Ayurvedic Hair Oil

Ayurvedic hair oil is an infused herbal oil with properties that target some of the most common areas of concern for hair. There are hundreds of ayurvedic herbs that can be combined to create thousands of unique hair care treatments. As a starting point, this ayurvedic hair oil recipe combines powerful herbs and flowers to tackle common hair issues such as: hair growth, shedding, strengthening, moisturising and breakage. Below is a breakdown of the main benefits of each ayurvedic herb used.

How to use Ayurvedic hair oil

Herbal oils are incredibly versatile, and due to the nutrient rich ayurvedic oil, there are several ways to use it in your hair care regime:

1. Herbal Oil treatment - apply to hair before shampooing or as an overnight treatment. For deeper penetration, pair with a heatcap or wrap your hair in a towel.
2. Hair and scalp oil - apply a small amount of oil to your hair and scalp, gently massage until the oil has absorbed. Ayurvedic oil can also be applied to the tips of your hair to improve the appearance of split ends and prevent breakage.
3. Deep conditioner - either add a small amount of oil to your deep conditioner, or use as a standalone treatment. Gently work the ayurvedic oil into your hair using your fingers or a comb. Allow the oil to soak into your hair for at least 30 minutes before washing it out.
4. As an ingredient - ayurvedic hair can be used as an emollient to infuse other formulas with ayurvedic properties. See my whipped shea body butter, ayurvedic hair butter and ayurvedic hair cream recipes to learn how to make great ayurvedic products!