The bright and beautiful coloured hibiscus in your garden is actually equally beautiful for your hair health. Did you know hibiscus is one of the most sought after herbs for hair growth. The hibiscus flower is able to stimulate hair growth from the dormant hair follicles in bald patches. Hibiscus has been a remedy for treating hair fall and even boosting hair regrowth. To an extent, hibiscus is great at preventing premature graying.
If you are only now realising the goodness of hibiscus, we are enlisting our favourite hibiscus benefits for hair and ways to use hibiscus for hair.
How To Use Hibiscus For Hair?
1. Hibiscus as hair oil
Hibiscus- infused hair oil can replenish hydration into the scalp and promote hair growth. When infused with coconut oil, hibiscus is elevated to penetrate deeper into the skin shaft and boost the nourishment.
- Use the pulp of hibiscus flowers and mix it up with coconut oil
- Heat the concoction well and apply it at least thrice a week
- You can store the hair oil for in a close-lid jar
2. Hibiscus and yogurt hair mask
Hibiscus mixed with yogurt will leave your hair strengthened and thicker from the first use. This hair mask will leave your tresses softer and much more manageable.
- Grind the hibiscus flower along with the leaves into a fine paste
- Mix the paste with the yogurt until you get a smooth consistency
- Apply this hair mask to your scalp and hair and leave it on for an hour
- Wash the mask out of your hair with lukewarm water and a mild shampoo
3. Hibiscus shampoo as a gentle hair cleanser
Hibiscus is excellent for scalp health as it is used to gently wash your hair without stripping away the natural oils.
- Boil the hibiscus flowers and leaves in a cup of water for 5 minutes
- Once the mixture has cooled, add the gram flour to act as a binding agent
- Use this paste as an alternative to your regular shampoo
Hibiscus is a wonderful product to add into your hair care routine. Whether you decide to infuse it with oils or mix it up with your nourishing hair mask, hibiscus is one ingredient that cannot make a miss in your routine. However, if you are not big on preparing these DIY recipes, you can always look for hair care brands with hibiscus as its active ingredient.
If you are looking for an amazing hair care range with goodness of hibiscus, we recommend using Coco Soul’s hibiscus conditioner with added benefits of virgin coconut oil.
Mixed with other Ayurvedic herbs, this hibiscus conditioner strengthens your hair shaft to leave you with much more manageable and glossier hair. Try it along with the Coco Soul natural hair cleanser to get the best results.
