Ayurveda Hair Care

Hair is a vital parameter of external beauty. Everybody is concerned about its appearance and its disorders. Ayurveda has specific treatments for maintaining healthy and beautiful hair free from problems. The health of hair depends on the proper functioning of the Dhatu or the tissues. The nutrient plasma produced from the digestion of food nourishes the Dhatu; so healthy nutrient plasma will produce healthy hair. Poor diet, illness, lack of proper hygiene, and nutritional deficiencies can affect the hair and cause various problems. A number of factors such as age, diet, season, climate, pollution, stress and anxiety affect the health of your hair and scalp. Following an Ayurvedic diet is always the first step to healthy and attractive hair. Another important factor is how you wash your hair. Here are some pointers to keep your hair looking great and healthy.

Diet

Eat lots of leafy green vegetables, fresh fruits, nuts and sprouts.
Avoid all caffeinated drinks, very spicy, fried and greasy food.
Ensure regular bowel movements.
Drink plenty of water and eat plenty of raw fruits and vegetables - it is the best way to achieve healthy hair.

Care and Hygiene

Regular cleansing and brushing is very important. Brushing stimulates the sebaceous glands that produce natural oil, which is responsible for hair luster.
A touch of lemon is very good for making your hair shiny and lustrous. Add one tablespoon of lemon juice to half a tumbler of water. Rinse your hair with this solution after cleansing your scalp.
Regular use of henna on normal hair provides good conditioning for hair.
Amla and Shikakai powder mixed with curd is also a good conditioner.
Mix curd, lemon and mustard oil, apply gently on hair and wash your head after about half an hour.
Add few leaves of Hibiscus (China rose) to a glass of water. Heat it. Squeeze the juice of a lime in the sieved mixture and apply to the hair before shampooing.

Oil Massage

Massaging the scalp and hair with warm oil, preferably infused with hair-friendly herbs (Amla, Brahmi), is the best way to nourish the scalp and hair topically. The process of massage helps to increase blood flow to the hair follicles and supports the growth of healthy hair. It is especially beneficial for dry hair as the increased circulation facilitates production of natural oil thus restoring lost luster. Oil massage also relaxes the body and mind.

Herbs for hair

Amla

Amla is a good hair conditioner.
Gives a natural shine to hairs.
Nourishes hair from root to tip.
Reduces hair fall.
Richest source of Vitamin C.
Amla is the perfect quick fix for dry, frizzy hair.
Amla is also the perfect remedy for premature graying and excessive hair fall.

Methi

Useful in hair fall.
Enhances re-growth of hair.
Makes hair roots stronger.
It shows good results in premature hair graying.
Hair becomes smoother and manageable.
Cures dry itchy scalp and dandruff.

Ritha

Reetha lather mildly which cleanses the hair and scalp thoroughly to get rid of the oils and impurities.
Reetha is a natural conditioner and cleanser.
Conditions the hair from roots to tips.
Makes hair thicker and bouncy.
Regular use of Reetha imparts hair a natural luster and shine which make hair appear healthy.
It also makes hair thicker and controls hair fall and dandruff.

Shikakai

Shikakai has low pH level and hence is a natural cleanser for your scalp, cleansing it gently.
Shikakai with its natural elements is believed to promote hair growth and also reduces hair fall.
It acts as a great detangler to leave you with those beautiful locks.
Shikakai also prevents hair from greying naturally.
Shikakai is rich in essential nutrients like Vitamin C and doesn't make the scalp dry thereby preventing dandruff and other scalp problems.

Narikela

Coconut oil to prevent hair loss.
Coconut oil on hair helps to reduce protein loss in both damaged as well as undamaged hair.
Application of coconut oil on the head and scalp also has a cooling effect.
High moisture retaining capacity, thus keeping hair moist and soft, which prevents breakage of hair.
Coconut oil is a better conditioner for hair.
Coconut oil can be good styling oil for hair.
Coconut oil also helps in the toning of hair, especially dry hair.
Good remedy for split ends.

Madyantika (Henna)

Bring back the lost health of your hair and repairs damaged locks.
Henna is a very good conditioner for your hair.
Covers grey hairs.
Henna is known to cure dandruff quite effectively.

Bhringaraj

Repair of damaged hairs
Improves hair strength
Improve hair thickness
Prevents hair loss
Cure for baldness.

Brahmi

Reduces hair fall.
Helps nourish the roots well and accelerates hair growth by thickening the roots.
Helps to the keep the scalp cool and strengthens the hair follicles.
Treats split ends.
The application of Brahmi powder coats the hair with some shine and restores its lost luster.
Reduces the chance of split ends and adds volume and bounce to the hair texture.
Prevents dandruff.