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Mustard oil benefits for long and strong locks

TOI Lifestyle Desk
| etimes.in | Last updated on - Mar 16, 2025, 08:50 IST
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A soothing kitchen staple

Mustard oil, your grandma’s secret elixir, has stood the test of time. From ancient beauty rituals to modern haircare, this age-old remedy remains an unsung hero in the pursuit of long, strong, and luscious locks. Packed with natural goodness, mustard oil nourishes the scalp, strengthens strands, and enhances softness, taking your hair on a transformative journey. More than just a kitchen staple, it holds the key to unlocking your hair’s true potential. Let’s embrace this rich heritage of traditional beauty secrets and reap its benefits in today’s modern world.

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Prevents hair fall

Mustard oil is rich in zinc and selenium, which strengthen your roots and reduce breakage and shedding. It is mainly like giving your hair the armour that it needs to stay strong. Mustard oil strengthens your hair follicles and reduces overall hair fall, making the cuticles and scalp clean while keeping the strands strong.


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Say goodbye to frizzy hair

If you’re tired of battling dry and unmanageable hair, then opt for mustard oil, which is a natural emollient that deeply conditions your hair and locks in the moisture. It further repairs damage and makes your hair strands feel smoother, softer, and lustrous. You will witness this change gradually after constant use for around a month.
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Prevents premature greying of hair

No product can turn back time, but mustard oil’s antioxidant-rich formula helps to preserve one’s natural hair colour and slows down the early onset of grey strands. Everyday use of grey locks makes your strands look youthful and strong. You simply need to warm up your mustard oil and massage it gently into your scalp for 15 minutes before washing your hair. Combine this with honey and some yoghurt and witness the change eventually.
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Promotes hair growth

Yes, mustard oil promotes hair growth by nourishing the scalp and hair, potentially stimulating blood circulation to the scalp. Packed with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E, it stimulates blood flow to the scalp and encourages thick and healthy hair growth. It also had antifungal properties and kept dandruff and irritation at bay.
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Prefer cold-pressed mustard oil

Cold-pressed mustard oil retains more nutrients and has a milder scent than the refined version. You can use the cold-pressed mustard hair oil twice a week as a pre-shampoo treatment, but always start with a patch test first and then apply mustard oil to your scalp and strands. Constant use can help slow down the process of great hair, and eventually, you will notice the shift to healthy and shiny locks.
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