Ayurvedic hair oils have been used for centuries to nourish and strengthen hair and are made with a blend of natural oils and Ayurvedic herbs. These oils are known to promote hair growth, prevent hair loss, and improve the overall health of your hair. Whether you're dealing with dry, damaged, or dull hair, these recipes will help you achieve your hair goals. So, grab a notebook and pen, and let's get started!
Here are a few basic recipes for ayurvedic hair oils:
- Amla and Coconut Oil Hair Oil
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup amla powder
- 5-10 drops of rosemary essential oil
In a small saucepan, heat coconut oil over low heat. Once the oil is warm, add in amla powder and stir until fully combined. Remove from heat and add in rosemary essential oil. Allow the mixture to cool before straining and storing in a glass bottle. Use as a pre-shampoo treatment, massaging the oil into your scalp and hair. Leave on for at least 30 minutes before washing your hair.
- Bhringraj and Olive Oil Hair Oil
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup bhringraj powder
- 5-10 drops of lavender essential oil
In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over low heat. Once the oil is warm, add in bhringraj powder and stir until fully combined. Remove from heat and add in lavender essential oil. Allow the mixture to cool before straining and storing in a glass bottle. Use as a pre-shampoo treatment, massaging the oil into your scalp and hair. Leave on for at least 30 minutes before washing your hair.
- Brahmi and Sesame Oil Hair Oil
- 1/2 cup sesame oil
- 1/4 cup brahmi powder
- 5-10 drops of peppermint essential oil
In a small saucepan, heat sesame oil over low heat. Once the oil is warm, add in brahmi powder and stir until fully combined. Remove from heat and add in peppermint essential oil. Allow the mixture to cool before straining and storing in a glass bottle. Use as a pre-shampoo treatment, massaging the oil into your scalp and hair. Leave on for at least 30 minutes before washing your hair.
Note: These are just basic recipes, you can use other ayurvedic herbs like fenugreek, hibiscus, and neem. But make sure to do a patch test before using any new ingredient on your hair. Also, these recipes are intended to be used as pre-shampoo treatment, you should do a patch test to see how your skin reacts to these oils before using them as leave-on hair oils.