Step-by-step guide to making popular Adivasi oil at home for rapid hair growth

Promising you long and strong locks, this viral product became extremely popular across the nation, breaking the internet just like a reality show star. We’re talking about the Adivasi hair oil, which though sold by multiple brands has managed to create quite a buzz online. The reasons behind this product being the talk of the town for almost a year were pretty clear, all the brands making them, boasted about using only natural, traditional ingredients with no possibility of hair damage.The makers?People selling these Adivasi hair oils are members of the Hakki Pikki community, a Scheduled Tribe in Karnataka. The tribe is a semi-nomadic tribe traditionally engaged in bird catching and hunting in the forest areas of West and South India. Multiple people from the same community sell these hair oils, which are created from natural ingredients, and claim to have ‘original’ long hair.Therefore, there is no need to spend Rs 2,000 on this bottle, as you can create your own Adivasi hair oil at the comfort of your home. Let’s follow the step-by-step, easy guide and see the magic within weeks.Ingredients required for making homemade Adivasi hair oil:250 ml coconut oil10 cloves1 teaspoon nigella seeds, i.e., kalonji1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds1 ½ teaspoons of amla powderA handful of fresh curry leavesHibiscus flowersBrahmiNeem leavesHow to make it?Step 1: Prepare the base oil.Take a clean and dry pan, and heat the coconut oil over low heat. Add the cloves, fenugreek seeds, amla powder, nigella seeds, hibiscus flower, Brahmi, neem, and curry leaves to this warm oil.Step 2: Infuse the oil.Simmer this mixture on low heat for 30 minutes, allowing the herbs to release their properties gradually.Step 3: Strain and store.Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool down. Strain the oil through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the solid particles and store it in a dark-coloured bottle in a cool and dry place.How to use this oil?Step 1: Gently massage the oil into your scalp and hair, keeping the focus on the roots.Step 2: Leave the oil for 30 minutes or overnight for better penetration. Next, wash your hair with a mild shampoo, followed by a good conditioner.Step 3: Repeat this process twice a week for better results. Also, ensure all the herbs and the coconut oil used are fresh and of good quality.