To prepare a hibiscus and curry leaf hair oil, heat coconut oil, add crushed hibiscus flowers and leaves, and curry leaves, then simmer for a few minutes, cool, and strain. You can optionally add other ingredients.
Here’s a more detailed recipe:
Ingredients:
- Coconut oil: As much as you need for your hair length
- Hibiscus flowers: 4-5 red hibiscus flowers or a heaped tbsp of hibiscus powder
- Hibiscus leaves: A small handful
- Curry leaves: A handful
- Garlic small size
- Fenugreek seeds
- Optional:
- Amla or Triphala powder: A tbsp
- Castor oil: A dash
Instructions:
Heat the oil: Heat the coconut oil in a pan over low to medium heat.
Add ingredients: Add the Garlic, crushed hibiscus flowers, leaves, curry leaves, fenugreek seeds (if using), and amla powder (if using) to the heated oil.
Simmer: Let the ingredients infuse into the oil over low heat for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cool and Strain: Remove the pan from the heat and let the oil cool down completely. Strain the oil through a fine mesh sieve into a glass
Optional: Add crushed camphor and castor oil (if using) to the cooled oil.
Store: Store the oil in a cool, dark place.