Curry leaves, also known as “Kaddi Patta” in India, is famous for adding flavors, aroma, and a distinct taste to our food. This spice, which is often blended into powder form, is a popular addition to cuisines across the world but did you know it can also be useful for your hair? Yes! Curry leaves are great for hair as they boast a number of benefits including hair growth and also keeping your hair healthy and strong.
Among other vitamins and compounds, curry leaves contain vitamin C, phosphorus, iron, calcium, and nicotinic acid which work together to help enhance the length and thickness of your hair. This is a beauty secret many Indian and other South Asian cultures have passed on for ages. Curry leaves also help our heart function better, fight infections, and promote glowing skin. What’s not to love about this natural miracle?
Curry leaves for hair fall-out
Using curry leaves consistently for your hair will help you grow long, thick, and lustrous hair and also help fight hair fall-out. Hair fall-out often happens as a result of poor follicle health as this condition does not give hair a favorable environment to grow. Curry leaves help to promote the health of your follicle, ultimately creating a healthy environment for the hair to grow. The amino acids in them are also responsible for strengthening hair follicles.
Curry leaves for preventing grey hair and more!
Curry leaves are also great at preventing hair from greying. They are also one of the best natural remedies for treating damaged hair, restoring bounce to limp hair, adding strength to the shaft of thin hair, and treating dandruff. The best part about using curry leaves for hair growth is that you can either eat the leaves or apply them directly to your scalp and hair.
In addition, Kaddi Patta contains antioxidants which moisturize the scalp and helps to get rid of dead skin cells. They are also a good source of protein and beta-carotene which help treat hair thinning.
Here are other impressive benefits of curry leaves for hair…
#1. Strengthens the hair
As mentioned earlier, curry leaves pack a punch when it comes to strengthening the hair fibers, which in turn leads to stronger hair. The proteins, vitamin B, and beta-carotene found in this leaf improve the quality of the hair shaft and boost hair health and shine.
How to: Blend about half a cup of fresh curry leaves and hibiscus petals into a paste. Then, add a few spoons of water just enough to make a paste-y consistency. Remember, you don’t need it to be runny. Afterwards, apply the mixture to your scalp and hair and leave for 20 minutes. Follow this with a warm water rinse.
#2. Gets rid of dandruff
Curry leaves possess several anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. When used on the scalp, these properties help fight dandruff and minor scalp infections. You can use them regularly to get rid of dandruff.
How to: Soak leaves in clean water for about 15 minutes and then crush them. Next, mix with two to three tablespoons of fresh yoghurt, and blend until you get a thick paste. Ensure that the paste is not watery. Apply this hair mask all over the scalp and hair and let sit for about 25 minutes. Follow with a mild shampooing session using lukewarm water.
#3. Corrects frizzy hair
Another great benefit of curry leaves for hair is that it corrects dull, fizzy hair. Because this leaf is rich in protein and essential nutrients, it easily restores suppleness and adds shine to any hair, no matter how fizzy. You can achieve this with a simple curry leaf oil or curry leaf rinse.
How to: Boil about 15 to 20 curry leaves in two cups of water. Boil until the water reduces to less than a cup. Next, strain the water and allow sit until it’s cool to the touch. Use this water as the last rinse when shampooing your hair. It certainly will control the frizz.
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