Article: The Truth About Bay Leaves (And a SAFE Recipe)

a small pot with the 2 cups of water.
Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer gently, covered, for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Steep and Cool

Turn off the heat. Leave the pot covered and let the bay leaves steep in the water for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours for a very potent extract).
Strain the liquid into a clean glass jar or bottle, discarding the leaves.
Step 3: How to Use on Hair

Wash and condition your hair