Hair Care

Hair will enhance our beauty and health but do you know that losing more than 100 strands of hair daily will keep you at a risk of hair loss? If they left untreated, then it will result in baldness or bald spots.

The major reasons for hair fall are environmental effects, stress, aging, nutritional deficiencies, genetics, smoking, hormonal imbalance, scalp infections, certain medications or health problems, PCOS, improper hair care, usage of chemically filled hair products, anemia, etc.

Are you one among those suffering from hair fall? Then stop worrying, as Mother Nature has given so many natural remedies to treat the hair problems (hair loss).

Here in this article, we are going to know about few natural home remedies that work well in enhancing healthy hair growth.

Home Remedies for Hair Loss:

Discover the best natural remedies that are widely used to treat hair loss and to enhance your hair for healthy hair growth. Follow these remedies along with the proper hair care and healthy diet to get faster relief from hair loss.

Method – 1: (Hot Oil Massage)

Massaging your scalp and hair with proper hair oil will help to increase the blood circulation to your hair follicles, condition them and thus strengthens your hair roots. It also helps to reduce the stress and promotes relaxation.

• Warm oil will help to penetrate deep into the scalp and the hair that in turn keeps them well moisturized.
• Massage your scalp and hair with slight warm hair oil (coconut oil, castor oil, amla oil, olive oil, almond oil, emu oil, wheat germ oil, argan oil or others).
• Massage by applying gentle pressure using your fingertips at night before bedtime.
• Leave it on for overnight and rinse off in the next morning.
• Repeat the same process for at least once a week.

Method – 2: (Indian Gooseberry)

Indian gooseberry (or Amla) has a rich source of vitamin C, antimicrobial, and antioxidants that help to maintain a healthy scalp and thereby hair growth.

• Add 1 tablespoon each of amla pulp and fresh lemon juice in a bowl.
• Stir well and apply it on your scalp.
• Massage gently to penetrate thoroughly into the scalp.
• Cover it with a shower cap and leave it for overnight.
• Shampoo your hair in the next morning and repeat it regularly to get rid of hair fall.

Method – 3: (Onion Juice)

High sulfur content in onion juice will improve proper blood circulation to your hair follicles, regenerate the follicles and reduce irritations (if any) on the scalp. It has an antibacterial property that prevents parasites and germs and thus enhances proper hair growth.

• Mix 3 tablespoons of fresh onion juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel in a bowl.
• Stir well and apply this mix on the scalp by massaging it gently.
• Let it sit for at least 30 – 50 minutes and rinse off your hair with mild shampoo and lukewarm water.
• Do the same process for 2 – 3 times a week till your hair stops losing and starts growing.

Note: Or simply apply fresh onion juice directly on the scalp and rinse off with shampoo after 30 – 45 minutes.

Method – 4: (Fenugreek Seeds)

Fenugreek seeds have nicotinic acid and proteins which are essential to strengthen your hair shafts and thus promote its growth. It also has hormone antecedents that rebuild the hair follicles and enhance the healthy hair growth.

• Soak 1 cup of fenugreek seeds in enough water for overnight.
• Grind them to a paste in the next morning and apply this paste on the scalp and hair thoroughly.
• Wait for 40 – 60 minutes by covering your hair with a shower cap.
• Rinse off with water and repeat it daily for a month to notice positive results.

Method- 5: (Hibiscus Flower)

Chinese hibiscus flower has antimicrobial properties that prevent dandruff and other infection on the scalp. It also eliminates toxins, impurities and scalp build to get rid of hair loss.

• Mix 10 hibiscus flowers in 2 cups of coconut oil and heat the oil till charred.
• Then strain the oil and apply it on the hair at night before bedtime.
• Rinse off in the morning and repeat the same regularly for few times a week to encourage the hair growth.

Note: Use hibiscus tea as your hair rinse to prevent hair problems.

Tips and Precautions:

1. Apply aloe vera gel or juice on the scalp and rinse off with lukewarm water after few hours. Aloe vera has nourishing enzymes, balances pH levels to relieve your itching, redness, and inflammation and thus promotes proper hair growth. Also, consume 1 tablespoon of aloe juice daily on an empty stomach.
2. Applying a licorice mix (prepared by 1 tablespoon of ground licorice root and 1/4 teaspoon of saffron in 1 cup of milk) on the bald patches at night and rinse off in the next morning. Also, drink licorice tea for 2 – 3 times daily.
3. Also, applying coconut fresh coconut milk, flaxseed oil, henna mixed beetroot leaves paste, egg white mixed with olive oil, garlic oil, potato juice, grape seed oil, safflower oil, etc. on the scalp and hair will help to treat hair loss. Rinse off after few minutes to hours.
4. Consume foods that are rich in omega – 3 fatty acids, zinc, proteins, iron, vitamins (A, B & C), etc. in your daily diet to get relief from hair fall and to enjoy healthy hair growth.
5. Stress, anxiety, and depression will cause hair loss. So, manage your stress levels by doing yoga, meditation, deep breathing, regular exercises, etc.
6. Avoid using tight and low-quality hair bands, elastics, and other hair products on your hair, as they result in breakage and thereby hair loss.
7. Never ever brush your wet hair. Also, use wide toothed combs and brushes which have soft bristles for combing your hair.
8. Avoid constant blows to your hair and also the usage of harsh chemical based hair styling products like hot brushes, hair straighteners, etc on your hair.
9. Shampoo your hair regularly and use some rinses like apple cider vinegar rinse, green tea rinse, etc. to promote its growth.

Try these remedies along with some hair care to get rid of hair loss. Do you know any other methods for treating hair loss? Then share it with us in the comments box.

Premature graying of hair is a nightmare for most of the women and young adults, as it makes them look older than they actually are. Melanin is a pigment that is responsible for the hair color. The melanocytes inject melanin into the cortex of your hair shaft to give a natural dark color.

But due to aging and nutritional deficiencies, the production of melanin will be reduced (or stopped) and the melanocyte will be slow down its activity which in turn results in grey or white hair.

Genetics, hormonal imbalances, stress, smoking, pollution, nutritional deficiencies (iron, copper, vitamin A & B, iodine), usage of unsuitable hair products, improper hair care, certain medications and diseases (like anemia, cold, thyroid and sinus disorders), etc. will cause premature gray hair.

Instead of using those harmful chemical laden commercial hair colors or going to the salon, just give a trial to some natural remedies at home to get back your natural hair color.

Home Remedies for Premature Graying of Hair:

Here are the best time-tested natural remedies that give a natural color to your hair. Follow them regularly along with the intake of nutritious diet and proper hair care.

Method – 1: (Indian Gooseberry)

Indian gooseberry (or amla) has rich content of vitamin C and antioxidants that help to treat various hair problems that include grey hair. It promotes healthy hair growth and revitalizes the hair pigmentation to prevent premature gray hair.

• Dry some gooseberry pieces and grind them to a powder form.
• Then put 2 teaspoons of amla powder, 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds powder and 1 cup of organic coconut oil in a pan placed over a low flame.
• Heat it for a couple of minutes and slightly cool the oil.
• Pour it in an airtight container and apply it on your scalp at night before bedtime.
• Massage gently and rinse off in the next morning with warm water.
• Repeat it regularly till you get rid of the premature grey hair.

Note:

• Or mix equal quantities of amla juice and almond oil (or coconut oil) by adding a little lemon juice. Apply it on the scalp and rinse off after 1 – 2 hours to get rid of premature graying of hair.
• Or mix 1 tablespoon each of amla powder and black sesame seeds and 2 tablespoons of bhringaraja in 1 cup of warm milk. Stir well and drink it twice daily.
• Also, consume this gooseberry (or) apply amla oil or its pulp on the hair regularly to get rid of the problem.

Method – 2: (Curry Leaves)

Curry leaves have vitamin A that retain the original color to your hair and revitalize your hair pigment to promote healthy hair growth with its natural color. Coconut oil helps to moisture and stimulates the hair growth. So, this process works as a great hair tonic.

• Pour a handful of fresh curry leaves in 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and boil it for few minutes till they charred.
• Strain the oil and massage it gently on your scalp and hair.
• Rinse off after 30 – 45 minutes using shampoo and lukewarm water.
• Repeat the process for once or twice a week till you get relief from the gray hair.

Note:

• Or add 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper powder, 12 leaves each of basil and curry leaves and 2 crushed amla in a pan filled with 1 cup of coconut oil. Simmer for 20 – 30 minutes and cool the oil. Apply it on the hair and rinse off with water after 3 hours.
• Or extract 1/2 cup of juice from crushed curry leaves and mix it in 1/2 cup of buttermilk. Boil for 5 – 7 minutes over a low flame and cool it. Massage this mix on the scalp and rinse off with water after 30 minutes.
• Also, include curry leaves in your diet like drinking curry leave juice or buttermilk (by mixing curry leaves and lemon juice).

Method – 3: (Henna)

Henna is a natural hair colorant that not only darkens your hair but also strengthens and conditions your hair to glow with its natural hair color.

• Grind a handful of henna leaves into a paste form and add 3 teaspoons of amla powder, 1 teaspoon of coffee powder and some yogurt in it.
• Stir well and spread this as a mask evenly on the hair.
• Rinse off with shampoo after it dry and repeat the same for once in 2 – 3 weeks.

Note:

• Or boil some henna leaves in coconut oil (or mustard oil) till the leaves turn to black and use this oil as hair oil.
• Also, mix some henna powder in hot black coffee till you get a yogurt consistency. Cover it and keep it aside for few hours. Then apply it on the hair and rinse off with shampoo after 2 – 3 hours.

Method – 4: (Onion Juice)

The main reason for gray hair is the buildup of hydrogen peroxide at the base of your hair follicles and also reduction of catalase (a natural antioxidant compound). Onion juice will promote the production of catalase along with removing the scalp buildup to get rid of grey hair.

• Apply freshly extracted onion juice on all over the scalp and massage it gently.
• Let it sit for about 30 – 60 minutes and rinse off with water.
• Also, you can add some lemon juice in this onion juice before applying on the hair.
• Continue the same process daily for few weeks till you get back your natural hair color.

Method – 5: (Diet Plan)

• Consume foods that are rich in vitamins (A, C & B), proteins, zinc, and copper to increase the production of melanin which in turn delays the gray hair.
• Intake of iron-rich foods like red meat, wheat, beef, eggs, sunflower seeds, dried apricots, etc. in your diet will prevent the premature graying of your hair.
• Avoid fatty foods, fried or processed foods, salt, caffeine, refined sugar and alcohol.
• Consume more of fresh fruits and vegetables (leafy greens), carrot juice and water (or other healthy drinks).
• Include antioxidant-rich foods to detoxify your hair and prevent it from damage or graying.

Tips and Precautions:

1. Boil 1/2 cup each of dried rosemary and sage in 2 cups of water. Sit for a couple of hours and strain it to use as a hair rinse after shampoo. Go for a final rinse after 15 – 20 minutes with normal water.
2. Blackstrap molasses is rich in copper and iron which in turn used for the production of hair pigment. So, consume 1 tablespoon of blackstrap molasses in every morning for few months to get rid of gray hair.
3. Black sesame seeds promote melanocytes to produce more of melanin to prevent gray hair. It is rich in iron, copper, calcium, protein and magnesium. So, eat 1 teaspoon of black sesame seeds daily or apply sesame oil on your hair to get natural black hair.
4. Amaranth prevents premature hair graying and hair loss. Apply amaranth leaves juice (or paste) on your hair and rinse off after 2 hours with water. Do it thrice a week regularly.
5. Avoid over drying of your hair, usage of harsh chemicals and go for a regular warm oil massage to your scalp to get rid of the premature graying hair.
6. Wear a hat or scarf while going out to prevent any loss of moisture and also take shower after swimming in chlorinated pools.
7. Soak 1 cup of dried ribbed gourd pieces in 1 cup of coconut oil for 3 days and boil it for 6 – 8 minutes. Strain the oil and apply it on the scalp at night before bedtime. Wash off in the morning.

Hope you’ll give a trial to these remedies and share your experience with us.

Dull, dry and damaged hair is the main issue for most of the people. In this modern world, due to the usage of commercial hair products that contains chemicals, hormonal imbalance, stress, hair styling products, pollution, poor diet, etc. we are suffering from hair problems. They will cause hair damage and make it lifeless.

In general, we all have our own unique type of hair (like curly, straight, frizzy, dry) and at certain times of the year, they get out of control.

So, to recover your hair from these damages and to make it strong and shiny, you have to go through these hair masks to get a healthy hair growth.

Natural Hair Masks for Healthy and Beautiful Hair:

Here are some best hair masks that help you a lot in treating almost every hair problem. You can choose the mask as per your hair problem and try it to get a healthy hair growth.

Let’s get started…

Mask – 1: (Papaya Mask for Healthy Hair Growth)

The combination of papaya with coconut milk and honey will hydrate the hair and supports the growth of healthy hair.

Ripe papaya is enriched with vitamins A & C, magnesium, beta-carotene, magnesium, potassium, copper, etc. that support your hair growth by removing the buildup of oil and impurities on the scalp. Coconut milk has high-fat content that penetrates deep into the hair. Honey acts as a natural emollient that works for smooth and soft hair.

• Place 1/2 cup of peeled ripe papaya, 1/4 cup of coconut milk and 1 teaspoon of raw honey in a blender.
• Blend it for few minutes till it forms a smooth paste and shampoo your hair.
• Apply this paste as a hair mask on all over the damp hair and cover it with a shower cap.
• Wait for 30 minutes or more and rinse off with water and shampoo.
• Continue this mask for once a week to get beautiful and healthy hair.

Mask – 2: (Hibiscus Mask for Silky and Shiny Hair)

The combination of hibiscus with yogurt and honey will help to combat hair loss and enhance your hair growth. Hibiscus (both leaves and flowers) will act as a deep conditioner and yogurt fights dandruff and adds a lustrous shine to the hair.

• First of all, remove the stalk and sepal from 8 – 10 fresh hibiscus flowers and rinse those flowers thoroughly.
• Place these flowers along with 3 – 4 tablespoons of plain yogurt and a little water in the blender.
• Blend it till you get a smooth paste and then add 1 tablespoon of honey and few drops of rosemary essential oil (optional, as rosemary enhance hair growth) in it.
• Stir well and apply this hydrating hair mask on all over your hair and cover it with a shower cap.
• Wait for 30 – 45 minutes and rinse off with water and mild shampoo.
• Repeat the process for once in a week to get silky and shiny hair.

Note:

• Or wash a handful of fresh hibiscus leaves and remove their stalk. Grind them to make a paste and take it out into a bowl. Now grind 1 – 2 tablespoons of soaked fenugreek seeds to make it as a paste. Mix these two pastes and apply it on the hair as a mask and rinse off after 30 minutes.
• Also, you can apply only hibiscus leaves and flowers and apply it as a mask.
• Or mix few drops of lemon juice to the mask for treating dandruff and itchy scalp.

Mask – 3: (Gelatin Mask for Strong Hair)

Gelatin is a collagen protein that derived from cartilage, bones, and skin of animals. It makes your hair healthy and strong which in turn prevents hair fall.

• Mix 1 tablespoon of gelatin in 1/2 cup of warm milk or warm water.
• Stir well to make a paste and then add 2 tablespoons of olive oil (or coconut oil), 1 egg (both white & yolk), 2 tablespoons of hair conditioner (avoid if you have oily hair) and few drops of ACV or essential oils in it.
• Stir well and apply this mix as a mask on your wet hair thoroughly.
• Cover the hair using a shower cap and then towel.
• Leave it for 30 – 40 minutes and rinse off with shampoo and water.
• Continue applying this hair mask for once a week to strengthen the hair follicles and to enhance stronger and softer hair growth.

Mask – 4: (Avocado and Honey Mask for Dry and Dull Hair)

To treat your dry and dull hair, you can go through this mask. This mask will provide an excellent moisturizing to the hair and thus makes it look well nourished.

Avocado has unsaturated oils and enriched with nutrient dense that provides essential moisture to the hair. Honey acts as a natural humectant that attracts and retain the moisture to prevent it from dryness.

• Take a medium sized ripe avocado and mash it to make a fine paste.
• Then add 2 tablespoons of honey and stir well.
• Apply this paste on your dry or slightly damp hair and let it sit for 15 – 20 minutes by wrapping your hair in a shower cap.
• Rinse off with water followed with a mild shampoo and repeat this moisturizing mask for once a week.

Note:

• Or pour 1/2 sliced avocado, 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of raw honey in a blender. Blend it to make a paste and apply it throughout the damp hair. Cover it with a shower cap and rinse off with water after 30 minutes to moisturize to your natural hair.
• Also, mix mash of 1/2 a ripe avocado and 2 egg yolks and apply it on the dry hair. Leave it for 15 – 20 minutes and rinse off with water.

Mask – 5: (Egg Yolk with Coconut Oil Mask for Damaged hair)

Coconut oil has essential fatty acids and vitamin E content that makes the oil to penetrate deep into the scalp and maintain its elasticity along with nourishing the hair. Egg yolk has all essential nutrients and proteins that help the hair to withstand the damage caused by hair styling products.

• Pour 1 egg yolk, 2 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil and honey in a blender.
• Blend it to make a paste and apply it on your damp hair as a mask.
• Cover the hair with a shower cap and wait for 30 minutes.
• Finally, rinse off with shampoo and do apply this mask for once weekly till you get rid of damaged hair.

Mask – 6: (Egg with Olive Oil and Mayonnaise for Curly Hair)

Olive oil reduces the hair loss with its essential nutrients and mono-unsaturated fatty acids. Mayonnaise will provide the essential moisturizer to the hair follicles for its proper growth.

This combination clears the buildup of dust and impurities on the scalp and helps you to manage the curly hair.

• Add 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon each of olive oil and honey in a blender.
• Blend it to make a paste and apply it evenly on your damp hair.
• Cover it with a shower cap and wait for 30 – 40 minutes.
• After that, rinse off your hair with shampoo followed by conditioner and repeat the mask for once weekly for best results.

Mask – 7: (Banana with Yogurt and Honey for Frizzy Hair)

Banana is enriched with natural oils, carbohydrates, vitamins and potassium that helps to lock in moisture to soften and thus clears frizzy hair. Yogurt softens your hair and repairs it to get rid of frizzy hair.

• Place 1 sliced banana, 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt and 1 tablespoon of raw honey in a blender.
• Blend it to make a paste and apply it evenly on your damp hair.
• Wrap it with a shower cap and wait for 30 – 40 minutes.
• Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner and reapply it once a week regularly to get rid of frizzy hair.

Note:

• Also, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil in this mix before applying to grab extra moisturizing and to get rid of frizzy hair.
• Or simply mix 1 mashed banana, 1 cup of yogurt, 2 teaspoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice and apply it on the hair as a mask. Rinse off after few minutes to get rid of frizzy hair and dandruff.

Mask – 8: (Apple Cider Vinegar with Lemon Juice Mask for Oily Hair)

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has acetic acid that helps to balance the pH of your scalp, which in turn helps to control the excess secretion of oil and thereby reduces the oil buildup on the scalp. Lemon juice also clears the excess oil and clean the scalp to make it free from infections.

• Mix 1/4 cup of ACV, juice of 1 lemon and 1 tablespoon of raw honey in a bowl.
• Stir well and apply it on your damp hair and tie it up.
• Secure it with a shower cap and let it sit for 30 minutes.
• Rinse off the mask with shampoo and conditioner to get rid of the oily hair.
• Continue applying this mask for once a week regularly till you cleared the problem.

Mask – 9: (Avocado with Olive Oil Mask for Hair Split Ends)

Avocado nourishes your hair and treats split ends with its rich content of vitamins, essential fatty acids, folic acid, and proteins. Olive oil moisturizes the hair and prevents it from split ends.

• Mash 1 ripe avocado and add 2 tablespoons each of olive oil and coconut oil in it.
• Stir well to make a creamy paste and apply it on the hair.
• Leave the mask to sit for 30 minutes by covering the hair with a shower cap.
• After that, rinse off the hair with lukewarm water and shampoo to get rid of split ends.
• Do the same process for 3 – 4 times a month regularly till you prevent split ends.

Tips and Precautions:

1. If you have long and thick hair then you have to double the recipe.
2. Other than following hair masks, you have to drink plenty of water and consume a healthy diet to get rid of your hair problems.
3. Reduce your stress by practicing some techniques like yoga, meditation, deep breathing exercises, getting enough sleep, etc.
4. Always protect your hair from harsh climatic conditions and shampoo your hair 2 – 3 times a week along with applying oil to your hair regularly.
5. Reduce the usage of hair styling products along with hair dryer, as they make the hair dry, dull and at last damaged.
6. Dry your hair properly after shampooing and won’t tie the wet hair.

Try these hair masks as per your hair problem and share your experience with us in the below comments box.

Coconut oil is growing its popularity in worldwide due to its variety of uses and benefits. It can be used for everything like from cooking, moisturizing skin, healing certain skin problems and nourishing your hair.

In Ayurveda, it is called as miracle oil that uses as a natural alternative to healing many skin, hair or health problems to improve the health and well-being. You can start taking coconut oil either by eating or swishing it around or topical application on the skin or hair. So, coconut oil is a compulsory ingredient that should be there in every home.

Everyone dreams to have a healthy, shiny and manageable hair and your dreams come true with coconut oil.

Here in this article, we are providing some useful information on how to use coconut oil for a healthy hair and scalp. It is effective oil that intensely moisturizes and conditions your hair to stimulate the faster hair growth, prevent dandruff, detangle and prevent head lice, etc.

Reasons to Apply Coconut Oil for Gorgeous Hair:

Have a look at some of the best reasons to apply coconut oil on your hair for maintaining healthy hair. Let’s get started…

1. Deep Conditioner:

Coconut oil has rich content of medium chain fatty acids that helps this oil to penetrate deep into the hair and gets quickly absorbed by the scalp and hair shafts. So, this oil is an effective natural deep conditioner than other commercial chemical-based conditioners.

Coconut oil also helps to repair split ends by moisturizing the scalp and thereby make your tresses grow healthy. Here is the detailed process on how to use coconut oil as a leave-in treatment.

• Apply enough coconut oil (melted) on your hair and scalp thoroughly.
• Massage it gently on all over the hair and scalp.
• Wrap your hair in a shower cap or a small towel to make the oil well absorbed into the hair.
• Let it sit on your hair for as long as you can, remember the longer you leave coconut oil on the hair, the most effective will be the result.
• After that, wash your hair with mild shampoo and air dry your hair.
• Repeat the same process for 2 – 3 times a week on regular basis to get well moisturized and nourish hair.

Note: Or you can prepare deep conditioning hair mask by mixing coconut oil with honey and apple cider vinegar and apply it on the hair to clear residue, repair split ends and detangles on the scalp and hair.

2. Detangler:

Coconut oil can be used as a daily detangler, as people with curly or long hair will know how hard to deal with daily tangles and it is a daily battle. But the usage of coconut oil will help you to win this battle without losing your hair. This organic coconut oil will help to clear any residue or long-term damage to the tresses. Follow these simple steps to use coconut oil as your hair detangler.

• Take enough coconut oil and melt it.
• Apply this coconut oil on the scalp and hair and massage gently from roots of the hair to end.
• Let it sit for few minutes and then start combing your hair to gently work out tangles.
• Let the oil soak and then brush your hair to style it.
• Make sure that there is no need to rinse or shampoo your hair after using coconut oil as a detangler.
• Regular usage of coconut oil will help to nourish your hair and make it healthy.

3. Using Coconut Oil to Defeat Dandruff:

The longtime usage of chemical shampoos, styling products, conditioners, etc. may leave your hair itchy, flaky and dandruff. Dandruff is a common scalp disorder that caused due to yeast-like fungus, unhygienic hair care, dry or frizzy scalp, etc.

Don’t worry, you can easily clear these shedding of dead cells from the scalp with the help of coconut oil with its antifungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Simply apply coconut oil on the scalp and massage to leave it for overnight. In the next morning apply Epsom salt massage and rinse your hair.

Know More about How Coconut Oil is used to Clear Dandruff.

4. As a Base of Hair Coloring:

We came to know that coconut oil penetrates deep and faster into the hair shafts rather than any other natural oils. This property of coconut oil will make it as an excellent base for mixing you all natural hair coloring.  This oil makes your hair color to be more vibrant and thereby avoid it too quickly.

• Take enough coconut oil and melt it using a double boiler.
• Then mix coconut oil with your hair coloring herbs and apply it on the hair as you do regularly.
• Leave for few minutes till the color has set and rinse your hair with mild shampoo and lukewarm water.
• This process will remove excess oil and colorant on the hair.
• For best results, wrap your hair with a towel or shower cap to allow the color continue to set overnight.
• Continue doing the same process whenever you need to color your hair and want to stay for longer time.

5. Stimulate Healthy Hair Growth:

Using coconut oil is a natural and healthy way to enhance your hair grows in a longer, faster and thicker. The rich content of nutrients, vitamins, and essential fatty acids will help to nourish your scalp and also clear the sebum or scalp buildup from the hair follicles.

Read More on How Coconut Oil Promotes Hair Growth.

6. Protects Hair from Sun Damage:

We know that not only our skin but also the hair will be exposed to the environmental pollutants and other elements more than usual. Coconut oil works as an excellent natural sunscreen that helps to protect your hair from these harmful external pollutants.

For this, you have to apply coconut oil thoroughly on your hair and scalp and massage gently using your fingers and then brush your hair. Finally, style your hair, as usual, to prevent it from sun damage.

7. Styling Agent:

What you heard is right. Coconut oil acts as a great hair styling agent that makes your free from the dangerous conventional hair care products. The usage of hair dryers, hot rollers, flat irons or hair straighteners, curling irons, etc. will take out the moisture from the hair shafts and make it brittle and more prone to tangling.

Coconut oil helps to prevent this thermal damage and protect your hair from getting dried, frizz or tangles. All you need is to apply some coconut oil regularly to strengthen your hair and prevent from these damages.

8. Lice Prevention:

Women (especially children) will suffer more from these head lice. The tiny parasites will infect the scalp and hair and thereby leaves your scratching all the time until it cleared completely from the hair. The usage of coconut oil will loosen the grip of tiny parasites and thereby removes them while combing your hair.

You can use a combination of coconut oil and anise spray (or any other essential oils) to clear these lice and soothes your scalp from the itching and irritation.

Check Out in Detail on How Coconut Oil Removes Head Lice.

Methods of Using Coconut Oil to Maintain Healthy Hair:

Here are few best methods that explain you on how to maintain a healthy hair by using coconut oil.

Method – 1: (For Dry or Damaged Hair)

• Pour few drops of sandalwood essential oil (or geranium oil) in coconut oil.
• Stir well and apply this oil mix as both leave – in and intensive hair conditioner treatment.
• Let it sit for few minutes to moisturize your hair and also increase the moisturizing and conditioning effects of coconut oil for healthy hair.
• Rinse your hair with mild shampoo and lukewarm water and dry your hair.
• Repeat the same process for once a week on regular basis to get rid of dry and damaged hair.

Method – 2: (Coconut Oil with Curry Leaves)

This combination is very effective in treating dry hair and dandruff.

• Melt some coconut oil and add few curry leaves in it.
• Stir well and boil it for few minutes until the curry leaves turn to brown in color and black residue starts to form.
• Then turn off the oil and apply lukewarm oil on your hair and scalp.
• Massage gently for few minutes and leave it for few hours to overnight.
• Rinse off in the morning with a mild shampoo and lukewarm water.
• Repeat the same process for twice a week regularly to maintain a healthy hair.

Method – 3: (Coconut Oil with Castor Oil)

This is an excellent combination that helps you to moisturize and nourish your hair to prevent dryness, itching, frizzy, head lice, dandruff and other scalp problems.

• Add few drops of castor oil in melted coconut oil and stir well.
• Apply this mix on the hair and scalp thoroughly.
• Massage gently for few minutes for the oil to get well absorbed into the hair.
• Then cover your hair with shower cap or warm towel and leave it for few hours to overnight.
• Finally, rinse your hair with shampoo and lukewarm water.
• Dry your hair and repeat the same oil application regularly to get rid of many hair and scalp related problems.

Note: Or simply boil 1 tablespoon of dried Indian gooseberry in 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and strain the oil. Let it cool for few minutes and apply it on the scalp. Massage and leave for overnight and rinse in the morning.

Suggestions:

1. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and prevent the hair from getting dried or brittle.
2. Consume foods which are rich in healthy fats, vitamins, and mineral for not only to improve your health but also to maintain a healthy hair.
3. Always use natural hair care products that include coconut oil hair care products instead of commercial chemical based hair products to protect your hair and make it shine naturally.
4. Always use organic, virgin 100% pure coconut oil on your hair to grab the best benefits from it.
5. You can also consume coconut oil to enhance healthy hair growth from inside the body and to have many more health benefits.
6. Use hair care products which contain coconut oil as one of their main ingredients to get best results of maintaining healthy hair.
7. Consult your hair care specialist if you’re still suffering from hair problems after using coconut oil for proper diagnose and treatment.
8. Coconut oil is suitable for different types of hair but if you are first time user then make sure to do some patch test before using coconut oil for healthy hair.
9. Never ever apply too much coconut oil on the scalp or hair, as it clogs the hair follicles and disturbs its growth. So, apply enough oil and massage well to get the oil well absorbed into the scalp for healthy hair growth.

Coconut oil is the best choice for those who want to maintain a healthy hair. Do you experience any benefits of using coconut oil on your hair? Then share your experience with us in the below comments box.