Long and healthy hair is what we all desire. Not everyone is blessed with naturally healthy hair and we eventually turn up to commercially available hair products that either gives temporary results or no results at all. Ayurveda deals with all the Indian remedies that work to make your hair grow faster and look healthy! Ayurveda is well known for its effects because it balances the vatta, pitta and dosha and results are long lasting provided you follow the remedies routinely. Here are the top beauty secrets from India to make your hair grow faster:
HOT OIL TREATMENT
A hot oil hair treatment is one of the best for a hair growth. Add a tbsp of coconut oil in a bowl and warm it up. Massage the warm oil into your scalp for few mins. Leave it on for 30mins or overnight for longer, stronger and healthy hair. Rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, the benefits coconut oil for hair keeps your hair strong, shiny and looking healthy. More: Hair masks for long healthy hair >>
COCONUT SHAMPOO
You need ½ cup coconut milk, 1 teaspoon coconut oil (melt if solid), ¼ cup liquid castile soap and 20 drops of any essential oil of your choice. Combine all ingredients in an old shampoo bottle or jar of some kind (pump soap dispensers and even foaming dispensers work well for this. If you use a foaming dispenser, add 1/4 cup of distilled water) Shake well to mix. Keep in shower for up to a month. Shake before each use. Use about a teaspoon every time you shampoo. More: Natural shampoo recipes >>
POTATO JUICE
Add four medium sized potatoes to a food processor and extract the juice. Do not peel the potato as the potato skin is packed with vitamins and minerals. Add 50% of coconut water to potato juice. Gently massage your scalp with the potato juice for five to ten minutes. Leave it on your scalp at least for 20 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water. More: Potato juice for healthy hair growth >>
CASTOR OIL
Mix castor oil and aloe vera in equal quantities in a bowl. Mix it well and apply this mix into your hair and scalp Wrap your hair up in a towel and let it set for thirty minutes or overnight. Shampoo and condition as usual. This is an excellent hair tonic that improves the condition of your hair and scalp. More: Castor oil hair masks for hair growth >>
HIBISCUS
Hibiscus flowers contain vitamins and anti-oxidants that improve scalp and hair health. Mix hibiscus flower juice with coconut oil and apply on scalp. You can also add hibiscus powder in your shampoo and use.
PEPPERMINT
The moisturizing oil contained in peppermint leaves is anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory. When applied to the scalp, peppermint oil can help to heal chemical, microbial, or environmental damage while also stimulating growth by boosting circulation. More: Best herbs for hair growth >>
GREEN TEA
Let the mixture stay for half an hour before you rinse and shampoo. This green tea mask will stimulate hair growth and prevent hair loss. Use this treatment two times a week to make your hair stronger and increase hair growth. More: Green tea for healthy hair growth >>
AMLA
The Indian gooseberry or amla has amazing results for hair growth. You can use aamla oil or make a paste with aamla powder with yogurt to use as a mask on your hair. Regular use of aamla nourishes hair, stimulates growth, strengthens hair follicles and prevents dandruff and split ends. More: Hair masks for hair growth >>