by Chand

When it is hair care, one obvious thing that comes to mind is the using of oil. It is the choice and comfort of usage of oil that makes one to choose the type of oil. Also environmental factors contribute a lot in choosing hair oil. I often use coconut oil for hair. At time I use sesame oil for the nourishment it provides; but its smell turns me off. So, coconut oil is the safe option.

This post is all about adding methi/fenugreek essence into your daily hair oil.

The benefits of fenugreek for hair and scalp:

• Fenugreek hair packs help in resolving dandruff problems and also prevents dandruff in the scalp.
• Any sort of scalp infections or irritations are well treated by fenugreek.
• Overnight soaked fenugreek hair pack helps resolve the lice problem in school going children
• Also, summer heat boils due to sweating in the scalp is treated with fenugreek.
• Intake of methi or fenugreek is believed to help in the healthy growth of the hair.

The benefits of coconut oil for hair and scalp:

• Coconut oil has great aroma and gives a relieved feeling when massaged to head and hair.
• Coconut oil provides very good nourishment to the dry scalp.
• Coconut oil helps nourishing the hair strands and split ends too.

How to add methi/fenugreek essence to the hair oil?:

So, this is the actual portion of the topic. It is just easy and there is no great thing involved. All you will need are fenugreek, coconut oil and sunlight. Don’t get surprised. Yes.

It is up to you to choose the form of fenugreek. You can choose between fenugreek leaves or fenugreek seeds, or even both. Here I am doing only with the fenugreek seeds.

• For fenugreek seeds, they need to be powdered in the mixer. Make sure it is completely in dry form. To a bowl (I prefer steel bowl, you will know why), add the fenugreek powder.

• Now add coconut oil. (Quantity, as much as you need)

• If you wish to add the leaves too, then just drop a fist full of leaves to the bowl containing coconut oil.

• Keep this bowl under the sunlight; front yard, back yard, balcony, open terrace, anywhere. Scorching hot sun is very much needed. For this sun exposure, steel containers are the best.

• Continue the exposing of fenugreek soaked in oil under hot sun for at least 7 days.

• So, this is done. The oil is ready to be used. Thus fenugreek has emitted out all of its inner most essence into the oil. Transfer it to an air tight container and store for future usage.

If only fenugreek powder is used, it need not be separated from the oil before storing. But, if methi leaves are used, then they have to be removed out from the oil.

I hope you will try this and enjoy. :) Thanks for reading.

Do you use fenugreek for your hair? If yes, then how?

Hello friends, hope you all are having a good time. A few months ago, I was facing a severe hair loss problem (yet to find out the cause) and that was stopping my hair to grow even at less than normal speed. Then I found out about Mustard oil on Google. When I told it to my mother, she also said that in her childhood elders used to say mustard oil is best for faster hair growth. So, today I will show you my own tried and tested hair oil recipe.

Hibiscus: As we all know, Hibiscus flower and its leaves are used in Asian countries specially India for treating hair problems. There are some herbal hibiscus powders available on the local or online stores (yet to try it). For many years Hibiscus flower and leaves are used now world wide for its benefits on hair. It helps prevent hair  fall, dandruff, graying of hair, spit ends and keeps hair healthy, black and nourished. It also helps growing hair faster.

Mustard Oil: Mustard oil as well as Hibiscus flower is very beneficial to hair. Some of us may not approve of this as it stinks (I was also totally anti of using this oil on hair), but the benefits that one can get from this oil is an eye opener for many of us. Honestly, I never used mustard oil on my hair before, but while searching on Google about hair growth I came to know the benefits, and since then I am using it religiously; thrice a week.
And the result is exactly what I was looking for. It actually broke the spell and my hair is growing (*touch wood*) and my hair texture has been changed from what we call fine and fragile hair (thin hair) to shinier, thicker and stronger hair.

So, the final verdict is if you can survive the strong eye-watering smell and stickiness of Mustard oil, you will definitely get a good result. But in order to see a drastic change, you need apply this oil at least three times a week. I also combine Castor oil and Almond oil with it to get more benefits at times.

Now, here is the recipe:

Ingredients Needed:

• Cold pressed Mustard oil (for it is richer in properties).
• Two Hibiscus Flowers
• One clean bowl.
• One clean container.

Steps:

Step 1. In a clean bowl, pour cold pressed mustard oil. You can take as much amount you want and then increase the number of flowers with it. I have used small amount as it has no preservatives I prefer a fresh batch after every 2-3 weeks.

Step 2: Now, place the Hibiscus flowers into the oil. Make sure they are totally drowned. Leave it for 24 hours or at least overnight.

After 24 hours, it will look like this. You can see how the color of the oil is changed and the flower petals have become transparent.

Step 3: Crush the flowers as much as you can.

Step 4: Then sieve it and pour it in a clean container. You can also leave the crushed particles if you like.

How To Use?:

Apply the oil directly on the scalp massaging it gently. Applying this oil at night is preferable. You might want to use pillow liner or towel for your pillow as it can stain. Next morning wash your hair with a herbal shampoo.

Benefits:

• It actually made my hair grow faster.
• It gave my hair a light golden tint.
• My hair texture improved.
• Less hair fall.
• Hair quality improved.
• Makes hair healthier and strong.

This DIY hair oil is totally tried and tested; hope you find it helpful. Try it and keep your hair healthy and strong. So, take care and stay healthy.

My Hair:

Do you make your own hair oil at home? If yes, what are the ingredients used and which is your favorite recipe? Share below!

Moisturize Hair without Oils – Alternatives of Messy Hair Oils

Hello girls!
How many of you here hate applying oil to your hair and scalp? Raise your hands!.. Ah.. I could see many. Include me in too. Though I realize the importance of oiling hair, my heart (and nose!) refuses to love hair oils. I have been great hater of hair oils, especially coconut oils from my childhood. Though hair oil helped me a lot in growing out my hair longer, I am sorry hair oil, I don’t like you.

Recently, I tried TBS Rain Forest coconut oil and loved it but still, I need alternative ways to moisturize my hair and scalp other than using oils at times when I feel my oils weigh my hair down. Hair oils also run down to the face and makes it look all oily dull. Right? So today I am going to share with you all MABH girls few helpful alternative ideas to moisturize and nourish your hair without messy hair oils.

Aloe Vera Gel Hair Moisturizer:

Aloe vera contain huge amount of proteins and vitamins that are needed for healthy hair growth. Fresh aloe vera gel has the ability to retain moisture in hair roots. It conditions hair, repairs the damages and nourishes the hair from within. Using aloe vera gel instead of hair oil to moisturize your hair is not a bad idea at all.

How to Use Aloe Vera Gel to Moisturize Hair?:

Take two teaspoons of fresh aloe vera gel, rub it in your palms and gently massage it on your scalp and tips of your hair. Leave on for 30 times to one hour and rinse off your hair. One more good thing about the aloe gel in moisturizing your hair.. It is water soluble and hence leaves no residue even without a shampoo :)

Milk Hair Conditioning:

Milk! It is a boon for dry hair types. Good fat, moisturizing properties and vitamins present in the milk adds glossiness and bounce to your hair. Milk cream can also be used to moisturizer hair but it is the best fit to use in your nourishing hair packs and masks. Today, we are going to check how to moisturizer your hair with milk in a smarter way, i.e the quickest and easiest way.

How to Use Milk to Moisturize Hair?:

Take an old spray bottle. Rinse it and sterilize it. Fill 1/2 cup of fresh raw milk in the spray bottle. Comb your hair without tangles before starting the spray treatment. Now spray the milk to your scalp and hair. Comb gently and continue spraying until you cover the entire scalp area with milk. Don’t leave the hair tips too as they are prone to split ends. Leave on the milk to penetrate deeper into your scalp and moisturize it. After 20-30 minutes, rinse your hair with fresh water and a mild shampoo. Do not use milk on your hair if you are allergic to milk. If you are allergic to cow milk, you can use coconut milk instead to moisturize your hair.

Hair Lotions and Creams:

Alright. I told you how to moisturize your hair naturally with aloe vera and milk. Now, last but not the least, here comes the easy alternative to hair oil. No mess; no preparations. Choose a moisturizing hair cream or lotion that suits your hair type and use it to nourish your hair. Hair creams and lotions are a boon for hair-oil-hating girls and guys. Its safe is you choose paraben and silicon free ones.

How to Use Hair Cream to Moisturize Your Hair?:

Take adequate amount of hair cream in your palm. Rub it and apply it on your scalp. Massage gently for 1-2 minutes. After massaging your scalp with your hair cream, take some more and run across your hair strands and tips. Leave on! If your hair cream is light and non sticky, you can leave it on. If you want deep nourishment, apply more hair cream, massage well, leave on for few minutes and rinse off.

Though using hair oil alternatives to moisturize hair works well in nourishing your hair, it is advisable to deep condition your hair with hot oil treatment at least once in 15 days to maintain the natural moisture and health of your hair. Using hair oil, though being messy at times works like a charm in growing out your hair longer and strong. Coconut oil is one of the best secrets of Indian women’s beautiful hair. I tried oiling my hair every week in my one year hair growth challenge and it worked very well to grow my hair fast. Hope you enjoyed this hair oil alternatives post. Share below if you have any alternative idea!