To take care of hair, we all do head massages by applying oil. As such, women use many types of oil in their hair. But coconut oil is one such oil, which is used the most and it helps make hair longer and thicker.
Coconut oil has antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant properties. It helps in hair growth along with moisturizing your scalp and hair. Also, the fatty acids and vitamins present in it nourish your skin. However, if you want to get the maximum benefit from coconut oil, then some things can be included in the oil. So, today in this article we are telling you about it-
Add curry leaves to coconut oil
Curry leaves are considered very good for hair growth. It contains beta-carotene, essential nutrients including proteins, anti-oxidants and amino acids which can help in strengthening the hair and improving its growth. Along with including curry leaves in your diet, mix them in coconut oil. For this, take a handful of curry leaves and dry them in the sun for a few days. Put these dry leaves in coconut oil and cook. Now cool it and filter it and use it.
Add castor oil to coconut oil
Coconut oil can be applied to hair like this too. But if you are troubled by your dry hair, then applying castor oil mixed with coconut oil can be a good idea. The fatty acids and antioxidants present in the castor oil help to add moisture to dry and brittle hair. Due to this, the problem of hair breakage is removed. You take both these oils in equal quantity and then apply them to your hair and massage it.
Add fennel seeds to coconut oil
Kalonji seeds can also be added to coconut oil. Kalonji seeds contain nutrients like magnesium, zinc, iron, potassium and fatty acids, apart from vitamins A, B and C. Put one spoonful of fennel seeds in coconut oil and leave it like this for three to four days. After this, before use, make it lukewarm and then do a hair massage. This hair oil is effective in removing the problem of split ends.
Add Aloe Vera gel to coconut oil
If you are troubled by the problem of itching or itchiness in your scalp, then apply aloe vera gel mixed with coconut oil. Aloe Vera gel has anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties. Also, the vitamins A, E and vitamin B12 present in them are considered very good for hair. Mix one spoonful of Aloe Vera gel in coconut oil and apply it to your hair. Then wash it after 15 minutes with the help of lukewarm water.
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