Coconut oil: A must have in all homes!
Not only does wonders to your skin and hair but is perfect for your overall well-being as it has consuming benefits too. But in this blog i am here to discuss about its amazing effects on hair and scalp.
Coconut oil has been used since ancient times and alone carries the benefits of full nourishment of hair and promoting hair growth but if in this magical oil other ingredients are added its benefits are enhanced and makes it a super oil. No matter how busy our schedule is oiling hair at night before going to bed and washing it off early morning next day is the best hair care advice.To extract the maximum benefits out of this hair oil add the following magical ingredients to your coconut hair oil:
Preparation:
-Heat coconut oil in a container
-Once the oil is hot add curry leaves(make sure curry leaves are washed and dried properly else the oil will splash everywhere)
-Turn off the flame after adding curry leaves
-Let the tonic cool down
-Strain it and pour in a glass bottle(You can also place this bottle near your window in decent sunlight)
This mixture can be used till 1-2 months
Benefits:
The most important benefit of adding curry leaves is that it reduces hair fall and promotes hair growth as it is rich source of protein and beta-carotene. Also full of antioxidants and amino acids it strengthens the roots hence controlling hair fall.Another added benefit of curry leaves is that it gives natural shine to your hair and improves the texture of hair. Curry leaves helps the hair follicle
breathe. Hair whitening is a very big problem today be it because of pollution or stress. At the early 20s we can see whitening of hair. People generally dye their hair to get rid of such problem. Trust me curry leaves works wonders in preventing premature hair graying.Not only applying curry leaves in form of oil but also consuming curry leaves in the morning every day helps to improve the overall quality of hair.Yet another reason for adding this medicinal leaves to your oil is that it helps to fight against dandruff and other scalp related infections as it has anti fungal and anti inflammatory properties.
2) Coconut oil with Camphor:
Preparation:
-Pour coconut oil in a glass jar.
-Add 4 tablets of camphor in oil.
-Place it in the sun for 2-3 days(Camphor will dissolve itself in coconut oil, after that you can place this jar near your window in decent sunlight)
This mixture will last for years as it does not contain any sort of natural/fresh ingredient.
Benefits:
Camphor also known as karpur generally used for worship purpose has a very nice and strong aroma and does wonders for hair.Very easy to prepare at home does a lot for your hair when it comes to hair growth. Camphor boosts the activity of circulation system for promoting hair growth. It also has anti fungal and anti inflectional properties and gives a cooling effect to your scalp when applied. Camphor oil when applied on regular basis can help you get rid of headache and also kills lice and other fungal related infections.This magical oil can be applied to entire body for massage which also soothes the skin and helps get rid of many skin related problems.
🔺Also camphor having so many health benefits the quantity of camphor should always be taken care of.
🔺 An over doze of camphor is poisonous and can cause a serious health issue.
🔺Avoid using it in any sensitive area and always keep the quantity of camphor less in oil.
3)Coconut oil with Hibiscus flowers and Leaves:
Preparation:
-Take 5-6 hibiscus flowers and 5 hibiscus leaves and clean and dry it completely.
-Heat oil in a container and once the oil is hot add hibiscus flowers and leaves and let it cook in oil for about 5 minutes.
-Turn off the flame and allow the tonic to cool down.
-Once the oil is cooled strain the oil and store the tonic in a glass jar.
This mixture too will last up to 2 months.
Benefits:
This hibiscus hair oil will help rejuvenate the scalp and is amazing source of vitamin C which makes hair strong from the roots. This oil helps promote hair growth and gives natural shine to your hair. As this tonic is helpful in making the roots of hair strong hence it prevents breakage. Also hibiscus hair oil acts as a natural conditioner and proves to be one of the best tonic for hair nourishment. Being a good nourishment it helps to get rid of dry and frizzy hair. No dry and weak hair means no split ends, so hibiscus oil is helpful in getting rid of split ends too. Moreover if you treat your hair with hibiscus oil frequently you will see a tremendous hair growth and also in the quality of your hair. Hibiscus hair oil helps to get rid of dandruff and keep the scalp healthy and moisturized. I believe everyone should treat there hair with hibiscus oil for continuous one or two months and see the difference.
4)Coconut oil with Lemon juice:
Preparation:
Just add freshly squeezed lemon in your coconut oil which you are going to apply right away.
Prepare only the quantity which you are going to apply now. Do not store or preserve it in any container.This mixture is to be prepared for immediate use.
Also this oil should be just applied for 40 minutes before taking shower. For best results you can use cold pressed organic virgin coconut oil and which has 0% chance of having any synthetic oil added to it. However the price of cold pressed coconut oil is comparatively very high as compared to normal coconut oil available in the market. However you can use this mixture with normal coconut oil too.
Also after applying this mixture in your hair the best thing you can do is wrap your hair with a warm towel (towel that is soaked in warm water and squeezed). Let the oil remain for 40 minutes maximum and then follow this towel procedure. Once the towel is cold you can remove it again dip in warm water, squeeze and wrap. This procedure can be repeated 2 -3 times and then you can wash off your hair with mild shampoo.
Benefits:
Lemon being amazing source of vitamin C will helps get rid of dandruff and when mixed with coconut oil will not dry out the scalp however will help to keep the scalp moisturized. This mixture gives a healing effect to your scalp by controlling dandruff , and get rid of any infection or itchiness in scalp as the mixture has anti fungal properties. Dandruff not only causes hair fall but also is a very bad sign of reputation when you step out of your house and this white flaky thing is all around your shirt and hanging in hair. Also it can help you reverse grey hair. Following the hot towel procedure discussed above gives steam to your hair and makes your hair breathe and open the pores. It gives total nourishment to your hair. I would recommend to use the wrap towel method to get the maximum benefit from this mixture.
Not only does wonders to your skin and hair but is perfect for your overall well-being as it has consuming benefits too. But in this blog i am here to discuss about its amazing effects on hair and scalp.Coconut oil has been used since ancient times and alone carries the benefits of full nourishment of hair and promoting hair growth but if in this magical oil other ingredients are added its benefits are enhanced and makes it a super oil. No matter how busy our schedule is oiling hair at night before going to bed and washing it off early morning next day is the best hair care advice.To extract the maximum benefits out of this hair oil add the following magical ingredients to your coconut hair oil:
- Coconut oil with curry leaves
- Coconut oil with camphor
- Coconut oil with hibiscus flowers and leaves
- Coconut oil with lemon juice
- Coconut oil with honey
- Coconut oil with garlic
- Coconut oil with neem and basil leaves
- Coconut oil with vitamin e
- Coconut oil with aloe vera
- Coconut oil with onion juice
- Coconut oil with fenugreek and black cumin seeds
Preparation:
-Heat coconut oil in a container
-Once the oil is hot add curry leaves(make sure curry leaves are washed and dried properly else the oil will splash everywhere)
-Turn off the flame after adding curry leaves
-Let the tonic cool down
-Strain it and pour in a glass bottle(You can also place this bottle near your window in decent sunlight)
This mixture can be used till 1-2 months
Benefits:
The most important benefit of adding curry leaves is that it reduces hair fall and promotes hair growth as it is rich source of protein and beta-carotene. Also full of antioxidants and amino acids it strengthens the roots hence controlling hair fall.Another added benefit of curry leaves is that it gives natural shine to your hair and improves the texture of hair. Curry leaves helps the hair follicle
breathe. Hair whitening is a very big problem today be it because of pollution or stress. At the early 20s we can see whitening of hair. People generally dye their hair to get rid of such problem. Trust me curry leaves works wonders in preventing premature hair graying.Not only applying curry leaves in form of oil but also consuming curry leaves in the morning every day helps to improve the overall quality of hair.Yet another reason for adding this medicinal leaves to your oil is that it helps to fight against dandruff and other scalp related infections as it has anti fungal and anti inflammatory properties.
2) Coconut oil with Camphor:
Preparation:
-Pour coconut oil in a glass jar.
-Add 4 tablets of camphor in oil.
-Place it in the sun for 2-3 days(Camphor will dissolve itself in coconut oil, after that you can place this jar near your window in decent sunlight)
This mixture will last for years as it does not contain any sort of natural/fresh ingredient.
Benefits:
Camphor also known as karpur generally used for worship purpose has a very nice and strong aroma and does wonders for hair.Very easy to prepare at home does a lot for your hair when it comes to hair growth. Camphor boosts the activity of circulation system for promoting hair growth. It also has anti fungal and anti inflectional properties and gives a cooling effect to your scalp when applied. Camphor oil when applied on regular basis can help you get rid of headache and also kills lice and other fungal related infections.This magical oil can be applied to entire body for massage which also soothes the skin and helps get rid of many skin related problems.🔺Also camphor having so many health benefits the quantity of camphor should always be taken care of.
🔺 An over doze of camphor is poisonous and can cause a serious health issue.
🔺Avoid using it in any sensitive area and always keep the quantity of camphor less in oil.
3)Coconut oil with Hibiscus flowers and Leaves:
Preparation:
-Take 5-6 hibiscus flowers and 5 hibiscus leaves and clean and dry it completely.
-Heat oil in a container and once the oil is hot add hibiscus flowers and leaves and let it cook in oil for about 5 minutes.
-Turn off the flame and allow the tonic to cool down.
-Once the oil is cooled strain the oil and store the tonic in a glass jar.
This mixture too will last up to 2 months.
Benefits:
This hibiscus hair oil will help rejuvenate the scalp and is amazing source of vitamin C which makes hair strong from the roots. This oil helps promote hair growth and gives natural shine to your hair. As this tonic is helpful in making the roots of hair strong hence it prevents breakage. Also hibiscus hair oil acts as a natural conditioner and proves to be one of the best tonic for hair nourishment. Being a good nourishment it helps to get rid of dry and frizzy hair. No dry and weak hair means no split ends, so hibiscus oil is helpful in getting rid of split ends too. Moreover if you treat your hair with hibiscus oil frequently you will see a tremendous hair growth and also in the quality of your hair. Hibiscus hair oil helps to get rid of dandruff and keep the scalp healthy and moisturized. I believe everyone should treat there hair with hibiscus oil for continuous one or two months and see the difference.4)Coconut oil with Lemon juice:
Preparation:
Just add freshly squeezed lemon in your coconut oil which you are going to apply right away.
Prepare only the quantity which you are going to apply now. Do not store or preserve it in any container.This mixture is to be prepared for immediate use.
Also this oil should be just applied for 40 minutes before taking shower. For best results you can use cold pressed organic virgin coconut oil and which has 0% chance of having any synthetic oil added to it. However the price of cold pressed coconut oil is comparatively very high as compared to normal coconut oil available in the market. However you can use this mixture with normal coconut oil too.
Also after applying this mixture in your hair the best thing you can do is wrap your hair with a warm towel (towel that is soaked in warm water and squeezed). Let the oil remain for 40 minutes maximum and then follow this towel procedure. Once the towel is cold you can remove it again dip in warm water, squeeze and wrap. This procedure can be repeated 2 -3 times and then you can wash off your hair with mild shampoo.
Benefits:
Lemon being amazing source of vitamin C will helps get rid of dandruff and when mixed with coconut oil will not dry out the scalp however will help to keep the scalp moisturized. This mixture gives a healing effect to your scalp by controlling dandruff , and get rid of any infection or itchiness in scalp as the mixture has anti fungal properties. Dandruff not only causes hair fall but also is a very bad sign of reputation when you step out of your house and this white flaky thing is all around your shirt and hanging in hair. Also it can help you reverse grey hair. Following the hot towel procedure discussed above gives steam to your hair and makes your hair breathe and open the pores. It gives total nourishment to your hair. I would recommend to use the wrap towel method to get the maximum benefit from this mixture.
🔺 As lemon is acidic in nature it is advised not to use it in excessive quantity as it will dry out the hair and scalp hence making your scalp more sensitive.
🔺 Make sure you do not have any wound or cuts in your scalp as it will cause a burning sensation and can cause a severe damage.
🔺 Do not leave this oil for more than 40 minutes thinking that it may be more beneficial as lemon is citric in nature and is strong and also a bleaching agent.
🔺 Use freshly cut lemon and not the one which is cut and stored.
5)Coconut oil with Honey:
Preparation:
Preparation:
Mix 2 teaspoons of honey in coconut oil and apply it right away from roots to hair ends.
Cover this hair mask with shower cap or just make a bun and leave this mask for about 40 minutes.
Also you can follow the above steam method with this hair mask as well.
Try not to use the conditioner as honey acts as a conditioner and also moisturizes the scalp.
Benefits:
Honey is an amazing source of repairing damaged hair. Hair can be damaged by harsh chemicals, hair styling products and exposure to pollution and imbalanced diet. Honey contains antioxidants which helps in repairing damaged tissues. Apart from healing damaged hair honey also makes hair silky and shiny. Other additional benefit of honey is it makes the hair extremely soft and adds volume to hair.
Honey is considered to be the best source of reducing frizz and making hair manageable. Also honey helps to make your hair natural straight if applied often. Overall this mask is great for quick repairing dry and damaged hair.
🔺Apply this mask only in clean and dry scalp as honey is sticky and is a great moisturizer.
🔺Do not apply in large quantity as it might become very difficulty to wash it off.
🔺Some people are allergic to honey so make sure to test it in small area in your scalp or hand before applying the entire mask. Also make sure you do not have any irritation with the smell as it may cause headache.
6) Coconut oil with Garlic:
Preparation:
Coconut oil in garlic can be prepared in 2 different methods. Either you can take few cloves of garlic and cook it in coconut oil for few minutes and let the mixture cool down and apply or else you can add few cloves of garlic in coconut oil and store it in a jar and keep it under the sunlight for a week and then start applying. However if you want to apply the same day then you can follow the first method of cooking the garlic in coconut oil. Both the methods are equally beneficial and can be stored for a week.
Benefits:
Garlic normally used in kitchen for preparation of masala (usually for ginger garlic paste) is a flavoring agent and can also be said as natural medicine for its magical benefits. Garlic boosts collagen production that helps stimulate hair growth. Garlic has great healing properties and helps get rid of any fungal infection or irritation in the scalp. Garlic helps in getting rid of dandruff and keeps the scalp healthy as it kills the germs and bacteria and also helps you get rid of lice. Also it is recommended to eat raw garlic empty stomach every morning as it is good for overall health including total nourishment of hair. I almost forgot to add one of the strongest benefit of garlic oil that is if this oil is rubbed in the bald areas, it promotes hair regrowth so this can be the most important reason for choosing garlic as an option with combination of coconut oil.
🔺Always dilute garlic with any oil like coconut or olive oil and do not apply it directly as it may cause irritation to the scalp.
🔺Always use fresh garlic and not garlic essential oil as essential oil is in concentrated form and also contains preservatives which can be harmful.
🔺Keep the quantity of garlic not more than 4 to 5 cloves as more quantity can cause serious burning on the scalp.
🔺Make sure the mixture does not get in to your eyes and other sensitive or wounded areas.
7) Coconut oil with Neem and Tulsi/Basil leaves:
Preparation:
Take 15 to 20 neem leaves and fistful of tulsi leaves and grind it in to fine paste adding very little water which is sufficient to make a fine paste. Heat coconut oil in a container and when oil is hot, add this paste slowly and let the mixture boil properly until the oil changes its color. Do not cover this oil and let this oil simmer in low flame for at least 10 to 15 minutes. Switch off the flame and let this tonic cool down. Also in case neem and tulsi leaves are not available then you can order it online in the form of powder. Once the oil is cool strain it and store it in a glass bottle away from moisture.
This mixture will last about 3-4 months.
Benefits:
Neem and tulsi are very common herbs and most of us are already aware of its medicinal benefits. Infact all the parts of neem tree is loaded with some benefits. However we are only using the leaves of both the herbs so lets discuss the benefits of both the leaves.
This mixture helps to cure all kinds of scalp infections and eczema. Also neem helps in fighting dandruff and clearing the clogged pores hence promoting hair growth. Both neem and tulsi leaves added in coconut oil when massaged and applied at night improves the blood circulation and promotes hair growth. This tonic is totally safe to apply and will not cause any irritation even if the quantity of herbs exceeds than recommended. This mixture will help get rid of lice.Some people sweat a lot and also their hair gets oily and sticky very quickly and hence they have to wash their head too often. This tonic is very helpful is such situations. To get the maximum benefit from this oil apply this oil at night and wash it off with mild shampoo next morning.
8) Coconut oil with Vitamin E capsules:
Preparation:
Take 5 to 6 vitamin e capsules and prick these capsules with a needle and add the inner content of capsules in 200 ml of coconut oil. Also add 2 teaspoons of castor oil. Keep this mixture in a large bowl and place this bowl in the center of warm water, also known as double boiler method. The reason for this double boiling method is that vitamin e capsules and castor oil are extremely thick and does not gets dissolved easily so this double boiling method helps to dissolve the content properly so that the thicker oil does not float at the top of the coconut oil.
Benefits:
Vitamin E oil is extremely moisturizing and is perfect for dry and dull hair. Vitamin e is a great source of anti oxidants and nourishes the scalp. Many cosmetic companies add vitamin e in their beauty products. It is good for skin,hair as well as for consumption. It does is perfect job in turning dry frizzy and unmanageable hair in to silky and manageable hair. Vitamin e increases blood flow and hence promotes hair growth. It is an excellent source of getting rid of premature hair graying. Applying this hair oil at the tip of your hair will help you get rid of split ends. Preparing this oil is extremely easy and can be stored up to one year. Also try to place this oil under the sun sometimes if you are planning to store it for a long time. This oil does not have side effects and can be used on regular basis. A teaspoon of olive oil and gooseberry oil(popularly known as amla) and almond oil can also be added to this oil as per your choice however this might make this tonic extremely oily and would not go off with one wash and mild shampoo.
9) Coconut oil with Aloe Vera:
Preparation:
Take about two stems of aloevera and peel it off and collect all the inner sticky substance in a bowl. Add 4 tea spoons of coconut oil in it. Now place this oil in a bowl in center of warm water container.
Allow this mixture to stay for about 15 min. Once you notice the bubbles forming remove it and let the mixture cool down. Once the mixture is cool, it is ready to apply. Strain the mixture in a container.
This mixture can be either applied for 40 minutes and then wash it off or you can keep it overnight and wash it off the next morning. Also if you do not have fresh aloevera gel you can use of any brand available in the market.
Benefits:
Aloevera is loaded with proteins, vitamins and minerals and gives full nourishment to hair. Aloevera can be both consumed as well as applied. It acts as a natural conditioner and makes the hair extremely soft and gives a good feel. It helps to maintain the pH balance of hair. Aloevera moisturizes the scalp and helps to get rid of itchiness and dryness. It contains antioxidant properties and is the best treat you can give to your hair. Simply aloevera can also be applied directly however it becomes difficult to evenly spread this mask on the scalp. When this is added with coconut oil, it makes it quite easy to apply and also enhance its benefits. Aloevera is not harmful even if the quantity exceeds and even if you apply bare aloevera in to scalp directly. Also if aloevera juice is consumed empty stomach every morning it improves the overall quality of hair and skin.
10)Coconut oil with Onion juice:
Preparation:
Add 2 teaspoon of onion oil in 2 teaspoon of coconut oil. Depending on the length of your hair you can increase the quantity of coconut oil. Add any essential oil if you cannot stand the smell of onion juice. Lavender or rosemary essential oil can be the best option. This mixture has to be prepared and applied directly and not to be stored. Keeping this oil for 40 minutes is enough however if you cannot stand the smell you can wash it off after 30 minutes. Juice can be extracted from white or red onion, effect remains the same.
Benefits:
Onion juice is very famous for its benefit for treating patchy/baldy alopecia. This hair oil helps in hair regrowth and adds volume to hair. However do not expect the hair to grow after single use. This might take few months of regular use to get visible result. This oil should be applied every week if it is being used for the purpose of hair regrowth. This oil gives nourishment to hair follicle and improves blood circulation. Onion having anti bacterial properties helps to treat any kind of scalp infections. Also it helps to get rid of dandruff. Onion is rich in high organic sulphur which can be a great substitute of keratin treatment which is very expensive in parlor. This oil has become extremely popular and we observe many related videos as after its regular use there were visible effective results.
🔺 Incase you feel any irritation of burning sensation in your scalp wash it off immediately and discontinue the use of this mixture.
🔺Make sure you do not have any wound or cuts in your scalp as it may increase the problem.
11)Coconut oil with Fenugreek seeds and Black Cumin/Kalonji/Mangrel:
Preparation:
Grind 2 teaspoon of black cumin. Make sure the jar is completely dry before grinding. Make a fine powder of black cumin. Similarly take two teaspoon of fenugreek seeds and and make a fine powder.
Grind both these ingredients separately as these ingredients take different time to turn in to fine powder. Fenugreek seeds are more hard and comparatively takes more time. Take a glass jar and keep the powder in this jar. Pour 6 teaspoons of castor oil in it. Now pour 200 ml coconut oil in it and mix all the ingredients with the help of a spoon. The color of this oil will appear dark in color however the oil is not yet prepared as the benefit of the seeds has not yet been dissolved in the oil.Now take a big container or a big bowl and keep some warm water in it.Now place this glass jar in the center of this bowl and keep it for around 30 minutes. Make sure the water is not boiling hot as it may crack the glass jar. Now remove the jar and place it in decent sunlight for a week. Also make sure this oil gets enough sunlight so that its benefits are extracted. This oil should not get any moisture so close the jar with a proper lid or cover. This mixture will last up to one year. Apply this oil at night and wash it off next morning. If you want you can strain the oil before applying or else you can simply pour and apply directly.
Benefits:
This oil is extremely helpful and turning gray hair in to black and controlling hair fall. This oil too has the advantage of promoting hair regrowth and reducing bald patches. Black cumin seeds contains protein, vitamin B1, B2 & B3, follic acid, calcium,iron,copper,zinc and phosphorous which gives complete nourishment to hair. Fenugreek seeds contains nicotine acid which reduces hair fall and hair thinning. Also this oil works wonder for dandruff, itchiness, and slow hair growth. It helps to get rid of split ends. Infact this tonic can help to get rid of almost 90% of all your hair problems. Preparation of this oil may be little time taking and requires little effort but after seeing the benefits i believe this method is worth trying isn't it?
I hope the information provided above was useful. Please leave your comments in the below section and also let me know if you tried any if this method and how was the result.
However in this busy and stressful life people generally do not have time to arrange these ingredients or are too lazy to prepare such oils and would rather depend on market hair oils that are ready to use with all natural ingredients. The best oil that i recommend is WOW hair oil which has perfect ingredients and is totally safe to use. I have tried this super hair oil and it works wonders for promoting hair growth to controlling hair fall and most importantly hair regrowth.You can see the images of the coconut oil that i have provided if you scroll down below. There are two types of WOW hair oil and both are amazing. Also if you wish to buy a plain coconut hair oil you can simply buy any of the 2 coconut hair oils however if you want a 100% pure coconut oil you can go for the cold pressed coconut oil which is little hard on your pocket but is completely pure and more effective. Check the images below and simply click on the images of the oil that you wish to purchase.
Cover this hair mask with shower cap or just make a bun and leave this mask for about 40 minutes.
Also you can follow the above steam method with this hair mask as well.
Try not to use the conditioner as honey acts as a conditioner and also moisturizes the scalp.
Benefits:
Honey is an amazing source of repairing damaged hair. Hair can be damaged by harsh chemicals, hair styling products and exposure to pollution and imbalanced diet. Honey contains antioxidants which helps in repairing damaged tissues. Apart from healing damaged hair honey also makes hair silky and shiny. Other additional benefit of honey is it makes the hair extremely soft and adds volume to hair.Honey is considered to be the best source of reducing frizz and making hair manageable. Also honey helps to make your hair natural straight if applied often. Overall this mask is great for quick repairing dry and damaged hair.
🔺Apply this mask only in clean and dry scalp as honey is sticky and is a great moisturizer.
🔺Do not apply in large quantity as it might become very difficulty to wash it off.
🔺Some people are allergic to honey so make sure to test it in small area in your scalp or hand before applying the entire mask. Also make sure you do not have any irritation with the smell as it may cause headache.
6) Coconut oil with Garlic:
Preparation:
Coconut oil in garlic can be prepared in 2 different methods. Either you can take few cloves of garlic and cook it in coconut oil for few minutes and let the mixture cool down and apply or else you can add few cloves of garlic in coconut oil and store it in a jar and keep it under the sunlight for a week and then start applying. However if you want to apply the same day then you can follow the first method of cooking the garlic in coconut oil. Both the methods are equally beneficial and can be stored for a week.
Benefits:
Garlic normally used in kitchen for preparation of masala (usually for ginger garlic paste) is a flavoring agent and can also be said as natural medicine for its magical benefits. Garlic boosts collagen production that helps stimulate hair growth. Garlic has great healing properties and helps get rid of any fungal infection or irritation in the scalp. Garlic helps in getting rid of dandruff and keeps the scalp healthy as it kills the germs and bacteria and also helps you get rid of lice. Also it is recommended to eat raw garlic empty stomach every morning as it is good for overall health including total nourishment of hair. I almost forgot to add one of the strongest benefit of garlic oil that is if this oil is rubbed in the bald areas, it promotes hair regrowth so this can be the most important reason for choosing garlic as an option with combination of coconut oil.🔺Always dilute garlic with any oil like coconut or olive oil and do not apply it directly as it may cause irritation to the scalp.
🔺Always use fresh garlic and not garlic essential oil as essential oil is in concentrated form and also contains preservatives which can be harmful.
🔺Keep the quantity of garlic not more than 4 to 5 cloves as more quantity can cause serious burning on the scalp.
🔺Make sure the mixture does not get in to your eyes and other sensitive or wounded areas.
7) Coconut oil with Neem and Tulsi/Basil leaves:
Preparation:
Take 15 to 20 neem leaves and fistful of tulsi leaves and grind it in to fine paste adding very little water which is sufficient to make a fine paste. Heat coconut oil in a container and when oil is hot, add this paste slowly and let the mixture boil properly until the oil changes its color. Do not cover this oil and let this oil simmer in low flame for at least 10 to 15 minutes. Switch off the flame and let this tonic cool down. Also in case neem and tulsi leaves are not available then you can order it online in the form of powder. Once the oil is cool strain it and store it in a glass bottle away from moisture.
This mixture will last about 3-4 months.
Benefits:
Neem and tulsi are very common herbs and most of us are already aware of its medicinal benefits. Infact all the parts of neem tree is loaded with some benefits. However we are only using the leaves of both the herbs so lets discuss the benefits of both the leaves.This mixture helps to cure all kinds of scalp infections and eczema. Also neem helps in fighting dandruff and clearing the clogged pores hence promoting hair growth. Both neem and tulsi leaves added in coconut oil when massaged and applied at night improves the blood circulation and promotes hair growth. This tonic is totally safe to apply and will not cause any irritation even if the quantity of herbs exceeds than recommended. This mixture will help get rid of lice.Some people sweat a lot and also their hair gets oily and sticky very quickly and hence they have to wash their head too often. This tonic is very helpful is such situations. To get the maximum benefit from this oil apply this oil at night and wash it off with mild shampoo next morning.
8) Coconut oil with Vitamin E capsules:
Preparation:
Take 5 to 6 vitamin e capsules and prick these capsules with a needle and add the inner content of capsules in 200 ml of coconut oil. Also add 2 teaspoons of castor oil. Keep this mixture in a large bowl and place this bowl in the center of warm water, also known as double boiler method. The reason for this double boiling method is that vitamin e capsules and castor oil are extremely thick and does not gets dissolved easily so this double boiling method helps to dissolve the content properly so that the thicker oil does not float at the top of the coconut oil.
Benefits:
Vitamin E oil is extremely moisturizing and is perfect for dry and dull hair. Vitamin e is a great source of anti oxidants and nourishes the scalp. Many cosmetic companies add vitamin e in their beauty products. It is good for skin,hair as well as for consumption. It does is perfect job in turning dry frizzy and unmanageable hair in to silky and manageable hair. Vitamin e increases blood flow and hence promotes hair growth. It is an excellent source of getting rid of premature hair graying. Applying this hair oil at the tip of your hair will help you get rid of split ends. Preparing this oil is extremely easy and can be stored up to one year. Also try to place this oil under the sun sometimes if you are planning to store it for a long time. This oil does not have side effects and can be used on regular basis. A teaspoon of olive oil and gooseberry oil(popularly known as amla) and almond oil can also be added to this oil as per your choice however this might make this tonic extremely oily and would not go off with one wash and mild shampoo.9) Coconut oil with Aloe Vera:
Preparation:
Take about two stems of aloevera and peel it off and collect all the inner sticky substance in a bowl. Add 4 tea spoons of coconut oil in it. Now place this oil in a bowl in center of warm water container.
Allow this mixture to stay for about 15 min. Once you notice the bubbles forming remove it and let the mixture cool down. Once the mixture is cool, it is ready to apply. Strain the mixture in a container.
This mixture can be either applied for 40 minutes and then wash it off or you can keep it overnight and wash it off the next morning. Also if you do not have fresh aloevera gel you can use of any brand available in the market.
Benefits:
Aloevera is loaded with proteins, vitamins and minerals and gives full nourishment to hair. Aloevera can be both consumed as well as applied. It acts as a natural conditioner and makes the hair extremely soft and gives a good feel. It helps to maintain the pH balance of hair. Aloevera moisturizes the scalp and helps to get rid of itchiness and dryness. It contains antioxidant properties and is the best treat you can give to your hair. Simply aloevera can also be applied directly however it becomes difficult to evenly spread this mask on the scalp. When this is added with coconut oil, it makes it quite easy to apply and also enhance its benefits. Aloevera is not harmful even if the quantity exceeds and even if you apply bare aloevera in to scalp directly. Also if aloevera juice is consumed empty stomach every morning it improves the overall quality of hair and skin.10)Coconut oil with Onion juice:
Preparation:
Add 2 teaspoon of onion oil in 2 teaspoon of coconut oil. Depending on the length of your hair you can increase the quantity of coconut oil. Add any essential oil if you cannot stand the smell of onion juice. Lavender or rosemary essential oil can be the best option. This mixture has to be prepared and applied directly and not to be stored. Keeping this oil for 40 minutes is enough however if you cannot stand the smell you can wash it off after 30 minutes. Juice can be extracted from white or red onion, effect remains the same.
Benefits:Onion juice is very famous for its benefit for treating patchy/baldy alopecia. This hair oil helps in hair regrowth and adds volume to hair. However do not expect the hair to grow after single use. This might take few months of regular use to get visible result. This oil should be applied every week if it is being used for the purpose of hair regrowth. This oil gives nourishment to hair follicle and improves blood circulation. Onion having anti bacterial properties helps to treat any kind of scalp infections. Also it helps to get rid of dandruff. Onion is rich in high organic sulphur which can be a great substitute of keratin treatment which is very expensive in parlor. This oil has become extremely popular and we observe many related videos as after its regular use there were visible effective results.
🔺 Incase you feel any irritation of burning sensation in your scalp wash it off immediately and discontinue the use of this mixture.
🔺Make sure you do not have any wound or cuts in your scalp as it may increase the problem.
11)Coconut oil with Fenugreek seeds and Black Cumin/Kalonji/Mangrel:
Preparation:
Grind 2 teaspoon of black cumin. Make sure the jar is completely dry before grinding. Make a fine powder of black cumin. Similarly take two teaspoon of fenugreek seeds and and make a fine powder.
Grind both these ingredients separately as these ingredients take different time to turn in to fine powder. Fenugreek seeds are more hard and comparatively takes more time. Take a glass jar and keep the powder in this jar. Pour 6 teaspoons of castor oil in it. Now pour 200 ml coconut oil in it and mix all the ingredients with the help of a spoon. The color of this oil will appear dark in color however the oil is not yet prepared as the benefit of the seeds has not yet been dissolved in the oil.Now take a big container or a big bowl and keep some warm water in it.Now place this glass jar in the center of this bowl and keep it for around 30 minutes. Make sure the water is not boiling hot as it may crack the glass jar. Now remove the jar and place it in decent sunlight for a week. Also make sure this oil gets enough sunlight so that its benefits are extracted. This oil should not get any moisture so close the jar with a proper lid or cover. This mixture will last up to one year. Apply this oil at night and wash it off next morning. If you want you can strain the oil before applying or else you can simply pour and apply directly.
Benefits:
This oil is extremely helpful and turning gray hair in to black and controlling hair fall. This oil too has the advantage of promoting hair regrowth and reducing bald patches. Black cumin seeds contains protein, vitamin B1, B2 & B3, follic acid, calcium,iron,copper,zinc and phosphorous which gives complete nourishment to hair. Fenugreek seeds contains nicotine acid which reduces hair fall and hair thinning. Also this oil works wonder for dandruff, itchiness, and slow hair growth. It helps to get rid of split ends. Infact this tonic can help to get rid of almost 90% of all your hair problems. Preparation of this oil may be little time taking and requires little effort but after seeing the benefits i believe this method is worth trying isn't it?I hope the information provided above was useful. Please leave your comments in the below section and also let me know if you tried any if this method and how was the result.
However in this busy and stressful life people generally do not have time to arrange these ingredients or are too lazy to prepare such oils and would rather depend on market hair oils that are ready to use with all natural ingredients. The best oil that i recommend is WOW hair oil which has perfect ingredients and is totally safe to use. I have tried this super hair oil and it works wonders for promoting hair growth to controlling hair fall and most importantly hair regrowth.You can see the images of the coconut oil that i have provided if you scroll down below. There are two types of WOW hair oil and both are amazing. Also if you wish to buy a plain coconut hair oil you can simply buy any of the 2 coconut hair oils however if you want a 100% pure coconut oil you can go for the cold pressed coconut oil which is little hard on your pocket but is completely pure and more effective. Check the images below and simply click on the images of the oil that you wish to purchase.
