Most of the time, hair fall is directly related to follicle health. Hair follicles get clogged due to factors, such as an oily scalp, pollution, and the build-up of products. The clogged follicles leave the scalp feeling irritated, causing itching, dandruff, and hair fall. Curry leaves can effectively treat these problems.
Curry leaves are rich in antioxidants (1). These antioxidants neutralize the free radicals and keep your hair healthy and strong. They are a good source of proteins and beta-carotene (2). Both of these nutrients prevent hair loss and thinning. The leaves are also rich in amino acids that help strengthen follicles and keep them healthy. Scroll down to find out ways to use curry leaves for hair growth.
How To Use Curry Leaves For Hair Growth
Caution: Your skin might be allergic to curry leaves’ paste. Do a patch test before applying it to your scalp. Do not consume the seeds as they are poisonous.
Coconut oil is well known for its penetrating properties, and it keeps your hair nourished and moisturized (3). When the oil is infused with the nutrients present in curry leaves, it forms a mixture that helps strengthen the hair roots and shafts while curbing hair loss.
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Massage your scalp with this tonic 2-3 times a week before each wash to see significant changes within a month. The regular oiling and scalp stimulation will also help boost the rate at which your hair grows.
2. As A Hair Mask
Yogurt works extremely well as a hydrating scalp cleanse. It removes dead cells and dandruff and leaves your scalp and hair feeling soft and fresh (4). Curry leaves contain essential nutrients that help flush out the impurities from your scalp, improving follicle health. As an added benefit, they also help prevent premature graying (5).
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Apply this hair mask once a week to boost scalp health and make your hair soft and shiny.
3. In Your Diet
Hair care is as much about what you put inside your body as it is about what you put on your hair. An ideal way to use curry leaves to tackle hair fall and promote hair growth is to include it in your diet.
Doing this can be as simple as adding powdered curry leaves to rice or curries. Optionally, you could consume a mixture of finely shredded mint leaves (pudina) and curry leaves with milk or buttermilk. In Ayurveda, pitta (heat factor) is responsible for hair loss, and curry leaves have the property to balance the pitta and regulate metabolism (6).
Let’s now understand the benefits of using curry leaves for your hair.
Benefits Of Using Curry Leaves For Hair
Curry leaves can improve the overall health of your hair while strengthening your hair roots.
Battling hair fall might seem like a daunting task, but like dealing with any bully, all you need to do is stand up to it with the right solution at your disposal. A hair care routine that incorporates natural ingredients like curry leaves can restore your hair to its former glory in no time.
Watch this video to know how to use curry leaves for hair growth.
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