5 Homemade Oils For Shiny Hair

Oiling your hair is the best way to keep them healthy. Due to the external environment and pollution, our hair gets frizzy and damaged, resulting to hair loss, dandruff and scalp infections.

The beauty industry had not left any stone unturned in promoting various hair care products, targeting to all types hair problems. You have specific shampoos for dry hair, anti-dandruff shampoo, shampoos for oily hair, conditioners to deal with curly hair, after shampoo serum and what not. But, did we ever get the desired results? The answer is no. We end up spending thousands of bucks on hair care products, yet we aren’t satisfied with the results and there is no end to the hair problems. We fail to understand that these chemical oriented products are not the only solution.

* Coconut Oil and Curry Leaves

Yes, I am talking about the curry leaves which are an essential ingredient in most of the Indian dishes. It is just not a tasty spice, but also a miracle medicine for hair growth.

Method: Boil some coconut oil with fresh curry leaves. Let it boil till the green leaves starts turning brownish and a black residue is formed. Let it cool, stir it and store it in a glass bottle. Apply the oil on your scalp as well as the hair. Keep it for an hour or so and then wash it with mild shampoo. Follow this procedure twice a week and see the results gradually. It will help you to deal with grey hair and also hair loss. Hair growth can also be gradually noticed.

* Castor Oil

It is one of the best treatments for hair growth, right from your eyebrows to the eye lashes. The oil is greasy in nature; hence it has to be mixed with other oils or products to get it into liquid form.

Method: If you are comfortable with the application of only castor oil, you can just start massaging it in your scalp, cover it with a shower cap and leave it overnight. You can add drops of almond oil or olive oil, if you dislike the greasiness. Wash it the next morning with a mild shampoo. Apply it twice a week to see the results.

* Coconut Oil with Avocado

Method: Apply warm coconut oil to your scalp and hair. Let the warmth of the oil be absorbed by the hair roots. Mash up an avocado or blend it to a smooth paste. The consistency has to be set right so that rinsing becomes easier. Massage your hair tips with the paste and let it stay for 10-15 minutes. Rinse it with cold water and then wash it with a mild shampoo. The coconut and avocado mixture adds volume to your hair if it’s dry. It also gets rid of flaking and dandruff, and it keeps your hair safe from the sun damage. Apply it twice a month to notice the change. Ensure that the avocado paste is completely removed from the hair while rinsing.

* Almond Oil

Hair Care is incomplete without mentioning about Almond oil. Almond oil is rich with fatty acids, which helps in hair softening, strengthening and hair growth. It nourishes your hair.

Method: Take few drops of pure almond oil and massage the scalp and hair roots with your finger tips. Allow it to reside for an hour or so and wash it with a mild shampoo. Apply it thrice a week for best results.

* Coconut Oil and lemon Juice

Method: Heat the coconut oil on a stove or burner. Do not microwave it as it will result in loss of nutrients. Mix one part lemon juice with two parts coconut oil and massage it into your scalp. Leave it overnight and wash with cold water in the morning. This can be the best shampoo for dandruff treatment. Apply it twice a week for best results. Lemon has citric acid which also cleanses the scalp. It also helps in dealing with dandruff and itchiness. The coconut oil will moisturize your hair and will provide the necessary nourishment to the dry hair.