Longing to take a break from your usual hair-care routine? Summer's a great time to try these spa-inspired recipes for renewal that put your hair's well-being first.

Aloe-and-Olive Shampoo
Healing herbs and aloe vera make this a gentle daily shampoo that cleans with mild, fragrant lather.

Make an infusion by pouring 1 cup boiling water over ½-ounce dried flowers: chamomile for blondes, hibiscus for redheads and rosemary for brunettes. Cover, cool and strain. Add ½ cup natural liquid castile soap, 1 teaspoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons aloe vera juice to 1/3 cup herbal infusion. Bottle and shake thoroughly.

Fair Hair Herbal Care
Herbal infusions added to botanical shampoos, conditioners and scalp-massaging oils help maintain the healthy sheen and bounce of beautiful hair. Herbs for blonde tints include chamomile and rhubarb. For redhead tints, use alkanet, henna and red hibiscus. For brunette tints, use lavender, rosemary and sage. Fruits to moisturize hair include apple, avocado and currant. For oily hair use cranberry, grape, lemon and pomegranate. For conditioning, use banana, fig and pear. The pulp and juice of fresh fruits are bursting with proteins, vitamins and emollients to restore moisture and nutrients to the hair. They add volume while stimulating new growth.