Hibiscus for Hair – Home Remedies and DIY !

by Aayushi Jain

Hibiscus for Hair: Go the natural way to get rid of every hair related problem you have. This red flower, which is not only beautiful but nutritive and beneficial too, has all the qualities to bring you back your natural beautiful hair.

Many of us must have hibiscus plant at home but have no idea that it could be rich in Vitamins and Amino Acids. It can cure problems like hair fall, hair loss and can even help in regeneration or regrowth of hair. Widely popular as gudail, this flower along with its leaves is a rich source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Amino Acids and Hydroxy Acids. They work together to lessen you hair related problems; in fact, they hold capability of preventing premature graying of hair. Sounds like a miracle to those who have started attracting gray hair prematurely due to certain health reasons.If you are also eager to know how it should be used and what benefits it possesses, continue reading further.

Benefits of Hibiscus Flower and Leaves

Being a rich source of Amino Acids and Vitamin C, Hibiscus encourages the growth of collagen present in your hair, which is entirely made up of amino acids.

  1. Hibiscus leaves can be used to prevent split ends and repair the damaged hair.
  2. It controls hair loss and hair fall problems.
  3. It is perfect for all skin types and does not cause irritation.
  4. The Vitamins makes the root, tip and strands stronger and healthy.
  5. It treats scalp related issues like dryness, dandruff, and itchiness.
  6. It acts as a good conditioner for your hair and manages frizzy and dry hair.
  7. As I said, it is a great option to get hold of premature graying of hair.
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Uses of Hibiscus Flower and Leaves

  1. Hibiscus and Mehendi

Preparation:

  • 2-3 hibiscus flowers
  • 2 tbs mehndi powder
  • 4-5 hibiscus leaves
  • ½ lemon

Grind the leaves and flowers along with the mehendi powder. Add ½ lemon juice. Mix well and apply on your scalp and hair. Let it set for 1 hour. Rinse with a mild shampoo.

  1. Hibiscus Hair Oil

Preparation:

  • 1 Hibiscus flower and a few leaves
  • 4tbs Coconut Oil

Grind the flower and leaves and make a paste. Add heated coconut oil to and stir well. Heat again for another 2-3 minutes and apply on your scalp and hair. Massage well and let it stay for 30-45 minutes. Rinse of your hair with mild or herbal shampoo.

You can use this store-bought Dove oil too!

  1. Aloe Vera and Hibiscus

Preparation:

  • 4tbs Aloe Vera gel
  • 2-3 Hibiscus flowers

Mix well all the ingredients and make a paste. Apply it on your hair and scalp and let it stay for 45mins to 1 hour. Do not directly use shampoo; wash off with water and then wash your hair after 15 minutes.

  1. Hibiscus Shampoo

Preparation:

  • Hibiscus leaves
  • Hibiscus flowers
  • Water
  • Reetha powder
  • 1tbs gram flour

Boil hibiscus flowers and leaves in a pan with 1 cup water. Add 1tbs reetha powder to it. Let it boil for 5 minutes. Later, let it cool down at room temperature. Add 1tbs gram flour to it. Use this mixture now as your shampoo. Reetha will allow the mixture to lather up.

  1. Neem and Hibiscus

Preparation:

Take all the ingredients and grind them to form a smooth paste. Apply the paste evenly on your scalp and hair and leave for 25-30 minutes. Wash your hair with water.

If you have used Hibiscus in any other form, tell us in the comments section.

 

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7 comments

Sone June 14, 2017 - 2:00 PM

This is such a useful article Aayushi!! <3

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Paneeni June 14, 2017 - 2:17 PM

Very nice and informative article ??

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Smriti June 14, 2017 - 3:27 PM

Indeed. The hibsicus hair oil does wonders. I have tried all of these. They are amazing..

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V. sravanti June 14, 2017 - 4:00 PM

I was waiting for this article and finally it is here!

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V. Sravanti June 14, 2017 - 7:06 PM

I loved ?

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Parthvi Mishra June 14, 2017 - 5:28 PM

nice article

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Devasmita Nath June 14, 2017 - 7:10 PM

So useful article!

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