Hair15 min
Cooled Amla Water as the Last Rinse
Dried amla is simmered in water, cooled, strained, and used as the last rinse after shampoo.
Amla water as the final hair rinse
Dried amla pieces simmer in water until the liquid turns a pale tan and smells tart. The pot then cools completely and the fruit is strained out. That water is the last rinse after shampoo, poured over the hair and scalp once it is no warmer than the room.
Amla water can feel a little astringent. Used every single wash it may leave hair feeling dry, so a few times a week is a steadier pace. This rinse is external. Do not use the pot while it is hot, and do not treat the drinkable fruit as a medicine dose on this page. A sore, swollen, or infected scalp needs care, not a stronger simmer.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried amla pieces
- 2 cups water
- A small splash of water after simmering if the amla liquid reduces too far
How to prepare
- Simmer the dried amla in water for a few minutes until the water takes on a pale tan colour.
- Cool it completely and strain out the amla before it is used as a rinse.
How to use
- Shampoo the hair and rinse once with plain water.
- Pour the cooled amla water over the hair and scalp as the last rinse.
- Do not follow it with hot water. Let the hair dry as usual.
Helpful habits
- Make only as much as one wash needs. Leftover rinse can be kept covered in the fridge for a day.
- If the hair feels squeaky or dry afterward, use the rinse less often.
Precautions
- Never pour hot amla water on the head. Cool it fully first.
- Keep it out of the eyes. Skip cuts, burns, and infected skin.
- This is a last rinse, not medicine for hair loss or scalp disease.
Frequently asked questions
When does the amla water go on the hair?
- After shampoo, as the last rinse, and only after it has cooled completely.
Can hot amla water be used to save time?
- No. Hot liquid can irritate the scalp. Wait until it is cool.
How often should this rinse be used?
- A few times a week is enough. Daily use can leave some hair feeling dry.
