How to Use Curry Leaves for Hair Growth
As a Hair Tonic: Coconut oil is well known for its penetrating properties as a hair oil that keeps hair nourished and hydrated. When the oil is infused with the nutrients present in curry leaves , vitamin B6 in particular forms a blend that helps strengthen hair roots and shafts while reducing hair loss.
INGREDIENTS:
HOW TO APPLY:
- Pour the coconut oil into a pan and add the curry leaves .
- Heat the oil until you see a black residue forming around the leaves.
- Stay a safe distance from the pan while preparing, for safety.
Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool. Once the tonic is cool, strain it. Now it is possible to apply it to the hair. Gently massage the scalp with your fingertips while applying the oil . Focus more on the roots and ends of the hair. Leave for an hour and then rinse with shampoo.
Massage the scalp with this toner 2-3 times a week before each wash to see significant changes within a month. Regular use of the oil and scalp stimulation will also help to increase the rate at which hair grows.
As a Hair Mask: Curry leavescontain essential nutrients that help drive away impurities from the scalp, improving follicle health. As an added benefit, they also help prevent early graying. Apply this hair mask once a week to boost scalp health and make hair soft and shiny.
INGREDIENTS:
- A handful of curry leaves .
- 3-4 tablespoons of yogurt.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Throw the curry leaves in a blender and blend until you get a thick paste.
- Add a tablespoon of curry leaf paste to 3-4 tablespoons of yogurt (depending on hair length).
- Mix the two ingredients well until they form a smooth paste.
- Massage scalp and hair with this hair mask.
- Make sure all hair is covered from roots to ends.
- Leave for 30 minutes and wash with shampoo.
- Alternatively, you can replace the yogurt with 2 tablespoons of milk.
- Yogurt works extremely well as a hydrating and cleansing scalp moisturizer.
- And it removes dead cells and dandruff and leaves the scalp and hair smooth and fresh.
On the Diet: Hair care is as much about what you consume as it is about what you put on your hair. An ideal way to use curry leaves to combat hair loss and promote hair growth is to include it in your diet.
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Doing this can be as simple as adding curry leaves to rice or curry powder. Optionally, you could consume a mixture of finely crushed mint leaves and curry leaves with milk or buttermilk.