Ayurvedic herbs combined with coconut oil makes an effective hair oil that prevents premature graying and encourages growth.
This recipe has been shared by my friend Hansika who ran a very successful beauty parlor in Mumbai India before she got married and moved to the US. She used to make home made herbal oils and shampoos which were popular with her friends and clients. Till this day they miss her home made oils. She was kind enough to share her recipe with me so I could share with my readers.
Just sharing a picture of the two of us-She has been using this herbal hair oil for many years now and till day does not color her hair! Me on the other hand started coloring my hair ages back! Wish I had known about the benefits of good hair care and started using this oil much earlier. You can read about the benefits of coconut oil for hair in this article by Dr Axe here.
Better late than never,is my motto. Some of my other homemade,all natural beauty products are Miracle oil for Hair Loss and Frizziness, Face Mask for Pigmentation and Sugar lemon Body Scrub.
Here is the written recipe followed by the step by step pictorial one-
Miracle Hair Oil to Prevent Premature Graying
Ingredients
- 7 cups/56oz/1.86L Organic Virgin,Unrefined,Coldpressed Coconut Oil
- 3 cups Curry Leaves washed and dried on paper towel
- 1/2 cup Dry Amla/Indian Gooseberry
- 1 cup Dry hibiscus flowers
- 1/4 cup dry Methi/Fenugreek seeds
Instructions
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In a large pan heat oil.
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Add curry leaves and when color starts changing add Amla,methi and Hibiscus flowers
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continue to cook on medium till curry leaves turn crisp and color changes to brown
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Leave for 12-24 hours and strain in a clean container.
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Apply on your scalp and massage well. Leave on for a few hours before shampooing it out.
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Apply twice a week for best results
Notes
Here is the step by step pictorial recipe-
Ingredients
In a pan heat oil
Add curry leaves
After few minutes,add dry Hibiscus flowers and dry Amla(Indian Gooseberry)
Add Methi/fenugreek seeds
Continue to cook till curry leaves turn brown. remove from heat and leave overnight or 12 hours
Strain the oil
Massage on scalp,twice a week for best results
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Jane
I loved this..helped my hair grow thicker and darker … thankyou
Aanchal Gupta
Hi Jane, thanks a lot for your feedback. I am so happy to know that the oil was so effective and has made your hair thicker and darker.
Ksood
Hi thanks for posting such an amazing recipe of this oil. Is there a way to overcome the smell of kadi patta.
Aanchal Gupta
Thanks for the appreciation, there is no way to overcome the smell of curry leaves. That is an important ingredient in the oil.
ISRAR
if i have not able to find hibiscus flower… what i use place of
Aanchal Gupta
Hi Israr,Dry hibiscus flowers are available on Amazon. It’s a very effective oil even if you are not able to find hibiscus flowers. Increase the other ingredients by a bit to make up for the lack of the flowers.
Mamta
Mam can i knw how much tym I’ll it take to convert white roots into black
Aanchal Gupta
Hi Mamta, this oil doesn’t turn your white roots to black. It’s not a dye or color. It’s meant to prevent hair from turning gray by using it regularly.
raychel
Do i have to was this out ? was looking to use daily to help with growth
Aanchal Gupta
Hi Raychel, I do wash it out, but there is no harm in leaving it on and using on a daily basis. There are no chemicals or harmful ingredients, so it’s perfectly safe to use regularly.
Namrata
Can we use onion also?
Aanchal Gupta
Yes you can. I am planning to make a oil with onion this week. It’s beneficial, so go ahead.
Pushpa
Hi
I am going to try this. My son is 15 years old and lot.of.his hair are grey. I don’t know how to reverse it. In how many days do you think we can expect results out of this oil. Also I heard onion paste is very good for reversing grey hair. Is it possible to try oil twice a week and onion paste in rest of days??
Please guide
Aanchal Gupta
Hi Pushpa, sorry to hear you son is dealing with gray hair at such a young age. This oil is more for prevention rather than reversal of gray hair. It’s an all natural oil, so you can use it as often as you like- no side effects. Onion juice is very effective, so definitely try it out. I am making a hair oil with onions, so please check back in a few days.
kerri white
Hi, I think I cooked it too long will that mess with the effectiveness of the recipe?
Thank you
Aanchal Gupta
Hi Kerri, it’s ok. It will still be effective
Swetha
Hey, if I were to add brahmi and bhringraj, how much do I add
Aanchal Gupta
Hi Swetha, are you going to add Brahmi and Bhringraj in powder form?
Book Worm
Hi there – Thanks a lot for this recipe. Before I found your recipe, I was using a version of the oil minus the hibiscus and adding kalonji.
I am interested in the part where you mentioned brahmi, bringraj and jatamansi as well.
Can you share how to include these in this oil recipe – I will be using the leaves. Do I add these in the oil and let it cook as well? If yes, what is the quantity of each?
Thanks.
Aanchal Gupta
Hello there, Yes please use 1/2 cup of brahmi,bringraj and jatamansi each and let it cook as well. Also, I have another oil that uses onions and garlic, which is also very beneficial for hair growth. Sharing link here. Do try that as well. All Natural Hair Oil to Promote Regrowth and Prevent Hair Loss.
Neha Sharma
Can I also add aloe vera in the coconut oil and fresh hibiscus flower instead of dry???
Is this oil good for dandruff as I am suffering from a serious dandruff problem from last two months and tried every anti dandruff shampoo and home remedies but still i can’t get rid of dandruff!!!
please suggest me..
Aanchal Gupta
Hi Neha, I have not tried aloe Vera for hair. Fresh hibiscus is fine. I don’t have dandruff issues but certainly will not hurt. Do try out the Hair Oil to prevent hairfall and promote regrowth. This oil has onion and garlic and is very effective.
Jatin
I will add Jatamansi,Brahmi and Bringraj …. told me ….how that can be…..(also share link if you have more oil recipe)
Aanchal Gupta
Hi Jatin, you can add jatamansi, Brahmi and Bringraj, they are all very beneficial for hair.Here is the link for All Natural Hair Oil to Promote Regrowth and Prevent Hair Loss. This oil is also very effective.
Book Worm
Hi there – I had posted a reply to an above comment a couple days back but it seems to have disappeared. Can you share how to include brahmi, bhrinraj and jatamansi in this recipe as well. I plan to use the leaves for these additional ingredients. Thanks
Aanchal Gupta
Sorry for the late response, this weekend was very hectic.Please use 1/2 cup of brahmi,bringraj and jatamansi each and let it cook as well. Also, I have another oil that uses onions and garlic, which is also very beneficial for hair growth. Sharing link here. Do try that as well. All Natural Hair Oil to Promote Regrowth and Prevent Hair Loss.
Book Worm
Thanks!
Grisma Priyadarsini Sahoo
Hello mam…how much time I will take it in hair ?
Aanchal Gupta
Hi Grisma, I keep for a couple of hours. You can keep longer if you want, it’s all natural so it’s not harmful if you keep longer
Grisma Priyadarsini Sahoo
Hello
How much time I will take it in hair?
Aanchal Gupta
I keep oil in my hair for a couple of hours. It’s all natural so it’s not going to harm your hair even if you keep it a little longer
Bonnie Sutherland
Hi
We have 2 types of hibiscus. Which one did you use? There’s hibiscus the flower and karkade which is also called hibiscus. Thank you.
Aanchal Gupta
Hi Bonnie, use the hibiscus flowers please
Garima
Dear Sir/Madam,
I read read your website and it inspired me to make the hibiscus hair oil for hair growth and hair fall. I wanted to know if we can use dried hibiscus powder that we get on amazon and heat in the coconut oil instead of putting fresh flowers , making a paste of it and then heating in coconut oil.
I look forward to your reply.
Thank you.
Aanchal Gupta
Hi Garima, thanks! I have used dried hibiscus flowers from Amazon. Please don’t buy powder, it will leave a residue, can burn and settle at the bottom. Pieces are easy to cook in coconut oil and strain.
Sharon
Thanks for the amazing recipe dear.May I know how often should I use this oil to prevent greying like Hansika. Please let me know as I want to follow.
Aanchal Gupta
Thanks Sharon, I would suggest twice a week for sure. This is an all natural recipe, so there are no side effects. You can use as often as you like
Tanvijindal
My hair strength is very slow.. they have same length from years..My age is 17…will it help? please rply
Aanchal Gupta
Hi Tanvi,this oil definitely helps with growth. I would also recommend a diet full of vegetables and fruits and getting your hair trimmed regularly. I hope that helps.
Charms
Thank you for sharing this recipe. Can I use amla powder instead of Dried amla? I can’t find dry amla even in Indian Groceries here
Aanchal Gupta
Welcome and thanks for the appreciation. You can use Amla powder, it might leave a residue behind while straining.
Charms
Appreciate your reply. Thanks again excited to try this oil recipe you shared and hopefully it will be the solution to my greying hair😞
Aanchal Gupta
😊😊
Charms
Thank you for sharing this recipe. Can I use amla powder instead of dried amla? I can’t seem to find dried amla even in Indian groceries.
Aanchal Gupta
Hi, you can use powdered amla. It will leave a residue behind when you strain it. Please look on Amazon, thats where i buy the dried amla.
Anjani
I wanted to make this hair oil for myself but I don’t have access to fresh hibiscus flower, curry leaves, amla, brahmi and bhringraj but I do have powdered form of those. Can I used powdered form in making this oil? If so, should I directly mix it with oil and cook it?
Aanchal Gupta
Hi Anjani, Dry hibiscus flowers, amla and curry leaves are all perfectly fine to use(I buy the dried amla and hibiscus on Amazon) but powdered form can will leave a residue behind and will be gritty to use.