Hair is a slender threadlike outgrowth of the epidermis of an animal or any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans, mammals, and some other animals.
• Damaged hair is a common problem with a lot of people today, resulting from extreme exposure to heat and pollution, use of low quality products, no Hair care routine, faulty diets and lifestyle habits, too much experimentation and styling with the Hair etc.
• Hair and nails are a modified type of skin and part of the integumentary system. Hair and nails protect sensitive areas of our bodies.
Causes of Hair Fragility
• Healthy hair requires good nutrition.
• Hormonal factors.
• Vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
Causes of Baldness (Alopecia/Hair Loss)
• Prolong illness
• Aging
• Irregular periods
• Unclean scalp
• Weak Hair roots
• Blocking of the pores with collected dirt
• Heredity
• Jaundice
• Stress such as worry and Anxiety
• Sudden shock
• Post Pregnancy effect
• Lack of estrogen level
• Bacterial attack on the scalp
• Excess intake of Vitamins
• Hormonal and genetics disorder
Causes of Premature Graying of Hair
It vary from person to person, but there are some common problems in general.
• Improper diets and faulty lifestyle
• No Hair care habits
• Too much of experimentation with the Hair such as the processes of ironing, straightening, curling, re-bonding, colouring, etc. leaves Hair dry and damaged.
• Stress is one major factor that causes growth of gray Hair.
Symptoms of Baldness (Alopecia/Hair Loss)
• Excess Hair loss
Simple Tips for Hair Care
• Don’t apply chemical-based bleach, Hair curler, dryers, chemical based gels and colors as they dry Hair.
• Clean and set a good routine for Hair care.
• Drink plenty of water as water is good for health and Hair.
• Regular trimming of Hair will prevent split ends.
• Do not apply chemical based shampoo excessively as it takes away the natural shine.
• Take a well balanced diet for healthy Skin and Hair. Intake proper diet which include green Vegetables, Fruits, sprouts, Raw Honey, cereals, nuts, grains, and low to no bad Cholesterol rich foods.
Simple Tips for Damaged Hair
• Its advisable to use natural or herbal shampoos (and avoid high chemical content shampoos in the market).
• Dryness problems again can be sorted with the help of regular oiling.
• Essential Oils – A mixture of Essential Oils including Thyme, Rosemary, Lavender, and Cedar Wood in carrier oils with Grape seed and Jojoba (a liquid wax) was massaged into the scalp daily.
• Chinese herbal extracts – Chinese herbal extracts (including Saffron flowers, Mulberry leaves, stemona root, Pepper plant Fruits, Sesame leaves, Szechuan Pepper fruit Skin, Ginger root, Chinese Angelica root, pseudolarix bark, and Hawthorn plant fruit is beneficial.
Simple Tips to Prevent Baldness (Hair Loss)
• Take a balanced diet rich in Protein, green Vegetables, cereals, Fruits (such as Mango, Carrots).
• Always keep your Hairs and roots clean. Use medicated shampoo to avoid any bacterial or fungal attacks.
• Prepare a juice of Alfalfa, Lettuce and Carrot as they contain all the essential elements that are required for the proper growth and maintenance of Hair.
• Massaging scalp with some Herbal Oil helps in blood circulation.
• Use Almond Oil for massaging scalp. Just apply it over the scalp area and massage gently for at least 2 times a week. Almond Oil can also be mixed with Castor Oil. It works wonderful in preventing Hair loss.
Simple Tips for Head Lice
• Always keep Hair clean.
• Use herbal shampoo for washing your Hair.
• Don’t use comb, towel and dress of those who are having head lice (lice transmit very fast from one head to another).
• Cut Hair regularly (or keep Hair short and tidy).
• Lice transfer from one head to another.
• Keep your scalp clean and apply Coconut Hair oil to prevent dandruff and head lice.
Home Remedies for Hair Care
• Take white portions of two eggs and add some boric powder. Apply it on scalp and wash after half an hour. It cleans Hair and brings shine to them.
• Boil tea leaves in water and wash Hair. They will stop falling. Add some Lime juice to bring shine to the Hair.
• Grind some Basil leaves and apply on the scalp to remove head lice.
• Add Coconut Milk (four tsp) and juice of a Lime and apply it on the scalp. It may stop falling of Hair. Do it once a week. Apply it half an hour before you take a bath.
• Olive Oil removes dryness from face, Hair and Skin. Massaging this oil in Hair before shampooing will work as conditioning.
• Squeeze Lemon juice of in a bowl and add a part of the root of a Banyan Tree into it, and use the solution to wash the Hair for falling Hair. When the bath is over, apply Coconut Oil on the scalp and repeat for a few days as a very effective treatment in preventing Hair loss.
• Mix some Camphor in Coconut Oil and apply the oil daily on the scalp to get rid of dandruff easily in about 15 days. The application should be done nicely, with the fingertips working at the roots in the scalp.
• Prepare a mixture of Lemon juice and Coconut Oil, then apply the mixture on the Hair and massage it deep into the scalp regularly for a few days to solve the problem of dandruff.
• Apply Lemon juice on the Hair and keep it for 10-15 minutes, then rinse it off for oily Hairs.
• wash Hair using powder mixture of indian Gooseberry, black myrobalan, and belleric myrobalan as a natural and herbal Hair care for oily Hair.
• Apply a paste of egg yolk and water, and keep it for 10-15 minutes, then rinse off with cold water as a very useful Hair care for dry Hair.
• Regularly massage with Hair oil (such as Coconut Oil, Castor Oil and Olive Oil) are also useful home remedy for dry Hair.
• Apply a mixture of egg yolks, Vinegar and any Hair oil on scalp and keep it for 10-15 minutes, then wash with cold water as an effective remedy for dry Hair.
• Massage Hair and scalp with the hand after daily bath to improve blood circulation and prevent Hair loss.
• Prepare a mixture by adding 1 tablespoon each of indian Gooseberry powder and Lemon juice. Add little water to it to make a thick paste, then use the mixture as a cleanser for 2-3 weeks to stop Hair loss and make it healthy and beautiful.
• Grind 1 tablespoon each of Black Pepper and Lemon seeds and prepare a paste then apply the mixture on head and scalp. Keep it for 10-15 minutes, then rinse of using clean cold water to prevent Hair loss and help in natural growth.
Home Remedies for Oily Hair
• Applying Astringent on the scalp often works wonders in getting rid of the oil, since Astringent actually absorbs all the excess oil.
• Carrots paste can be applied on the Hair and scalp for around 30 minutes before head wash as it help to give a cleaner feeling to the scalp, and the oil secretion goes considerably low.
• Mix some Lemon juice and Aloe Vera gel, and use the mixture to wash Hair frequently as both Aloe Vera and Lemon juice are considered to be very important ingredients to solve most Hair related problems.
• Avoid using too many conditioners, Hair creams and lotions, as they will do nothing but add to the oil secretion in the Hair and scalp.
• Have a good balanced diet, since its very important for maintain good Hair. Its recommended that you consume a lot of fresh Fruits and Vegetables, because they helps to clean internal systems and remove the excess oils from the body.
• Drink a lot of water daily.
Home Remedies for Baldness (Hair Loss)
• Mix 2 tablespoon of Raw Honey with 1 tablespoon of Cinnamon powder and 2-3 tablespoons of Olive Oil, then apply the paste over the effected area and allow it to stand for 20 minutes, then wash it off.
• Mix Onion juice with Raw Honey and apply it on the effected area for some good results in Hair growth and prevents Hair loss.
• Curd with Camphor is one of the very commonly used remedy for Hair loss as it plays an important role in improving Hair growth over the bald scalp. Take curd and Camphor, in equal quantity (3-5 tablespoon) and mix it well and keep it aside for some time. Apply the paste over the effected scalp, and let it dry for 3-4 hours, then wash the scalp with warm water.
• Raw Honey is useful for Hair loss remedy as it plays a vital role in the treatment of baldness. Mix Raw Honey and egg yolk and cover the entire effected scalp with it, then allow it to stand for 1-2 hours, then wash the scalp.
• Fenugreek seeds are also useful in treating baldness. soak 12-15 Fenugreek seeds in 1 liter of water overnight. Preserve the extracted oil and apply it gently over the scalp 1-2 times a day. It is very effective in Hair growth and will show its result after 1-2 months.
• A homemade shampoo made by adding Gooseberries powder with egg and Fenugreek seeds is very effective remedy for shinny Hair and prevents Hair loss.
• Take a Lemon and cut it into two pieces, and rub it over the effected area regularly for 2-3 months. It has shown some good results in Hair growth.
• Dry Mango massage oil extract is a very effective natural remedy for baldness (works superb over the bald scalp). Take Mango pulp and mix in Mustard or Coconut Oil, allow it to stand for months, until the Mango extract is completely mixed in oil, then apply it over the bald scalp, and massage thoroughly and gently. The results will be visible after 1-2 month.
• Prepare a mixture by boiling 200g of Gooseberries, Acacia Concinna and Soapnut Tree in 2-3 liter of water. boil the mixture until it water reduces to half, then allow it to stand and apply it over Hair. Let the mixture dry over the scalp for around 3 hours and wash it off with warm water. The shampoo can be used for 2-3 months and very effective in Hair growth.
• After the scalp has been thoroughly and vigorously massaged, rinse the Hair with cold water and then comb your Hair.
• Immerse your head in a flat-bottomed vessel for a minute regularly (as a cold douche). The Hair should be combed with the fingers and dried through massage.
Home Remedies for Premature Graying of Hair
• Its important to develop good Hair care habits.
• Regular oiling keeps the Hair Healthy, so its essential to give regular oil massages to your Hair and scalp with Coconut Oil, Almond Oil or Olive Oil at least once a week, one hour before head wash.
• Regular oiling lets the natural shine remain intact and also helps to solve problems of Hair fall and dryness.
• Ensure your diet is full of fresh Fruits and Vegetables.
• Indian Gooseberries juice frequent consumption helps to let the blackness of the Hair remain intact.
• Many people use Henna packs to reduce gray Hair, and it is advisable to include Amla juice in that as well.
• Indulge in regular exercising and yoga (or meditation) keep the body, mind and soul in place.
• Get adequate sleep daily.
• Keep body hydrated at all times by drinking a lot of water
• Avoid Smoking and drinking Alcohol as they are the worst enemies of black Hair growth.
• Follow healthy habits
Home Remedies for Head Lice
• Make a paste of Lemon juice and Garlic paste and apply on the scalp for around 30 minutes twice a week before washing to reduce Hair lice.
• Use Olive Oil to oil your Hair, then wash.
• Some people also apply egg yolk for around 20 minutes before head wash.
• Mix equal amounts of Vinegar and water, then rub it on the Hair for around 2-5 minutes, then wash away with cold water once daily.
• Maintain a clean scalp at all times by washing it frequently enough and letting the Hair dry off well.
• Never tie wet Hair.
• Keep wet Hair away from dirt and other unhygienic factors.
• Prepare a mixture by adding egg yolk, Vinegar and Lemon juice. Take egg yolk of 2 eggs and add 2-3 tablespoon of Vinegar and equal amount of Lemon juice into it. Mix it well and apply on the scalp. Allow it to dry for 20-30 minutes, then wash it off with warm water and also a good home remedy for head lice.
• Take 1-2 tablespoon each of Lemon juice and Garlic paste and mix them, then apply the mixture over the scalp and allow it to dry for 25-30 minutes. wash your Hair in cold water and rinse off the all dirt, dust, etc.
Herbal Advice for Beautiful Hair
• A handful each of freshly picked Stinging Nettle, Walnut Leaves, Birch and Elder leaves and 1 stem of Greater Celandine is put into cold water and boiled, then infused for 3 minutes.
a) With half of this decoction and pure soap the Hair is washed thoroughly, then rinsed with clear water.
b) The other half of the decoction is poured over the Hair and left to penetrate for a few minutes, then the Hair is dried without rinsing.
Herbal Advice for Hair Loss (Alopecia or Baldness)
• Almond Oil
• Taro Corm Juice Application
• False Daisy Leaves Juice Application
• Lettuce Seed Oil
• Mixture of Henna & Sesame/Coconut Oil – boil 2 Cups Of Sesame Oil (Coconut Oil). When The Oil Is Very Hot, Add A Handful Of Henna Leaves And Allow The Mixture To Spatter Until It Becomes Red. Remove The Burnt Leaves From The Oil And Repeat For Several Fresh Leaves Then Allow The Oil To Cool. massage The Head With This Oil Twice A Day.
• Haritaki (Harad) & Coconut Oil Mixture – For Loss of Hair, Thoroughly boil A Paste of 6 Fruits in 1 Cup of Coconut Oil and Use It Every Day.
Herbal Remedies for Head Lice
• Almond Oil – Almond Oil is another useful home remedy for head lice. soak 10-12 Almonds in water and make its paste. Add 3-4 tablespoon of Lemon juice in it and apply the mixture over the scalp, and allow it to dry for 1-2 hours, then wash Hair with cold water.
• Vinegar – Vinegar is also useful in removing head lice. Take 3-4 tablespoon of Vinegar, add 2 tablespoon of Lemon juice and Garlic paste. Mix it well and apply it on the scalp and allow it to dry for 2 hours, then wash it off and do this 3-4 times a month.
• Basil – Basil leaves are useful in removing head lice. Take 20-30 basal leaves and make its paste (either use it alone or mix with equal quantity of Neem leaf paste). Apply over the scalp and allow it to dry for 30 minutes, then wash it off and repeat 2-3 times a week.
• Lemon – Lemon juice is an effective home remedy for treating head lice and dandruff.
• Neem Leaves – Neem leaves are also very commonly used in killing head lice. Apply its paste on Hair, allow it to dry, then wash it off (repeat at least twice a week).
• Olive Oil – Olive Oil is also very useful in killing head lice. Apply Olive Oil on the Hair and cover it with a plastic bag and keep it overnight, later with the help of lice comb take out all the head lice (repeat after every 10 days).
Food Remedies for Damaged Hair
• Sunflower Oil – Sunflower Oil is known to give a great shine and lustre to Hair.
• Almond Oil – Almond Oil is known to help in Hair growth.
• Coconut Oil – Coconut Oil helps in regaining the lost nourishment of the Hair and also makes it stronger.
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• Lemon – Lemon juice can be applied on the Hair twice (2) a week before the wash for dry Hair and flaky scalp with dandruff.
Food Remedies for Baldness (Hair Loss)
• Alfalfa – It helps in strengthening the roots of the Hair and one of the important Herbal Remedy for baldness. It not only stops Hair fall but also grows the Hair longer. The juice of Alfalfa in combination with those of Lettuce and Carrot, if taken daily, helps the growth of Hair as they are rich in elements that are beneficial for the roots of the Hair.
• Cocoa Butter – Butter Oil help to moisturize the Hair, helping to improve its general appearance and strength.
• Coconut Milk – Massage Hair with Coconut Milk (or warm Mustard Oil containing Henna) to improve blood circulation and help in Hair growth.
• Coconut Oil – Coconut Oil also helps in getting long and healthy Hair. Take Coconut Oil depending upon the Hair size and mix 2-3 raw Gooseberries in it and massage the Hair with the mixture.
• Fenugreek – A paste of the fresh leaves of Fenugreek applied over the scalp regularly before bath helps Hair grow. Fenugreek seeds is an effective remedy to stop Hair loss and prevent baldness, and has been found beneficial in the eradication of dandruff which causes Hair loss.
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• Olive Oil – massage Hair using Olive Oil (very useful for dry Hair) as it nourishes Hair and helps in its growth.
• Raw Honey – Raw Honey and edible oil mixture is a home remedy for dry Hair. Take edible oil and Raw Honey in a ratio of 1:1, mix it well and apply on Hair, keeping it for 15-20 minutes, then rinsing it off with cold Water.
• Spinach – Apply Spinach juice on the scalp to prevents Hair loss.
• Ash Gourd – Its useful remedy for baldness and helps to combat against dandruff and removes excessive dryness of the scalp so that it becomes moist enough for the proper growth of Hair. The peel and seeds of Ash gourd, boiled in Coconut Oil are useful in Hair growth; prevent dandruff and dryness of the scalp.
Herbal Remedies for Baldness (Hair Loss)
• Curry Leaves – It helps in nourishing the Hair at the roots and also work on the pigments that give the Hair its color. Its use can prevent the premature graying of the Hair. These leaves have the property of nourish the Hair roots. New Hair roots that grow are healthier with normal pigment.
• False Daisy – The fresh juice of the leaves is useful in promoting growth of Hair. The juice should be rubbed into the scalp for this purpose. Massage the scalp with False Daisy oil (or apply the oils on the scalp and Hair an hour before a daily bath is very beneficial in treating baldness).
• Horsetail – Its an ancient, non-flowering plant useful for Silica-deficiency issues (such as weak Hair, split ends, fungus under the nails, and weak, ridged and cracked nails).
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• Neem – Apply Neem paste on the scalp and Hair to fight against any kind of germs and lice.
• Peking Spurge – Applied on the head, the milky juice of the plant is useful in promoting Hair growth.
• Rosemary – Shampoos and Hair lotions containing the pure extract of Rosemary rejuvenate the scalp and Hair while preventing premature baldness and dandruff.
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Food Remedies for Hair
Alfalfa
Amaranth Leaves
Arame Seaweeds
Avocado
Beans
Blackstrap Molasses
Coconut
Corn Oil
Cowpea
Cupuacu Butter
Dragon Fruit
Hijiki Seaweeds
Jabuticaba Fruit
Jute Mallow
Loganberries
Lotus Root
Macadamia Nuts
Monkey Fruit
Pecans
Red Tea
Sesame Seeds
Shea Nut
Star Fruit
Sugar Apple
Tofu
Wampee Fruit
Wheat Germ Oil
• Alfalfa – A mixture of Alfalfa, Lettuce and Carrot juices, when consumed on a daily basis results in thick and Hair Health. Alfalfa is rich in Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B6 which are essential for the proper growth and health of Hair, thus a great remedy to treat baldness and prevent Hair loss. Alfalfa contains Minerals (such as Calcium, Zinc and Iron), helps in preventing and reducing the loss of Hair. Zinc stimulates Hair Healthy growth while Iron helps in Hair growth (deficiency may be one of the causes of Hair loss). Alfalfa contains Silica which is known to slow the process of Hair loss and helps in the prevention of baldness.
• Amaranth Leaves – Amaranth contains Lysine (a rare Amino Acids that the body cannot naturally produce), which increases Calcium uptake efficiency and helps to keep the Hair Healthy, strengthen follicles and prevent male pattern baldness. Amaranth helps prevent premature graying, mainly due to the Minerals this seed has in abundance.
• Arame Seaweeds – Vitamins and Minerals found in Arame has been shown to promote glossy Hair, a clearer complexion, and strong nails.
• Avocado – Avocados are also high in B-complex vitamins and Vitamin E, which have been shown to promote Hair Healthy growth, moisturizing and conditioning benefits. Avocados are key for a healthy scalp and promote Hair Healthy growth.
• Beans – Beans have also been proven to benefit the Hair follicles most probably due to Pantothenic Acid which is involved in cellular Metabolism. Its recommended for Hair loss and fragility, seborrhea and dandruff.
• Blackstrap Molasses – Long-term consumption of Blackstrap Molasses is linked to improved Hair quality, Hair re-growth in men and even a restoration of the Hair’s original colour.
• Coconut – Coconut is beneficial in cases of brittle Hair and/or nails.
• Corn Oil – Corn Oil can be applied directly on the scalp and along the length of the Hair to repair damage, increase shine and improve Hair texture and overall appearance.
• Cowpea – Intake of cowpeas on a regular basis provides a good levels of Proteins which are what the Hair strands are made up of, thus ensuring proper control over Hair loss. It will also make the strands healthy and enhance Hair growth.
• Cupuacu Butter – Cupuacu Butter nourishing action fortifies the Hair as the anti-oxidants in it protect against damage from the sun, external factors, chlorine in water, chemicals in Hair products etc. Cupuacu Butter acts like a natural Hair conditioner. The unrefined Butter helps hydrate a dry scalp, calms irritation and gives dull Hair shine.
• Dragon Fruit – Dragon Fruit juice is an excellent agent for treating coloured Hair. Simply put the juice or a conditioner containing Dragon Fruit on the scalp.
• Hijiki Seaweeds – Regular consumption of Hijiki is good for the Hair Health. Hijiki is a natural health and beauty aid (such as lustrous, thick, dark Hair) to regular consumption of Hijiki.
• Jabuticaba Fruit – Jabuticaba Fruit helps in Hair loss treatment when consumed on a regular basis as shown by several studies done on Brazilian locals.
• Jute Mallow – Vitamin A can also contribute to Hair Health.
• Loganberries – Loganberry seeds contain Saponin that works wonders for Hair and can be used as an important ingredient in the shampoo.
• Lotus Root – Lotus Roots good amounts of Copper promotes healthy Hair and Eyes.
• Macadamia Nuts – Macadamia Nut oil can keep Hair from breaking and reverse the damage done to your Hair. It penetrates Hair follicles and the scalp , and helps in the improvement of Hair elasticity and strength.
• Monkey Fruit – Monkey Fruit extracts can decrease the problems of Hair loss and helps to stimulate the propagation of Hair Health (regrowth of Hair from the Hair follicles). It also makes Hair shafts stronger.
• Pecans – Pecans are an excellent source of L-Arginine (an Amino Acids) which when applied topically helps treat baldness and helps encourage the Hair Healthy growth in men.
• Red Tea – Red Tea is rich in several important Minerals required for Hair growth such as Zinc, Calcium, Copper and Potassium. Regularly consuming Rooibos tea may help increase Hair growth and strengthen Hair Fibers, so that Hair grows healthy and strong. The tea may also help prevent Hair loss, as its active ingredients help remove dead Skin cells that may block Hair follicles and prevent Hair from growing. The Anti-Inflammatory effects of the tea may help relieve the symptoms of dandruff by soothing the scalp. The tea is rich in Polyphenols which promote shiny, soft Hair and protect against sun damage.
• Sesame Seeds – Sesame Oil is also effectively helps relieve dry scalp, dandruff and Hair loss.
• Shea Nut – Shea Butter is rich in healthy fatty acids which moisturizes the scalp and strengthens brittle Hair, giving it a healthy shine. It is efficient against dry scalp and brittle, dull Hair.
• Star Fruit – Star Fruit (Carambola) is rich in Vitamin C which not only improve the Immune System, but also create and maintain Collagen (an essential Protein found in Hair and Skin). StarFruit (Carambola) contains Vitamin A which helps to keep the Hair moisturized through increased sebum production.
• Sugar Apple – Sugar Apple are an amazing source of Vitamin A (a powerful anti-oxidant), responsible for keeping the Hair Health and shiny.
• Tofu – Tofu being an amazing source of Protein and Minerals like Selenium helps in preventing Hair fall and promotes Hair growth. Human Hair is composed chiefly of Protein and Protein is required to maintain Hair Health, volume, quality and luster.
• Wampee Fruit – Wampee leaves decoction helps manage oily, greasy Hair better and leaves the Hair smelling citrussy and fresh.
• Wheat Germ Oil – Wheat Germ Oil healthy fats and Vitamin E act as a natural and intensive deep conditioner, which when applied directly on the scalp and length of the Hair, helps revitalize even the most damaged or dull Hair and makes a wonderful Hair mask for repairing damaged Hair. Let it sit for an hour to overnight to nourish Hair.
Herbal Remedies for Hair
Acacia Concinna
Agave
Annatto
Bastard Cedar
Bloodroot
Canola Essential Oil
Castor Seed & Oil
Cedar Wood Essential Oil
German Chamomile
Five-Leaf Chaste Tree
China Rose
Citronella Essential Oil
Cypress Essential Oil
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Galangal
Geranium Essential Oil
Ginseng
Greater Celandine
Horsetail
Jackass Bitter
Jojoba Essential Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Life Plant
Moringa
Neem
Oregano
Peppermint Essential Oil
Pine Essential Oil
Quassia
Rice Water
Rosemary Essential Oil
Sandalwood Essential Oil
Sensitive Plant
Stinging Nettle
Walnut Leaves
Wild Indigo
• Acacia Concinna – Acacia Concinna is a good Herbal Remedy for Hair and is best used for Baldness. Its usage helps in preserving the natural oil of our Hair and nurtures the scalp. It is an effective Hair cleanser and encourages the Hair Healthy growth and strengthens them. It prevents Dandruff and Lice. It is used in the manufacture of Shampoos, Soaps and Hair Packs. Make a paste of powdered Acacia Concinna by adding water in it. Apply it over scalp and Hair. Leave it for an hour. wash Hair with normal water. It also cleanse your Hair from roots to tips.
• Agave – The Agave liquid from Maceration of the leaves acts like a disinfectant and tonic when rubbed on the scalp as an external application in cases of sizable Hair loss.
• Annatto – Fresh leaves may be rubbed on the scalp to relieve dandruff and stimulate Hair Health growth.
• Bastard Cedar – Bastard Cedar bark decoction is also prepared and used topically to promote Hair Healthy growth, and to combat parasites of the scalp. Bastard Cedar bark is a rich source of Tannins and Proanthocyanidins (anti-oxidant chemicals), especially procyanidin B-2, helps valiDate Bastard Cedar’s long standing use for Hair loss and baldness.
• Bloodroot – Bloodroot was also used with the addition of glycerine to rejuvenate Hair follicles and prevent baldness.
• Canola Essential Oil – Canola used externally is an effective cure for dandruff. Warm a mixture of about ten (10) teaspoons of Canola Oil with three (3) teaspoons of Tea Tree Oil and apply to the scalp.
• Castor Seed & Oil – Massaging warm castor oil on your scalp may stimulate the follicles and result in extra Hair Healthy growth. Castor oil locks in the moisture in the Hair, giving it a richer and thicker appearance. If used regularly as Hair oil, it helps the growth of the Hair and cures dandruff.
• Cedar Wood Essential Oil – Cedar Wood Essential Oil in combination with Rosemary, Lavender and Thyme strengthens & stimulates Hair follicles and promotes improved blood circulation to the scalp.
• German Chamomile – Used as a Hair conditioner, especially on blond Hair, will make it manageable and give it a beautiful shine.
• Five-Leaf Chaste Tree – For Hair tonic, the ointment made from five-lef chaste leaf juice is applied as a Hair tonic.
• China Rose – China Rose promotes Hair Healthy growth and reduces dandruff. Mix dried Hibiscus in Coconut Oil and boil the solution. Allow it to cool and then Strain it. Regularly massage the scalp with this oil. Soak one part of China Rose flowers and six (6) parts of leaves in water overnight. Finally, squeeze the leaves and flowers to prepare infusion and rinse your Hair with the solution. Control dandruff by applying a combination of half (1/2) teaspoon each of Essential Oils of Hibiscus, Rosemary and Clary Sage in 10 teaspoons of Jojoba Oil. Finally, wash your Hair with water after 15-20 minutes and use a mild shampoo.
• Citronella Essential Oil – Citronella Essential Oil is an excellent Hair cleanser and conditioner and can help reduce oiliness, Fight dandruff and enhance shine.
• Cypress Essential Oil – Cypress when used as a rinse once a week can prevent graying and promotes Hair Health by retaining its natural colour.
• Eucalyptus Essential Oil – Eucalyptus Essential Oil active ingredients help to stimulate Hair follicles (the tiny holes where Hair grows from) by stimulating blood vessels to constrict which in turn gets more blood flow to the follicles and encourages healthy Hair development. Eucalyptus Essential Oil combined with Neem oil (an excellent oil for treating dry, itchy scalp) is a great way to nourish and moisturize the Hair. Eucalyptus Essential Oil has potent antiseptic and anti-fungal properties which help remove the build-up of germs in Hair follicles, thus preventing conditions like dandruff, itchy scalp, and Psoriasis. Blend a few drops of the Herbal Oil with a tablespoon of Coconut or Olive Oil to moisturize and heal the scalp. Eucalyptus Essential Oil is frequently used as a natural treatment for lice, due to its well-known qualities as an insect repellent and natural pesticide. Apply a few drops of the oil mixed with carrier oils on lice-infested Hair to get rid of lice.
• Galangal – Galangal oil is known to be advantageous for Hair growth and is used in the treatment of Hair and scalp. Galangal use on scalp increases the blood circulation, thus promoting Hair growth. The fatty acids of Galangal are great for thin Hair. The juice of Galangal can be mixed with Jojoba Oil and applied to the thinning Hair. Galangal is a great remedy for dry and brittle Hair as it contains Zinc, Vitamins and phosphorous which provide bounce and shine to Hair. Galangal antiseptic properties greatly help in getting rid of dandruff permanently. Galangal oil extract can be applied on the scalp or a mixture of freshly grated Galangal with Olive Oil or Sesame Oil.
• Geranium Essential Oil – Geranium Essential Oil has been used for Hair re-growth for centuries. It is known to nourish and tone the scalp by working on the sebaceous (oil) glands of the scalp, regulating the secretion of sebum, thus helping to balance both dry and oily scalps, resulting in smooth and silky Hair.
• Ginseng – Ginseng natural Carbohydrates has been directly connected with the prevention of alopecia and male pattern baldness. By applying Ginseng salves or consuming the spice directly to the scalp can increase the health of the Hair follicle beds, prevent dandruff, and reduce Hair loss significantly.
• Greater Celandine – Facial Hair and increased growth of Hair on arms and legs of women points to kidney disorders. Celandine juice which is obtained with the juice extractor is dabbed on the affected places and allowed to penetrate for a few hours, then washed with a mild soap and the somewhat dried out Skin is treated with Calendula ointment, German Chamomile oil or St.John’s wort oil. Additionally, a course of Stinging Nettle tea at least 3-4 cups is drunk throughout the day, together with Horsetail sitz baths (should be undertaken to better stimulate the kidneys).
• Horsetail – For dandruff, the Hair is washed with Horsetail daily and then the scalp massaged with Olive Oil. The dandruff will soon clear up.
• Jackass Bitter – Jackass Bitters can be used as a Hair wash for getting rid of head lice on the Hair. boiled and strained leaves have been used as an insecticide.
• Jojoba Essential Oil – Massaging the scalp with a combination of several Essential Oils (such as Lavender Oil, Rosemary oil, Thyme oil and Cedar Wood Essential Oil) and Jojoba Essential Oil is beneficial for Hair Health as it encourages Hair regrowth (a study from the University of Maryland Medical Center). Adding 3-6 drops of Essential Oil to 1 tablespoon of Jojoba Essential Oil serves as a Hair loss remedy because it treats dry Hair follicles. Jojoba Essential Oil is beneficial for treating alopecia (loss of Hair as a result of Fungal Infection or damage to the Hair shaft and follicles). Its emollient action, soothes the Skin and unclogs Hair follicles.
• Lavender Essential Oil – Lavender Essential Oil can encourage new Hair Healthy growth.
• Life Plant – Regular use of Life Plant leaves will help prevent the greying of Hair and promoting healthy scalp.
• Moringa – Zinc which is contained in Moringa plays a vital role in Hair growth. Zinc deficiency can result in atrophy of Hair follicles due to impairment of DNA and Protein synthesis. Moringa Seed oil serves as a valuable conditioner for the scalp, strengthens the roots, and stimulates Hair Healthy growth. Moringa aids in the formation of keratin Protein which is vital for Hair Health. It also contains Methionine (an Amino Acids which supplies Sulphur to the Hair Health, thus preventing Hair loss). Moringa is rich in B-complex Vitamins whose deficiency (particularly B6, Biotin, inositol and Folic Acid) causes Hair loss. Vitamin C and Vitamin E improves scalp circulation, thus making more nutrients available to the Hair follicles to grow stronger and Hair Health. Vitamin C is also required for maintaining capillaries that carry blood to the follicles.
• Neem – Neem anti-oxidant content helps in strengthening Hair and improving the Hair follicles health. Neem has regenerative properties which help in reducing Hair fall. An oil massage to the scalp using Neem oil can increase the blood circulation in the scalp and help in enhancing the rate of Hair Healthy growth. Regular use of Neem as a Hair mask and Neem water as a rinse promotes Hair Healthy growth, while triggering the normal functioning of the scalp to ensure the regrowth of Hair.
• Oregano – Oregano oil is used in a wide range of Hair Health care products for its multitude of medicinal and therapeutic properties. For an itchy scalp, Oregano oil might be a good option as it has many antibacterial properties.
• Peppermint Essential Oil – Peppermint Essential Oil has antiseptic, regenerative, and stimulating effects, which to the head is very useful in removing dandruff and lice, relieve the scalp of irritation and dry Skin, and stimulate Hair Healthy growth for those suffering from baldness. Peppermint Essential Oil cooling effect and increased blood circulation to the scalp can also promote Hair Healthy growth.
• Pine Essential Oil – For parasites, Pine Essential Oil can be used to remove lice from the Hair, thus widely used as massage and bath oil.
• Quassia – Lotions and shampoos made from Quassia wood can be used to treat dandruff, lice and many other Hair Healthy conditions.
• Rice Water – Rice Water contain inositol which has strengthening effect on Hair Health. Rice Water may reduce surface friction and increase Hair elasticity. The Yao women, who live in a village called Huangluo in China, are famed for having very long Hair that averages 6 feet long achieved thanks to the fact they bathe it in Rice Water. They are said to keep there Hair colour for longer, as they do not begin to get gray Hair until they reach their 80s. Use the water as an alternative to your regular shampoo. They even made an appearance in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s longest Hair village.
• Rosemary Essential Oil – Rosemary Essential Oil regular use helps stimulate follicles, making Hair grow longer and stronger and is also believed to slow down premature Hair loss and graying of the Hair. Therefore, it is an excellent tonic for bald people or for those who are beginning to show signs of male pattern baldness. Rosemary Essential Oil is also beneficial for dry and flaky scalps. Add a few drops of Rosemary oil to your shampoo, preferably use Head & Shoulders Smooth. Rosemary Essential Oil helps get rid of dandruff by regular massaging of the scalp. Furthermore, it is often mixed with Tea Tree Oil and Basil oil to alternately treat scalp problems. For many years, Rosemary has been combined with Olive Oil as a way to darken and strengthen Hair by using hot oil treatments.
• Rosemary – Rosemary herb extractions when applied over the scalp known to stimulate the hair-bulbs and help prevent premature baldness. It forms an effectual remedy for the prevention of scurf and dandruff.
• Sandalwood Essential Oil – Sandalwood Essential Oil promote Hair growth and nourish dry Hair. Adding Sandalwood Essential Oil moisturizer or shampoo may help bring back the shiny glow of the Hair and Skin.
• Sensitive Plant – Sensitive Plant herbal shampoos contain extracts recommended for use to help in the growth of new Hair cells and control of Hair loss and baldness.
• Stinging Nettle – For Hair (thin Hair), a Stinging Nettle extract Hair wash (made from a mixture of Stinging Nettle tea and roots) will improve the Hair Health and make it grow much thicker, soft, no dandruff and have a beautiful sheen.
• Walnut Leaves – Walnut Leaves added to the bath water (strong washing) is also used for loss of Hair (when it is massaged frequently into the scalp) and an excellent remedy for head lice.
• Wild Indigo – Externally a Wild Indigo boiled liquid may be used to strengthen the Hair, prevent the appearance of gray Hair and relieve Skin irritations.
