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Fed up trying all commercial oils available in the market!!! It’s time to choose something natural for your hair. Try the pure blessings of nature in the form of oils. These oils will surly help you fight hair problems.
Here Are Some Best Natural Oils For Healthy Hair:
1. Coconut oil
Coconut oil is used as hair oil from olden days [1] . Coconut oil helps to fight almost all the hair problems like frizzy hair, dandruff, split ends poorly nourished hair etc. coconut oil is very helpful in hair growth. They contain lauric acid and medium chain fatty acids, which are helpful for better penetration into the scalp and providing anti microbial properties. It acts as a natural conditioner and Detangler. Generally extra virgin coconut oil is used for hair as it is very pure.
2. Castor Oil
Castor oil is known for ages for its medicinal properties, but its uses for hair are less known [2] . Castor oil is rich in vitamin E and omega fatty acids. It is rich in anti microbial properties, hence it is useful for hair growth and also treating dandruff. Castor oil is not as frequently used as coconut oil as it is very sticky to use. The reason for sticky ness, is it contains more than 15 fatty acids in it. Ricinoleic acid present in the castor oil is helpful to balance the pH of your scalp.
3. Olive Oil
Olive oil is nutrient rich oil used in cooking [3] . But its uses for skin and hair are also not few. Olive oil is a good moisturiser for your hair. Olive oil can be either applied individually or mixed with other ingredients like lemon juice, avocado oil etc for better benefits. As it is rich in vitamin a, e and other antioxidants, it can be useful to protect the keratin in hair and locks the moisture. It provides extra softness to your hair upon frequent use.
4. Hibiscus Oil
Who doesn’t like healthy and jet black hair?if you are one among them, then you need to try hibiscus oil [4] . hibiscus oil leaves are traditionally used to soften, strengthen and moisturise the hair. The leaves of the plant are quite rich in alpha-Hydroxy acids, vitamins A, C and other amino acids. Hibiscus oil helps in prevention of hair loss, stops greying, strengthens the roots of the hair and many more. The flowers are useful to stimulate hair growth.you can use the Natural hibiscus hair oil is available in the market or the commercial one mixed with other ingredients.
5. Eclipta Alba Oil
Eclipta Alba is a herb that is grown all over the world for many benefits [5] . The leaves are used to produce oil. The oil of eclipta or Eclipta is said to have miraculous effects. The oil is used to stop greying and natural hair dyeing. The surprising fact is Eclipta hair oil is also helpful to reduce stress levels which is one of the reasons for hair fall. Commercial Eclipta hair oils are available in the market with various names. But if you are very specific about using the pure and organic form you can make the oil at home.
These are some useful natural oils you can use for beautiful healthy hair. There are other oils also which are helpful to your hair like jojoba oil, almond oil, argan oil, avocado oil etc. you can choose the one which is best for you.
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