3 min readNew DelhiFeb 23, 2023 09:40 PM IST
First published on: Feb 23, 2023 at 09:40 PM IST
These days, owing to stress and certain lifestyle habits, hair fall has become quite common among men and women. Additionally, an inadequate diet, poor lifestyle, and pollution also play a major role. However, many people take it upon themselves to reverse the problem and end up applying a plethora of hair care products, which can do more harm than good. But, worry not, we are here with a simple, desi nuskha that promises to keep hair problems at bay.
Dt Shikha Kumari took to Instagram to share a homemade hair oil recipe to prevent hair fall that “anyone irrespective of gender and age can use.” Take a look!
Ingredients:
*5tbsp coconut oil
*2-3tbsp mustard Oil
*20-25 curry patta
*1/2 tbsp fenugreek seeds
*1/2tbsp kalonji
*1 vitamin E capsule
Method:
*Pour coconut and mustard oil into a small vessel and add the curry leaves, fenugreek seeds, and kalonji to it.
*Continue heating the mixture for 5-6 minutes. Once done, switch off the heat, cover the oil and keep it in a cool dry place for 1-2 days.
*Strain the oil, and apply it to your hair at least twice a week.
Dr Kumari further listed how the natural ingredients of the oil, such as “curry leaves, nigella seeds, and fenugreek”, help in preventing hair loss and promote hair growth.
— Benefits of curry leaves
*Opens up clogged hair follicles, thereby speeding up hair growth. These leaves have antioxidants that strengthen hair follicles and moisturise the scalp.
*Beta carotene, and vitamin B6 in these leaves prevent thinning of hair.
*Keeps the hair black by producing melanin, which reduces the greying process.
— Benefits of nigella seeds (kalonji)
*Kalonji oil is rich in antioxidants and has antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it one of the best oils for hair.
*It is known to reverse hair damage, help in hair regrowth and prevent greying of hair.
— Benefits of fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
*Rich in folic acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, potassium, calcium, iron, protein, and nicotinic — all of which help in reducing hair fall.
*It has lecithin, which strengthens hair follicles, and thus helps in treating scalp issues like baldness and hair thinning
*Brings back the bounce in the hair by moisturizing them.
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You can prevent hair fall with this home made hair oil (Photo: Getty Images/Thinkstock) 
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