7 Herbal and Indian Remedies for Hair Loss and Growth

 Thanks to NaturalLivingIdeas.com, they have provided us with seven Indian herbs that can be used to combat hair loss and that can also be used in variety of different ways. These herbs are 1) Aloe Vera, 2)Amla, 3)Basil, 4)Bhringraj, 5)Burdock Root, 6)Calendula, 7)Fenugreek. Aloe Vera, as well know, is a very common plant or herb used for healing. What we didn’t know was that it can be also used for cleansing especially on the scalp allowing the hair to grow more effectively. NLI tells us that Aloe Vera contains enzymes tot dissolve dead skin and remove it from the scalp to unclog hair follicles. The salicylic acid in Aloe Vera acts as a moisturizer and mirrors the keratin components already present in our skin and nails. Amla, is an Indian Gooseberry that increases collagen production. The gooseberry contains anti-oxidants and vitamin C which both are needed for clean efficient hair growth. Collagen builds up the follicles in order to produce strong hair strands reducing breakage.

Smart Color!

As a former advocate of colored natural hair (I still am but I digress) I can admit I was not smart about the dye or process I used to color my hair. I am learning just as all of you. After falling in love with this vibrant color I chased it for almost year afterwards. The constant coloring made my hair dry, brittle, and papery. I’m not discounting the quality of the color but after one or two applications my hair no longer took to the dye. The color affecting the outcome of my styles and my hair’s ability to produce curl definition. So I wanted to know what dye brands do you use to color your hair and how do you go about applying the dye so it is not damaging. Coloring the hair is still a chemical process and time showed me what careless coloring can do to your hair. My hair became very papery, brittle, hard, and held little to no moisture. So Comment them below! The best teacher is always experience.
(The dye in the picture was the one I formally used; Source: drugstore.com)

Nightcare&Satin Essentials

Quick tip: As many times as you’ve heard it some don’t see the significance so I will reiterate. Placing a satin bonnet or scarf at night or using a satin pillow case is essential. Many who experience dryness and breakage fail to realize placing scarves on or utilizing pillow cases of cotton material are damaging to the overall health of the hair. Remember cotton is extremely absorbent, majority of the moisture in the hair is lost when it comes in contact with material of cotton or cotton blend. Ditch the cotton and wrap it up! 😉