Hibiscus for Hair Growth
24th March 2019 Hair
Fast hair growth is the wish of most naturalists today. If you relate to this, you will be happy to know that there are measures you can take to restore your hair’s luster and volume.
Hibiscus (#sobolo) in Ghana is most used in making the Bisap drink but it is also one of the most renowned herbs used for hair growth. It has gained popularity because of its ability to stimulate hair growth. The flower is an efficient remedy to put a stop to hair fall, encourage regrowth, and prevent premature graying.
But, how exactly does it do this? Read on to find out.
Benefits of Hibiscus for Hair
Hibiscus infused oil has shown tremendous results when it comes to boosting hair growth. It is rich in vitamin C that boosts collagen (the amino acid chain that gives your hair its strength) production, ensuring healthy hair growth.
The flower stimulates hair regrowth from dormant follicles and bald patches. This helps thicken your hair and add volume.
It also helps condition your hair, preventing dryness, frizz, and breakage.
Hibiscus leaves help to prevent split ends by keeping your hair strong, nourished, and hydrated.
Following are 8 different ways in which you can include hibiscus in your hair care regimen.
How to Use Hibiscus Flower for Hair Growth
1. Hibiscus Infused Hair Oil for Hair Growth
You Will Need
-Hibiscus flowers or powder (quantity depends on your hair)
-1 cup coconut oil or olive oil or any other light weight oil.
Process
1. Add 3-4 spoons of hibiscus powder to a cup of your oil and leave for a few day in a place where it get direct sunlight.
2. The heat from the sun will help infuse the oil gentle without burning the beneficial properties of the hibiscus or oil.
3. You can also soak dried hibiscus leaves or powder in warm water for 30 to 45 minutes.
4. Heat one cup of coconut oil in a saucepan and add the hibiscus paste to it.
5. Heat on low for a couple of minutes. Cover the pan with a lid and turn off the flame.
6. Set the pan aside for the oil to cool.
7. Once the oil has cooled, take 2-3 tablespoons to use and store the rest in a jar or bottle.
8. Start by massaging the oil into your scalp with your fingertips. Then, work it down to the tips of your hair.
9. Once all of your hair is covered, massage your scalp for an additional 10 minutes. Leave the oil in your hair for 30 minutes or cover and leave overnight.
10. Wash the oil out with a mild shampoo.
Why This Works
The hibiscus infused oil helps rejuvenate the scalp and promote hair growth while the coconut oil penetrates deep into the hair shaft, supplying it with nourishment. The oil massage also helps improve blood circulation.
2. Hibiscus and Yogurt Hair Mask For Strong Hair
You Will Need
-1 hibiscus flower
-4 tbsp yogurt
Process
1. Soak and grind the hibiscus flower into a fine paste.
2. Mix it with the yogurt until you get a smooth consistency.
3. Apply this hair mask to your scalp and hair and leave it on for about an hour.
4. Wash the mask out of your hair with lukewarm water and shampoo.
Why This Works
This hair mask is known to make the hair roots strong and promote hair growth. It makes your hair manageable and nourishes it as well.
3. Hibiscus And Fenugreek Anti-Dandruff Hair Pack
You Will Need
-Hibiscus powder
-1/4 cup of shea butter, cocoa butter, oils
Process
1. Dissolve hibiscus and fenugreek powder in a bowl with warm water.
2. Then mix the paste with the buttermilk.
3. Apply this to your scalp and hair and leave it on for an hour.
4. Wash it off with a mild shampoo.
Why This Works
Fenugreek is a popular remedy for dandruff. When combined with hibiscus, it works to restore scalp health.
4. Coconut Milk and Hibiscus for Dry Hair
You Will Need
-2 tbsp hibiscus powder
-2 tbsp coconut milk
-2 tbsp honey
-4 tbsp aloe vera gel
Process
1. Mix the ingredients to get a thick, consistent paste.
2. Apply the paste to your scalp and hair and leave it on for 30 minutes.
3. Wash the pack out with lukewarm water.
Why This Works
This pack has excellent conditioning properties, making it perfect for dry hair. It battles dryness, repairs brittle hair, and prevents breakage and splitting.
5. Ginger and Hibiscus Leaves for Hair Regrowth
You Will Need
- Half cup ginger juice (blend ginger and sieve)
-Half cup hibiscus juice (hibiscus leaves soaked in warm water overnight)
Process
1. Combine the ingredients in spray bottle or applicator bottle
2. Working in sections, massage the solution into your scalp and then work it down to the tips of your hair.
3. Once all of your hair is covered, wait for 20 minutes.
4. Wash your hair with lukewarm water.
Why This Works
Ginger and hibiscus are both amazing hair growth ingredients. When massaged into the scalp, they have the ability to stimulate hair growth from dormant follicles.
6. Neem and Hibiscus for Hair Growth
You Will Need
-A handful of neem leaves
-A handful of hibiscus leaves
-1/4 cup water
Process
1. Grind the neem leaves with water and then sieve the juice.
2. Soak hibiscus leaves in ¼ cup of warm water for 30 minutes.
3. Grind the hibiscus leaves and mix with the neem juice to create a thick paste.
4. Apply this to your scalp and hair and leave it on for 20 minutes.
5. Wash your hair with lukewarm water.
Why This Works
This pack has rich antimicrobial properties, which help maintain your scalp health and keep your follicles healthy and nourished.
7. Aloe Vera and Hibiscus for Hair Growth
You Will Need
-2-3 tbsp hibiscus paste
-Aloe Vera gel
Process
1. Combine the ingredients until you get a smooth paste.
2. Apply this paste to your hair and scalp. Store the excess in a jar.
3. Leave the paste on for 45 minutes and then rinse it out with lukewarm water.
Why This Works
This mask helps add shine to your hair while dealing with issues such as breakage, hair fall, and splitting.
8. Hibiscus and Onion for Hair Regrowth
You Will Need
-1 onion
-A bunch of hibiscus leaves
Process
1. Grind the onions to a pulp. Using a muslin cloth, sieve the juice from the onion pulp in a bowl.
2. Grind the hibiscus leaves with water and collect the juice from it using a muslin cloth.
3. Mix both the juices and start applying the mixture to your hair and scalp in sections.
4. Once all of your hair is covered, keep the solution on for 15 minutes. Then, wash it out with lukewarm water.
Why This Works
Both hibiscus and onion are known for their growth-boosting properties. The regular use of this hair pack will ensure an increase in hair volume and thickness.
Hibiscus is a wonderful and affordable ingredient to incorporate into your hair care regimen. Whether you choose to prepare a healthy hair oil, a wholesome conditioning treatment, or a nourishing hair pack, hibiscus can work wonders for your hair.
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