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Hibiscus For Hair Growth

Amazing benefits of Hibiscus for hair growth are following

1)Hibiscus (Gudhal) is the only flower that possesses natural Botox properties( Botox an anti-ageing and anti-oxidant which  reduces the activity of muscles in the face that cause wrinkles  and help treat some muscle conditions). 

2)Hibiscus flowers  are a great treatment for many hair problem. Presence of amino acids and vitamin C improves the blood circulation under the scalp and boost hair growth. It strengthens the hair roots, prevents hair loss and also ends dandruff. 

3)Hibiscus flowers are rich in nutrients and capable of stimulating hair regrowth even from bald patches i.e. an area of  head that has no hair and latent follicles(lifeless hair cell or spore). This helps thicken  hair and add volume .

4)The freely and abundantly occurring amino acids in hibiscus flowers  are used by Hair follicle cells to produce keratin protein which promote hair growth, strengthen the roots , nourish the hair and elasticity and also known as building block of hair. 

It also provide the hair with the nutrients help in keeping the locks of hair lustrous and healthy. The flowers of Hibiscus helps to stimulate hair regrowth and make the hair thick by adding extra volume and prevent breakage.It is seen that these flowers help hair regrowth from bald patches too and prevent itchiness, dryness and frizzing of hair.

5)Hibiscus is rich in Vitamin C, which is amazing for growing healthy hairs and promotes  collagen production.

When body makes collagen, it combines amino acids, nutrients and vitamin C , zinc and copper. Collagen helps to strengthen the hair and elasticity and improves it’s overall quality, and added benefits of Omegas 3 and 6 which are great for hydrating hair.

6)Hibiscus flower has a great combination of vitamin C, Phosphorous, riboflavin, iron and calcium, give soothing hair along with stronger, bouncy, smooth and shiny hair.

7)Hibiscus flowers and leaves contain a high amount of mucilage ( bodily fluid used in medicine as it relieves irritation of mucous membranes by forming a protective film) which acts as a natural conditioner. It is proved that Hibiscus for hair growth is marvellous and awesome.

8)Hibiscus is also known for getting rid of dandruff as it has astringent properties, which helps reducing the oil gland secretions and excessive oil secretion of the scalp.

9)Hibiscus leaves maintains the pH balance of hair in addition to providing an overall soothing and cooling effect. This property of the flower helps cool and pacify scalp providing relief from dandruff and itchy scalp. Regular using of hibiscus flower juice can easily control hair fall, dandruff and greying of hair .

10)Hibiscus leaves help to prevent split ends by keeping hair strong, nourished, and hydrated. Hibiscus benefits for hair growth is surprising.

11)Hibiscus (Gudhal) is extremely beneficial for hair. This flower along with its leaves is used in so many ways to fight hair fall, induce hair growth and also gives satisfactory results in bald patches. It is also said that hibiscus dyes the hair and prevents premature ageing.

All these properties are due to the high nutritional value of the hibiscus flower and hibiscus leaves. It is rich in amino acids, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and alpha Hydroxy acids along with other nutrients. 

12)Hibiscus flower helps to get rid of all the Harsh chemicals, pollution and dirt. It helps to protect the hair from the side effects of the chemical and prevents from hair breakage.

13)Hibiscus flower and leaves are full of  antioxidants and vitamins,which stimulates and helps in melanin formation (The natural pigment that gives colour to human  hair).  Thus helps to delay premature greying.

14)Finally conclude that hibiscus help to boost hair growth. It is rich in vitamin C (whose deficiency cause hair loss)  and also rich in amino acids that nourishes hair, strengthen roots, and keep locks lustrous and healthy. Hence Hibiscus for hair growth or benefits of hibiscus in short are following

• Hibiscus flowers and leaves can stimulate hair regrowth
• Make Hair Shiny and Smooth
• Cleanses hair
• treat itchiness and Dandruff in Scalp
• Prevents hair loss
• delay premature greying
• prevent hair breakage
• make hair stronger

 

Uses of Hibiscus in different ways

Hibiscus flowers and leaves are used for hair treatment. From hibiscus flower extracts natural packs, masks ,hair oil ,hair tonic and shampoos and conditioners are made, which removes hair problems. Hibiscus benefits for hair growth is astonishing.

1)Hibiscus and Onion Mask

Onion is a great hair Volumizer. It controls hair fall and improves hair texture. It contains anti-bacterial properties and iron that makes hair strong and shiny. Hibiscus flower induce shine and prevents premature greying and also help to prevent hair fall.

• Take enough amount of onion juice in a small cup or bowl.
• Now add crushed petals of hibiscus flower or hibiscus oil in it.
• Also add olive oil for better results (optional).
• Mix it well and now it is ready to use.
• Detangle  all hair and gently apply it onto your scalp and hair.
• Keep it for 30 minutes.
• Wash it off with shampoo and follow conditioner.

2)Hibiscus and gooseberry hair mask

Eating raw gooseberry nourishes the hair. But combination  of gooseberry and hibiscus leaves juice resulted as healthy hair and resolve the problem of hair loss.

• To make its mask, mix the juice of Indian gooseberry and Hibiscus leaves .
• apply it to the hair for some time and wash the hair.

3)Hibiscus and olive oil hair mask

•  Take 3 to 4 Hibiscus flowers,
• Take same amount of hibiscus leaves and grind them.
• Then add few drops of olive oil and some water to it.
• Now apply this mask to the hair roots and wash the hair after 15 minutes.

4)Hibiscus and curry leaf hair mask

Curry leaves is a well known remedy for the hair fall and promoting new hair follicles.

• Take 10-15 hibiscus flowers and ½ cup of curry leaves. Grind them in the mixer with some water.
• You well get a smooth paste.
• This is the paste that needs to be used on the scalp.
• Keep for 1 hour.
• Wash with regular water.
• Try this 2 times in a week.

5)Hibiscus and fenugreek hair mask

Fenugreek also considered a boon for hair. This will brighten the hair and also get rid of dandruff problem.

• Take 7-8 hibiscus flowers in a bowl. Add ½ cup of soaked fenugreek( fenugreek should be soaked in water a night before).
• Grind the hibiscus flower and the fenugreek seeds.
• In that add 1-2 teaspoonful of lemon juice.
• Mix everything and apply on the scalp and hair like a hair pack.
• Wait for 60 minutes for the pack to stimulate the roots that results in hair loss control.
• Wash with tap water.

6)Hibiscus flower and coconut oil

• To prevent hair fall, mix the Hibiscus flower in coconut oil
• add amla powder or amla to it.
• Boil this thick mixture for about 20 minutes and after cooling apply this mixture on hair.
• Wash the hair after 20-30 minutes.
• Due to this, the roots of the hair will be strong and the hair will become black thick and long. 

7)Coconut Milk and Hibiscus for Dry Hair

• Take 2 tbsp hibiscus powder, 2 tbsp coconut milk, 2 tbsp honey and 4 tbsp aloe vera gel.
• Mix the ingredients to get a thick, consistent paste. 
• Apply the paste to your scalp and hair and leave it on for 30 minutes.
• Wash the pack out with lukewarm water.
• This pack has excellent conditioning properties, making it perfect for dry hair. It battles dryness, repairs brittle hair, and prevents breakage and splitting.

Coconut milk is known to give immense moisture to the dry and damaged hair. Moreover, coconut milk also induces hair growth. 

8)Hibiscus Conditioner 

• Take 1-2 cups of water and allow it to boil for few minutes.
• Crush 4-5 hibiscus flower and add it to the boiling water.
• Boil the water with hibiscus flowers till the water turns slightly red.
• Mash the flowers once the water cools off and use this to rinse the hair after the hair wash as a hair conditioner.
• Also store this water in a container and use as an after wash conditioner.

13)Hibiscus hair shampoo to stop hair loss

• Crush the petals of hibiscus flower with the help of pestle and mortar.
• In a small bowl, take the leaves of hibiscus flower and make a fine paste out of it.
• Add some olive oil with the same to get the paste really thick and useful.
• Once the shampoo is ready, the next step will be to apply the paste over your hair just like a shampoo.
• Since it contains olive oil you don’t need to get a lather formation.
• Rather, it can be applied just like an oil with all the pastes inside.
• Make sure that the paste is applied from the root till the tip.
• You need to keep it for a period of 15 minutes and then wash it simply with lukewarm water.

9. Aloe Vera with Hibiscus flower

Aloe vera is one of the most used natural product for hair and skin. This not only controls the hair fall but also gives stimulation to the new hair follicles.

• Make a paste of hibiscus flowers with some water. 10-12 flowers will be sufficient.
• Now mix this paste in 2 teaspoonful of aloe Vera gel. Make sure the gel is fresh. If you have aloe vera plant then to cut a leaf of aloe Vera and scoop out the gel from that.
• Apply this paste of both hibiscus and aloe Vera on the scalp and massage with the finger tips for few minutes.
• Keep for 1 hour.
• Wash the hair with only water. At night try oiling the hair with coconut oil, almond oil or castor oil.

10)Hibiscus and Castor oil

Castor oil is known to minimize hair fall and the ricineloic acid in this oil boost the hair growth.

• Take 10-12 hibiscus flower and hibiscus leaves. Crush them with some water.
• To make a paste you can simply put the flowers in a grinder along with some water.
• Add 7-8 teaspoonful of castor oil in this paste. Mix them well.
• Apply on the scalp and massage. Leave this paste on the scalp for at least 2 hours. Use a hair cap, to protect the clothes from getting soiled.
• Try this every week to get the maximum benefits.

11)Hibiscus Flower and Henna Anti Hair Fall Pack

• Take 1 cup of henna powder. In that add crushed paste of 8-10 hibiscus flowers.
• or add hibiscus flower powder, if do not have fresh flower with you.
• Make a paste of henna and hibiscus flower extracts with water.
• Do not keep the paste too runny or thick. Medium consistency should be okay.
• Apply on the scalp. Wash after 2 hours.
• This is wonderful for making the hair thicker and minimizes the hair loss.

12)Hibiscus oil treatment

With the help of hibiscus oil, you can improve your hair texture, boost its volume and increase its natural shine in just a few uses. Once you touch your hair after wash, the reasons are enough to find out.

• Start with essential hair oils like coconut oil. Olive oil or almond.
• Take ½ portion of any of the above stated oil in a small bowl.
• Now take some fresh hibiscus flowers and spate its petals in a bowl
• Now crush these petals and mix them in your oil filled bowl.
• Heat a pan and add oil and hibiscus crushed petals in it.
• Keep it on flame for 1 minute and then leave it overnight.

Now it is ready to use.

12). Hibiscus, Eggs and Yoghurt Mask

• Beat an egg and separate its egg white in a bowl.
• Add 2 spoons of yogurt in the bowl.
• Mix some crushed petals of hibiscus flower and leave it for some time.
• Now apply it onto your hair and scalp. Leave it for 20 minutes.
• Now rinse it off with warm water.

Hence Hibiscus flowers and leaves are wonderful for hair growth and solving its problem.

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