To make it at home, mix 120 grams of amla powder, 1 liter water and 250 ml of coconut oil or sesame oil. How to make the oil: Take a pan and combine about 100 grams of amla powder with water. Bring it to boil and simmer until half the liquid is evaporated. Strain this amla concentrate in a container. Keep it aside. Now, take another pan, and put coconut oil and the remaining amla powder (20 grams), and the amla concentrate that you have kept aside. Bring it to boil, reduce the flame and let the mixture simmer very slowly until all the water evaporates. After this is done, you will see the oil will appear yellow and transparent. Once it’s done, strain the residual oil immediately and store in a container or bottle away from direct sunlight.
2. Bhringraj ( Daryai Boti-Jari Boti) Oil:
To make this oil, you would need a handful of bhringraj leaves or 3 teaspoons of bhringraj powder, one cup of coconut oil and a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds (Methi Dana). How to make the oil: Chop the leaves. Heat a cup of coconut oil, and add the chopped leaves or the powder into the oil. Heat the mixture for about five minutes. Add the fenugreek seeds. Turn off the heat and allow it to cool. Strain the mixture and store it in the container. Apply the oil and massage gently for a nourished scalp.
3. Curry Leaves and Coconut Oil
If gray hair is your problem, then curry leaves are great for you. Curry leaves help restore melanin, the pigment that gives your hair its natural black color. Rich in vitamin B, curry leaves also boost hair growth. Coconut oil, on the other hand, makes your hair strong. For this you need, a handful of curry leaves and about 3 to 4 tablespoons of coconut oil (preferably cold pressed). How to make the oil: Place the curry leaves and coconut oil in a saucepan and heat (do not heat the oil past 350 degrees Fahrenheit), until a black residue is formed. Then, turn off the flame. Let the oil cool. Apply this cool oil on your hair and scalp and massage gently. Leave the oil for about an hour, and then rinse it off with your regular shampoo and cold water. For best results, apply the oil at least twice a week.
4. Mustard Oil and Castor Oil
Castor oil contains ricin oleic acid and omega- 6 essential fatty acids which help in boosting blood circulation to the scalp and thus, increasing the hair growth. It also nourishes the scalp and strengthens the roots due to its high protein content. Mustard oil, on the other hand, is replete with zinc, calcium, iron, magnesium, and selenium. These minerals help keeping your scalp nourished. You would need 1 tablespoon of castor oil and 2 tablespoons of mustard oil. How to make the oil: Make the oil blend by taking the oils in a saucepan, and heat them for a few seconds. Apply this warm concoction to your scalp and hair evenly. Massage gently for ten minutes and let the oil sit for about an hour. Wash off your hair with your regular shampoo and water, and then condition. Make sure you don’t overheat the oil, this would not only burn the oil, but also make you lose out on the essential nutrients. 5. Black Seed and Olive Oil Olive is not just good for your health but also for your hair. Black seed oil is an exceptional remedy for hair loss. This oil blend not only nourishes your scalp but also gives you smooth and strong locks. You will need one tablespoon of olive oil and one tablespoon of black seed oil. How to make the oil: Mix both the oils in a bowl and apply the blend on your hair and scalp and massage gently. Leave it on for an hour and rinse with water and shampoo.
6. Tulsi Hair Oil
Tulsi can work wonders for your damaged scalp, and dandruff issues. Tulsi helps stimulate blood circulation to your scalp and keeps your scalp cool while reducing itchiness and dandruff. You would need 2 to 3 bunches of Tulsi leaves to make a paste (you can also use Tulsi powder instead), half a cup of coconut oil and 3 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds. How to make the oil: Grind the tulsi leaves into a thick paste. Transfer this paste to a saucepan and add coconut oil to the paste. Heat the mixture on low heat. Add fenugreek seeds. Turn off the heat after 5 minutes. Let the mixture cool, strain the oil and store in a container. Apply this warm oil to your scalp and hair. Leave it on for about half an hour and then rinse. Oil your hair at least twice a week to get rid of dandruff and dry hair.