Have you ever used neem oil for hair?
You know, how I am obsessed with taking care of my hair, experimenting with different natural ingredients and trying out new home remedies for hair growth, hair loss and dandruff.
Last month, I accidentally found my Dad’s book of Ayurvedic remedies. In that book, I read all about how neem is no less than a boon for mankind. After digging more, I found that neem works best for hair when you use it as neem oil.
So, let’s dig a little more about using neem oil for hair. Shall we?
Benefits Of Neem Oil For Hair
Neem oil is an amazing hair oil and has rich ayurvedic properties.
- Triggers hair growth
- Controls hair fall
- Helps to regrow lost hair
- Helps to tame frizzy hair and repair your split ends to a certain extent
- It is rich in anti-fungal properties which helps to combat dandruff, eczema, dermatitis and other scalp infections
- Prevents excess production of sebum
- Helps to detoxify your scalp and helps maintain the pH of the scalp.
- Best natural medicine to fight against lice.
- Prevents premature graying of hair.
How To Make Neem Oil For Hair At Home?
Neem oil is extremely beneficial when it comes to hair care and skin care.
I have been already using it in my DIY hair oil to cover gray hair and henna and indigo hair mask but before finding that book I never thought of using neem as oil.
Neem oil that works best for your hair is when it is extracted from neem seeds by cold press method. But you can easily make your oil neem oil by infusing neem paste with coconut oil.
To make neem oil at home, you will need,
- Fresh neem leaves paste: 1 cup (just crush neem leaves and don’t add water)
- Coconut oil: 1 cup (try using cold press coconut oil for maximum benefits)
Method:
- Heat Coconut oil using double boiler method and add neem leaves paste.
- Stir occasionally till the oil turns to beautiful green color.
- Turn off the heat and strain the oil.
- Let it cool for an hour.
- Now add 5-6 drops of Lavender essential oil to it.
Your neem oil is ready to use. Store it in a glass jar in a cool place.
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Where To Buy Neem Oil?
If you would love to use neem oil, but don’t want to go through the hassle of making one, then you can buy neem oil directly from Amazon instead. My favorites are Kama Ayurveda, Hill Dews and Khadi.
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- Aids in relaxation, helps to cool down scalp.
- Makes your hair smooth and manageable.
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How To Use Neem Oil For Hair?
Neem oil can be used in numerous ways in your hair care routine. I personally use it in 4 different ways.
Add to your hair oil
Adding neem oil to base oils like coconut oil or olive oil works amazing. I personally take 4 tablespoons of coconut oil, add 1 tablespoon of jojoba oil and 1 tablespoon of neem oil and few drops of lavender oil. This combination works fantastic for me but you can definitely play around with other oils as per your need.
Apply this hair oil twice a week and you will notice less hair fall, soothed the scalp and faster hair growth.
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Add to your shampoo
If you have been following me for a while, you might know, I like adding various things to my shampoo for enhanced results. So, when I added neem oil to my shampoo, my hair felt really manageable and frizz free. Plus my scalp felt itch free.
If you have lice, then this might be the perfect solution for you. Just add 8-10 drops of neem oil to coin-sized shampoo and you are good to go.
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Add to your conditioner
Another good way to using neem oil for hair is by add it to your conditioner.
Adding it to your hair conditioner will help you achieve shiny and manageable hair. It will prevent your hair from tangling. Just add 8-10 drops to coin-sized conditioner.
Add to your hair rinse
I love experimenting with different hair rinses.
I already use neem leaves because I live in a place with only access to hard water for washing.
If you have extreme dandruff, take a bowl of warm water, squeeze in half lemon juice and add few drops of neem oil to it. Now use this water as a hair rinse. This will definitely leave you with best possible results.
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Neem Oil Side Effects & Some Useful Tips
- Like any other ingredients, make sure you patch test first, to make sure you don’t get an allergic reaction.
- Neem oil should not be consumed orally.
- Keep it away from the reach of children, so that they don’t consume it by accident.
Hope you learnt more about benefits of neem oil for hair.
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Have a lovely day!
uc
Thursday 19th of September 2019
please can I use Olive oil in place of coconut oil.
Nimisha Popat
Friday 20th of September 2019
Absolutely. Just make sure its pure and does not contain chemicals.
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Wednesday 26th of June 2019
Good Articles, Thanks for the information. I am using neem oil with coconut oil and aloe vera to repair hair and scalp damage. Yes, neem oil is smell strong but I didn't mind it.
Moumita
Thursday 7th of February 2019
It's really works.... my hair is naturally very silky & grows fast... but it was so thick but after using this oil my hair become strong. And hairfall problem like gone
orucev
Thursday 7th of February 2019
I've been using it for a week, it helps make ur hair smooth. I'll keep using it and I'll let u guys know at the end of March 2019 if it works
Sindhu
Thursday 7th of February 2019
This made my hair soft, shiny, and thick!