- Dried Hibiscus flowers (purchase them here from Vitacost.com)
- 16 oz water
In a medium sized pot bring water to a boil over medium heat. Add a handful (about 1/4 cup) of dried Hibiscus flowers and reduce heat to simmer for about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool. The water will turn a deep red/purple color. Strain the flowers out and store rinse a clean air-tight container.
To Use: Cleanse your hair thoroughly careful to remove and dirt, oil and residue. Pour the Hibiscus hair rinse over your hair careful to saturate your strands. DO NOT RINSE OUT. Cover your hair with plastic cap then wrap in a warm towel. Allow the rinse to sit on the hair for about an hour. Rinse your hair thoroughly with warm water. This rinse can be used weekly to maintain gray coverage.
Please note: Hibiscus is a STAIN, like henna, and it will stain your clothes, counter tops or other porous materials. Take proper precautions by wearing old clothes, laying down newspaper on counter tops and/or wearing gloves.
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Thanks for sharing…I have hibiscus powder. Do you know how much of the powder I would use to make this rinse? Thanks in advance.