Ayurvedic Hair Care for Hair Growth & Hair Fall Control

Indian hair takes a particular kind of beating — hard water in most cities, nine months of heat, and a washing frequency that is usually higher than hair can comfortably take. Ayurvedic hair care works here not because it is traditional but because it is built around the scalp rather than around what you put on the lengths.

The routine has three parts and they are not interchangeable. Oiling feeds the scalp and belongs before washing, not after. A hair pack treats one specific problem — dandruff, hair fall, dullness — and should be chosen for that problem rather than used as a general mask. Washing removes both, and how often you do it depends on your scalp, not on a rule you read somewhere.

If you are unsure where to start, start with the oil. It is the step with the largest effect and the smallest chance of going wrong.

Our hair packs are single-ingredient, which is unusual and deliberate. Most packs on the market blend eight or ten herbs, which sounds thorough but makes it impossible to tell what is working. One ingredient at a time means you can tell.

1. Fenugreek, known as methi, or venthayam in Tamil is the one for thinning hair and roots that fall flat. It is the most popular of the four for a reason.

2. Shikakai is the choice for active hair fall and weak roots. It cleanses lightly enough that you can skip shampoo afterwards, which is the point of it.

3. Amla addresses premature greying alongside dullness and weak texture. This is the one to use if colour is the concern rather than volume.

4. Reetha, or soapnut, cleanses without stripping. If your hair is damaged or colour-treated and shampoo leaves it squeaky, this is the gentler route.