Winter hair care: Natural oils and remedies to reduce hairfall problem

Shruti Saxena

Do you often face one of those mornings where your bathe drain is blocked because of all the hair you’re shedding? It is true that losing hair is really heart breaking and the sight of seeing yourself going bald during your heydays is really a nightmare.

Hair fall is a common problem that people face these days. Now, hair loss can be due to various reasons. Our hectic schedules do not spare us ample time to maintain a beauty regime. Further, our unhealthy lifestyle and bad food habits add to the problem.

Don’t worry much as we bring to you some herbal oils that you can use daily and weekly to reduce hair fall.

Olive oil: Rubbing hot olive oil into your scalp for at least one or two hours can help retain the moisture of your tresses as this will replenish hair roots and provide them intense nourishment.

Almond oil: Almond oil is an essential source of vitamins D and E and acts as a natural moisturizer for your hair by preventing them from turning dry, dull and frizzy. Massaging your hair a night before hair wash can actually leave you with healthy, thick and strong hair.

Coconut oil: One can directly apply coconut oil to the roots of your hair by using your fingertips. It actually helps in repairing damaged hair and split ends. Applying warm coconut oil into scalp can effectively improve blood circulation and deliver essential oxygen to your hair.

Castor oil: Castor oil is the answer for almost all of your hair queries. Applying castor oil regularly into your scalp boosts blood circulation and provides necessary oxygen, thereby leading to hair growth. Also, it is a rich source of vitamin E and omega-6 fatty acids that help retain hair moisture and prevent split ends and breakage.

Rosemary with coconut oil: Rosemary can stimulate hair growth. Rosemary herb extractions, when mixed with coconut oil and applied over the scalp, are known to stimulate hair-bulbs and help prevent premature baldness.

Aloe vera gel with coconut oil: Aloe vera contains antibacterial and antifungal properties which help a lot in keeping a check on dandruff. Mix some aloe vera gel in coconut oil and apply it into your scalp for around 30 minutes and later wash it off. It helps in blood circulation and also fights against alopecia.

Amla with coconut oil: Amla works as a hair tonic and is an essential ingredient for hair care. Applying a paste of amla powder mixed with some coconut oil does not just help in strengthening roots of hair but also enrich hair growth. It also prevents dandruff and premature greying of hair.

So, go on, make the most of these tips and banish dry hair and hairfall troubles during winters.