How To Use Flaxseed & Flaxseed Oil For Hair Growth?

 

Both flaxseed and flaxseed oil are amazing for hair growth. Flaxseed is called Alsi | Alasi in Hindi and Avise Ginjalu in Telugu and Ali Vithai in Tamil. We get it easily everywhere in India and it will be a great loss if we don't use it as it has amazing hair, skin and health benefits. I always stock up on flax seed and use it extensively for hair and skin care. I also love to add it in recipes. Flaxseed Benefits For Hair: 1. Flaxseed is very high in omega-3 fatty acids that helps nourish the hair follicles. 2. Flaxseed gel makes the hair follicles stronger and healthy thus greatly preventing hair loss both when taken internally and applied externally. 3. It is also rich in b-vitamins which helps reduce the dryness of hair and makes the hair unbelievable soft and smooth. 4. Flaxseed gel is very very soothing when applied onto the scalp as a pack and helps reduce scalp inflammations well. 5. Flaxseed oil when used as a massage oil improves blood circulation in the scalp thus promoting fast hair growth. How To Consume Flaxseed For Hair Growth? Usually nutritionists recommend consuming ground flaxseed because the ground flaxseed is easier to digest than the whole seeds. Grinding also helps break the hard seat coat which is difficult to do, if you chew the whole seeds. I have given few of the ways I consume flaxseed below. But flaxseed is very high in fiber so please don't over consume it else it'll cause stomach problems like bloating, stomach pain etc. If it does, reduce the quantity of flaxseed you're consuming and increase it slowly over time. It also interacts with blood thinner medications. Where To Buy Flaxseed & Flaxseed Oil For Hair? You can buy it all departmental stores in India, when you are buying flaxseed oil make sure to buy virgin flaxseed oil for best results....

How To Use Almond Oil (Badam Oil) For Hair Growth | 5 Top Ways

 

Almond oil is one of the best oils to use for promoting hair growth. If you are suffering from hair loss, I would suggest using nourishing pure plant based oils like almond oil regularly for hair treatments. With regular use, you will be really surprised how the texture of our hair changes for the better and also how fast the hair grows. The reason almond oil is so good for hair is because 1. It is very high in vitamin E (5.3 mg of vitamin E for 1 tbsp of almond oil) which is an amazing antioxidant that prevents free radicals that cause damage to our hair. 2. Almond oil contains high levels of fatty acids and when we apply it on our hair, it nourishes and conditions it greatly and is really great for dry and damaged hair. 3. Almond oil has anti inflammatory properties and if you are suffering from scalp inflammation, I would highly suggest regular almond oil massage. 4. Regularly using almond oil hair treatments adds shine to hair and prevents split ends. If you are suffering from split ends and dull hair, I would suggest egg and almond oil hair mask given below, it will greatly help. 5. Regularly massaging scalp with almond oil will improve circulation in the scalp and strengthen the hair roots. You can either use it alone or combine it with coconut oil and castor oil and use. When you are using castor oil, use it in 1:4 ratio as castor oil is very sticky. There are two different types of almond oil available. One is from sweet almond tree whose botanical name is Prunus Dulcis Var. Amygdalus. This is the almonds that we regularly consume. It has amazing hair, skin and health benefits. The main fatty acid composition of sweet almond oil are oleic acid, linoleic acid followed by palmitic acid and stearic acid. The unsaponifiable portion contains phytosterols, tocopherol and squalane. It is pale straw colored liquid with high amount of fatty acids that nourishes the hair and skin. This is the oil to use for hair care. The second type is got from bitter almond tree whose botanical name is Prunus Dulcis Var. Amara. Bitter almond has compounds called cyanogenic glucosides and when the bitter almonds are macerated, they hydrolyze and produce toxic hydrogen cyanide in very high amounts. Since bitter almond oil is very toxic it should be used only under medical supervision. When buying almond oil, make sure to buy only cold pressed sweet almond oil. In India, refined almond oil is sold cheaply, I would suggest buying only cold pressed sweet almond oil for best results..... 

 

How To Use Aloe Vera Gel For Hair Growth | 10 Top Ways !

 

Aloe vera is one of the best ingredients to use for promoting hair growth and it has amazing hair benefits. Aloe Vera has been in use for more than 2000 years and has been extensively used for health, hair and skin care. The major chemical constituents of aloe vera gel that are very effective for promoting hair growth and treating hair problems are a. Vitamins: Aloe vera is rich in vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin C and E, choline and folic acid. They are wonderful antioxidants that prevent free radicals which affect our hair in a negative way. b. Enzymes: Aloe vera contains around 8 enzymes and out of them bradykinase has anti inflammatory properties when applied topically thus greatly helps reduce scalp inflammations. c. Minerals: Aloe vera is rich in minerals like calcium, chromium, copper, selenium, magnesium, manganese and potassium. They help nourish the hair both when taken internally as a juice and applied externally as hair packs. d. Anthraquinones: Out of the 12 anthroquinones present in aloe vera, some like aloin and emodin have anti bacterial properties thus greatly helping in preventing scalp infections that leads to hair fall. e. Fatty Acids & Hormones: Fatty acids and hormones present in aloe vera have wonderful antiseptic and anti inflammatory properties which again treats all scalp problems. f. Lignin: Lignin present in aloe vera improves the penetrative effect of other ingredients that is why when we use aloe vera based hair oils, it penetrates well into the scalp resulting in smooth and glossy hair. The best way to use aloe vera for hair growth is using it in the form of hair oil and hair packs. Here are the hair benefits of aloe vera gel that you will experience immediately when you use aloe vera hair packs and aloe vera hair oil: 1. Aloe vera conditions the hair well and makes it super shiny and soft. So just within a few uses, you hair will be shiny and sooth. 2. Aloe vera treats all scalp problems including dandruff when applied on the scalp. Use it with lemon to see instant results. 3. It heals scalp infections especially if used along with neem powder. If you are suffering from scalp infections like boils or itchy scalp, apply aloe vera gel mixed with neem powder. 4. Aloe vera gel strengthens the hair roots and stimulates hair growth. You can use any one of the hair packs I have given below. 5. If you are suffering from hair loss using aloe vera hair mask will arrest it very quickly. I have given 10 aloe vera hair treatments that I have used over the years. Choose the ones you like and use it regularly for best results. For all these treatments, I have used fresh aloe vera gel and you can find how to make fresh aloe vera gel here. To use the aloe vera hair packs given below, mix the ingredients and apply all over the scalp. Wait for 15 to 30 minutes and wash it off with a mild shampoo. You can use the aloe vera hair packs weekly twice. The aloe vera hair oil can be applied weekly twice before hair bath....

3 Top Ways To Use Bhringraj Powder For Hair Growth

 

Bhringraj plant | Karisalankanni plant whose botanical name is Eclipta Alba is an amazing plant with amazing hair benefits. Bhringraj powder | Karisalankanni powder is especially very well known in India for promoting hair regrowth and preventing grey hair. Bhringraj is the Hindi name and Karisalankanni is the Tamil name. It is called Guntagala Aku in Telugu, False Daisy in English, Gargamuru in Kannada, Tekaraja in Malayalam, Bhangra in Punjabi, Bhangro in Gujarati and Kesuriya in Bengali. There are two varieties of bhringraj that are very commonly found all over India, one produces white flowers and the other produces yellow flowers. You can either one variety for promoting hair growth. Here are the hair benefits of bhringraj powder: 1. Bhringraj Powder For White Hair (Premature Greying): Bhringraj is very useful for premature greying of the hair and will greatly help reverse grey hair if used on a regular basis. 2. Bhringraj Powder For Dandruff: Bhringraj helps treat dandruff really really well. To treat dandruff, apply bhringraj and amla powder hair pack given below regularly. 3. Bhringraj Powder For Scalp Infections: Bhringraj powder has anti bacterial and anti fungal properties so it treats all the scalp infections really well. It can be used as a home remedy for treating scalp infections like scalp psoriasis, scalp ring worm, scalp itchiness, etc really well. 4. Bhringraj Powder For Scalp Inflammation: Scalp inflammation can be caused due to either fungal or bacterial infections and since bhringraj powder have anti microbial properties, it helps treat both fungal and bacterial infections. 5. Bhringraj Powder For Hair Fall: Bhringraj powder when applied as a hair pack helps strengthen the hair roots and arrest hair fall immediately. If you are suffering from hair fall, I would suggest using either one of the bhringraj powder hair packs regularly. You will find that the hair fall stops very very quickly. 6. Bhringraj Powder For Dry Hair & Split Ends: Bhringraj powder hair packs conditions the hair really well. Regular use will soften the hair really well. If you are suffering from split ends, trim your hair at the ends and regularly use either one of the bhringraj hair packs mentioned below. You will never again suffer from split ends and hair dryness. 7. Bhringraj Powder For Baldness: Regularly applying bhringraj oil will greatly help regrow hair in bald spots. Some women have bald spots in front hair line which is usually caused by tightly tying the hair into a ponytail or plait. A simple remedy for that is to not tie the hair too tightly and applying bhringraj hair oil (made either from fresh bhringraj leaves or bhringraj powder) on the bald spots daily. It will quickly help get back lost hair. 8. Bhringraj Powder For Hair Growth: Applying bhringraj powder hair pack will greatly help with hair growth. It improves the blood circulation, stops hair fall and encourages new hair growth. Try to use bhringraj hair packs regularly to see good results. Consuming Bhringraj Powder For Hair Growth (Dosage): Bhringraj powder can be taken internally for hair growth and for treating premature greying of the hair. The general suggested dosage is around 1/2 tsp per day. Bhringraj Powder Side Effects: Bhringraj powder when applied externally does not cause any side effects at all. When consuming bhringraj powder internally, try not to over dose to prevent side effects. Where to buy bhringraj powder? You can buy bhringraj powder in most departmental stores in India. You can also order it online else make your own bhringraj powder by sun drying the leaves and then powdering it in a dry mixer.... 

 

5 Top Hair Uses, Benefits & Side Effects Of Indigo Powder (Avuri) For Grey Hair & Hair Growth

 

If you are looking for a natural alternative for chemical hair dyes, then indigo powder is a great choice. Indigo powder is got by powdering the leaves of indigo plant whose botanical name is Indigofera Tinctoria. The leaves produce dark blue dye and when applied as a hair dye after using henna, gives dark black colour. Indigo powder is called Indian Indigo in English, Avuri or Neeli in Tamil, Neeli Chettu in Telugu, Neela Amari | Neelayamari in Malayalam, Neelini | Neela in Hindi, Neeli in Kannada, Neel in Marathi, Wasma in Arabic and Neel in Urdu. Indigo is a small shrub that grows about 1 to 2 meters high and produces beautiful pink flowers. Indigo plant has wonderful medicinal uses and all parts of the plant is used medicinally. Though indigo is known mainly as a natural dye, it has other amazing hair benefits too. Indigo is mainly used in the form of hair oil for stimulating hair growth and in the form of a pack for dyeing the hair. For dyeing, it is applied after henna. Henna makes the hair reddish orange and indigo dyes the hair dark blue color and together they create a natural black color. Here are the amazing hair benefits of indigo powder: 1. Indigo Powder For Premature Greying Of The Hair: Indigo leaf is an amazing home remedy for treating premature greying of the hair. Regular use of hair oil made with indigo leaves will reverse and prevent greying of the hair. 2. Indigo Powder For Hair Growth: Indigo hair oil made with the leaves is amazing for hair growth. It prevents scalp infections and stimulates new hair growth when used regularly. 3. Indigo Powder For Dandruff: The hair oil made with indigo leaves is also a very good remedy for dandruff. It reduces dandruff greatly and if used from young age, it will greatly prevent dandruff. 4. Indigo Powder Hair Dye: One main hair benefit of indigo is that it acts as a natural hair dye. In my personal opinion, it is one of natures gift considering the side effects of chemical hair dyes which range from increased sensitivity to sun to skin allergies. 5. Indigo Powder For Dry Hair: Indigo hair oil is one of the best conditioners that softens your hair really really well. If you are suffering from dry brittle hair, I would suggest using indigo oil regularly. Within few days of regular use, you will find you hair smooth and soft. For making indigo oil, indigo leaves, amla and bhringraj are boiled together in a pan till the water evaporates and the sizzling sound stops. These 3 herbs also forms the base for the famous Neelibhrigraj Oil which is very popular for treating premature greying of the hair. Neelibhringraj oil also contains additional ingredients like buffalo milk, cow's milk and coconut milk. But in my personal experience hair oil made with just the three herbs also is equally effective for stimulating hair growth and preventing premature greying of the hair. For dyeing, if you want black color, make sure to use it after applying henna, this will ensure you get a dark color. If you want a dark reddish tinge color, you can mix both henna and indigo together and apply. Side Effects Of Indigo Powder: There are no side effects to using indigo powder for hair. But like with any ingredient some might experience indigo powder allergy but this is very rare. The only side effect is it might be messy and time consuming to use indigo as a hair dye but it will get easier once you start using it regularly. Also we get lot of fake indigo powder in the markets. To make sure it is original, mix it in water and wait for 15 minutes, the dark blue dye should bleed out else it is fake. Where To Buy Indigo Powder For Hair? We get natural organic indigo powder in most herbal shops in India. If you are living in Tamil Nadu, you get avuri leaf powder in nattu marundhu kadai. You can also buy good quality indigo powder online. Some common questions asked regarding dyeing hair with indigo powder: How Long Should I Leave Indigo In My Hair: I would suggest leaving Indigo paste for 2 hours for best results. Can I leave Indigo In My Hair Overnight? You don't need to leave it on overnight, the dye fixes on the hair within 2 hours. How To Rinse Indigo Out Of Hair? Rinse it off with plain water for best results. Is Indigo Bad For Your Hair? Indigo is natural product and will never harm your hair. It will only make it shiny and strong. How Long Indigo Hair Dye Lasts? The time it lasts varies from person to person. For some it might last well for 8 to 12 weeks, for some it might wash off sooner. It greatly depends on how porous our hair is. How to Make Indigo Stick To Hair? Some people's hair absorb the indigo dye poorly, if it is the case, mix 1 tsp of salt for every 100 gram of indigo powder, it will help fix the dye. Also apply indigo paste on clean dry hair only. Oiling Hair After Indigo: It is best to oil the hair after 48 hours after indigo hair dye application. Shampoo After Indigo: Shampoo only after 48 hours after applying indigo hair dye to prevent it washing off fast. How To Make Indigo Last Longer: If you wash your hair daily, the dye will not last longer. Also try to use only mild shampoos for best results...

3 Ways To Use Ginger (Adrak) For Hair Regrowth, Hair Loss & Baldness

 

Ginger called Adrak in Hindi and Inji in Tamil is one of the best ingredients to use for treating scalp problems and for promoting hair growth. It has been used for hair care for centuries in India. Here at home, we have been using ginger for hair care regularly. Every Friday, my grandma used to pound dry ginger along with other spices and heat them in unrefined sesame oil. She used to massage the warm oil in our scalp for 5 to 6 minutes. After the massage we let it soak for an hour or two and then have hair wash with homemade hair wash powder. This is a ritual that has been practiced for many years in our village and I religiously follow it till today. Here are some of the hair benefits of using ginger: 1. Ginger has anti bacterial properties so it treats scalp infections really well. 2. The active component of ginger called gingerol is a wonderful antioxidant that protects the hair from damage from free radicals in the body. 3. Ginger has wonderful anti inflammatory properties and it treats scalp inflammations really really well. 4. Ginger improves the blood circulation in the scalp when applied externally in the form of hair pack or hair oil thus promoting hair growth. 5. Ginger nourishes the hair follicles and strengthens the hair roots thus arresting hair fall and promoting hair growth even in bald spots. At home, along with using it in hot oil treatments regularly, I also use freshly extracted ginger juice in hair packs. I also make ginger hair oil at home that improves the blood circulation in the scalp really well. I have given three ways to use ginger for promoting hair growth, choose the method you prefer and include it regularly in your hair care regime. We can use ginger in the form of ginger juice, dry ginger, ginger powder or fresh ginger paste for hair care. You get ginger powder easily everywhere now, try to buy organic ginger powder for using in hair treatments...

 

5 Top Benefits & Uses Of Potato Juice For Hair Growth

 

When one of my friends mentioned about using potato for hair growth, I was skeptical at first. I have used potato for beauty treatments but it was always for skin and never for hair care. My friend convinced me to try it and I am very glad I did. The first treatment I tried was potato hair rinse. After boiling the potatoes I had the left over potato boiled water that I usually discard so I thought of using it as a final rinse along with lemon juice. And it really left my hair shiny and smooth immediately after using it. The next was potato hair mask, which I made by mixing potato juice along with Aloe Vera gel like my friend suggested. I also added in few drops of virgin coconut oil as I have dry hair and I liked the hair mask too. My scalp felt clean and free of dandruff after using it. Now after trying these treatments, I regularly use potato in my hair care regime. If you get to know the hair benefits of potato, you will too. Here are some of the hair benefits of using potato juice for hair: 1. Potato boiled water adds shine and luster to hair if used as a final hair rinse. 2. Potato juice is rich in nutrients like vitamin B, vitamin C and zinc, very essential for hair growth. 3. It treats dandruff, if used along lemon juice as a hair pack. 4. Potato juice cleanses the scalp really well removing all the product build up. 5. Potato juice when used as a hair mask conditions the hair really well especially if used along with nourishing ingredients like yogurt or Aloe Vera. If you are new to using potato juice for hair growth, I would suggest starting with the hair rinse as we regularly boil potatoes for sabzi and throw the potato boiled water out. Once you start using it, you will always continue using potato for your hair....

 

3 Top Ways To Use Curry Leaves For Hair Growth!

 

I love curry leaves and use it extensively both in cooking and for hair care. I have grown up seeing both my grandmothers and aunts use curry leaves for hair care and so naturally I started using it for my hair too. Till today, curry leaf hair oil remains my all favorite hair oil, I love it because it strengthens the hair follicles and greatly prevents hair fall. Along with external application, I would suggest consuming curry leaves regularly as it provides all the nutrients required for hair growth. Here are some of the hair benefits of curry leaves: 1. Curry leaves when used externally as an oil nourishes the scalp and strengthens the hair follicles. 2. Curry leaves when used as a hair pack removes product build up in the scalp. We regularly use many chemical products on a regular basis for our hair which results in product buildup. Weekly once use of curry leaf hair pack removes product buildup from the scalp. 3. Curry leaves are one of the best home remedies for treating premature greying and I have seen it personally. My neighbor who had premature greying reversed her greying with curry leaf hair oil. It really amazed me to see how effective curry leaves are for treating hair problems. 4. When we massage our scalp with curry leaf hair oil made with curry leaves and coconut oil, it improves blood circulation in the scalp thus promoting new hair growth. 5. Curry leaves are rich in nutrients essential for hair growth, regular consumption of curry leaves will stop hair loss caused due to nutrient deficiencies. Also curry leaves are rich in antioxidants so it prevents free radicals in the body which are the main cause of premature ageing of skin and hair. At home, we add curry leaves as a seasoning to almost all our dishes and I have been advised from young age to consume the curry leaves added to the dishes. Usually most people discard the curry leaves found in the dishes and because of that reason curry leaf is usually sited as an example for people who make use of people in need and discard them later. I would highly suggest both consuming curry leaves and applying it externally on the scalp on a daily basis, it will keep our hair lustrous and strong......

5 Top Benefits & How To Do Hot Oil Hair Growth Treatment For Dry Damaged Hair

 

Hot oil treatments have been around for a long time, especially here in our place, it has been followed for centuries. Like the name suggests, hot oil treatment is a process of applying warm oil usually infused with herbs onto the scalp. Some of the common oils used for hot oil treatments are are argan oil, coconut oil, sesame oil, jojoba oil, castor oil and avocado oil. Here in our place we mainly use unrefined sesame oil for hot oil treatments but you can use any oil you prefer. Whatever oil you choose, try to use only pure unrefined oils. This hot oil treatment can be used on all types of hair ranging from natural black hair to chemically damaged hair. Traditionally we call it oil bath and men have their oil bath on Saturdays and women have their oil bath on Fridays. Here in my village it is so common to see women have their hot oil treatment on Fridays and then visit temples. Hot oil treatments not only helps with hair growth, it also reduces stress. Here are some of the health benefits of hot oil treatment: 1. Reduces Stress: During hot oil treatment, we massage a wonderful herbal oil onto our scalp and regular scalp massage is a wonderful stress buster. It greatly reduces stress which is very essential in this fast paced life.  2. For Hair Growth: Gentle warm oil massage, improves the blood circulation in the scalp and greatly strengthens the hair follicles thus promoting hair growth. 3. Arrests Hair Fall: Since it strengthens the hair follicles, it greatly prevents hair fall. If you are suffering from hair fall, I would highly suggest regular hot oil treatments. 4. Cures Dandruff & Itchiness: The wonderful herbs added in the hot oil treatment like garlic, black pepper treats dandruff effectively. It also cures itchiness very effectively. 5. For Dry & Damaged Hair: Hot oil treatment is very hydrating and regular hot oil treatment is great for dry and damaged hair. The herbs and spices added into the oil vary from place to place, here in our place we mainly use black peppercorns and cumin seeds. But my grandma used to add garlic and dry ginger to the oil too so we continue to do it the same way. There is a great benefit to adding dry ginger and garlic, some people suffer from sinus infection if they do oil treatment but if we use this blend we will not have sinus infection at all. Also garlic greatly prevents scalp infections like dandruff and hair fall. If you are worried of garlic smell, the smell will not be there after you have your hair wash. Also after applying the hot oil treatment try to do hot towel treatment like mentioned below to deep condition your hair.........

5 Top Benefits Of Mayonnaise Hair Treatment For Hair Growth, Head Lice, Dry & Damaged Hair

 

 

My son loves mayonnaise and usually asks for it each time he has rotis. I don't like to give him mayonnaise bought from the shops regularly so I always make my own using olive oil, vinegar and organic country eggs from our farm. Few months back I was reading a fun article that explained all the hacks that we can do with mayonnaise other than eating it and one of the uses mentioned was a hair treatment. I was skeptical at first but since the mayonnaise I make at home contains only pure olive oil and eggs, I thought it will only do good for my hair. And I was so right, it left my hair silky smooth and glowing. Here are the hair benefits of using mayonnaise hair treatment: 1. For Hair Growth: Eggs and olive oil in the mayonnaise helps nourish and condition the scalp. It also strengthen the hair roots thus promoting hair growth. 2. Protects Dry & Damaged Hair: Mayonnaise hair treatment is one of the best home remedies for dry hair. If you have dry, damaged hair or have done chemical treatments for your hair, I would suggest using this treatment, it will greatly help. 3. For Head Lice: Though mayonnaise on it's own does not have any special ingredients that kills head lice, mayonnaise is very sticky and applying it on the hair suffocates the lice and kills it. 4. For Dandruff: Since mayonnaise contains vinegar, it  helps treat dandruff very very effectively. Try using it in the form of mayonnaise hair pack like I have given below. 5. For Hair Straightening: Mayonnaise softens and smoothens the hair shafts making the hair appear straight naturally. I would highly suggest making your own mayonnaise at home for doing this treatment, it is so easy to make and gives the best results. How To Use Mayonnaise For Hair? You can use mayonnaise separately on it's own but I prefer to use it along with a fruit like given below...

 

How To Use Rosemary Oil For Hair Growth & Stop Hair Loss?

 

Rosemary has been used from ancient times to treat hair fall and grey hair and rosemary oil extracted from rosemary is great for treating baldness at home. Rosemary improves blood circulation in the scalp which in turn promotes hair growth. It is an amazing plant to use for treating hair loss at home as it stops hair fall and promotes new hair growth very very effectively. It also treats dandruff and dryness very well. Usually the clinically prescribed at home treatment for baldness comes with certain side effects like itchiness and hair dryness. Commercial products along with the side effects are also very very expensive and we have to use them for long periods to see results so it does get very expensive. You will be amazed to know that there are wonderful herbs that helps treat baldness but without any side effects like hair dryness and itchiness. One such herb in rosemary, you can find the research that supports this claim here. I find using rosemary essential oil along with fresh rosemary like in the recipe given below gives the best results. Male pattern baldness is usually caused due to genetics, that is having a family history of baldness. Baldness is caused due to hormone called DHT, some men have it in excess. Even women can have excess amount of it, even a tiny bit more will result in hair loss for women. We can easily make this baldness hair spray that stops hair loss and promotes new hair growth at home using rosemary essential oil, fresh rosemary and fenugreek seeds.Fenugreek is an another ingredient that is wonderful to add in this baldness hair spray recipe. Fenugreek is a natural conditioner that helps soften the hair naturally. It also treats dandruff and arrests hair fall very very quickly. Regular use of this hair spray daily will greatly arrest hair fall and promote new hair growth. To use, take it in a spray bottle and spray on the scalp. Massage gently for a few seconds, wait for it to dry naturally and then leave it on overnight. You will start seeing results only after months of regular usage daily........

How To Use Amla Powder For Hair Growth, Grey Hair & Hair Loss

 

Amla also called as Indian gooseberry, Nellikai in Tamil, Amalaki in Sanskrit is a wonderful ingredient to use for hair growth. It has been used in India from ancient times to stop hair fall, treat grey hair and promote hair growth. Here are the top 5 hair benefits and uses of Amla Powder: 1. Using amla in any form conditions the hair really well and greatly prevents split ends. 2. Amla is rich in antioxidants and it helps strengthens the hair follicles and greatly helps prevent hair loss. 3. Amla treats hair problems like dandruff and itchy scalp if used regularly. 4. Regular use of amla both internally and externally helps reverse grey hair. 5. Regular use of amla helps in hair regrowth. Since amla has got these amazing hair benefits, it will be a great loss if we don't use it in hair care. Amla can be used in either fresh form or in dried form. A common question that I get asked in the blog is whether fresh amlas can be substituted with dried amla powder. As many of you know I always go to great lengths to use only fresh produce that is free of pesticides for all my homemade preparations. I feel it gives the best results especially I feel homemade oils made with the fresh extracts are really effective. But powders can be substituted for fresh produce if you don't get it in your place and especially amla powder is equally effective like fresh amla. At home we make amla powder hair mask, this mask is very very effective in stimulating new hair growth and reversing grey hair black. This hair mask has got only 3 ingredients, fresh homemade yogurt, coconut oil and amla powder. We add coconut oil and yogurt as amla powder can be drying if used alone. How To Make Amla Powder At Home? We can easily make amla powder at home. To make amla powder, grate fresh amla finely, spread on a plate and sun dry till crisp covered with a thin mesh. We usually do this during hot summer months, once completely dry, powder it in a dry mixer while still crisp from sun drying. Where to Buy Amla Powder? You can also buy amla powder from the shops too. It is sold as nellikai powder in Tamil Nadu, amla powder in Northern India and Indian gooseberry powder abroad. When buying from the shops make sure to buy pure amla powder that does not have any additions to it....

 

10 Top Natural Tips For Growing Long Hair Fast Used In India From Ancient Times

 

We all want long, thick and healthy hair and in my personal opinion we can achieve it if we follow the hair care regimen of our grandmothers. We call these tips patti vaithiyam for hair growth in Tamil and if we follow these simple tips we will get thick, long hair very fast. Our grandmas led stress free lives, never ever ate junk food, used homemade products for hair care and also they never used chemical treatments on their hair. I have always wanted to record the hair care regimen of my elders for a long time and finally I have managed to do it now :). My husband's late grandmother who lived to ripe old age of 97, was an authority in home remedies. Even now we still talk often about the way she used to miraculously help everyone with home remedies. She used to be very particular about her hair care regimen even in her last days. Even though it was difficult for her as she got older, she used to always insist on having oil bath on Fridays and Tuesdays. She always used to oil her hair with pure homemade oils and I  have never seen her use commercial shampoos, she always used Arappu powder for her hair wash. Now sadly all these traditions are changing, most of us hate oiling our hair, we don't have time for leisurely stress relieving oil baths, we eat processed food and we always live in a constant state of stress, no wonder we all have so many hair problems. If we follow the simple but time honored traditions of our grand mothers, all of us will have thick, long hair. Below, I have tried to record all the traditional remedies used for long hair growth, hope you will find it useful.... 

 

5 Top Hair Benefits & Uses Of Garlic For Hair Growth & Stop Hair Loss

 

 

Garlic has been used to treat hair problems from ancient times. In our family we use garlic when we have oil bath, it is tradition that we have been following for many many years. My husband's late grandmother was an authority in home remedies and she lived to the ripe old age of 97. She used to be very particular about the way the oil for hair bath should be prepared, even when she was in her nineties she used to personally monitor how the oil was prepared :). The oil was always made with a blend of unrefined sesame oil, garlic, peppercorns, dry ginger and cumin seeds. We still follow it religiously to this day, traditions like this should be treasured and passed on from one generation to the other else it will get lost very soon. After having oil bath with this mixture you will rarely have scalp infections or itchiness or dandruff and you will also feel very relaxed and refreshed because of the massage. Though garlic has a strong unpleasant smell that many don't like, it does wonders to scalp if applied regularly. Here are some of the hair benefits of applying garlic for hair: 1. Garlic For Scalp Infections: Garlic has anti bacterial properties which makes it very very effective for treating scalp infections. That is why when we regularly use garlic for the scalp like for oil bath we rarely get scalp infections. 2. Garlic For Hair Growth: Garlic is rich in sulfur which gives it's unique strong pungent smell and selenium, both very essential for promoting new hair growth. When we apply garlic juice on the scalp it not only strengthens the existing hair roots it also helps promote new hair growth 3. Garlic For Dandruff: Garlic when used on the scalp is a very very good remedy for dandruff. Though it is very unpleasant to use garlic on our scalp due to the smell, it is an effective remedy for dandruff and itchy scalp. 4. Garlic For Hair Loss: When we apply garlic oil on the scalp it increases blood circulation in the area, prevents all scalp infections, strengthens hair roots and greatly reduces hair fall. 5. Garlic For Alopeica Areata: Applying raw garlic is one of the best home remedies for treating alopecia areata. Though it takes weeks of regular application to see results, it does work. You can find the study that proves it here. If you are suffering from alopeica areata, I would suggest applying the raw juice which is very very effective. If you can't bear the raw smell, try the garlic oil made with virgin coconut oil and raw garlic regularly. For regular general use, I would suggest using garlic weekly twice during oil bath, it will greatly help prevent all scalp infections. I have given the method for making garlic oil and garlic juice for hair below.....

 

4 Top Hair Benefits & Uses Of Onion Juice For Hair Regrowth, Baldness, Grey Hair & Hair Loss

 

Many of you must have heard of using onion juice for treating hair loss. It is an age old remedy that is backed by research now, I always feel very happy when I come across researches that prove our traditional remedies. Onion is rich in sulfur and it also the ingredient that gives onion it's strong pungent smell. The type of sulfur found in onions is easily absorbed in the scalp and sulfur helps in the formation of keratin which in turn helps in hair regrowth. Here are some of the hair benefits of onion juice: 1. Onion Juice For Spot Baldness | Alopecia Areata: Using onion juice on scalp is a remedy that is very very popular in our village for treating alopecia areata or bald spots, we call it "Pulu Vettu | Poochi Vettu" in Tamil. Usually we use only small red onion juice for treating alopecia areata, the remedy gives amazing results very quickly, you can read the research that proves this traditional use here. I would suggest using the onion juice continuously for at least 6 to 8 weeks to see results. 2. Onion Juice For Grey Hair: Onion juice can be used for reversing premature greying of the hair very effectively. Oxidative stress is said to be one of the main reasons for causing premature greying. Onion juice when applied on the hair topically helps in the formation of catalase which in turn prevents oxidative stress very effectively. 3. Onion Juice For Scalp Infections: Onion juice has anti bacterial properties which helps treat all the scalp infections very very effectively 4. Onion Juice For Hair Growth: Applying onion juice on the scalp also improves the circulation in the scalp which in turn will help in hair growth. Though onion juice has these wonderful benefits when applied on the scalp, onion juice really stinks and like with every remedy some tolerate it well and some might find it very hard to apply on the scalp. For them I have given different ways to apply onion juice on the scalp below in the order of effectiveness, choose the method that you prefer..... 

 

Coconut Oil For Beard Growth: Best Natural Homemade Coconut Beard Oil Recipe

A reader of this blog was asking me about tips for growing his beard in the comments section and one of the best tips for beard growth is using a beard oil. Beard oil, just like a good hair oil has multiple benefits if applied regularly. 1. Beard oil prevents skin drying which is usually the case for many. 2. If the beard is long, applying beard oil prevents tangling 3. Beard oil prevents infections if used regularly. 4. Beard oil promotes faster hair growth. 5. Applying beard oil also makes it look neat and presentable. Since beard oil has all these benefits, it is a good idea to use it if you are planning to grow a beard. We don't get beard oil commonly in the shops in India but you can easily order beard oil online. If buying, always chose the one that nourishes and conditions well. But store bought beard oil is not cheap and you have to try a few to really pinpoint the product you like. Instead I would suggest making your own beard oil, it is easy and fun and the best part is you can mix in your own favorite scents and customize it to your liking. First step that we have to do while making beard oil is choosing the base oil, we have a quite a few choices. But no matter what oil you chose always remember to chose unrefined pure oils. Some good choices are jojoba oil, coconut oil, sweet almond oil and grape seed oil, I always prefer coconut oil. Coconut oil promotes beard growth and prevents drying but try using only unrefined coconut oil. I also like to mix it with sweet almond oil as it is also a great conditioner. I also like to add vitamin e oil as it acts as a natural preservative. The fun part is mixing the essential oils with the carrier oil, have fun formulating your own recipes. I like rosemary, lavender and peppermint essential oils combination as it smells really masculine. They complement each other well and makes the beard oil smell really really good. In addition to smelling good, rosemary essential oil has anti bacterial properties and it prevents infections. Lavender essential oil is very very soothing and peppermint essential oil promotes hair growth. However I would suggest making only a small batch of beard oil so the fragrance remains fresh. These also make great gifts, if your husband loves growing beard gift it to him, I am sure he will thank you for it....:)

 

5 Top Hair Benefits & Uses Of Eggs For Hair Growth, Dry Hair & Hair Loss

 

Eggs are one of the best ingredients to use for dry, damaged hair. I still remember, when I was in my teens, one of the first few beauty recipes I tried was the egg and olive hair mask. But it was not at all like what I planned. Since it was my first time, I couldn't apply it without spilling the raw eggs on my dress and in the bathroom. And my god! the bathroom was smelling of raw eggs for days. And you could have imagined the amount of scolding I got for doing such a mess. When I was cleaning up the mess and getting the scolding I thought I will never ever use eggs on my hair again. But the next day when I combed my hair I realized how silky smooth it was and all my thoughts of not using eggs for my hair vanished. I have been using eggs on my hair ever since :). Applying eggs on the hair have these following hair benefits: 1. Eggs for hair growth: Eggs does help in promoting hair growth, it strengthens the hair roots and prevents breakage. The protein in the eggs helps to strengthen the hair roots. 2. Egg hair masks are great for treating chemically treated  hair. If you are a person who is using lot of chemical treatments on the hair, then I would suggest using egg hair masks weekly twice for best results. It will greatly prevent hair breakage. 3. Egg hair masks to a certain extent prevent hair fall and also prevent split ends, if applied to the length of the hair 4. Homemade egg hair masks usually can be used for all types of hair. For very greasy hair, use only the egg white and for very dry hair you can use the yolk along with little bit of any unrefined oil. 5. Egg yolk hair masks are one of the best at home treatments for very dry hair, it leaves the hair silky soft and smooth. I would suggest using at least weekly twice to see results. The only con about egg hair masks is the lingering smell of raw eggs in the bathroom. For that, try cleaning the bathroom immediately after bath and pour over hot water, this will greatly diminish the smell. To use, you can apply a beaten egg directly on the scalp or you can combine it with other ingredients like given below. I have given 3 hair mask recipes that I have used, give it a try.... 

 

5 Top Hair Benefits & Uses Of Beer For Hair Wash, Hair Growth & Hair Fall

 

When I was browsing through beauty recipes from an old book of mine, there were few hair rinse recipes with beer. I was debating whether to try it or not for the past month thinking it will dry out my hair and smell weird. As usual it lead to researching all the benefits and side effects of beer while using it for hair. First the benefits: 1. Beer For Damaged Hair: Beer is principally made out of four ingredients - Malt, hops, water and beer yeast. The protein in the malt and the hops in the beer is very good for chemically treated and damaged hair giving it a natural shine resulting in healthier looking locks. It is also said to promote hair growth and prevent hair loss when applied on the scalp. But I haven't used it enough to notice any difference in hair growth. 2. Beer also adds volume to the hair. I got interested in beer hair rinse in the first place when I saw a lady in a magazine demonstrate the effect of beer rinse on her hair volume, the result was really noticeable. Though temporary, even my hair felt full after using the rinse. 3. Beer Adds Shine: Beer hair rinse adds a nice sheen to the hair. Especially if used along with apple cider vinegar it smooths out the hair helping it reflect the light resulting in lovely, shiny hair. 4. Beer rinse makes a very good setting lotion: In fact it was a popular setting lotion in the olden days. One of the famous beer setting lotion recipes from the past was made by boiling little sugar in water and adding beer and essential oil. But I was wondering how they used sugar on the hair as the sugar might make the hair sticky. You can also spray the hair with very little of the beer rinse before setting the hair. 5. Beer Hair Mask : If you have dry hair and want to use beer on the hair, try a beer hair mask by mixing beer with an egg and apply it as a hair mask. Wait for 15 to 20 minutes before washing it off. Beer can also be added to shampoo for hair wash. Now the side effects: The main side effect of using beer on the hair is the strong odor. We can do a few things for that, try using a flat beer ( beer that has lost the fizz by keeping it open for a day or so) and also try using essential oil. The next side effect is the alcohol content in the beer, it can vary between 2% to 12 %, so try using a beer that has a low alcohol content. If the alcohol content is very high, it will dry out the hair.