From smog to shine: 5 DIY homemade hair oils to protect your strands this winter

Every woman wishes to have a smooth, shiny, and long mane. Still, with rising pollution, stress, and chemical-laden products, our hair quickly loses its shine, leading to thinning and breakage. This requires a serious hair fall solution and no prizes for guessing that only natural ingredients can improve the condition of damaged hair. The ingredients already sitting in your kitchen can help you make homemade solution which will surely improve scalp health and boost the overall growth of your locks. So, don’t worry about dry and dead hair this winter, but stir things up with these 5 homemade hair oils.

This Ayurvedic-inspired hair oil combination features dried herbs and requires a bit more attention. You will need 250 ml of coconut oil, 5 hibiscus flowers, a handful of curry leaves, henna leaves, 1 tablespoon of brahmi powder, 1 tablespoon of amla powder, and 1 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds. Heat the coconut oil on a low flame, add the herbs, and let it infuse for 15 minutes. Now, cool it down, strain it, and store it. This will prevent hair fall, strengthen the hair roots, delay premature greying, and bless you with shiny locks.

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If you’re struggling with dry and frizzy locks, then the combination of argan and castor oil should be your go-to pick. It makes your hair shiny, repairs your locks, and strengthens your scalp. Combine this with castor oil, which increases thickness and growth, further blessing you with a soft shine. You will require 4 tablespoons of argan oil, 2 tablespoons of castor oil, 2 tablespoons of jojoba oil, and 5 drops of rosemary essential oil. Blend all the oils and store them in a bottle. Apply this twice a week and look at the results.
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This ingredient is found in nearly every Indian kitchen. Curry leaves have a long history of adding a beautiful taste to Indian curries. A rich source of vitamin V, these leaves strengthen the hair roots and prevent early hair greying. Carry a handful of curry leaves and blend them with 250 ml of coconut oil. But ensure to dry the curry leaves and grind them into a powder. Heat the coconut oil and then add the powder. Let it simmer, cool, and then strain. This will boost hair growth naturally, strengthen the roots, and prevent premature greying.
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If you’re suffering from dandruff, then this combination of neem and coconut oil is for you. Neem is known for its antifungal and antibacterial properties, which reduce dandruff and itchiness. On the other hand, coconut oil is perfect for nourishment and deep hydration. Take a handful of neem leaves and infuse them with 100 ml of coconut oil. Take 5 drops of tea tree essential oil and heat them until the oil turns light green. Cool it down and strain it later.
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This blend of coconut with castor oil deeply nourishes the scalp and stimulates its growth. You will simply require 3 tablespoons of coconut oil, 2 tablespoons of castor oil, 1 tablespoon of amla powder, and 5 drops of rosemary essential oil. Blend all on low heat and gently massage it into the scalp in circular motions twice a week. Leave it on for at least 30 minutes or overnight, and rinse off with lukewarm water and your usual shampoo.

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