5 Homemade Oils To Get Long Hair

While you cannot be sure of the store-bought hair oil treatments as regard to the amount of preservatives they contain, their chemical composition, or harmful artificial fragrances, you can definitely get better results using these DIY oils for hair care.

Fenugreek Oil

Fenugreek is a clover-like herb native to the Mediterranean region, southern Europe, and western Asia. Its seeds, which smell and taste like maple syrup, have been used in cooking and as medicine. Fenugreek is used as an ingredient in spice blends and a flavoring agent in foods, beverages, and tobacco. Fenugreek or Methi contains a good amount of lecithin, a protein that strengthens the hair shaft and makes hair shiny and soft. It is also known to enhance hair length and remove dandruff. Fenugreek oil is obtained from the Co2 extraction method from the dried seeds of fenugreek plant. Fenugreek oil is botanically known as Trigonella foenumgraecum.

How to make it: Take some powdered methi seeds and heat them up with coconut oil. Strain the oil off the residue if desired. Apply to roots and lengths, and give a good massage. Applying it twice a week will be very beneficial for your tresses.

Henna Oil

Henna (Mehndi) is a dye prepared from the plant Lawsonia inermis, also known as the henna tree, the mignonette tree, and the Egyptian privet, the sole species of the genus Lawsonia. Henna hair oil is also known as ‘mehendi oil’ or ‘tattoo oil’, is an oil extracted from henna leaves. It is considered as the most sought-after herbal remedy for every scalp and hair related problem. It is a wonderful natural conditioner and makes the hair thicker.

How to make Henna oil: In case you cannot make the henna powder at home, you can buy it from your nearest grocery store. Put one or two spoonful of henna powder in about 3 small cups of the base oil- coconut, mustard, sesame (as per your choice), and bring it to a boil. Cool it down and pour in a glass jar. Use once a week for best results.

Amla Oil

The humble Indian gooseberry, commonly known as amla, truly deserves its superfood status. The translucent green fruit, which derives its name from the Sanskrit word 'Amlaki' meaning “nectar of life”, can protect us against countless ailments, be it the common cold, cancer, or infertility. Amla oil is a natural oil used for hair health that contains extracts from the Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica). It is said to stimulate hair growth and prevent hair loss and premature graying. When used as a hair treatment, amla oil is applied to the scalp or facial hair.

How to make it: Grab some dried amla pieces from the grocery store, or some freshly cut pieces of amla, and a good quality mustard oil. Put the two together in a black iron vessel and boil until the amla pieces turn dark brown. Cool and strain. Store in a bottle and use as and when required.

Coconut and Lemon Oil

Coconut oil, or copra oil, is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts harvested from the coconut palm. Lemon essential oil is a completely natural ingredient that also serves as a home health remedy. It’s extracted from the peel of fresh lemons using a “cold-pressing” process that pricks and rotates the peel as oil is released.

Lemon essential oil can be diluted and applied topically to your skin, as well as diffused into the air and inhaled. Some people swear by lemon essential oil as an ingredient that fights exhaustion, helps with depression, clears your skin, kills harmful viruses and bacteria, and reduces inflammation.

How to make it: All you need to do is to take coconut oil as per your requirement, and then add few drops of lemon to it. Your DIY anti-dandruff hair treatment oil is ready to use. Mix it well and apply and massage onto the hair roots thrice a week. Within a week, you will see the dandruff vanish.

Curry Leaves Oil

Curry leaves are a rich source of beta-carotene and proteins,which can reduce hair loss and increase hair growth. They also contain amino acids and antioxidants which strengthen the hair follicles and moisturise the scalp. Curry leaves also help remove the dead hair follicles, which can be the reason behind dandruff.

How to make it: You can make your own curry leaf infused hair oil by taking a handful of curry leaves and putting them in a jar of mustard oil. Let it rest for a month, show it some sunlight and its ready to use. Mix it every time you use it.