Mustard Oil For Hair Growth & How to use Mustard Oil for Hair

By Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta on October 15, 2016

Mustard oil has a tangy taste and is used in cooking to boost the taste of many dishes. But the benefits of this oil are not just restricted to foods. It is also very beneficial for skin and hairs. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of mustard oil for hair along with ways to use it.

Mustard Oil For Hair Growth

But First Let us Know why Mustard Oil is Good for Hairs

Mustard oil is rich in minerals and vitamins such as selenium, zinc, beta-carotene, fatty acids, calcium, iron, and magnesium. All these nutrients are stimulators of hair growth. Enriched by these nutrient mustard oil conditions the hair and promotes hair growth. It is recommended for all types of hairs.
The changing lifestyle, climate, hair styling, poor nutrition, exposure to the sun and pollution has resulted into hair fall, dandruff , baldness, premature graying of hair and other dermatological problems.

Mustard oil is Good for Hairs

You may go for market available chemical loaded products to solve dermatological problems, but they are only wastage of your money and time. In fact, instead of solving your problem, they will worsen it. The only solution to them is mustard oil. So start using mustard oil for hair.

How to use Mustard Oil for Hair

The best thing you can do is to massage your scalp regularly with mustard oil. This makes the skin of scalp firm and strengthens the muscles in the head. Being antimicrobial mustard oil fights infection, removes dandruff and reduces itching. It locks the moisture into the hair shaft and prevents dryness of the scalp.

How to use Mustard oil for Hair

How to Give a Mustard Oil Massage

You can do this in 2 ways:

1. DEEP TREATMENT

If your hair is dry, then massage your scalp gently with mustard oil and then cover your head with a shower cap. Leave It for 2-3 hours. And then have a head bath. You may also keep the oil overnight and the shampoo and condition your hair in the morning. Repeat this 2 times in a week.

DEEP TREATMENT

2. PRE-POO

In The case you are in a hurry then after massaging your scalp with mustard oil leave it for 10 minutes. This is followed by blow drying your hair for a minute so that oil is absorbed well by the heat. This is followed by head shampooing and conditioning your hair. It is better if you repeat this once in a week.

PRE-POO

DIY Mustard Hair Oil Recipe:

1. Mustard Oil and Fenugreek Seeds

It is an efficient formula to prevent hair fall, hair thinning and hair loss. Fenugreek is the best home remedy to treat for premature graying of the hair and adds smoothness and to hair. To prepare this recipe you need to soak one cup of fenugreek seeds in the mustard oil for a night.
Warm it in the morning till fenugreek turn gray. Cool it. Strain it and apply it on your hair. Leave it for 2 hours and then have a head bath.

Mustard oil and Fenugreek seeds

2. Curry Leaves and Mustard Hair Oil Recipe

Curry leaves prevent hair loss and promote hair regrowth. They are rich amino acids, essential vitamins, and antioxidants that provide nourishment to the scalp, stimulate the hair growth and prevents baldness and hair thinning
Add a handful of curry leaves to pan and add a half cup of mustard oil to it
Heat it for 10 minutes. Let it cool and then massage your hair with it when it cools down. This is followed by shampooing your hair after 2 hours.

Curry leaves and mustard hair oil recipe

You can also mix both mustard oil and coconut oil in equal quantity and apply it to hair and scalp after warming it.
Mustard oil for hair is no doubt the best home remedy to get rid of all the problems of hair and scalp. Use mustard oil regularly to get thicker, long and naturally shiny hair.

Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta: Professionally a homeopathic doctor and a dietician Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta is passionate about writing health and parenting blogs. She believes in holistic approach towards health and well being.

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Mustard Oil For Hair Growth & How to use Mustard Oil for Hair

But First Let us Know why Mustard Oil is Good for Hairs

How to use Mustard Oil for Hair