12 Ayurvedic Hair Care Tips that will Make you Look Great

Hair care is an important part for every individual to look beautiful. But the major question that always arises is- How to do it? Mostly, in our concern to maintain those beautiful and thick locks we stress so much that it leads to more damage. The time has come when we stop worrying about them and start to work for them. The solution to all your problems lay in the realm of ayurvedic hair care treatments.

Following are the ayurvedic hair care tips that will provide you with all the possible solutions to maintain those beautiful locks:

• Head Massage Oil

Massage your hair with either one or blend of ayurvedic hair oils. Hot oil massage not only improves circulation but also rejuvenates your hair follicles. As a result you get increased volume and lengthy hair.

Various oils that can be used are- Coconut, Maha Bhringraj, Amla, Arnica, Sesame Seeds, Almond and Brahmi oil.

How to use:

Take 3 tablespoon of ayurvedic hair oil and heat it in a pan. Massage this oil into sections of your scalp for 15 minutes. Now apply the oil from the roots to the tips. Leave it for about 30 minutes and rinse it using a shampoo and lukewarm water.

• Hair Masques

Ayurveda gives the best remedy for hair growth. There are various hair masques available that can be used for the best results. Some of them are:

1. Egg white and Yogurt masque

Take one cup of yogurt, one egg white and one teaspoon of lemon juice. Mix all the ingredients together and use it as a hair masque. Wash hair with lukewarm water after 20 minutes. 

2. Fenugreek and Hibiscus flower masque

Take one teaspoon of hibiscus flower powder and one teaspoon of fenugreek leaves powder. Soak both the ingredients in water for 1 hour. Apply the masque on your hair for about 45 minutes and rinse it.

3. Amalaki masque

For amalaki masque, mix 3 tablespoons amalaki powder with water to forms a thin consistency. Apply the paste from the roots to the tips. Let it sit for 30 minutes and then rinse it with water.

• Ayurvedic Hair Conditioners

The above mentioned Ayurvedic masques not only make your hair beautiful and healthy but also conditions them and make hair lustrous and shiny. There are few Ayurvedic hair conditioners that are helpful and effective. These are:

1. Banana and Egg whites

Take two bananas, some lemon juice and one egg white. Mix all the ingredients. Apply it on your hair and rinse it after sometime. This acts as a natural conditioner for hair and makes them soft.

2. Vinegar and Egg

For this all you need is 2 to 3 eggs, 1 ½ teaspoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of vinegar and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice by your side. Mix all the ingredients to form a thick paste. Apply it to the hair tips and leave it for about 10-15 minutes before rinsing it off.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

Take two tablespoons of ACV, one tablespoon honey and two cups of water in a bowl. Mix all the ingredients and pour this solution on your hair tips after shampoo. Do not rinse any further.

• Rich Diet

Include a diet rich in calcium and iron.  This means including green leafy vegetables, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, carrots, milk, fresh yogurt, coconut, and seasonal organic fruits in your diet.

• Avoid harsh shampoos

Avoid shampoos with harsh chemicals and try to use Ayurvedic products. Always condition your hair after shampoo. It’s a must step.

• Coconut Milk

Take paste of curry leaves and mix it with coconut milk. Apply the solution to the scalp. Rinse it after 30 minutes. This will help in reducing premature graying of hair.

• Aloe Vera

It is one of the best ingredients to curb hair fall. Proteolytic enzymes in aloe vera helps to repair damaged cells and improve follicle health. Take half cup pure aloe vera gel, 3 tablespoons of coconut oil and 2 tablespoons of honey. Mix all the ingredients and apply it to hair and scalp for about an hour. Wash it with lukewarm water to get healthy and beautiful hair.

• Methi

Methi is excellent solution to hair with dandruff. Take 2 tablespoons of Methi seeds and roast them in the pan. Grind the seeds to form a fine powder. Prepare paste by adding water and apply it to scalp and hair for 25 minutes. Rinse and wash with shampoo.

• Margosa leaves

Take few Margosa leaves and boil it in 4 cups of water. Cool down the solution and rinse it through your hair to get beautiful shiny hair.

• Water

With regular drinking of water in sufficient quantity you can easily get healthy and beautiful hair.

• Aromatic Jatamansi

It is one of the best medicines for hair growth. Take 5-6 drops Jatamansi Essential Oil along with 2-3 tbsp Carrier Oil. Massage the mixture into sections of your scalp for about 15 minutes. Leave it for 30 minutes and shampoo it. Use it thrice a week for best results.

• Indian Gooseberry

This Ayurvedic herb can be used both- internally and externally. You can either treat yourself with Amla juice or use Amla powder on your scalp for better results. All you have to do is soak Amla powder overnight and apply it on your hair for 30 minutes. Wash with shampoo and get beautiful hair instantly.

These simple and effective Ayurvedic hair care tips will definitely help you. Nourishing your hair and scalp through Ayurvedic herbs, and oils can promote healthy lustrous hair.