Hair Care The Indian Way

Hair care has been practiced in India differently in different parts of the country. Of all the parts, the best hair is found amongst South Indians, who live around the coastal area. Because of their proximity to the sea, they have very specific eating habits. The coastal area is full of mangroves, palm trees and coconut trees. Infact, coconut is an inseparable part of their daily meals. They include coconut in every thing. Coconut has some amazing properties, it improves the quality and texture of hair. Makes the hair long and strong and retains the pigmentation, which imparts colour to your hair.

When  the oil of coconut is applied externally, it acts as an emollient and soothes the hair shaft. It has very good conditioning properties and should be applied before washing your hair. Hot coconut oil when massaged on the scalp and hair can have relaxing effect on the mind and will nourish the hair shaft. It softens the cuticles, thereby leaving your hair smooth and shiny. The benefits of coconut oil are plenty.

Traditionally, women used used to add other herbs and prepare oil at home. no one ever purchased oil from outside. It was always prepared at home. Some of the most effective flowers and herbs were added to the regular coconut oil. This oil would take few days or months to get ready for application, hence it was made in bulk quantities.

One of the most common flower, which is known for its hair care properties was hibiscus. This flower was boiled in coconut oil and left for 15 days, the oil was then strained and used for application. Some people also added methi seeds to this oil for strong hair. Even camphor balls were added to treat dandruff. Such was the South Indian way of hair care.