Bollywood’s best-kept hair secrets
For generations, Indian households have relied on simple, natural ingredients to nourish long, healthy hair. This was long before expensive serums and salon treatments became the norm. Interestingly, many of these time-tested desi remedies still have a place in the beauty routines of Bollywood’s leading ladies, who are known for their strong, lustrous locks. So, if you've ever wondered how your favourite Bollywood stars keep their hair looking healthy and gorgeous despite hectic schedules, the answer may lie in these age-old haircare secrets.
Katrina Kaif’s coconut hair oil family recipe
Katrina Kaif’s postpartum hair growth made the internet go absolutely gaga over her long and lustrous locks. The diva uses a unique recipe, with coconut oil as the base, which helps her maintain her with long, strong mane. She uses coconut oil, onion, curry leaves, amla, and methi seeds. This combination creates an Ayurvedic powerhouse for hair care, and it deeply nourishes the scalp, stimulates hair follicles, improves the hair growth process, fights dandruff, and prevents premature greying.
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Alia Bhatt’s neem and tulsi detoxifying hair mask
Alia Bhatt uses a simple detoxifying hair mask that includes three ingredients: neem leaves, tulsi leaves, and cloves. It helps soothe itchiness, clear dandruff, naturally detoxify the scalp, and promote healthier hair growth. In this trio, neem is known for its strong antibacterial and antifungal properties, which cleanse the scalp; tulsi, or holy basil, has anti-inflammatory properties and is packed with antioxidants, which soothe scalp irritation and help in better blood circulation. Lastly, the addition of cloves stimulates hair follicles and keeps the scalp fresh.
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Deepika Padukone’s aloe vera hair mask
According to Deepika Padukone, the perfect DIY remedy for hair is to apply fresh aloe vera gel mixed with either almond or coconut oil; this mix hydrates the ends of hair, tames fly-aways and adds natural shine. Due to its ability to reduce itching and flaking on the scalp, a 1996 study published in the Journal of Dermatological Treatment established that aloe vera can decrease inflammation of the scalp and may provide a healthier environment for the scalp.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2763764/
Madhuri Dixit’s banana hair mask
Madhuri Dixit’s viral 3-ingredient hair mask is known for its deeply nourishing DIY treatment, which is designed to repair damage from excessive styling, tame frizz, and restore natural shine. It leverages the silica and potassium in bananas, which condition and soften the strands. You will only require 1 ripe banana for it, with yoghurt, which cleanses the scalp, and honey, which acts as a humectant to draw moisture and natural shine. Researchers conducted a clinical trial using banana flower extract to evaluate the fruit's effects on hair health in 2023. They evaluated banana flower extract using a randomised double-blind clinical trial across 324 subjects. The results included a measured increase in hair root diameter and less hair loss, as well as other parameters related to positive hair growth activity.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213453023000435?via%3Dihub
Shilpa Shetty's hair growth water
Shilpa Shetty’s DIY hair growth water is a natural herbal toner designed to strengthen the roots, control hair fall, and promote healthy growth. It includes fenugreek seeds, rosemary, rice, and tea leaves boiled in water. This combination stimulates hair growth, strengthens the roots, prevents hair follicle miniaturisation, and promotes shine and growth.
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