Main ingredients: ½ teaspoon amla powder; ½ cup cooled green tea; 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel; ½ cup cool water.
Best for
Dark hair or medium-to-deep hair tones that enjoy botanical rinses. Use cautiously on very light, porous or recently colored hair because amla can subtly tint.
Recipe ingredients
- ½ teaspoon amla powder
- ½ cup cooled green tea
- ½ cup cool water
- 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
How to prepare
- Whisk amla powder with cooled tea until smooth.
- Add cool water and aloe gel.
- Strain through a fine cloth if any grit remains.
How to use
Apply to damp hair before shampoo, focusing on lengths rather than scrubbing the scalp. Leave for 3–5 minutes, then rinse and shampoo as usual.
Frequency and safety
Use every 2–3 weeks if your hair likes it. Patch test on a small hidden strand first, especially for color-treated, gray, blonde or porous hair.
Quick Checklist
- Keep amla amount small.
- Strain well to avoid grit.
- Test a hidden strand first.
- Rinse and shampoo thoroughly.
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