You find more hair on your comb than on your scalp these days? Don’t worry because you are not alone. Due to current life style and eating habits hair loss has become an every day problem. Hair is made of 88% proteins. Major factors that influence the hair growth are lifestyle and food. Ayurveda identifies three different body compositions and recommends herbal oils accordingly. The layers of hair overlap similar to the skin of a fish. Oil smoothens these layers, thus leaving healthy looking hair on your mane.
The coolest thing about Ayurvedic herbal hair oils is that they can be prepared at home. Some of the herbs used in Ayurvedic hair care products are fenugreek; henna (Lawsonia Inermis); hibiscus leaves; soap nuts; karisalankanni called licorice in English; neem; lemon; Indian gooseberries. Many Ayurveda experts advise to eat lot of green leafy vegetables. Increasing the intake of foods rich in proteins and drinking plenty of water also helps combat hair loss.
Ayurvedic hair oils never damage hair as they do not contain chemicals that disrupt the texture of hair. Massaging with these hair care products helps prevent dry hair. These hair oils also control dandruff and alopecia. Massaging properly is as important as the ingredients itself. A proper massage increases blood circulation and also helps in easy absorption of these oils.
Here is a simple recipe to prepare herbal hair oil at home:
- Olive Oil 20 ml
- Cinnamon Powder 1 teaspoon
- Honey 1 teaspoon
Method:
Mix all the above ingredients to make a paste. Apply it to the scalp and leave it on for 20-30 minutes. Repeat for every 15 days and find thicker and healthy hair.
