5 Homemade Oils For Hair Growth

Increased stress levels and lack of proper nutrition is resulting in hair fall and other hair problems at a much younger age now. Too many people we know are suffering from worrying hair fall, dandruff, thinning hair, bald spots and other forms of hair damage. The contributing factors to the ill health of hair are attributed to the body nutrition levels. Also, with the augmented use of chemical based hair products, the hair loses its natural oil and shine. Exposure to pollution is another reason making it difficult to have long thick hair naturally.

Though many (note: not all) hair oil products advertise their natural ingredients, nothing beats the originality of homemade hair oil for thick hair. Some of these also come from the tried and tested the ayurvedic wisdom of centuries. These homemade oils for hair growth assure good hair growth with minimal or no side effects.

Amla Hair Oil

Amla is one of the best-known secrets for thick long hair. It helps in reducing the heat in the scalp that causes hair fall. Highly enriched with Vitamin C, it helps to strengthen the hair roots and nourish the cells. It prevents the greying of the hair. Amla also conditions the hair leaving it silky and lustrous.

Ingredients

120 grams of Amla powder ( you can cut fresh amla, sun dry it and grind it into a fine powder)
1-litre water
250 mL of coconut or olive oil

Procedure

- In a pan, boil water and add a part of the amla powder (about 100 grams).
- Let it boil until the water comes down to half its initial level.
- Take it off the stove and strain it to get the amla concentrate.
- Keep it aside for 2 hours to dry.
- In another pan, add the coconut or olive oil, with the remaining amount of amla powder, along with the amla powder concentrate.
- Bring it to boil and keep it aside to cool.
- You would see the oil is transparent yellow and can be stored away from sunlight.

Bhringraj Oil

The king of herbs, Bhringraj has the best hair nourishment properties owing to the enhanced deep penetration into the scalp and treats dry scalp. It effectively treats dandruff, baldness and dry hair. Bhringraj is the major ingredient in most commercial based hair oils too.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds
A handful of bhringraj leaves (Or Bhringraj leaf powder)
One cup of coconut oil/ sesame oil

Procedure

- If you are using the bhringraj leaves, chop them into small slices.
- Heat the coconut oil over medium flame and add the leaves/ powder along with the fenugreek seeds.
- Take it off the stove and let it cool down.
- Apply this oil and gently massage for enhanced hair growth.

Curry Leaves and Coconut Oil

Curry leaves are known to impart the sole nourishment for the hair color. Using curry leaves, we can make the homemade hair oil for black hair. It prevents premature greying of the hair and keeps your hair black and shiny.

Ingredients

4 to 5 curry leaves
Coconut oil

Procedure

- Heat the coconut oil for a few seconds before adding the curry leaves.
- Simmer it for about 2 minutes and take it off the stove.
- Let it cool, before storing it.

Mustard Oil and Castor Oil

Mustard oil is a good source of calcium, iron, selenium, magnesium and zinc. These nutrients nourish the scalp and the hair follicles. Castor oil is a pack of Ricinoleic acid combined with omega 3 fatty acids which boost the blood circulation to the scalp. This property of castor oil effectively promotes hair growth. Mustard and castor oil are effective in homemade hair oil for thick hair.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons of Mustard oil
One cup of coconut oil

Procedure

- Heat the mixture of mustard oil and coconut oil for just a couple of seconds to prevent loss of nutrients.
- Apply it as a before shower oil massage.
- Let it sit for an hour or two and wash it with regular shampoo.

Black Seed and Olive Oil

Black seed oil and olive oil gel well to increase nourishment to the scalp and hair. They help to significantly reduce hair fall and promote the formation of new hair follicles. They also help in nourishing the hair strands too, for strong and healthy locks. It is one of the widely known ingredients in homemade hair oil for black hair.

Ingredients

A cup of black seed oil and olive oil

Procedure

- Mix them both in a bowl and massage it onto the scalp gently.
- Leave it for an hour and rinse with warm water using a mild shampoo.+