You know, there’s something about the island lifestyle that has always been irresistible and spiritual to me. The easy-going yet active nature brings me a sense of calm and balance, while the ocean waves cast a frequency that I can easily tune in to. Although, I’m in the Poconos, I’m like to incorporate the 7 Hawaiian Huna principles into my hair wellness journey. So get ready to strengthen your connection with nature, yourself, and your journey through this universe. Are you interested in planting the seeds for healthy hair, literally? Join me on this next venture because I’m about to show you how to start a beauty garden.
I love me a good beauty DIY, and I have my go-to natural hair remedies that I’ve incorporated frequently into my personal hair rituals over the last few years.
Why You Should Start A Beauty Garden
For one, gardening is a spiritual experience. And if you engage in chakra balancing activities, you understand that gardening keeps you root chakra grounded.
Hair is often seen as a luxury service. But truth is, you can have unlimited access and creativity when it comes to new balms, serums, and so much more. Once you align with your green thumb, your plants will continue produce for you. This is a small monetary investment that can churn out large rewards in the future. You can ensure you still get the luxury experience without the luxury price tag attached.
Your hair wellness journey is meant to bring balance to your mind, body, soul, and hair.
It’s A Sustainable Practice
If the last section wasn’t convincing enough, let’s talk about another benefit. The beauty sphere is a multi billion dollar industry. But it isn’t perfect. Beauty packing unfortunately contributes to a large amount of waste that takes up space in our landfills. Not to mention the toxic ingredients used to cut corners and production costs.
So now let me ask you, is the cost of beauty really worth the waste?
Hair-Friendly Herbs To Start A Beauty Garden
It can be overwhelming to start the process. Automatically, I thought I had to buy a whole bunch of herbs and plants, with money I didn’t have. On top of that, it’s winter time in northeastern Pennsylvania, which is not exactly prime time to start a beauty garden venture. I couldn’t even guarantee they would make it until spring.
So I started with the easiest and lower maintenance plants/herbs. Below are my top five hair friendly herbs that I would use to get started.
Aloe Vera To Soothe
Aloe Vera is one of many common natural remedies mostly known to soothe the skin after a long period of sun exposure. But did you know it’s also good for your hair, too?
It’s known as the Natural Healer, and it does not fall short of its name. Aloe attracts moisture from the air and will lock the moisture into your hair cuticle. Alternatively, it is anti-inflammatory, anti-dandruff, and anti-fungal. Commonly used to protect the scalp, it’s gel is used in many ammonia-free commercial hair colors.
Aloe is fairly low maintenance if you’re new to the gardening world. Place indoors in bright, indirect sunlight and water weekly, or when soil feels dry to the touch.
Use Rosemary To Start A Beauty Garden
Rosemary is mostly known as the holy grail to extreme hair growth. Studies have shown this herb to have similar effects to minoxidil, the active ingredient in popular hair growth products like Nioxin. If you suffer from hair loss conditions, rosemary can help improve blood flow to your hair follicles along with overall scalp health.
Remember, hair loss can be caused by a variety of conditions, whether it’s hormonal, medical, stress related or dietary. Be sure to check with your primary physician about hair loss concerns.
Rosemary is most commonly used in a spray, an infused oil, or an essential oil. It needs direct sunlight for at least six hours per day and watered about every two weeks. It’s a great potted plant and needs good drainage to prevent water logged soil.
Lemon Balm For Balance
Lemon balm is known as the garden gangster- complete opposite of what it’s intended for. But be warned, plant this guy in a pot all by his lonesome because he will take over.
Lemon balm has astringent properties, meaning it can break down buildup and re-balance the pH of the scalp. If you suffer from oily scalp or need a good clarifier, this will be your go-to.
It’s a great year round plant that needs about five to six hours of sunlight per day and is more shade tolerant.
Sage To Cleanse
Sage is widely known for and is often used in energy cleansing ceremonies, like sacred hair cutting. And that makes it a must have on my list. I use sage in many lunar beauty rituals. The moon can enhance sage’s power by calling in a stronger sense of clarity, restore positive energy, and heighten the crown chakra connection.
Sage historically has been used as a hair rinse to deepen the tone of your hair. Additionally, it will help promote regeneration of hair follicles. It improves scalp stimulation and blood flow, and will refresh dry or thinning hair.
While it requires about eight hours of direct sunlight, it’s still fairly easy to grow. It prefers well drained soil and non-humid environments.
Lavender To De-Stress
Lavender is the zen master and definitely a must have if you’re looking to start a beauty garden, too. Known for its stress relieving energy, it also promotes hair growth, thickness, scalp relief, and addressing dandruff issues. It has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties.
Lavender likes well draining soil and is fairly easy to grow indoors as long as it has a sunny spot. The temperature of your space should be well regulated with low humidity.
Just having the lavender herb in your living space can produce a light fragrance that can help boost mood and create a positive atmosphere.
Let’s Get Growin’
Think you’re ready to start a beauty garden? It’s a surefire way to connect with nature, elevate your hair wellness journey, and bring a little bit of the island lifestyle to your space.
Herbs are gifted by the universe for us to beautify things like our diet, our protection, and our beauty rituals. There’s a number of ways to use herbs for hair. And having a garden provides a sustainable option that honors nature.
Do you have a beauty garden? Comment below which herbs you started with!