Indian women are known not just for their attractive
looks but also for their beautiful hair. The Indian tradition of applying hair
oil to achieve a healthy mane hails back to ancient times.
It is believed that the secret to long, black,
healthy, shiny tresses is regular application of oil to the hair.
Many Indian women love to keep their hair long
and flowing. The general notion being that hair is a woman’s crowning glory and
a sign of real beauty, Indian men too prefer their women to possess long, black
hair cascading down to the waist.
To acquire and retain thick luscious healthy
hair, Indians, especially women oil their hair regularly.
Here are some Indian oils that are used for hair
growth and maintenance:
Coconut Oil:
Coconut oil is the most commonly used hair oil
in India, which besides having multiple purposes from cooking to skincare, is a
storehouse of goodness for the hair.
For thousands of years, the goodness of
coconut has been tapped in India.
Coconut oil is anti-inflammatory,
antimicrobial, anti-fungal, a dandruff and infection fighter; it seals and
retains moisture in the hair shafts, thus acting as a natural deep conditioning
treatment for the hair; it replenishes dry and damaged hair, nourishes the
scalp and hair with essential nutrients, stimulates blood circulation in the
scalp area and thus aids hair growth.
Mustard Oil:
It is believed that mustard seed oil when
massaged regularly into the scalp stimulates hair growth; it nourishes and
conditions the hair and helps to fortify the muscles in the head.
Mustard seed
oil is high on minerals
like zinc and selenium. When the body undergoes a lack of these, hair loss can
begin. It also contains beta carotene, fatty acids, calcium and iron - Beta
carotene converts into Vitamin A and works great towards protecting the hair
and stimulating new hair growth.
Mahabhringraj
Oil:
This is an Ayurvedic
hair oil (traditionally prepared from pure herbs) that is widely used in India
as an effective means to prevent hair loss and induce new hair growth. It
strengthens and deeply nourishes the hair by seeping into the roots, nourishes
the scalp, fights dandruff and prevents premature graying of hair.
Amla Oil:
This oil, coming from the fruit of the Indian
gooseberry (Emblica
officinalis, a tree native to India) is very beneficial for promoting hair
growth and has been used for thousands of years in India for its hair
conditioning and strengthening properties.
As a result of containing essential fatty
acids, very high amounts of Vitamin C and antioxidants, it replenishes moisture
to the hair shafts, prevents hair loss and premature graying, treats dry and itchy
scalps, helps in the maintenance of natural hair color, enhances the health and
vitality of hair and encourages hair growth naturally.
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