Hair-friendly Herbs

Hair-friendly Herbs

Traditionally, these herbs are slow-cooked with the oil, and the oil is then strained and ready for use.

Brahmi helps calm the mind and nervous system, pacifies Vata and is very nourishing for the hair. It helps promote hair thickness and body.

Amalaki is cooling, nourishing and purifying all at the same time, so it is wonderful for all types of hair. It is especially beneficial for Pitta-predominant people because it pacifies Pitta and helps ward off premature thinning and graying of hair. It also helps prevent dry scalp and flakes.

Bhringaraj, which translates to "king of b Pitta-pacifying and very nourishing for the hair. Hibiscus is cooling and helps maintain hair color and vitality.

Neem is good for Kapha hair; it has purifying and cleansing properties. Rosemary and Lavender are excellent for all types of hair.

Rosemary helps stimulate hair follicles and promotes growth, helps retard premature thinning and graying, and soothes and conditions the scalp.

Lavender stimulates hair growth, balances oil production and replenishes the hair and scalp.

Jasmine helps alleviate stress.

Choosing a Massage Oil

Choosing a Massage Oil

If you are Vata-predominant, choose almond oil or sesame oil as the base oil. Both of these oils are very nourishing for the scalp and hair and help reduce stiffness and tightness in the scalp.

For Pitta persons, cooling coconut oil is the ideal choice. Because coconut is very Pitta-pacifying, coconut oil massage can retard hair problems such as thinning and premature graying that are associated with an aggravated Pitta dosha.

If you are Kapha-predominant, sesame or olive oil are good choices. Olive oil has purifying properties that help keep pores open. While massaging with a dosha-appropriate base oil can be helpful, ayurvedic oils designed for hair and scalp massage typically include one or more hair-friendly herbs to augment the benefit of the massage.

The Benefits of Scalp Massage

The Benefits of Scalp Massage

A warm oil massage, done at least once a week (if you have more Vata in your make-up, you would want to try to do it two to three times a week), has the following benefits:

• It lubricates and conditions the scalp, helping to prevent flakes and dry scalp without the use of harsh chemical shampoos.
• It helps enhance blood circulation in the head and neck area. When the scalp is "tight" from stress, circulation and hair growth are impeded.
• It helps relax the scalp and increase pliability.
• It helps strengthen the roots of the hair and nourishes the hair-shafts, promoting new hair growth and strengthening current hair.
• It helps soften and condition the hair, making it more manageable.
• It spreads the natural oils of the hair, increasing hair luster and vibrancy.
• It helps protect hair from the damaging effects of the sun and harsh weather by improving resiliency over time.
• It is replenishing and rejuvenating for dry, damaged hair, and helps prevent excessive brittleness and split-ends.
• It helps pacify Vata dosha. Especially when enriched with Vata-pacifying herbs, a warm oil hair and scalp massage can be wonderfully relaxing for the mind and nervous system.
• When fortified with cooling, Pitta-pacifying herbs, the hair and scalp massage can help balance Pitta dosha and help prevent Pitta-related problems such as premature graying or thinning of hair.
It also helps reduce body heat in general, especially if you have been up late a few nights or your eyes are smarting from too much close work on the computer or reading. A Pitta-pacifying massage also helps promote emotional balance.
• The massage helps relax the muscles in the neck area.
• The hair and scalp massage can help promote sound sleep at night.

Your Hair and Body Type

Your Hair and Body Type

The oil for the massage can be customized by hair and body type:

If your hair is thin, dry and frizzy and prone to split-ends, you have Vata hair.

If you have fine hair prone to prematurethinning or graying, you are Pitta-predominant. If you are predominantly Kapha, your hair will tend to be thick and oily.

Hair and Scalp Massage

Hair and Scalp Massage

According to ayurveda, a healthy beautiful head of hair requires an ongoing care routine that starts with nourishment. Why wait until you experience hair problems? As with your skin, start taking care of it now, and you'll reap the benefits for years to come.

By Shreelata Suresh

Massaging the scalp and hair with warm oil, preferably infused with hair-friendly herbs, is the best way to nourish the scalpand hair topically. Not only does the massage work wonders foryour hair, but it also relaxes the mind and nervous system.

Dos and don’ts

Dos and don’ts

Never apply chemical-based bleach, avoid using hair curler, hair dryers, chemical-based hair gels, and coloring hair using hair colors as they contain ammonia. As these things dries your hair and your hairs look lifeless and hard. Maintain a natural hair care routine

Regular cleaning of hair is required. Set a good routine for hair care.

Drink lots of water as water is good for health and hair.

Regular trimming of hair will prevent split ends.

Do not use chemical-based shampoo excessively as it takes away the natural shine.

Healthy hairs are not hard to get but it requires your care and understanding.

Dry hair care Tips

Dry hair care Tips

hair care using olive oil---massage your hair using olive oil, as it nourishes hair and helps in its growth.

Take edible oil and honey in a ratio of 1:1, mix it well and apply on hair, keep it for 15-20 minutes and rinse off with cold water. This is an effective hair care for dry hair.

Apply a paste of egg yolk and water and keep it for 10-15 minutes and then rinse off the hair with clean and cold water. This is also very effective hair care for dry hair. This is one of the useful home remedies for hair care.

Regularly massage your hair using hair oil like, coconut oil, castor oil, and olive oil.

Mix egg yolks, vinegar and any hair oil and apply this mixture on scalp, keep it for 10-15 minutes then wash your hair with cold water. This is an effective hair care for dry hair. This nourishes hair and has no side effects and your hair will shine with good health.

For preventing hair loss and getting healthy long hair try the below given home remedies suitable for both male and female.

Juice made from leaves of any of various plants of Lactuca sativa and juices of vegetable spinach are very effective for hair, and provide good hair care when taken as a diet.

You can massage your hair and scalp simply with your hand after your daily bath, as it improves blood circulation and prevents hair loss. Regular massage actuates sebaceous glands and makes your hair strong and shiny.

Good hair care for healthy hair---you can use a natural cleanser made of lime juice and amla powder. Take one tablespoon amla powder and one tablespoon lemon juice mix them and add little water to it to make a thick paste. Use this natural chemical free hair care mixture as a hair cleanser for 2-3 weeks and see the difference in your hair. Your hair will bounce with shine, and good health. You will have no hair loss, and your hair will reflect your inner beauty. This is one of the best home remedies for hair are.

Drink natural and healthy drink made from 1:1:1 ratio of carrot, alfalfa or simsim and leaves of Lactuca sativa. This is good hair care, prevent hair breakage and loss.

For getting long and healthy hair you can massage your hair and scalp using coconut oil. Take 1-2 tablespoon coconut oil depending upon the hair size and mix 2-3 raw amla in it then massage your hair. This is an effective hair care sure to work in any kind of hair.

Make a paste of coriander leaves or margosa leaves then gently apply on hair and keep it for 10-15 minutes and then wash with cold water. This is one of the important home remedies for hair care.

Massage your hair with milk of coconut or warm mustard oil containing henna (mehndi leaves). This improves blood circulation and helps in hair growth.

Take a natural neem leaves and make its thick paste and wash your hair using neem which is natural hair care and fight against any kinds germs and lice in hairs.

Make a natural grinded paste of amaranth leaves which is effective herb and gently apply on hair and scalp and let it dry for 10-15 minutes then rinse of using clean and cold water. One of the useful home remedies for hair care.

Grind black pepper (one teaspoon) and lemon seeds (one teaspoon) and apply this mixture on head and scalp keep it for 10-15 minutes and then rinse of using clean cold water. This revitalizes hair and is effective hair care for getting long hair

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Causes for Hair Care

The main cause of hair care is unhealthy food, which include junk foods, food cooked in adulterated oil and in unhygienic condition. Other causes of hair care are excess consumption of caffeine, alcohol. Stress, depression, sorrow, pain, side effects of some drugs, etc., are some other reasons.

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Hair Care Diet

You should intake green vegetables, fruits, sprouts, honey, cereals, nuts, grains, milk products, and no cholesterol-rich food in your diet. Good balanced diet keeps your skin and hair healthy. Eat fish, soybeans, and raw vegetable salads.

Home Remedies for Hair Care

Home remedies are safe, effective, and also costs you less. Try the below given home remedies and see the beautiful change in your hair.

Hair care Tips for oily hair, dry hair and long hair

Oily hair-There is a blockage in the hair follicles because of excess oil deposition and dirt in the oily hairs. In oily hair there is a huge secretion of sebaceous glands as a result scalp and hairs are very oily.

Hair care Tips for oily hair

Lemon juice prevents dandruffs---apply lemon juice and keep it for 10-15 minutes on hair and rinse off. This hair care tip is suitable for any hair kind and will keep your hair clean and healthy.

Wash your hair using triphala powder, a natural and safe hair care for oily hair.

Shirodhara Ayurvedic Massage

Shiro means head and dhara means to flow. Shirodhara involves gently pouring liquids over the forehead, more specifically stated- on the ‘third eye’. It is the chakra point just above and between the eyebrows which is said to be the seat of human consciousness. The liquids used in shirodhara can include oil, milk, buttermilk, coconut water, or even plain water according to the various treatments for different benefits.

Shirodhara is used to treat various including eye diseases, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, greying of hair, neurological disorders, memory loss, insomnia, hearing impairment, tinnitus, vertigo, Ménière's disease and certain skin diseases such as psoriasis. These days, shirodhara is mostly used non-medicinally at spas for its relaxing properties. The person wanting shirodhara is made to lie on his/her back and head is positioned under a metal bottle with a slow-flowing spout from which the oils streams gently onto the forehead. It has amazing quality of gently releasing stress and tension from the mind and body.