In response to our recent No-Poo post, commenter Jadea suggested making your own hair care products as a way to avoid icky chemicals and excess packaging.  I had planned to write about Farmer's Markets this week, but since it feels like November outside here in the Pacific Northwest and I can think of nothing better than a hot shower, your Green Goal this week is to try out one of these eco-friendly hair recipes.  And of course, please share your favorite natural haircare tip in the comments!

Rosemary Rinse for Oily Hair

Ingredients
1/4 cup organic dried rosemary

Directions
Simmer rosemary in 1 1/2 cups of water. Strain mixture and discard rosemary. Use remaining mixture as the final rinse after shampooing.

Ginger Dandruff Treatment

Ingredients
Ginger root (grated)
1 teaspoon organic sesame oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions
Squeeze ginger root through press to obtain one tablespoon of juice. Mix all ingredients. Apply to scalp and let dry before shampooing. Repeat three times a week for best results.

Color-Enhancing Rinse (Red)

Ingredients
1/2 cup carrot juice
1/2 cup beet juice

Directions
Rinse thoroughly (and carefully -- beet juice can stain!) through hair after shampooing to add or enhance a red tint.  Brunettes: Try a rinse of black tea or coffee to add shine and deepen color.  Chamomile and lemon juice will brighten blonde hair.

Banana Avocado Mask for Dry or Damaged Hair

Ingredients
1 banana
1 egg
1/2 avocado
2 tbsp honey
3 tbsp buttermilk
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Directions
Mash banana, egg, and avocado in a small bowl. Add remaining ingredients and stir until well combined. Apply to hair from roots to tips. Leave in for 30 minutes and then wash out with a moisturizing shampoo.

Nourishing Tea Treatment

Ingredients
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tsp ground lavender
Dry contents of 2 peppermint tea bags

Directions
In small saucepan, heat olive oil, lavender, and peppermint tea. Do not boil. Massage into scalp over damp hair. Cover hair with shower cap or towel to keep in heat and leave in for 20 - 25 minutes.

Sources: LongLocks, SheKnows, Stash Tea