How To Use Curry Leaves For Hair Growth? Curry Leaves Prevents premature hair greying

How To Use Curry Leaves For Hair Growth?

 

Mansi
Feb 5, 2014 at 11:45 am

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The curry tree’s leaves are used in many Indian dishes. However, they are mostly used in curries. That is why they are termed as curry leaves. They are also known as “sweet neem leaves”. This is one of the highly used herbs in India. Curry leaves add aroma and taste to your dishes; at the same time, they have many health benefits too.

Curry leaves prevent diarrhoea, they are good for the digestive system, they control bad cholesterol etc. Besides these, curry leaves are also good for the hair. They can help you on your way to healthy and radiant hair. Yes, you heard me right. This Indian herb can make your hair lustrous and shiny, and also aid hair growth. Read on to know the connection between curry leaves and hair growth.

Benefits of Curry Leaves for Hair

It Repairs Damaged Roots:

Chemical treatments, heating tools, pollution etc damage the roots of our hair due to which hair growth can stop. Curry leaves can repair damaged roots as they contain essential nutrients which are good for the hair. Applying the paste of curry leaves directly to the scalp can repair the roots. This will also restore strength to the hair follicles. You can also consume the leaves if you are fine  with their bitter taste. Curry leaves can act as first aid for your damaged hair. When the roots of your hair become strong, hair growth will ultimately speed up.

It Reduces Hair Fall:

Curry leaves are rich in protein and beta-carotene which reduce hair loss and increase hair growth. Hair loss can occur due to lack of proteins. Thus, the intake of curry leaves regularly is necessary for hair growth. They are also rich in antioxidants and thus, they provide moisture to the scalp. This helps to remove dead scalp follicles and prevents dandruff.

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How to Use Curry Leaves for Hair Growth:

1. Make a Hair tonic: Take fresh curry leaves and some coconut oil in a bowl. As you know, coconut oil is good for the hair. When mixed with curry leaves, it increases hair growth. Boil these two together until you see black residue forming. After the residue is formed, apply it onto your scalp directly after cooling it. Keep this mixture for one hour and then wash off with a mild shampoo. Apply this tonic twice a week and you will see the difference in just fifteen days. Thishair tonic not only stimulates hair growth but also prevents the graying of hair. This is the best way to use curry leaves oil for hair growth.

2. Make a Hair Mask: Take some curry leaves and make a paste of them. Now mix this curry leaves’ paste with yoghurt and massage it on your hair. Keep this mixture on your scalp for 20-25 minutes and then wash off with a mild shampoo. Apply this mask every week religiously to see instant results in terms of hair growth. Besides increasing hair growth, this hair mask will also make your hair shiny, smooth and bouncy.

3. Make Tea from Curry Leaves: I know this may sound weird, but you can make curry leaves’ tea for your hair. Boil some curry leaves in water, squeeze a lime and add some sugar to it. Drink this tea daily for 1 week to see results. This will increase hair growth, make your hair smooth, shiny and prevent gray hairs. Intake of curry leaves is good for the digestive system too and it resolves many hair problems.

Stop hair fall and greying with curry leaves

Editorial Team June 2, 2013 at 9:37 am

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Having beautiful and flawless tresses is not a magic trick; it is a result of great care. But, hair care products that are available in the market can not only cause a dent in your pocket but can also have adverse effects on your scalp. So, how about investing your money and faith in a hair care solution that is natural and economical? Try some curry leaves (kadi patta) to take care of your lovely hair.

Rejuvenates damaged hair follicles

Curry leaves contain essential nutrients that help to restore strength in your hair follicles. You can either consume them or apply them on your scalp. Hair follicles get clogged due to pollution and other artificial hair strengthening products, which might cause hair damage and hair loss. They aid your scalp’s restoration process and its essential nutrients help your hair follicles to breathe.

Prevents premature hair greying

Premature hair greying is caused due to a number of reasons, such as genetic build-up, stress, alcohol and smoking, etc. Vitamin B in curry leaves helps to restore colour in your hair by nourishing and strengthening the roots. This also helps in the growth of new hair roots with healthier and stronger pigments. As a result, you get rich, black and radiant hair.

Stops hair loss and thinning

Bad food habits, pollution and improper combing techniques aid your hair loss problems. Curry leaves are a rich source of beta-carotene and proteins. Beta carotene prevents hair loss while proteins stop hair thinning. Curry leaves are also rich in anti-oxidants and amino acids. Amino acids prevent hair loss and strengthen hair follicles, while anti-oxidants moisturise your scalp. Anti-oxidants help in removing dead scalp follicles, which are the primary cause of dandruff.

Strengthens hair shaft

The part of the hair which rises above the scalp is known as hair shaft. Vitamin B6 or pyridoxine present in curry leaves act as the hormone regulators of hair loss. High in nutritional values, curry leaves strengthens your hair shaft and hair roots. They are quite good for your digestive system as well, hence, removing many hair problems from their root cause.

Ways of using curry leaves

Here are some ways in which you can use curry leaves to get those strong, black and lustrous locks:

• Include some curry leaves in your daily diet to get rid of your various hair-related problems. You can consume finely shredded curry leaves with milk or buttermilk. You can also add curry leaf powder to your rice and dals.
• You can use curry leaves by mixing it with some yoghurt. Make a fine paste and massage it on your hair. Leave this on your scalp for at least fifteen minutes, before you rinse it off.
• You can also make an effective hair tonic by boiling some curry leaves in your hair oil and applying it on your scalp. Massage it well for at least 15-20 minutes. Follow this procedure twice a week to stimulate your hair growth.

Curry leaves provide a naturally available solution to your various hair-related woes. So, use some them to experience a healthy shine in your beautiful locks.

Oil to prevent hair fall and greying:

Take some curry leaves, kala jeera (black cumin), add some methi seeds. If you have dandruff add some neem leaves as well. Crush all these ingredients into a  fine paste. Now add this paste to about 100 ml of coconut oil. Store this oil in a glass jar and use regularly. Wash your hair with a mild shampoo eight hours after application. This oil is great to prevent hair fall, helps in beating greying of hair and restores its shine and luster.