AYURVEDIC HAIR BENEFITS

HAIR TIPS- AYURVEDIC_____________________________________

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Ayurveda means alternative medicine ‘science of life’. It is a traditional medicine belonging to India for hundreds of years. Ancient Hindu system of healing is a traditional Hindu system of healing that assesses somebody's constitution and lifestyle, and recommends treatment based on herbal preparations, diet, yoga, and purification. The ayurvedic therapies are so effective that it has become popular all over the world as alternative medicine.
New age people seem to be more aware of their health and want natural treatments that do not have any side effects and leads to overall health. Due to this primary reason, people become more interested in alternative health measures such as ayurvedic treatment. The main focus is on herbal treatment and such natural alternative methods. I will concentrate on the beneficial use it has on hair. Here are some ayurvedic powders and oils that I sometimes use combining or rotating various ones.

POWDERS

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AMLA

This is a natural astringent and skin toner that works on both hair and skin. On hair, it helps promote black and luxuriant hair. It helps control hair loss; it stimulates hair roots and promotes hair growth. It’s great for those with premature grey and prevents scalp infection. On skin, this paste brightens the complexion and removes pimples and grime.

ARITHA

This is a natural cleansing agent for hair or skin. On skin, cleanses thoroughly and over a period of uses will improve the texture of skin. On hair, cleanse hair but great for oily hair. It has great foaming and shampooing properties. Giving hair gloss and bounce while nourishing and purifying.

BRAHMI

This is ayurveda’s most potent hair vitalizer. This is a provider for those with chronic hair problems ie; hair fall, hair thinning, premature graying. Brahmi help to make hair dark, dense and lustrous. It strengthens the root, using regularly you will start to notice a difference. It clears dandruff when massaged on the scalp.    

HEENARA

This is an ayurvedic colorant, conditioner and hair nourisher all in one. It’s an answer to coloring and conditioning worries. When applied to scalp as a paste, this powder contains Mehendi along with 14 other natural herbs, it states that it relieves a headache.

NEEM

Used as an antibacterial and antidandruff agent. This is beneficial to those with acute dandruff problems. On skin, it has an instant germicidal and anti bacterial action that cures allergies, bed sores and heat rash. Helps fight skin disorders and great for drying up measles. It helps to controls natural oil balance of skin.

SHIKAKAI

This is a cleanser/astringent. A natural conditioner for hair, helps strengthens the root and promotes growth. It acts as a coolant for the scalp and provides new life to hair strands.

TULSI

Protects and moisturize the skin without blocking the pores. Can be used as a makeup base due to the mat complexion it leaves. Also used for dandruff and bacteria.

KALPI TONE

Kalpi Tone adds a dark tinge to the hair and gives it a natural, dark shade. It helps control dandruff, hair loss and premature graying of hair. When massaged over the scalp, Kalpi Tone may help to strengthen hair roots and promote hair growth.

OILS

AMLA

This oil is deep green in color but has the same benefits as in powder form.

CASTOR

This oil, mixed with coconut and vegetable oils, is a hot pinkish color with a hint of fragrance. It aids in hair density and dark luster of hair.

JABAKUSUM

Hibiscus enriched, great for color, permed, rough, brittle, dull, dry and damaged hair. This oil has Aloe Vera, Amla, Henna Methi, Jojoba, Marigold, Lemon, Olive, Coconut and Vitamin E infused. This oil gives hair a soft, smooth silky hair while naturally revitalizing.    

VATIKA

This oil is great Coconut Oil enriched with Henna, Amla and Lemon.

WILL YOU OR HAVE YOU TRIED THIS? WHAT WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE?

 

 ***POWDERS are usually mixed with water and/or oils (of choice), mixed well until you get the consistency of tooth paste or mud. Leave overnight in container/bowl covered. Apply generally for 1 hour, making sure to cover hair completely. Some people have applied anywhere from 45 minutes to 2.5 hours (while doing work around the house). Rinse thoroughly with water (some have used conditioner along with water in the rinse process).

***OILS can be added throughout hair for 1 hour before wash (Some have let sit overnight then washed in the morning).

***ALL PRODUCTS CAN BE FOUND AT YOUR LOCAL INDIAN GROCERY STORE, AMAZON, OR OTHER ONLINE SITES (GOOGLE IT)

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