Herbs for hair…

Every woman desires thick, long and lustrous hair.

Warm oils to apply to scalp with a gentle massage (leave 1 hour before wash)

  • coconut oil
  • sweet almond oil
  • olive oil
  • jojoba oil
  • wheat germ oil

Onion or Potato Juice:

Very effective. Contains sulphur that boosts collagen in tissues, helps re-growth of hair. If only we can bear strong smell, which goes away after shampoo. Cut a few slices of onion and squeeze it’s juice (mashing or grating). Apply on scalp as gentle massage for 10-15 minutes. Can substitute with potato juice, as well.

Coconut Milk:

Coconut milk is rich in iron, potassium and essential fats. Squeeze a lemon, 4-6 drops of essential lavender oil in the milk. Mix it well to apply. Leave for 2 hours before wash.

Apple Cider Vinegar:

Apple cider vinegar gently cleanses scalp, maintains pH balance of hair, accelerates hair growth. Make a diluted mix with 75ml vinegar in 1 litre of warm water. Use it as a final rinse after washing hair. Beautiful shine.  

Egg Mask:

Eggs contain high levels of proteins for hair growth. Rich in sulphur, zinc, iron, selenium, phosphorous, iodine. For egg mask, separate one egg white in a bowl, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and honey. Make a paste, apply to scalp, massage for 15 minutes. Rinse it off with cool water and shampoo.  

Fenugreek:

Contains proteins, nicotinic acid. Protein-enriched diets stimulate hair growth. Add 1 tablespoon of herb and water in a grinder till smooth paste. Add some coconut oil (milk). Apply on hair and scalp for 15 minutes. Wash it off with a mild shampoo. 

Green Tea:

Green tea is super rich in antioxidants, helps boost hair growth, prevents hair loss. Apply warm green tea over scalp, leave it for 1 hour. Wash it off with cool water.

Indian Gooseberry (Amla):

This magical fruit is a powerhouse of nutrients. Rich in Vitamin C, accelerates hair growth. Mix 2 teaspoons of Gooseberry powder or juice with equal amounts of lime juice. Let it dry on scalp. Rinse it off with warm water. 

Hope these tips are helpful, recommend a try.

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