Ayurveda has many oils and herbs for hair. A combination of these can help you get healthy long lustrous hair. They can be warmed and massaged onto the scalp and hair. They help you take care of your scalp, along with nourishing your hair. These also help in calming your nervous system and making you feel relaxed.
The oils and herbs you choose would depend, to an extent, on your dominant Dosha or body type as this influences hair quality as well. Vata hair is usually dry, thin and frizzy; Pitta hair is generally fine and prone to premature graying and thinning; Kapha hair is usually oily and thick.
Ayurvedic scalp oil for hair problems
The basic oils can be chosen according to dominant Doshas. Vata hair should be oiled with sesame or almond oil. They are very nourishing and helps reduce dryness of hair and scalp. Pitta hair is more suited to coconut oil. It is cooling and can take care of thinning and graying. Kapha hair can be oiled with olive or sesame oil. They help in keeping pores open prevent clogging.
Along with these, there are some Ayurvedic herbs that can be mixed with these oils before massaging hair with the chosen oil. They help increase the benefits of the oil and the massage. They are usually slowly cooked in the chosen oils after which this mixture is strained, cooled and used.
Some Ayurvedic herbs for hair and scalp
- Brahmi: It helps in thickening hair. It also calms the nervous system and mind. It is especially good for Vata type of hair.
- Amalaki: It nourishes, cools and purifies, along with preventing premature graying and thinning. It is especially beneficial for Pitta type of hair.
- Bhringaraj: It nourishes hair and is especially good for Pitta type of hair.
- Neem: It cleanses and purifies and is very suitable for Kapha type of hair.
- Hibiscus: It helps cool and maintain vitality and color of hair.
- Rosemary: It stimulated faster growth of hair and prevents premature thinning and graying of hair. It also conditions the scalp. It is suited for all types of hair.
- Lavender: It helps keeps a good oil balance and promotes growth of hair. It is suitable for all kinds of hair.
- Jasmine: It helps in reducing stress and relax and calm your mind.
You can choose any of these according to your specific problems and preferences. If you are regular with this, you will soon have lustrous enviable hair that you will be proud of.
