How to strengthen your hair according to Ayurveda

According to Ayurvedic instructions, you can describe a lot about a person’s body health as a whole based on their hair. It instantly shows how well kept and nourished your body is. The care you provide and the lifestyle changes you make for your body will directly affect the health of your hair too.
Besides the above mentioned, your dosha type, your age, and hormonal fluctuations, etc. are all factors that influence the way your hair looks. Ayurveda is a way of living that celebrates your uniqueness in everything, including the nature of your hair. Follow these few simple Ayurvedic tips to maintain your valuable locks and keep them healthy.


A Healthy Diet for Healthy Hair


According to Ayurveda, food and digestion are completely linked, essential factors that affect your body’s health. Bad nutrition, improper meals, and an unbalanced diet can lead to thin and lifeless hair.
What do you need to do?
  • Develop a dietary routine that supports your body’s bone tissue and fat tissue. 
  • Include foods such as fresh coconut, nuts, almonds, etc. into your diet.
  • Olive oil and ghee are good and healthy fats you should add in your daily food to support healthy hair.
  • Avoid foods that are hard to digest such as ice-cold drinks, packaged foods, leftovers, and deep-fried foods.
  • Season your everyday dishes with spices that promote digestion such as fenugreek, turmeric, cumin, etc.
This is a great way to ensure the absorption of maximum nutrients into your daily food.

  Care for your hair with Natural products


Sodium lauryl sulfate is a chemical that is included in a lot of shampoos and conditioners that can damage your hair over time if applied excessively. Prefer hair products that use herbal formulas that are healthier for your hair. Also, make sure that the water you use to shower is chlorine-free.

 Use Warm Oil to massage your scalp


Rubbing your scalp helps promote hair growth by strengthening blood flow to the hair and nourishing the follicles. Use a warm, herbal massage oil to stimulate hair growth. For dry hair, massage your head once or twice a week.
Ayurvedic tip for dandruff: Mix drops of lemon with base oils or neem oil and massage gently into your scalp. Let it sit for an hour or a half and then wash it off.


Keep Stress in Check


Excess stress can lead to unhealthy hair and disrupt the hair growth process. This can also cause premature greying. To keep your stress levels in control, exercise daily with recommended Yoga Asanas. They will also help balance your body’s metabolism. Practice meditation and other stress-releasing activities to have a healthy mindset which in turn will promote healthy hair growth and make sure your roots stay strong.


Location: Alappuzha, Kerala, India

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