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Nourishes the Scalp & Strengthens Roots，Restores Natural Shine
In the Miao villages of China, women's long hair is not only a symbol of beauty but also a cultural heritage. Passed down through generations, their herbal hair care secrets harmonize with nature, showcasing the stunning beauty of their hair.
Dendrobium officinale, long revered as a “sacred herb for nourishment” in traditional Chinese herbal medicine, has been widely used to nurture the scalp and strengthen hair roots, making hair thicker, darker, and glossier.
Modern studies have shown that Dendrobium officinale is rich in active compounds such as dendrobium polysaccharides, alkaloids, and amino acids. These ingredients deeply nourish the scalp, activate hair follicles, and promote hair growth and repair. With long-term use, it significantly improves dry, brittle, and breakage-prone hair.
However, Dendrobium officinale is highly sensitive to its growing environment. Only specific regions like the mountainous areas of Huoshan in China—with their unique altitude, humidity, and temperature variations—can produce high-quality, potent Dendrobium. When cultivated elsewhere, its efficacy is often greatly diminished.
The Miao people incorporate Dendrobium officinale into their traditional herbal hair care formulas, blending it with other native plants. This ancient wisdom, passed down through generations, is one of the secrets behind the stunning, long hair that defines Miao beauty.
Miao women are famous for their long hair, with young women having an average hair length of 1.5 meters, while middle-aged and older women can grow their hair to over 1.8 meters, rarely trimming it in their lifetime.
From young girls to elderly women, they all use natural herbal plants to nourish their hair, making it smooth, thick, and full of shine.
Miao women make their own herbal hair rinse, infused with plant extracts, which helps maintain silky hair and enhances its natural beauty.
Natural herbal plants, 10 traditional handcrafted processes
Hand-picked herbal plants → Naturally sun-dried herbal plants → Herbal plant infusion → Traditional handcrafted plant oil extraction → Hand-mixed herbal essence and oils → Soap liquid preparation → Traditional herbal formula blending → Hand stirring → Hand-poured molding → 50 days of natural air drying.
Homemade Herbal Shampoo: Miao women use tea seed water or fermented rice water as their shampoo, adding Chinese arborvitae leaves, fleeceflower root, angelica root, and rosemary, which help keep their hair soft and smooth.
Washing Frequency: Traditionally, Miao women do not wash their hair daily. Instead, they adjust the frequency according to the season and scalp condition, usually washing their hair every 2-3 days to prevent excessive cleansing from drying out the scalp.
Washing Steps:
Rinse the Hair: Wash the hair with clean water or rice water to remove dust and excess oil.
Herbal Treatment: Apply the pre-boiled herbal shampoo evenly onto the scalp and gently massage for a few minutes to allow full absorption of nutrients.
Natural Conditioning: Some women perform a second rinse with rice water or tea seed water to enhance hair smoothness and shine.
Air Dry Naturally: Instead of using a hairdryer, Miao women let their hair air dry naturally to minimize heat damage.
Daily Hair Care:
Brushing Hair: Miao women use wooden or horn combs to gently detangle hair, preventing static electricity while stimulating blood circulation in the scalp.
Nourishing with Hair Oil: Some women apply homemade herbal hair oil to the hair ends to strengthen the strands.
Protective Hairstyles: To reduce friction damage, Miao women often braid or coil their hair into buns, making it easier to manage.
Note: Miao women's hair care wisdom is based on long-term use of herbal plants. The effectiveness may vary from person to person.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate – A gentle, plant-derived surfactant that cleanses the hair and scalp without stripping moisture, helping to maintain a healthy, hydrated scalp.
Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Taurate – A mild cleansing agent derived from coconut oil, known for its ability to cleanse the hair and scalp while preserving the natural oils, leaving the hair soft and smooth.
Dendrobium Officinale – A revered herb in traditional Chinese medicine, known to nourish the scalp, strengthen hair roots, and promote thicker, healthier, and more lustrous hair.
Birch Polypore Extract – Rich in polysaccharides and antioxidants, this extract helps improve scalp circulation and strengthens hair follicles, promoting healthy hair growth.
Ginseng Extract – Known for its ability to stimulate blood flow to the scalp, ginseng nourishes hair follicles, promotes hair growth, and strengthens hair, giving it vitality and shine.
Mulberry Extract – Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, mulberry helps protect hair from environmental damage, while promoting a healthy scalp and encouraging strong, shiny hair.
Black Goji Berry – High in anthocyanins, this extract nourishes and strengthens hair, helping to combat hair thinning and promoting a healthy, vibrant appearance.
Black Chokecherry Extract – Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, this extract helps nourish the scalp and protect hair from damage, while promoting hair growth and improving overall hair health.
Angelica Extract – Traditionally used to promote healthy blood circulation, Angelica extract strengthens hair roots, helping to maintain thick, full, and shiny hair.
Platycladus Orientalis Leaf Extract – Known for its antibacterial properties, this extract helps maintain a healthy scalp environment, reducing dandruff and promoting stronger, healthier hair.
Perilla Seed Oil – Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, this oil nourishes and strengthens the hair shaft, helping to reduce frizz and improve hair texture.
Pine Nut Oil – Contains vitamins and antioxidants that nourish the hair and scalp, helping to prevent hair loss and promoting healthy, shiny hair.
Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil – Known for its high vitamin C and fatty acid content, this oil deeply nourishes and repairs hair, promoting healthy growth and shine.
Lavender Essential Oil – Helps to soothe the scalp, reduce dandruff, and promote relaxation, while stimulating hair follicles to promote healthy hair growth.
Perilla Leaf Essential Oil – Known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this oil helps to nourish the scalp, promote hair growth, and enhance hair vitality.
Pine Needle Essential Oil – Rich in antioxidants, this oil helps detoxify the scalp, strengthen hair roots, and promote hair growth, giving hair a natural shine and vitality.
