The flower-based oil that could help promote new hair growth

HAIR LOSS got you freaking out? Thinning locks and strands falling over the place, what can you do? A certain flower-based oil is known to help promote new hair growth.

Hair loss doesn’t need to be tragedy. Look after your locks now to help minimise more fall-out. Which flower-based oil could help?

Herbal enthusiasts praise the powers of hibiscus oil, claiming it can do wondrous things to the hair.

In Ayurveda, Hibiscus is one of the most renowned herbs for promoting hair growth. Yes, you read it right! Those bright and beautiful flowers growing in the gardens all around you have extraordinary healing properties.

If you suffer from hair loss, then Hibiscus flowers and leaves will serve as the perfect remedy for you and stop hair fall. Both hibiscus flowers, as well as hibiscus leaves, are used to cure hair problems.

Studies suggest that complete recovery from dormant hair follicles and bald patches is possible by using Hibiscus flowers.

It is believed to help prevent hair loss.

And, secondly, anecdotal evidence suggests it makes hair look healthy and lustrous.Providing natural conditioning to your hair.

Commonly, herbal remedy practitioners instruct people to massage the hibiscus oil into the scalp for 10 minutes.

It’s then to be left for half-an-hour and washed out with a mild shampoo.

The amino acids (Keratin) in Hibiscus make it an excellent conditioner. Hibiscus nourishes the hair follicles, soften the hair and make it more manageable.

To reap the nourishing benefits of Hibiscus for your hair, you can use conditioners that have Hibiscus as the key ingredient.

An alternative method is to do a weekly hibiscus yoghurt mask.

To do this, combine 3tbsp of ground hibiscus infused oil with 8tbsp of yoghurt ( may vary as per hair length and density).

Then apply the mixture to the hair and scalp, leave in place for 30 minus, and wash off.

Herbalists encourage adding natural ingredients, such as aloe vera, honey or coconut milk, to the hydrating hair mask.

Other herbs that are popular for hair growth and health include gooseberry and night-flowering jasmine.