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How To Make A Sage Vinegar Rinse To Darken Gray Hairs

Debbie WolfePublished: May 13, 2016 · Modified: Sep 30, 2019 by Debbie Wolfe · This post may contain affiliate links ·

How To Make A Sage Vinegar Rinse To Darken Gray Hairs

Although you might not feel like your age, your hair will betray you. Personally, I’ve been getting gray hairs since I was a teen. However, the past few years more and more of those pesky streaks of grayish white are sneaking in. My hair is very dark and I’m not not quite ready to let it all show at the moment. I don’t want to get into harsh chemical dyes, so I decided to try a natural way to cover up my grays.

Sage has many health benefits. It’s known to soothe sore throats, ward off inflammation, treat depression, strengthen teeth and gums, plus much more. It’s also very tasty on poultry and root vegetables.  Sage is good for your skin and hair. It’s been used since ancient times to combat baldness and stimulate hair growth. It’s a natural hair tint for dark hair.  Sorry, this is for brunettes only. It won’t completely cover up grey hairs, but it will darken it over time, blending in with your natural hair color.

For the sage hair rinse, I added apple cider vinegar. The apple cider vinegar works wonders for your hair (as revealed in this article). It helps to restore your pH balance and remove residue build-up in your hair. It’s also a great conditioner and detangler.  For this recipe I used plain garden sage (Salvia officinalis). There are several types of saliva and for the most part have the same base properties. I’ve only used garden sage to darken my hair.

Supplies

Sage Grey Hair Rinse Ingredients

  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 heaping handful of fresh sage leaves or 2 tablespoons of dried sage
  • 2 cups of water
  • tea kettle
  • bowl (enough to hold 2 cups)
  • funnel (not shown)
  • cruet bottle (optional)

Add Sage 

Sage Grey Hair Rinse Tear Sage

Remove the sage from the stems (if using fresh). Tear them a bit to release their natural oils. Pack the bowl full.

Make the sage tea

Sage Grey Hair Rinse Tear Pour Water

Bring two 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and pour over herbs.

Steep

Sage Grey Hair Rinse Tear Steep

Steep for 15-20 minutes and let cool. The water will turn a pretty green. If you happen to have a sore throat, save some of the tea and add a bit of honey. Your sore throat will be gone in a jiffy.

Add to vinegar

Sage Grey Hair Rinse Tear Pour Into Vinegar

Strain the sage tea and add it to the vinegar. Gently give it swirl. I like to use a cruet bottle because it makes it easier to apply to your hair. If someone happens to mistake it for salad dressing, no worries. I’m sure it will make their greens taste fabulous!

How To Make A Sage Vinegar Rinse To Darken Gray Hairs

How to Use

The sage rinse is best used as a final application after shampooing. Yes, you will smell the vinegar, but the smell will dissipate as your hair dries. I like to hang my head over a basin and pour the rinse over my hair. I then let my hair drain and reuse what is caught in the basin again. I do this several times in a row, then towel dry. The key to using the sage rinse to darken gray hair is to use it consistently several times a week. Not only will it darken your grays over time, it will deepen the color of brown or black hair and impart shine to it.

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Debbie Wolfe
Debbie Wolfe

Debbie is a mom of two rambunctious boys, wife, and work-at-home mom from Georgia. When not writing or crafting, she is in the garden or hidden away reading.

Debbie is an obsessive crafter, home chef, and gardener. She is a freelance writer and co-author and photographer behind the garden blog, The Prudent Garden. She is also a regular contributor to garden and crafting content for HGTV, DIYNetwork, and Great American Country.

Her first title, Do-It-Yourself Garden Projects and Crafts from Skyhorse Publishing will be available February 2019.

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