There was once a golden age for women, where long, lustrous locks were the norm. Neither ageing nor hormonal imbalance were the cited reasons for hair-loss. But these days, it has become one of the common maladies which affect young and old alike. Factors like pollution and stress combined with unhealthy lifestyle choices contribute to premature hair-loss. The beauty and wellness market is replete with products that promise to reverse hair-loss. But, are all claims true? Well! No. Many of these hair-growth solutions available in the market are leached with chemicals, and are thus likely to cause more harm than good.
Mother Nature has provided enough plants and other natural ingredients which can help either prevent or reverse hair-loss. Let’s take a look at some essential oils that can improve hair growth.
1. Lavender Essential Oil and Coconut Milk
Coconut milk is rich in iron, potassium and essential fats, while lavender oil improves blood circulation and promotes hair growth. Squeeze the milk out of a ripe coconut and mix a few drops of lavender oil in it. Keep this home-made oil for hair-growth overnight and wash your scalp in the morning. Do not use shampoos or conditioners with ingredients that are too harsh. For example, SLE/SLES, Parabens, PEGs, DEA/TEA, Phthalates etc.
2. Castor Oil and Onion Juice:
Castor oil provides ample amount of nourishment to your hair. It has ricinoleic acid, Vitamin E, Omega-6 and 9 fatty acids and other minerals. These nutrients help prevent premature hair loss. Due to its thick texture, castor oil is a great moisturizers for hair. Onion juice has sulphur which helps minimize thinning and breakage. The anti-bacterial properties in onion juice helps fight scalp infections which could be one of the reasons behind hair-loss. Mix these two ingredients to make a potent hair-growth oil. You are required to squeeze the fresh onion juice out every time you wish to apply this mixture as storing it might result in rancidity.
3. Cold-pressed Gooseberry (Amla) Oil:
Amla oil contains a plethora of nutrients. These include essential fatty acids, vitamin C, polyphenols, flavonoids, protein and minerals. All these nutrients provide nourishment to the hair, promote hair-growth and help prevent further hair-loss.
There are several players in the market selling essential hair oils, if you lack the time to prepare them at home.
