Wash hair with rye flour – the new beauty secret!

In our time, shampoo is a necessity. Everyone has it and everyone uses it. Most shampoos are made up of a number of ingredients, almost all of which are chemicals. If you read the ingredients, you will find potential carcinogens, thickeners, artificial fragrances and colors there. The good news is that there are plenty of alternatives for those of you who want to do your hair a favor. Like rye flour, for example. Yes you read it right! Are you curious? Then read on and we’ll tell you how to wash your hair with rye flour and the benefits.

Washing hair with rye flour – benefits

Rye flour is rich in vitamins, proteins and minerals. It contains all vitamins from the B group, vitamin 3, omega-3 fatty acids and many other nutrients that support your hair with regrowth and regeneration. Rye flour is also naturally PH-neutral and with a value of 5.5 it corresponds to that of our skin, so a subsequent rinse is not necessary.

Your hair will benefit a lot more from the rye flour than from most of the cosmetic products on the market today. If you wash your hair with rye flour regularly, you will notice the following results:

• Your hair has a great shine and do not grease so quickly
• Strengthens the follicles and helps against hair loss
•  Your hair is only cleaned and not degreased. After a few weeks, your scalp should produce less sebum and the intervals between hair washes will also lengthen
• Heals the scalp and fights fungal infections
• Accelerates hair growth

Washing hair with rye flour – step by step instructions

To prevent your hair from sticking on the end, there are a few little tricks you need to know – which flour is best, how to prepare it, and how to rinse your hair after washing it with rye flour. Even after the first use, you will realize that the whole process is a bit laborious, but it is really worth it!

• Best to use finely ground organic rye flour. So that there are no lumps in the mixture, it is best to first sift the flour or let the mixed mixture steep for 10 to 15 minutes
• That water should be maximally lukewarm, but not too hot either. It will be a Temperature of 35 – 40 degrees recommended.
• The flour mass should not be beaten, but only gently mixed with a whisk.

Make rye flour shampoo for all hair types

Rye flour shampoo basic recipe:

• 3-4 tbsp rye flour
• a good swig of lukewarm water until the flour mixture resembles a liquid paste.

Washing dry hair with rye flour recipe:

• 50 g rye flour
• Dried herbs of your choice (chamomile, nettle or sage)
• A spoon of mustard powder
• A spoonful of ginger powder or the tip of a knife of fresh ginger
• Essential oil of your choice

Preparation:  First, let the chopped herbs ferment in boiling water for 30-40 minutes. Add the dry ingredients and stir well until a creamy consistency is obtained.

Washing oily hair with rye flour:

• Rye flour shampoo prepared according to the basic recipe
• A spoonful of mustard powder
• Essential oil of your choice

Preparation: Mix everything together, apply it to your hair and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. This recipe also stimulates hair growth.

If you’re out and about and don’t have the opportunity to shower and wash your hair, you could Rye flour as a dry shampoo use. To do this, simply take a handful of rye flour, rub it gently over the roots of the hair and then comb through. You will be amazed how your hair shines afterwards.

And how about one too Hair mask with rye flour?

• 2 tbsp rye flour
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sour cream with 20% fat content
• A few drops of essential oil
• Some lukewarm water

Preparation: Mix the flour and honey with the water in a bowl. Add the sour cream and the oil and let stand for about 5 minutes. The mixture shouldn’t be overly watery. Apply on your wet hair and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water

We still have a recipe for you Hair mask with rye flour and nettle for dry hair:

• 4 tbsp rye flour
• 1 egg
• Dried nettle leaves

Preparation:

1. Put the dried nettle leaves in a glass of boiling water and let them steep for 4 hours.
2. Add the rye flour and the egg, stir everything well.
3. Apply the mask to dry hair and leave it on for 1 hour. It is best to rinse with slightly cool water

Washing hair with rye flour – instructions on how to apply it

It is best to apply the paste to your hair in stages. Since the texture shouldn’t be too thick, application is a bit more time-consuming and takes about 5-10 minutes. If you have ever used natural cosmetics shampoos, you should know that too – you shouldn’t hope for foam either. And here comes a secret tip from us, so that washing your hair with rye flour works better – divide off individual sections and put some of the rye flour shampoo both on the scalp and a little in the lengths. It is best to leave the paste on for 20 minutes. Don’t forget your ears, because this is where flour residues tend to collect. If there is any residue after rinsing, shake your hair upside down or use a coarse comb to speed it up and the husks will all come out, so don’t panic! Since the flour evaporates quickly with the water (which must not be too hot), you should not worry about whether your drain will clog.

Switching from normal to rye flour shampoo Tips

Don’t expect an instant result after washing your hair with rye flour for the first time. Both your hair and scalp will take some time to get used to this change because they are already stressed enough by various styling agents and other chemical elements. It will take a while to revitalize your hair after all the damage caused by the harsh ingredients in common shampoos. Your beautiful locks might look a bit dull, sleek, and lifeless at first, so be patient and follow our tips that will help you overcome this transition period!

• Don’t comb your hair too hard and aggressively after applying the rye flour mixture.
• A bit of dandruff may develop after the first few uses, but you shouldn’t worry about it. In this way, your scalp gets rid of dead cells and the residues of active chemical substances.
• You should wash your hair with rye flour a maximum of 2 times a week.
• After about 5 applications you will notice the difference – your hair has become lighter, shinier and has completely regenerated.
• Regularly add new ingredients to your rye flour shampoo because our hair quickly gets used to certain ingredients. For example an egg, lemon juice, herbs, etc..

Many of you may be wondering if you could use regular shampoo every now and then. We will advise against it during the adjustment phase – your scalp must learn that washing your hair with rye flour is not a one-off exception, but that it will stay that way from now on. Once your head and hair are properly adjusted, you could exceptionally use shampoo or hair soap. However, we want to warn you that dandruff can sometimes be a side effect! We advise against constantly switching back and forth, especially if you have problems with dandruff. In doing so, you are basically sabotaging yourself and your hair cannot completely and permanently adjust to either one or the other.

Washing hair with rye flour – for whom it is not suitable

Unfortunately, despite the enormous amount of positive properties, washing your hair with rye flour is not suitable for everyone. 

•  People, the one Gluten intolerance should definitely avoid using rye flour as a shampoo. It is believed that when used externally, a negative reaction can be caused as the flour is absorbed by the scalp.
• Washing dyed hair with rye flour is also not a good idea. The granules have an abrasive effect on the hair by washing away the pigment and fading the artificial color.
• For dry seborrhea and seborrheic dermatitis Flour residues could remain under the scalp, which can lead to micro-irritations and increase itching. Before switching to rye flour shampoo, you should first consult your doctor