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9 amazing benefits of hibiscus oil for hair

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Hibiscus oil which is nicely dark and bright having an attractive red color can do wonders when it comes to the health of your hair. But how is hibiscus oil good for your hair?


As having long silky, smooth and shiny hair is a dream for everyone but it is least achieved due to today’s over pollution and lifestyle.

There are many reasons for having a damaged hair accompanied by greying of hair, hair fall and so on.

However, we have a potential remedy to get rid of these problems and the natural solution to cure all the above-mentioned hair problems is hibiscus oil.

So let us check how is hibiscus oil good for your hair? in detail.

1. Boosts up hair growth

Hibiscus oil for hair stimulates hair growth, and revitalizes the scalp by promoting blood circulation in the head.

In order to prepare a homemade recipe to keep your hair healthy

  • Rinse some 7-8 flowers along with leaves and grind them thoroughly.
  • Blend this paste with a cupful of coconut oil that has been preheated in advance.
  • After the mixture has cooled down sufficiently, smear and massage the same on your scalp and hair.
  • Let it stay for the entire night.
  • Rinse your hair with a shampoo in the morning when you step into the shower.

Alternatively, you can also use an herbal shampoo enriched with hibiscus oil.

2. Checks itchiness of the scalp

Oil of hibiscus effectively revives the scalp and also prevents it from turning dry that can cause itchiness in the area.

  • Boil some hibiscus flowers along with neem leaves and fenugreek (methi) seeds in a small pan half-filled with water.
  • Keep boiling till the water evaporates considerably and let the solution cool down.
  • Use a sieve to filter the solution and wash your hair with the filtered liquid.
  • Later, rinse hair with a shampoo and dry the tresses completely.

3. Maintains the natural sheen Of Hair

  • Grind some hibiscus flowers and freshly picked henna leaves into a fine paste, and add the juice squeezed out of a whole lemon to the paste.
  • Smear the paste all over your scalp and let it remain for at least 30-45 minutes.
  • Rinse your hair properly later on.

Regular application of this recipe will help maintain the natural sheen of your hair.

4. Thwarts Premature Greying And Ageing

  • Mixing paste of hibiscus leaves with curd (about 4-5 tablespoons) and apply the mix on the scalp.
  • Leave the paste on your hair and scalp for approximately an hour before cleaning with warm water and shampooing.

This hibiscus recipe thwarts premature ageing and greying of hair. Also, use this formulation of hibiscus for hair regrowth.

5. Excellent For Treating Dandruff

Hibiscus leaves mixed with fenugreek seeds (soaked overnight) and buttermilk and applied on the scalp is perfect for tackling dandruff issues.

Alternatively, you can use a paste of mehendi leaves and hibiscus (washed down with lemon juice) for achieving the same results.

6. Makes Hair Thicker And Stronger

Regular use of a paste prepared by mixing grinded hibiscus leaves with curd makes your hair thicker and stronger.

7. Nourishes The Hair By Conditioning It

Hibiscus leaves and/or flowers extract go a long way in nourishing both the hairs and scalp as well as fortifying the hair follicles. You can make conditioner for your hair out of hibiscus flowers right in the comfort of your home.

  • Make a good paste by thoroughly mixing a paste of hibiscus flowers with water.
  • Clean your hair before daubing the paste on your head.
  • Wash your locks with tepid warm water after the paste has stayed on for an hour.

8. Keeps Hair Soft And Prevents Frizzing

  • Add gram flour to a mixture of hibiscus leaves and flowers that has been boiled for five minutes and allowed to cool to make a paste.
  • Rinse hair using a shampoo after the paste has stayed on the head for about half an hour.

9. Combats Hair Fall And Split-ends

  • Apply a paste of hibiscus leaves and amla powder marinated in amla juice, and let the mask soak your hair for about 35-40 minutes.
  • Shower later on using a mild shampoo.

This particular hair mask combats hair fall and split-ends as well as keeps your hair jet black.

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