Due to environmental factors, humidity, pollution and harsh shampoos hair lose shine and become rough, dry and fizzy. They look dull as hair ends starts splitting and loses their natural color. Due to this hair care is extremely important. There is a wide range of hair care products available in market but due to chemicals in them, they do damage to hair in place of caring them. Herbal hair care is a solution to this. Herbal care not only makes your hair smooth, soft and silky, but also keeps your hair free from damage. There are many herbal hair care products available in your kitchen which can be used to keep your hair soft and silky. Let us see some herbal hair care tips.
1. Coconut oil
Hair becomes dull when there is no proper blood circulation towards scalp. Massage coconut oil into circular motions on to the scalp every alternate day or before shampoo. Cover with towel dipped in warm water. This will open the pores of scalp and helps to absorb oil.
2. Vegetables
Include green leafy vegetables, sprouts, milk, yogurt, nuts, egg, yeast, soya bean, fruits, beans, salads, and other protein products in your diet.
3. Shampoo
During summer season wash your hair every alternate day or daily with mild shampoo and during winter wash hair after every 2-3 days. Try to use herbal shampoo which contains amla, reetha, mehandi or neem. Always use herbal conditioner after rinsing hair properly.
4. Amla
Amla is a good herbal product for hair. Dry amla pieces and warm it with coconut oil. Massaging scalp with this oil is very beneficial especially in hair loss.
5. Yogurt
In case of dandruff, apply yogurt with lime juice and coconut oil. Make a paste of these three and apply for 20 minutes and then wash off with herbal shampoo.
6. Neem leaves
Boil neem leaves in water. Strain out the water and use this water to wash hair. This will remove dandruff and make your hair strong.
7. Egg
Take 2 egg yolks, add lime juice and coconut or olive oil in it. Apply this on the scalp and leave for 20-35 minutes and then wash off with herbal shampoo. This will make your hair soft, smooth and silky. It also removes roughness and frizziness.
8. Henna
Apply henna to your hair. It is considered as one of the most popular herbal hair care products. Mix yogurt, one egg yolk, lime juice, amla powder and reetha powder in it and make a paste. Apply this paste on the hair. Leave for 3-4 hours and then wash off. This will condition your hair as well as color your grey hair.
9. Fenugreek seeds
Soak some fenugreek seeds and henna leaves overnight and then make a paste of it. Add some lemon juice in it. Apply this on to the scalp. It is every effective in dandruff removal. It also makes your hair shiny.
10. Tea leaves
Boil some tea leaves in water. Use this water during last rinse. This will make your shine and make them silky.
