3 Different Ways To Use Mustard Oil In Hair Care Routine

Alright, hands up if there’s some sort of hair-related anxiety bothering you right now! There you go. From hair loss and split ends to frizzy hair, lifeless hair and dandruff, there’s no end to the complaints we hear and circulate on a daily basis.

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But if you’ve already had your doctor pronounce you perfectly healthy and you’re convinced the reason for your hair loss isn’t hormonal, you might want to keep your hair healthy and pampered by the many benefits of mustard oil for your hair. But, umm, mustard oil for the hair? Wouldn’t that make your hair smell like some kind of Bengali lunch? Well, that’s what nice-smelling shampoos are for, yes? 

But before we go into how to use mustard oil for your hair, you should know why it’s such a key ingredient in most hair-related concerns.

Top 3 Benefits of Mustard Oil

1. Mustard seed oil is rich in antioxidants such as selenium, which protect cells from harsh environmental conditions. Translation: Regular use of mustard oil for hair can help prevent damage and restore its natural shine.
2. Next, mustard oil is loaded with proteins, essential for hair growth and maintenance of strong, healthy hair. So if hair loss is your complaint, it’s quite possible you’re running short of essential proteins and your body is directing any protein reserves towards more critical functions and away from the hair. So, again, regular use of mustard oil for hair loss can work magic for profusely shedding hair.
3. And finally, mustard seed oil is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids – so important for fat hair growth and strong, lustrous hair. Yes, it’s basically a natural hair supplement.

Now that we’ve convinced you enough about the benefits of mustard oil, let’s go into application. You’re going to need some time for this, so make sure you pick a weekend or some time when you can afford to relax (side note: stress leads to hair loss).

How to Use Mustard Oil to Get Healthier Hair

1. Mildly heat a small quantity of mustard oil
2. Part your hair in the center and apply the oil from the roots all the way to the tips
3. Gently massage the oil into the scalp for as long as you wish
4. Leave it on at least for a couple of hours
5.  If your hair is very dry, mustard oil works as an excellent conditioner, so it would be safe to leave it on your hair even overnight
6. You’d want to wear a shower cap or tie your hair in a turban before you go to sleep though, to prevent pillow stains
7. Wash off thoroughly in the morning with a hair-nourishing shampoo like Pantene Pro-V Lively Clean Shampoo.
8. Repeat twice a week for best results

Now that you know the wonders you can achieve with a single ingredient, make sure you’re regular at your mustard oil routine. You’ll be surprised just how much this oil that the ancient Greeks loved so much, has your hair problems covered! 

Why onion juice is so effective in hair growth? This is what a lot of us ask. Well onion juice is very rich in sulphur. Sulphur helps to increase blood circulation and stimulates the growth of new follicles.

• Take an onion and peel it to get rid of the outermost layers.
• Then cut it into two and grind it to make a pulp.
• Strain the pulp to get onion juice.
• Apply this fresh onion juice on the scalp.
• Leave for 60 minutes.
• Wash off with lukewarm water first then apply a herbal shampoo to get rid of the smell of onions.

• Heat a pan and add mustard oil in it.
• Take it off from flame after 30 seconds and put 1/4^th cup of fenugreek seeds in it.
• Let it soak overnight and apply the oil in the morning after filtering out fenugreek seeds.
• Massage this oil slowly onto the scalp and hairs for a few minutes.
• Later on, work on ends and tips of the hair. Keep it for 2 hours and rinse off with water and shampoo.

What You Need

• 2 tablespoons castor oil
• 2 tablespoons almond oil

What You Need To Do

1. Mix the oils in a bowl and heat it on medium flame for a few seconds.
2. Gently apply this blend to your scalp and hair.
3. Massage well for 5-10 minutes using your fingers.
4. Wash it off with lukewarm water and a mild shampoo.

What You Need

• 100 ml castor oil
• 2-3 drops peppermint oil

What You Need To Do

1. Add two to three drops of peppermint oil to castor oil and shake well.
2. Center part your hair and apply the mix directly onto your scalp.
3. Repeat this process till your whole head is covered.
4. Let the mask stay on for at least two hours before washing it off.
5. You can use this blend twice a week for a couple of months to witness faster results.

Aloe vera is rich in enzymes that unclog the hair follicles to ensure proper nutrition in the roots. This plant also helps keep the pH level of the scalp in check, thus promoting hair growth (10).

Use this blend of castor oil and aloe vera to relieve itchy scalp, dandruff, and hair loss.

What You Need

• 2 teaspoons castor oil
• 1/2 cup aloe vera gel
• 1 teaspoon basil powder
• 2 teaspoons fenugreek powder

What You Need To Do

1. Use a hand blender to blend all the ingredients to form a thick hair mask.
2. Apply this paste on your hair and scalp gently, ensuring that you have covered every strand.
3. Wear a shower cap and let the mask set deeply in your hair. Leave it on for two to three hours.
4. Rinse it off by using a mild shampoo and lukewarm water.
5. This pack makes your hair shinier and healthier.

We know that castor oil is an amazing ingredient to treat hair loss and to boost hair growth. But, its dense structure and distinctive smell might not appeal to some. In this case, you can combine castor oil with other beneficial oils to create a hair oil solution that is more to your liking.

The following potion is a combination of four oils – coconut, sweet almond, sesame, and castor. While you can add or remove oils depending on availability and preference, there is nothing like using all four of these together.

What You Need

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons sweet almond oil
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon castor oil

Directions

1. Mix the four oils and massage the mixture into your scalp and from the roots to the tips of your hair. You could warm the oil a little for quicker penetration.
2. Keep it on for a minimum of 60 minutes. Optionally, you could leave it in overnight for better results.
3. Shampoo your hair to wash it off.

This oil is perfect to induce hair growth. You can make it in large quantities and store it by adding a capsule of vitamin E oil to it to increase its shelf life.

Castor oil is an excellent remedy for promoting hair growth. Massaging your scalp with it can give you thicker and longer hair.

Why Does It Work

The oil boosts blood circulation to the follicles, leading to faster hair growth. The oil also has omega-9 essential fatty acids that are responsible for healthy hair It also helps reduce split ends, controls hair breakage, and conditions and moisturizes your hair.

You Will Need

• 3 tbsp ginger juice
• 2 tbsp crushed hibiscus flowers

Processing Time

30 minutes

Process

1. Combine the ingredients in a bowl until you get a smooth consistency.
2. Working in sections, massage the solution into your scalp and then work it down to the tips of your hair.
3. Once all of your hair is covered, wait for 20 minutes.
4. Wash your hair with lukewarm water.

How Often?

Twice a week.

Why This Works

Ginger and hibiscus are both amazing hair growth ingredients. When massaged into the scalp, they have the ability to stimulate hair growth from dormant follicles.