Beautiful and healthy hair boosts up our beauty and confidence. But chaotic and deskbound lifestyles give us an excuse for ignoring hair, which bring about common problems such as dry hair, dandruff, graying, hair loss and split ends. Here are some simple home remedies with natural ingredients that will bring back life to damaged hair.
- Regular massage with mustard (Brassica campestris), coconut (Cocos nucifera) or almond (Prunus amygdalus) oil for 15 minutes twice a week will strengthen and rejuvenate your hair. Following the massage, go for a “steam-towel-wrap” for 10-15 minutes.
- Soak multani mitti (fuller’s earth) in water overnight. Mix into it 2 tablespoons of curd and a few drops of lemon. Apply this paste over scalp and hair and leave for an hour. Wash off with water. It is a very effective home remedy for softening hair and imparting a lustrous shine.
- Take 3 table spoons of ghee (clarified butter) and heat it. Mix into it a teaspoon of finely powdered almond. Massaging the scalp with the same will strengthen hair roots and give them a natural luster.
- Mix equal amounts of almond oil and castor (Ricinus communis) and warm it. Massaging the same into scalp once a week, will beneficial for hair loss.
- Prepare a natural conditioner by mixing a cup of curd and one teaspoon of lemon (Citrus limon) juice. Apply it on scalp and leave it on for 20 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water. This treatment is also effective in curing dandruff.
- Mix a teaspoon of lemon juice in 2 tablespoon of mustard oil and apply over the scalp. Rinse off with a mild shampoo. Follow this treatment twice a week for curing dandruff.
- For treating dandruff, soak methi (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seeds overnight. Prepare a paste by grinding them. Now, boil neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves in water and strain. Add methi seeds paste to the same and apply this mixture on the scalp. Leave for 20 minutes and wash off with water.
- Take 3 tablespoon of coconut oil and warm it lightly. To it, add a teaspoon of camphor and massage the scalp. This is another effective remedy for treating dandruff.
- Prepare a paste of dried amla (Emblica officinalis) fruits powder, reetha (Sapindus emarginatus) powder, mehandi (Lawsonia inermis) powder, shikakai (Acacia sinuata) seed powder and methi seeds in water. Leave this mixture overnight. Next morning, mix to it two teaspoons of curd. Apply the same over the scalp and hair. Rinse with a mild shampoo after 2 hours. This is one of the best solutions for graying hair.
- Eating 3-4 teaspoons of sesame (Sesamum indicum) seeds every morning gives nourishment to the hair.
These home remedies are effective in keeping hair problems at bay, but there are other important factors one should take care of. Always eat a balanced diet that includes green leafy vegetables, fruits, milk and milk products, sprouts and whole grains. Maintain hygiene and brush your hair daily with a comb with widely spaced teeth. Don’t comb when hair are wet. Avoid use of dryers, synthetic hair colors and dyes. Do exercise and meditation to remain healthy and stress-free.
Note: These remedies are for information purpose only. If your skin is sensitive to any of the natural ingredients mentioned above, consult a dermatologist before following these home remedies. Author should not be held for any misconduct.
Reference
- Acharya, Deepak and Shrivastava, Anshu (2008): Indigenous Herbal Medicines: Tribal Formulations and Traditional Herbal Practices, Aavishkar Publishers Distributor, Jaipur- India. ISBN 9788179102527. pp 440.
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