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Home / Beauty / Henna and its amazing haircare benefits

Henna and its amazing haircare benefits

By: Kriti Saraswat   | | Updated: March 19, 2015 10:27 am
Tags: Dandruff  Fenugreek  Greying hair  Hair colouring  Hair fall  Hair packs  Henna  Henna benefits  
Henna for beautiful hair

In India, Henna is something which has been used for haircare since good old times. And why not? It is one of the most amazing natural panacea for all haircare problems. Here are some more benefits of henna. Also Read - Worried hair colour will mess up your tresses? 5 myths busted

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1. Henna is a great conditioner for your hair. It adds shine and volume to it, and also shields it from further damage by forming a coating on it. Also Read - Pandemic triggering dramatic hair loss; Tips to tackle the problem

2. Henna helps maintain the natural acid-alkaline balance on your scalp and cleanses it of dirt without altering the natural balance unlike chemical-based products.

3. It promotes hair growth, reduces hair fall, dandruff and other scalp problems. You can even use it for colouring your hair as it does not have any side effects and gives a deep colour with a reddish tinge. Read how to curb hair fall with hibiscus or shoe flower home-made packs.

4. Henna also prevents your hair from greying and thinning making them healthy and lustrous.

Apart from various hair benefits, henna also helps cure acne, boils and warts. If you have a burn injury, mix some henna powder with water and apply it on the affected areas for instant relief. It not only heals the wound, it also prevents infection and bacterial growth.

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If you have dandruff

Take some fenugreek seeds (methi about one tsp) and soak them overnight in water. Now grind them. Take some mustard oil and heat it with a few leaves of henna in it. After cooling the oil, strain it to get rid of coarse particles. Now add the ground methi paste in the oil and apply it on your scalp. Leave it for a good 30 minutes before washing your hair. Use weekly once for good results.

If you suffer from hair fall

Use mustard oil mixed with henna leaves but add one tsp of lemon juice or fresh yoghurt to it instead of methi. Massage this oil on your scalp. Leave it for 30 minutes and then wash your hair. Here’s how to use coconut to reduce hair loss.

If you want to condition your hair

Soak henna powder overnight in freshly brewed black or green tea. Add a hint of essential oil or a beaten egg before you apply the mixture to your hair. Keep it for an hour before you wash it off. This will add volume to your locks, improve the texture and add shine to them.

Henna is one useful herbal remedy when it comes to hair problems. So make complete use of it instead of buying expensive chemical products. It is easily available in India at grocery stores and supermarkets. Always buy the freshest available henna powder and store the leftover powder in the freezer. The colour of the powder varies but it is usually greenish in colour. Read about nine natural ways to have beautiful, soft and damage-free hair.

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Published : January 3, 2015 9:32 am | Updated:March 19, 2015 10:27 am
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