Ayruveda is all the rage these days innit!
The fact of the matter is that, more than just a trend, ayruvedic practices are an amazing addition to any hair care routine. I’ve been implementing ayruvedic practices in my hair care routine (off and on) for the last 7 years. Whenever I am staying consistent, my hair thrives! Some of my favorite ayruvedic herbs are Henna, Amla, and Neem. I buy them in powder form and use them in a host of different ways. Monthly, I like to do a Henna pack for strengthening, but my favorite way to use these herbs is by infusing them in oils. My Henna, Amla, and Neem infused oil has been instrumental in my recent hair growth and length retention. I like to use this oil on both my hair and scalp at least a few times a week. My hair has thanked me ever since!
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Ayruveda Infused Oil
1/2 cup of Grapeseed oil – rich in antioxidants, vitamin E, and Lineolic acid for strengthening and promoting growth (source)
1/4 cup Avocado oil – heals the scalp, and is rich in Vitamin E (source)
3/4 cup Coconut oil – medium-chain fatty acids and lauric acid which strengthens and promotes growth (source)
1/2 cup Olive oil – rich in antioxidants, and vitamins A and E (source)
2tbsp Fenugreek seeds – Reduces hair shedding, promotes shine, fights dandruff, and prevents premature hair graying (source)
2tbsp Amla powder – rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, help strengthen hair shaft to prevent breakage and split ends (source)
3tbsp Pure BAQ Henna powder – promotes hair growth and hair shedding by conditioning the hair, reduces breakage and split ends (source)
2tbsp Neem powder – conditions the hair and scalp (source)
2 Green Tea bags – rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C and E, stimulates hair growth, and reduces shedding (source)
I start off by putting water into a pot and bringing it to a boil.
I then mix all of the oils and fenugreek seeds together in a bowl, and place the bowl over the boiling water using the double boiler method, and turn the flame down to its lowest setting.
Next, I place the ayruvedic herbs in a loose leaf tea bag, and then place in the oil mix.
*Make sure that the water is low enough that it is not touching the bowl. You want the hot water to warm the oil enough to infuse, but not make the oil so hot that it depletes the nutrients and vitamins of the oils and the herbs*
I allow the Fenugreek seeds herbs to infuse in to the oil for at least 2 hours, being sure to stir the oil mixture (and check to make sure that the water has not boiled out!) every 15 minutes.
Once at least 2 hours has lapsed, I then turn off the flame, and allow the oil to cool for 30 minutes.
Next, I squeeze the oil out of the tea bags (green tea and those containing the ayruvedic powdered herbs) to make sure that I get as much of the infused goodness as possible.
Pour the oil through a strainer (or cheese cloth) into a mason jar, or any airtight container.
Lastly, I add Vitamin E oil, Tea Tree oil, and Rosemary Essential oil to help with preservation. I then store it in a cool dark place; ie. unde my vanity stand 🙂
I use this oil on my hair and scalp about 2-3 times a week. I also like to use it in a whipped Shea Butter mix which is bomb af! It (the oil AND the whipped shea butter mix) really helps to nourish my hair and scalp, and a big part of why I believe my post partum hair shedding isn’t nearly as bad as it was with my 1st child! This oil usually lasts me about 2-3 months, and as long as no moisture is introduced, it should keep for between 4-6- months.
What ayruvedic techniques do you like to use? How have they changed your hair?
Shalom, salam, paz, PEACE!
-Sea
