Healthy, vibrant hair is often a reflection of a well-nourished scalp. One way to encourage hair growth and maintain a lush mane is by using scalp toners. These toners can help balance the scalp's natural oils, improve circulation, and deliver nutrients directly to hair follicles. Here are 10 easy DIY toners you can make at home to give your hair growth a boost.

 1. Green Tea and Lemon Juice Toner

Ingredients:

 1 cup green tea (cooled)

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions:

 Brew green tea and let it cool.

Mix in lemon juice.

Apply the mixture to your scalp, leave it on for 10-15 minutes, and then rinse with cool water.

Benefits: Green tea is rich in antioxidants, which can help prevent hair loss, while lemon juice helps balance scalp pH.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar and Water Toner

Ingredients:

 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 cup water

Instructions:

 Mix the apple cider vinegar with water.

Apply to your scalp, leave it on for 5-10 minutes, and then rinse thoroughly.

Benefits: Apple cider vinegar can help remove product buildup and restore your scalp’s natural pH, promoting healthy hair growth.

 3. Aloe Vera and Rosemary Toner

Ingredients:

 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel

5 drops rosemary essential oil

1 cup water

Instructions:

 Combine aloe vera gel with water.

Add rosemary essential oil.

Apply to your scalp and let it sit for 10-15 minutes before rinsing.

Benefits: Aloe vera soothes the scalp and promotes hydration, while rosemary oil stimulates blood flow to the hair follicles.

 4. Peppermint Oil and Witch Hazel Toner

Ingredients:

 10 drops peppermint essential oil

1/4 cup witch hazel

1/4 cup water

Instructions:

 Mix the peppermint oil with witch hazel and water.

Apply to your scalp and back rub tenderly for a couple of moments. Leave it on for 5-10 minutes and flush.

Benefits: Peppermint oil stimulates circulation and has a cooling effect, while witch hazel helps to reduce inflammation.

 5. Coconut Water and Vitamin E Toner

Ingredients:

 1/2 cup coconut water

1 tablespoon vitamin E oil

Instructions:

 Mix coconut water with vitamin E oil.

Apply to your scalp and allow it to sit for 10 minutes prior to flushing.

Benefits: Coconut water provides hydration and essential nutrients, while vitamin E helps improve blood circulation and strengthen hair.

 6. Chamomile Tea and Honey Toner

Ingredients:

 1 cup chamomile tea (cooled)

1 tablespoon honey

Instructions:

 Brew chamomile tea and let it cool.

Stir in honey.

Apply the mixture to your scalp, leave it on for 10 minutes, and rinse thoroughly.

Benefits: Chamomile tea soothes the scalp and reduces irritation, while honey adds moisture and has antimicrobial properties.

 7. Castor Oil and Jojoba Oil Toner

Ingredients:

 1 tablespoon castor oil

1 tablespoon jojoba oil

Instructions:

 Blend the castor oil and jojoba oil together.

Massage into your scalp and leave it on for 30 minutes before washing with shampoo.

Benefits: Castor oil promotes hair growth and thickness, while jojoba oil helps balance the scalp’s natural oils.

 8. Tea Tree Oil and Aloe Vera Toner

Ingredients:

 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel

5 drops tea tree oil

1/2 cup water

Instructions:

 Mix aloe vera gel with water.

Add tea tree oil.

Apply to your scalp, leave it on for 10 minutes, and rinse.

Benefits: Tea tree oil has antifungal and antibacterial properties, which help keep the scalp healthy, while aloe vera soothes and hydrates.

 9. Lavender Oil and Epsom Salt Toner

Ingredients:

 1 tablespoon Epsom salt

5 drops lavender essential oil

1 cup warm water

Instructions:

 Dissolve Epsom salt in warm water.

Add lavender oil.

Apply to your scalp, leave it on for 10 minutes, and afterward wash.

Benefits: Epsom salt can help exfoliate and detoxify the scalp, while lavender oil promotes relaxation and stimulates hair follicles.

 10. Onion Juice and Ginger Juice Toner

Ingredients:

 2 tablespoons onion juice

1 tablespoon ginger juice

Instructions:

 Mix onion juice and ginger juice.

Apply to your scalp and leave it on for 15-20 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.

Benefits: Onion juice is rich in sulfur, which supports collagen production, and ginger juice helps improve blood circulation to the scalp.

 

Tips for Using Hair Growth Toners

Patch Test First: Always perform a patch test before using any new toner to ensure you don’t have an allergic reaction.

Consistency is Key: For best results, use these toners regularly, typically once a week.

Avoid Overuse: Don’t overuse toners; too much application can potentially irritate the scalp.

Incorporate these simple and natural toners into your hair care routine to help stimulate growth and maintain a healthy scalp. Enjoy the process and the results of your DIY hair care journey!