Long, healthy hair have forever been one of the most significant aspect of beauty. While a good diet can provide nourishment to your body to combat some of the hair problems, constant care is also important to maintain good hair health.
Besides regular oil massage, there are a number of hair masks which can help you get rid of the common hair problems like dry scalp and dandruff, hair breakage, hair fall and also premature greying of your hair strands.
Here are a couple of simple remedies which can be easily prepared at home. So say good bye to hair problems and hello to silky strong hair:
Coconut Cream Mask For Dry HairCoconut is packed with the essential minerals and nutrients which help moisturize the scalp and lock hydration in your hair strands. Scrape out all the coconut cream at the bottom of a tender green coconut. Microwave it in a microwave safe container for 7-8 seconds to make it slightly warm. Slowly massage it into your hair from root to tip. Wrap your hair in a warm towel and leave it on for an hour. Wash with a mild shampoo and air-dry hair naturally.
Curry Leaves Pack for Greying / Falling HairCurry leaves are great solution to treat early greying of hair. Soak 20 curry leaves overnight in a cup of water. Soak a stick of ratanjyot (or several flakes of the same) in ¼ cup pure coconut oil overnight. The coconut oil will absorb nutrients from the stick and turn red in colour, you can discard the stick after the overnight soak. Drain out the water from soaked curry leaves and grind it with this red coconut oil get a smooth paste. Apply this paste to scalp and hair. Leave on for half an hour to one hour. Rinse off thoroughly with lukewarm water and wash your hair with a mild herbal shampoo.
Potato Hair Pack for Hair LossPotato is surprisingly effective solution to treat hair loss. Wash and peel one big potato and juice it. Strain and remove the pulp to mix 2 tablespoon aloe vera gel and 2 tablespoon of honey to the juice. Mix well till the honey completely dissolves into the solution. Massage onto your scalp for a few minutes. Cover head with a shower cap and towel and let the roots absorb the mixture. Leave on for 2 hours and then wash off with warm water. Use the mask twice weekly to get rid of hair loss.
Black Pepper Hair Growth Stimulation MaskYou can use this mask to boost your hair growth to get long hair faster. Boil 3 tablespoonsof dried rosemary in 2 cups water till the water reduces to less than half.Cool and strain. Grind black pepper and lemon seeds in equal amounts and add the powder in the solution. Add a cup of curd and whisk well to make a fine paste. Apply on your hair and scalp. Wash after 15 minutes with cold water or sooner if the pepper starts to sting.
Hibiscus Pack for Strengthening RootsHibiscus has miraculous effect when it comes to nourishing scalp for hair growth. Soak the petals of two hibiscus flowers and 6-7 petals of the same plant overnight in a cup of water. Puree to a paste with ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoon of raw milk. Apply to roots and along hair shaft and leave on for 20 minutes before rinsing with cold water.
For the best results it is recommended to use this hair mask once a week.