If you are looking for a natural way to help curb your hair loss problem then hibiscus or shoe flower is a soothing remedy for this problem. The flowers have a chemical composition of phosphorous calcium, riboflavin, and vitamin C while its leaves contain some amounts of carotene. This makes hibiscus a remedy with exceptional properties that nourish the hair, prevent premature greying and also help relief the scalp from dandruff. Regular use of the flowers is also highly beneficial in preventing hair loss and improving hair growth.
Benefits of hibiscus for hair loss
- Hibiscus petals and leaves are an effective age-old natural remedy to control hair fall.
- Such flowers speed up the hair growth process due to their ability to stimulate blood circulation to the scalp which infuses the needed nutrients to the follicles.
- It helps strengthen the roots and hair due to the calcium, vitamin C present in it.
Hibiscus hair packs to control hair fall
Hibiscus and coconut oil paste
Crush a few flowers of hibiscus and mix with sesame oil or coconut oil to make a fine paste. Apply this to the scalp and hair, leave on for a few hours and then rinse with cool water and a mild shampoo.
Hibiscus with olive oil
You could incorporate hibiscus in your regular hair wash routine by using it as a shampoo. You would need 2-3 hibiscus flowers and leaves, some olive oil and water for the all-natural shampoo. Begin with crushing some hibiscus petals and leaves with a mortar and pestle. Take this in a bowl and add water and a few drops of olive oil to the paste. Apply this paste thoroughly from the root to tip and keep it for 15 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water.
Hibiscus leaves and amla
Hibiscus and amla are two strong ingredients that work on hair fall. For a paste, crush some hibiscus leaves and amla powder and mix well water. Applying this paste to hair and roots and wash once completely dry. This remedy controls hair fall permanently and increases hair growth.
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