Black Tea To Reduce Hair Shedding!

Black tea has become the newest addition to my hair regimen- and I love it. 
Hair sheds an average of about 50 to 100 strands per day, but during the change of season the potential for more is possible.  I wore a protective style from January to April 2015 and saw normal cumulative shedding but wanted to reduce it if I could.  I'd heard so much about using black tea to reduce shedding and had placed it on my mental list to check out. So after completing some online research I added black tea to my grocery list.

Here's the recipe:
6-8 black tea bags (I use the Tetley brand but you can use anyone you'd like-even generic- just make sure it doesn't contain orange pekoe)

• Large pot
• Empty gallon water jug
• Funnel
• Plastic applicator bottle (8 oz. or more)
• Water

Fill the pot with water.  Place all teabags in the water and bring to a boil.

I usually do this before bed then let the tea cool and seep overnight.  In the morning, I discard the tea bags then using the funnel, pour some of the tea in the applicator bottle and the remaining into the gallon jug.

Using the applicator bottle, I apply black tea weekly directly on my scalp.  I allow the tea to sit while I shave my legs, which takes about 2-3 minutes.  I then continue with my conditioner-wash and rinse both the conditioner and black tea out at the same time. That's it.

I saw and immediate 70% less shedding during my first wash day.  Yes 70%! 

Pros:

• It works immediately.
• Easy to make.
• Is crazy inexpensive.  A box of 100 tea bags was less than $4.
• You can drink too.
• Can be added to henna mixes (based on my research- I don't use henna).
• A gallon jug will last you at least a month, even if you wash your hair weekly.

Cons:

• Can stain whatever it touches. Make sure if you are using it in the shower or sink- that you rinse it immediately.

Have you tried black tea? If so, has it been helpful in your hair regimen?