A Homemade Coconut, Almond and Hibiscus Oil to Boost Hair Growth

Limited access to salons and exorbitantly-priced hair treatments has compelled us to turn to natural, potent homemade alternatives that promise lustrous, fuller hair. Prepared using powerful ingredients with scientifically-backed benefits, these DIY formulas offer an abundance of nourishment to the hair follicles, consequently curbing thinning of hair and stimulating healthy growth. 

According to beauty mogul Shahnaz Husain, a plethora of readily-available, staple elements can serve umpteen benefits to your hair, if prepared the right way. A magical combination of three effective ingredients—namely coconut, almond, and hibiscus—lends just the right amount of nutriment to the hair, besides being a chemical-free substitute that doesn't cause any unseen damage. Try this homemade hair oil that provides the goodness of this sworn-by blend, engineered to tackle common to complex hair woes!

 

 

Ingredients:

 

2 Hibiscus Flower Petals

½ Cup of Hibiscus Leaves

¼ Cup of Organic Coconut Oil

¼ Cup of Almond Oil

 

Directions:

 

1) Wash the hibiscus leaves and petals with cold water and dry them in the sun afterwards. 

2) Add ¼ cup of organic coconut oil and ¼ cup of almond oil to a pan.

3) Begin heating the concoction as you add the dried hibiscus petals and leaves to the mix.

4) Heat the blend for 5 minutes on a low flame, and allow to cool down.

5) Strain the oil from the pan and pour it into a bottle for storage.

6) Before application, make sure that you warm the oil. 

 

Hibiscus—a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae—is loaded with Vitamin A and C, and is known to promote hair growth and improve overall volume. In fact, a 2003 study indicated that a leaf extract of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis positively affected hair length and follicles in lab rats. Besides boosting hair growth, it is believed that the plant combats hair fall, prevents premature graying, treats dandruff and split ends, and also provide moisture to your tresses. 

A commonly recommended hair oil, the lubricant properties in almond soften, strengthen and repair your mane, along with treating a range of scalp conditions. Much of the benefit provided by this ingredient can be owed to its high Vitamin E content. Lastly, coconut oil slows down loss of hair by penetrating deep into the hair shaft to prevent protein loss, which in turn, prevents breakage. It also gets rid of the build-up around your hair follicles to kickstart hair growth.