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Ayurvedic Herbal Hair Treatments

By Marlene AffeldPublished 5 months ago 3 min read
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Give Life To Dry, Lusterless Hair
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Ayurvedic hair powders, available online from specialty markets and health food stores, are hair powders that originated thousands of years ago in India. Crafted from bark, seeds, leaves, and other plant parts of medicinal herbs, these traditional hair care ingredients are known to increase volume, encourage growth, boost color, impart silkiness, and improve hair's overall manageability without toxic chemicals.

Shikakai Fruit Powder and Coconut Oil Healing Hair Mask

Shikakai fruit powder, made from a prickly shrub found throughout the jungles of India, has been used for centuries for dried-out, dull, and lifeless hair that feels rough, exhibits split ends, and is difficult to comb or brush. Shikakai fruit powder is an excellent treatment for both dry and oily hair. The word shikakai means “fruit for hair,” when mixed with water, it is a traditional shampoo that leaves hair clean, soft, and shiny.

Shikakai fruit powder, blended with coconut oil and other healing natural ingredients, combines to create a healing hair mask that strengthens hair from the root to tip and supports new hair growth. Shikakai fruit powder is a natural astringent for hair and an excellent dandruff control and detangler.

¾ cup of extra-virgin coconut oil

½ cup organic honey

½ cup aloe juice

Three tablespoons shikakai fruit powder

Juice of one lemon

Combine ingredients in a blender, mix well, and set aside. Rinse hair with warm water and towel dry. Work in a generous amount of the conditioner (refrigerate extra) and comb to distribute evenly. Massage well into the scalp. Wrap hair in a hot, steamy towel and leave for 30 to 45 minutes. Rinse well and towel dry.

Brahmi Hair Rescue Mask

If hair is lifeless, lackluster, thinning, and going grey, a weekly application of a Brahmi hair rescue mask can revitalize the scalp, stimulate new hair growth, repair split ends, and return hair to its youthful shine and vigor. Brahmi powder helps nourish hair roots and accelerates hair growth by thickening the roots. Brahmi also helps to keep the scalp healthy and strengthens the hair follicles; regular application of Brahmi powder can help reduce split ends dramatically.

Brahmi powder, also known as water hyssop or thyme-leaf granola, is a plant native to India that has been used for ages to nourish hair roots and accelerate hair growth. The potent powder is obtained by grinding dried Brahmi leaves into a fine powder. Brahmi makes hair dark, dense, and lustrous. This hair mask is especially effective if your hair is very kinky or curly.

To craft a hydrating, conditioning, and growth-stimulating hair mask, mix the following ingredients in a high-speed blender. Set aside. Shampoo hair with a gentle, organic shampoo and towel dry.

½ cup powdered Brahmi leaves

1 cup almond or grape seed oil

12 drops rosemary essential oil

12 drops thyme essential oil

½ cup plain yogurt

½ cup coconut milk

Two egg yolks

½ cup honey

Apply blended ingredients generously to the scalp and work the mixture through to the ends (refrigerate extra in a tightly sealed container.)

Wrap hair in a moist, hot towel and cover with a shower cap to retain heat. Leave the mask on for 45 minutes. Rinse hair thoroughly with organic shampoo, and rinse well with cool water and towel dry. Because both Brahmi leaf powder and rosemary tend to darken the hair, natural blondes should use only ¼ cup of Brahmi leaves and substitute chamomile essential oil for the rosemary oil.

Soothe Hair and Scalp With Cassia Powder

Is your hair brittle, flyaway, and challenging to manage? Cassia powder offers body, bounce, and beautiful hair. For hundreds of years, cassia powder has provided safe and chemical-free hair conditioning for persons with all hair types. It is beneficial for those plagued by eczema, psoriasis, dandruff, or dry irritated scalp. Cassia powder provides the profound conditioning benefits of henna without the brassy orange highlights that result from using henna. Cassia will, however, give a touch of blonde to light or white hair. The coloration effects are not visible on darker tones of hair. Cassia and soya calm irritation and make hair soft and smooth.

½ cup cassia powder

One cup soya milk

½ cup yogurt

½ cup olive oil

Eight drops of Holy Basil essential oil

Combine ingredients and mix well. Set aside. Rinse hair with warm water and towel dry. Apply mask mixture and massage well into the scalp; refrigerate extra. Allow the mixture to remain on the hair for 15 to 30 minutes, wrapped with a shower cap. Shampoo, rinse, and style.

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Marlene Affeld

“A passionate writer for more than 30 years, Marlene Affeld’s passion for the environment inspires her to write informative articles to assist others in living a green lifestyle.”

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