When Ariana Grande said "You like my hair? Gee thanks, just bought it", a lot of us wished the same for ourselves. But I'm here to tell you that splurging all your money on expensive shampoos and hair treatments alone won't solve the problem. To have natural silky smooth hair requires consistent effort and conscious life style changes. But don't worry, here are some home remedies that are likely to solve all your hair related woes.
1. Onion Juice Mask
Onion juice is known to have Sulphur that nourishes the hair follicles and supplements hair growth. It is a safe hair treatment method that minimizes hair fall and reverses premature grey.
How to use-
Grind 1 medium sized onion and filter the juice from the pulp. Apply the juice directly to the scalp and massage gently. Leave the mask on for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off. Repeat the process once every two weeks and you will begin to see the results. The only drawback is that the preparation process might feel cumbersome and onion tends to leave behind a strong smell, in which case a good alternative is Mamaearth Onion Oil which is both affordable and easy to use
2. Rosemary tea rinse
The use of rosemary for hair care has recently made it's way into mainstream usage due to growing popularity on Tik Tok. It is known to have anti-inflammatory properties that stimulate and nourish hair follicles and help regain voluminous hair.
How to use-
Add rosemary leaves to boiling water and let the mixture sit for 15-20 minutes. Once cooled, strain the water into a spray bottle and your very own hair mist is ready. Apply it to the scalp 20 minutes before every wash for best results. You can also buy the Rose Mary Oil for longer lasting impact.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar
Dandruff and itchy scalps can often aggravate hair fall by causing damage to the roots and follicles. Having a generous amount of acetic acid, Apple Cider Vinegar helps control inflammation or growth of bacteria or fungus on the scalp. Claims are also made about it's ability to bring by shine and smoothness to hair.
How to use-
Mix a few drops of apple cider vinegar with water in a bowl. Once you have conditioned your hair after a wash, pour the mix top and gently massage. Rinse it out with water after 5 minutes. Care is to be given to not use vinegar if your scalp is already abraded or irritated as it may cause a burning sensation. I highly recommend Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar as it is cruelty free.
4. Curry Leaves Paste
The use of curry leaves can be traced back to Ayurvedic medicine. It has found extensive use in Ayurveda owing to it's anti-oxidant, anti-microbial and anti inflammatory properties. Rich in protein as well as anti-oxidants, curry leaves not only reinstall the lost nutrition in hair follicles, but also remove dead follicle and dandruff. Not just this, they are also said to help with reversal of greying of hair at an early age.
How to use-
Grind fistful of curry leaves with half cup of water until it turns into a finely ground paste. Apply the paste to your scalp and leave it on for half an hour or until dry. Then rinse it off with only water. Use the method twice a month and be consistent to see distinguishable results.
4. Hibiscus Flower Extract
If you have been experiencing thinning of hair or if your hair has been getting increasingly dry and brittle, hibiscus flower paste is an essential hair care ingredient that will work wonders for you. The flavonoids in hibiscus flowers, also popularly called china rose, are known to increase blood flow to the follicles and melanin cells, thereby enhancing the quality and texture of your hair.
How to use-
Grind 5-6 hibiscus flowers along with curd in a mixer. Apply the paste to your scalp and leave it on for half an hour to 45 minutes. Then thoroughly rinse your hair off with only water. To avoid any fuss, you can also use Dried Hibiscus Powder that is readily available in the market
6. Curd And Chickpea Flour Mask
It is no secret that curd is an excellent antioxidant enriched with calcium, iron and vitamins amongst other properties. Adding chickpea flower to it would doubly nourish your hair, effectively eradicating hair fall and bond breakage and make your hair strong and lustrous.
How to use-
Mix 3 parts curd with 2 parts chickpea flower in a glass bowl. Let the mixture sit for a while. Then apply it on your scalp and massage gently. Rinse and then shampoo. You can also add olive oil to the mixture to enhance the results.
While issues like hair fall and thinning can be attributed to multiple causes, the most common ones still remain sinus, alcohol and tobacco consumption, stress and nutrition deficient diet. If you too are stuck in the vicious of loop of experiencing distress due to hair fall and greying which in turn causes more hair fall, these methods might supplement your journey to re-growing healthy hair.
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