The quantity of black tea hair rinse to use will depend on the length and thickness of your hair.
If you are trying the rinse for the first time, it is advisable to do a patch test or use a weaker brew to ascertain how sensitive your hair and scalp will react.
The goal is to reap the most benefit with less stress, i.e., allergies.
Remember we also mentioned that black tea could die hair?
Yes, we did.
The procedure for hair coloring is quite similar to the one above.
The only difference is that while washing the tea out of your hair, you follow it with an apple cider vinegar rinse instead of a deep conditioner to help seal in color.
FAQs: HOW LONG CAN I LEAVE BLACK TEA RINSE IN MY HAIR?
Of course, where there is tea, there is life.
Nonetheless, when it comes to tea rinse for hair benefits, you have to limit it because too much of something may be poisonous.
According to reports from different studies, black tea should not sit on hair for too long.
Otherwise, it will potentially cause dryness and breakage instead of overcoming them.
Of course, you may leave black tea on your hair.
But if you want to pull maximum benefit out of it, let it not stay on your strands longer than one hour.
The frequency of application should also be limited to once a week for up to six months.
You do not have to use the regimen for your entire life.
WHAT DOES BLACK TEA RINSE DO FOR HAIR?
You already know, don’t you?
Black tea rinse has been used for centuries to grow hair naturally, reduce its rate of loss, increase its manageability, soften it, restore its luster, and improve the health of your scalp.
GIVE BLACK TEA RINSE FOR HAIR A SHOT!
Black tea can benefit your long natural hair in many ways.
However, like any other hair product, the effectiveness of this tea rinse on hair varies from person to person.
Nonetheless, the only way to determine if it works for you is through experimenting.
Teabags for black tea are very cheap, and the application process isn’t that hefty.
The rinse is also free from chemicals and irritants.
It will be such a shame if you don’t give it a try.
So, if you have time for tea, you should also create some time for a tea rinse!
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