Black Tea Rinse Summary

After reading posts and watching vids about black tea rinses and how they help shedding I decided to try the black tea rinses for a month. I shed heavily so I wasn't expecting much of a difference but I was proven wrong. The black tea rinses did not stop my shedding entirely but there was a noticeable decrease in the amount of shed hairs I had at the end of each week that month.

Things I noticed while doing the black tea rinses:
-There was a decrease in the amount of shed hairs I had each week

-No change on my gray hairs (boo), I was hoping they would darken

-I did see a slight reddish tint when the light hit my hair at the right angle

-The smell did not linger

-Applying the rinse with a spray bottle is a lot easier than pouring a bowl of tea over my head

The differences in shedding throughout the month:

Prior to the first black tea rinse I collected my shed hairs using the hair stopper, that helped with week by week comparisons. Week one's shed hairs were half the amount of the shed hairs prior to the initial tea rinse. Week two was about the same as week one's amount. Week three was less than week's one and two but just slightly and week four was about the same as week three.

The black tea rinses did not impact the time or steps in my regimen too much to be frustrating so it may be something that I do often if not weekly. I think that the rinses would be more beneficial for me if done in the winter since I will more than likely stick to the winter being my protective styling season (I'll think about this later).

If you decide to try black tea rinses just remember to do your research.

Black Tea Rinse Summary

After reading posts and watching vids about black tea rinses and how they help shedding I decided to try the black tea rinses for a month. I shed heavily so I wasn't expecting much of a difference but I was proven wrong. The black tea rinses did not stop my shedding entirely but there was a noticeable decrease in the amount of shed hairs I had at the end of each week that month.

Things I noticed while doing the black tea rinses:
-There was a decrease in the amount of shed hairs I had each week

-No change on my gray hairs (boo), I was hoping they would darken

-I did see a slight reddish tint when the light hit my hair at the right angle

-The smell did not linger

-Applying the rinse with a spray bottle is a lot easier than pouring a bowl of tea over my head

The differences in shedding throughout the month:

Prior to the first black tea rinse I collected my shed hairs using the hair stopper, that helped with week by week comparisons. Week one's shed hairs were half the amount of the shed hairs prior to the initial tea rinse. Week two was about the same as week one's amount. Week three was less than week's one and two but just slightly and week four was about the same as week three.

The black tea rinses did not impact the time or steps in my regimen too much to be frustrating so it may be something that I do often if not weekly. I think that the rinses would be more beneficial for me if done in the winter since I will more than likely stick to the winter being my protective styling season (I'll think about this later).

If you decide to try black tea rinses just remember to do your research.

Black Tea and Shedding UPDATE

So far I have done my third black tea rinse and amazingly I can tell a difference in the amount of that I am shedding at the end of each week. My shedding did not stop completely but there has been a drastic reduction and I am excited about that change. Typically after a week of wearing a protective style and I am detangling, my shed hair comes out in clumps. It's crazy. Since I have shed like that for a long as I can remember that amount doesn't bother me, it's just annoying.

This week I am wearing cornrows so all my shed hairs will be held in until I wash and detangle this weekend...

Black Tea and Shedding UPDATE

So far I have done my third black tea rinse and amazingly I can tell a difference in the amount of that I am shedding at the end of each week. My shedding did not stop completely but there has been a drastic reduction and I am excited about that change. Typically after a week of wearing a protective style and I am detangling, my shed hair comes out in clumps. It's crazy. Since I have shed like that for a long as I can remember that amount doesn't bother me, it's just annoying.

This week I am wearing cornrows so all my shed hairs will be held in until I wash and detangle this weekend...

Black Tea and Shedding

While catching up in my vloggers uploads on YouTube I came across a video from Traycee of K.I.S.S. and she was talking about the benefits of black tea rinses and shedding. Claims are that the caffeine in black tea blocks the DHT hormone that causes shedding. I have always shed a lot so I say "what the hey" might as well give it a try. I will follow up with results...until then here is a little more background on DHT and shedding:

What is DHT?

An enzyme that occurs naturally in your body known as 5 alpha-reductase converts the male hormone testosterone into another hormone known as dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Men with pattern hair loss have increased levels of DHT in the scalp. DHT contributes to a shortening of the growth phase. Hairs become brittle, lighter in color, and fall out at a much faster rate than normal. Studies now show that inhibiting 5-alpha-reductase is the key to preventing hair loss and male pattern balding. Procerin’s active ingredients prevent the chemical reaction that changes testosterone into DHT, and reduce levels of DHT present in the scalp.

What is Black tea?

DHT

Why Block DHT

Also check out the K.I.S.S youtube channel and blog for additional information.

Black Tea and Shedding

While catching up in my vloggers uploads on YouTube I came across a video from Traycee of K.I.S.S. and she was talking about the benefits of black tea rinses and shedding. Claims are that the caffeine in black tea blocks the DHT hormone that causes shedding. I have always shed a lot so I say "what the hey" might as well give it a try. I will follow up with results...until then here is a little more background on DHT and shedding:

What is DHT?

An enzyme that occurs naturally in your body known as 5 alpha-reductase converts the male hormone testosterone into another hormone known as dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Men with pattern hair loss have increased levels of DHT in the scalp. DHT contributes to a shortening of the growth phase. Hairs become brittle, lighter in color, and fall out at a much faster rate than normal. Studies now show that inhibiting 5-alpha-reductase is the key to preventing hair loss and male pattern balding. Procerin’s active ingredients prevent the chemical reaction that changes testosterone into DHT, and reduce levels of DHT present in the scalp.

What is Black tea?

DHT

Why Block DHT

Also check out the K.I.S.S youtube channel and blog for additional information.