In ancient India, apprentices would collect the ingredients including leaves of the Brahmi plant, Jatamansi, Amla, Bhringraj, and Japapatti that were and are still considered essential for the health of hair, to make their own Ayurvedic hair oil. All these herbs and roots were then soaked in Coconut oil for a day or two until the oil became green. The herb enriched oil was then blended over slow fire for a residual paste, which was then strained to be applied onto hair every night. It made for the best Ayurvedic hair oil for hair growth. What made them special is that they were warmed and stored in copper vessels - which imparted their own nutritional properties to the oil.

In Ayurveda, healthy hair is an expression of a balanced Ayurvedic Dosha; when the hair is glossy, beautiful and strong as compared to being limp and frizzy. To aid self-care with a truly immersive hair care ritual, may we suggest a warm head massage with a gourmet treat for the hair. Use the best Ayurvedic Hair Oils for hair growth, the Forest Essentials Japapatti and Bhringraj Ayurvedic Head Massage Oils, as a weekly ritual.

The Bhringraj Ayurvedic Hair Oil for hair growth uses a base of pure Coconut Oil, infused with Bhringraj extracts, also known as ‘food for the hair’. This concoction is boiled until very little and effective residue remains, which is then mixed with fresh Goat’s milk. The Japapatti Ayurvedic Hair Oil uses a mix of Coconut Milk and Coconut Oil as a base to infuse fresh Hibiscus or Japapatti leaves. A warm massage with these Ayurvedic Hair Oils is best to promote hair growth, reduce hair fall and dandruff. Regular use may lend a glossy sheen to the hair, incomparable to that received from chemical serums that are readily available in the market.

How To Use Head Massage Oils?

Each of these head massage oils can be used for a head and scalp oil massage.

Make the most of the best Ayurvedic hair oil for hair growth by warming a small quantity of oil using the double boiler technique. Immerse the container of oil in a bowl, preferably made of Copper or Kansa metal, of hot water such that the oil gets heated indirectly. This method of heating ensures the ingredients of the Ayurvedic hair oil remain intact to then maintain the efficacy of the massage that is to follow. Apply the Ayurvedic hair oil onto the hair and massage starting from the scalp to ends of hair. Leave it on and wrap a hot towel over the head for thirty minutes. Wash with a Sulphate free hair cleanser and rinse till the water runs clear.