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Hair loss and hair related problems are common condition and affect most people at some time in their lives. It’s true that men are more likely to lose their hair than women, but thinning hair and hair loss are also common in women and it’s very demoralizing. Hibiscus is a plant which solves almost every problem of our hairs. It has a very beautiful flower and leaves which are very effective for treating hair problems. Let’s explore the benefits of hibiscus for hair – remedies for hair regrowth, strong and shiny hair.
Hibiscus is great for skin as well. Check this hibiscus and rose body cream recipe.
Benefits of hibiscus for hair
- Hibiscus promote healthy hair growth
- It strengthens the hair shaft
- Improve the scalp and hair condition
- Hibiscus helps with dandruff
- It soothes an irritated scalp
- Hibiscus normalize the function of sebaceous gland which produces oil to our scalp
1. Hibiscus for hair – Oil for hair regrowth
How to make
- 100-150 ml pure sesame oil (Buy From Here)
- 10-15 hibiscus flowers and leaves(optional)
- 30 drops of pure lemongrass essential oil (Buy From Here)
How to apply
- Take a pan and put one cup of coconut/olive/sesame oil in it. Allow the oil to warm up and put 10-15 crushed hibiscus flowers and few Hibiscus leaves(optional). Boil the oil for few minutes till it gets infused with the Hibiscus extracts and turns slightly reddish in color.
- When the oil cools down, mash the Hibiscus leftovers and then strain the oil. Now add lemongrass essential oil to the oil and keep this oil in an airtight bottle for future application. Use this hair oil to massage the scalp and hair for 10 minutes. Keep this mixture for 30-40 minutes in hair or overnight for fast result. Rinse it off with herbal shampoo. Apply this oil twice a week.
Why does it work
- Hibiscus is known to combat hair loss or hair fall in men and women, good for all skin types and makes the hair roots and strands stronger. It also conditions the hair mildly and keeps them bouncier.
- Lemongrass essential oil strengthens hair follicles which promote hair growth, Treats oily hair and keeps scalp healthy and coconut/sesame hair oil has many benefits like it treats premature of graying hairs, revitalizes damaged hair, treats dandruff and dryness of scalp, promotes hair growth, gives shine to hair etc.
2. Hibiscus for hair – Smooth and shiny hair
How to make
- 4 eggs or as per the requirements of your hair volume and length
- 15-20 Hibiscus flowers and some leaves(option)
How to apply
- Put hibiscus flowers, leaves and eggs to the blender and make a smooth paste. Apply this paste to your scalp and hair for 30-40 minutes and then rinse it off with herbal shampoo. Repeat it weekly for smooth and frizz-free hair.
Why does it work
- Hair is mostly made up of proteins and amino acids, and this combination means that egg yolk and hibiscus both for hair is the perfect method of boosting the hair’s supply of necessary nutrients. The vitamin A found in egg yolk will improve the hair’s ability to produce natural moisture by stimulating sebum production.
- The fatty protein lecithin of egg helps reduce frizz in your hair and also prevents breakage and brittleness and hibiscus promotes hair growth and prevents dry itchy scalp problems.
3. Hibiscus for hair – Anti-dandruff hair mask
How to make
- 15-20 Hibiscus flowers and some leaves(optional)
- 5 tablespoon Aloe Vera gel (Buy From Here)
- 1-2 inch ginger root
How to apply
- Put hibiscus flower, leaves and ginger into a blender and add some water to make a thick smooth paste. Now add aloe vera gel to the paste and apply the paste to scalp for 30 minutes. Rinse it off with herbal shampoo. Repeat this twice a week for fast result. You will get dandruff free scalp after 3rd or 4th application.
Why does it work
- Ginger is a natural antiseptic that kills the fungi that cause dandruff. It inhibits the growth of yeast, stopping flakes, itchiness, and dandruff before they happen. It reduces inflammation of the scalp.
- Aloe vera calms and soothes the scalp and hibiscus normalizes the function of sebaceous gland which pro
duces oil to our scalp and promotes hair growth and make hair smooth and bouncier.
3 Comments
Israel Lege
November 27, 2016 at 11:03 amThat’s a great post! I quite liked reading it.
MERCY FONSEKA
August 7, 2017 at 3:57 amTHIS IS VERY HELPFUL. I HAVE A HIBISCUS TREE IN MY HOME. THEY ARE BLOSSOMED.
BY THE WAY, I TOO AM A BUDDING PHOTOGRAPHER LIKE YOU. MY CAMERA IS NIKON D 3200. YOUR PHOTOS ARE GOOD. I would like to see your photos.
Mamta
August 9, 2017 at 5:58 amHi Mercy, yeah hibiscus tree at home is great to have as it has numerous benefits for hairs. I am sure you are a better photographer than I am, I am still learning now. All/most of the pics on alluringsoul are taken by me.