3 Ayurveda Home Remedies To Boost Hair Growth & Repair Damage

A woman's hair is her crowning glory and don’t we all just hate when it just ends up looking like a bundle of thin damaged strands? Harmful sun rays, chemical-based shampoo, conditioners, and pollution decreases the quality of our mane. Also, with the change in season and certain food habits, hair starts to fall, becomes frizzy, and develop common problems like dandruff. Perhaps it’s the time to ditch store-bought products and revisit the roots. Ayurveda has many secrets that can help to bring back your hair to its original glory. Try some of these Ayurveda home remedies that will help to boost hair growth and repair damaged mane. 

Amla, Reetha and Shikakai Shampoo 

Amla, reetha, and shikakai are being used for ages in India to keep hair healthy and boost the growth. In fact, you must have often heard that these Ayurveda ingredients are the herbs that together not only deal with almost all the common hair problems but also gives strength to the roots. Instead of investing in expensive chemical infused shampoos, it is best to prepare an all-natural solution to keep scalp and hair clean. 

Steps 

• Before going to bed soak 5-6 reetha pods, 6-7 pieces of shikakai, and 2-3 amla pods in water. 
• Next morning, strain water and heat all three items together. Turn the heat off just when it all begins to boil.
• Allow the mixture to cool down, then blend it together in a thick paste. 
• Wash your hair with this twice a week.

Bhringraj Or False Daisy Hair Oil 

Since time immemorial Indians have used bhringraj to prevent hair fall and to enhance the quality of mane. Nowadays, youth are dealing with early baldness and excessive hair loss. Earlier people in their 40s and 50s also used to have hair like 20-year-old. It is because they used to stick to natural ingredients like bhringraj. The oil of this magical Ayurveda ingredient is known to prevent white hair, dandruff by making it silky soft. 

Steps 

• Take a handful of bhringraj leaves. You can also use bhringraj powder. Take 2 tablespoons and add them in a bowl. But, if you’re using leaves, finely chop them. 
• In a pan heat a cup of coconut oil, and add the chopped leaves or the powder into it. 
• Heat the mixture for about 3-5 minutes. No need to strain the solution, use directly on the scalp after the mixture cools down. 
• Massage your hair at least 2 or 3 times a week. 

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Aloe Vera Hair Mask 

Aloe vera is one of the best natural ingredients that is found commonly in the backyards of most of the households. The plant is known for its medicinal qualities and hence is considered great to provide hydration to improve the quality of skin and hair. Applying a simple homemade hair mask on the hair and scalp can do wonders for your frizzy mane. 

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Steps 

• Cut an aloe vera leaf from the plant. Cut open it using a knife or a pair of scissors.  
• Extract fresh gel in a bowl, add ½ tablespoon coconut oil and massage your scalp gently. Do not apply to the lengths. 
• Let the mixture sit on your hair for the next 20-15 minutes. Rinse with water. This home remedy can help prevent hair loss and make your hair soft and shiny. 

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