We all have that one person in our family, be it a grandmother or mother who would call us out for not oiling our hair often!
In this fast-paced world, most of us are stuck in concrete jungles amongst the dust, grime and pollution, the constant change in weather and let us not forget the stress that comes with hair fall and all this results in poor hair health! All of this only makes it a dream to have luscious strong hair. To, nourish and maintain your hair it is very vital to have a good hair care routine and every hair care routine starts with oiling your hair!
Hair oils are proven to tackle many issues starting from dryness to dandruff and hair fall and the list is never ending!
Our main goal was to take the holistic approach and curate a hair oil that would not just take care of your hair issues but also make your hair care routine simpler. Look at our ingredients used in our hair oil that truly sets us apart from the rest!
Our Elixir of sugar, spice and everything nice
At Praanaah, we use a wide range of oils to make this amazing blend of magic potion! A mix of castor oil - rich in anti fungal and anti bacterial properties, pumpkin seed oil – the natural DHT blocker, sesame oil – the hair growth stimulator, neem oil – our go to oil for dandruff or fungal infections, black seed oil (Kalonji) – the universal healer, horsetail oil – the anti-oxidant and anti-fungal rich oil and our very own freshly sourced coconut oil from Kerala and Pollachi.
To this oil mixture, we add over 25 medicinal and Ayurvedic herbs that helps in repairing and giving you the much-needed rejuvenation for your hair. When we say this is our magic potion, we mean it!
Take a look at our extensively used herbs.
Hibiscus (Hibiscus Sabdariffa )
Rich in antioxidants, this bright Indian scarlet contains flavonoids, phenols, lipid and citric acid. It promotes hair growth while making hair smoother and keeps scalp healthy. Hibiscus contains amino acids that helps strengthen hair follicles and stimulates the production of pigments that prevents premature greying.
Curry Leaf
This Asian queen of aroma is grown as a tropical tree in the family Rutaceae. The plant is also called sweet neem that’s rich in minerals such as Iron, Zinc and Calcium and helps in hair loss and gives nourishment. It contain Vitamin C, B, proteins, and antioxidants, which contribute to cellular regeneration and promote healthy scalp, hair growth and boost the overall scalp health. It soothes the scalp infections or inflammation.
Fenugreek
Popularly known as methi, this plant is from India, is known as one of the natural DHT Blockers. It is packed with amino acids and proteins that promotes the hair growth. It also contains Lecithin ,a natural emollient present in fenugreek nourishes the scalp and roots. It helps against dandruff and premature greying.
Ridge gourd
Ridge gourd is believed to possess enzymes that restore the melanin in the hair's root. It helps the scalp stimulate the hair follicles, relieve itchiness and dry skin, and potentially promote healthy hair growth. It is the go to ingredient when it comes to prevent and reverse premature greying.
Saw Palmetto
It is a type of palm that is used to make medicines. It is used to balance hormone levels and combat hair loss. According to study, saw palmetto help block the dihydrotestosterone (DHT) that is linked to hair loss and promotes hair growth. It is also called as the natural DHT Blocker and helps in reversing alopecia baldness.
Chilli
Did you know that this king of spices has amazing benefits for your hair!? Chilli has Vitamin C and Capsaicin that stimulates the scalp and increases blood circulation, thereby promotes hair growth.
Keezhanelli
This herb is native to Asia is commonly grown in tropical and subtropical climates around the world. Our keezhanelli is specially sourced from Tamil Nadu. The plant extract has amazing hair growth promoting properties and is especially helpful for people those who are suffering from male pattern baldness. It is also known to be another natural DHT Blocker helps in hair loss and baldness.
Moringa
This superfood, locally known as drumstick, boosts hair growth. It contains vitamin A, B and omega-3 fatty acids which closes the pores in the cortex of the hair shaft, thereby helping the nutrition in hair to be retained and promotes hair growth. Moringa oleifera Lam (Moringaceae) is found across tropical and sub-tropical areas of the country. This plant is rich in vitamin C, helps in reducing premature greying. Moringa contains pterygospermin which acts as anti-bacterial and anti-fungal helping in prevention of dandruff, itchy scalp, psoriasis , eczema and bacterial blisters.
Carrot
Well, we caught you by surprise, didn’t we? Carrot is mainly known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound healing properties that helps prevent hair loss, strengthen the hair shaft, protect it from sun damage while keeping your scalp healthy and nourished. Yes, carrots aren’t just tasty, they also make a great hair oil!
Burdock Root
It is known to be the famous blood purifier, thanks to the anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties it possess! It is rich in anti-oxidants such as quercetin and luteolin and phenolic acids it helps in hair growth and prevents hair damage due to environmental conditions.
Gooseberry / Amla
It is no surprise that this famous ingredient is used in every ayurvedic hair oil. This vitamin rich plant strengthens the hair follicles and promotes hair growth, giving you the glossy hair of your dreams. The amlas we use at Praanaah are freshly sourced from Wayanad, Kerala. This also helps fight dandruff and scalp related infections.
Brahmi
This is a very ancient ayurvedic herb which is used to treat many ailments. As for the hair, it is rich in saponins and flavonoids which gives soothing feel to scalp and protect the hair from environmental damage. It also helps in temporary baldness and helps in hair growth.
Bibitaki / Baheda
It is well known in Ayurveda as one of the triphala’s trio. Triphala is a mixture of three dried fruits. This excellent herb Triphala simply translates to “3 fruits”! It is rich in nutrients like Saponins and Flavonoids that helps in promoting healthy hair.
Haritaki
A well known herb in Ayurveda, it is one in the triphala’s trio. It contains Ferulic Acid and he essential amino acids that help in promoting healthy hair. It regulates the sebum production and nourishes scalp and hair. Known as astringent and anti-fungal healer, it helps in preventing scalp infections.
Kapur Kachri
Another ingredient that has been specially sourced from Wayanad, Kerala by Praanah, this has anti-aging benefits which makes hair feel very young with strong fortifying and soothing properties. It can bring intense volume to your hair.
Pepper Mint
It treats dandruff cells and cleanse the scalp deeply. It stimulates blood circulation in the scalp thereby helps in soothing the itchy scalp. It also has a natural fresh fragrance to it, making your hair smell nice.
Avarampoo
This is a very popular shrub in Tamil Nadu. Avarampoo beautifies your hair and improves scalp condition and treats the dandruff in your hair. It is well known for controlling hair fall and acts as an excellent hair conditioning herb.
Rosemary
This is an essential oil that helps in soothing the scalp while it stimulates the hair growth. Rosemary oil is equivalent to 2.5 percent minoxidil, which helps in preventing baldness, increase blood flow that stimulates hair growth.
Stinging nettle
It helps in blocking DHT production, thus preventing hair loss. Stinging nettle also has antifungal and antibacterial properties, which makes it efficient in tackling conditions like dandruff.
Coat buttons
Popularly knows as Jatamansi and belonging to the daisy family, this is a small Ayurvedic shrub whose rhizomes may speed hair growth. It is extremely beneficial for the hair due to the high amount of anti oxidant present in it.
Tulsi / Holy Basil
It helps treat the itching and curbs the hair loss, which may be a result of hormonal changes or dandruff and strengthens the hair.
Apart from these mentioned ingredients, our oil blend contains Dhawai Phool, Bhringaraj, Licorice, Guduchi, Indrajao, Jujube Fruit, and the very famous Bhringaraj. All of these ingredients are rich in vitamins and also contain flavonoids that protect your hair and helps from the environmental damage.
We also use 2 different kinds of milks here! Yes, milks. Did you know that milks are proven to grow new hair follicles due to their Vitamin D content and lets not forget the calcium that helps in preventing hair loss and the protein in it that helps in improving the hair texture!
Organic Goat Milk
It is a star ingredient which acts as an ideal hair conditioner. It can help treat split ends and tame frizzy hair. Vitamin B found in goat milk is an essential component needed for healthy hair growth. Casein encourages the production of sulphur, a vital element for healthier hair. Vitamin A boosts sebum levels.
Organic Coconut Milk
It rich in fatty acids and minerals helps in hair growth and makes hair smoother and shiny. It helps in the dry scalp and scalp infections.
You must be surprised by the plethora of ingredients and medicinal herbs that are being used in our hair oil. Have you ever checked the labels of your store bought oils? From mineral oil adulteration to fragrance, name it and they have it all. That being said, at Praanaah, we believe that our customers deserve to know what they are applying on their hair or skin. Our ingredients speaks for itself as our valuable customers have gotten the hair of their dreams with regular use of our hair oil! To break the secret, our oil can work wonders for you!
In short, what can our hair oil do?
Our oil mixture is aimed to fight all your hair problems starting from combating hair fall, reducing frizz and dry split ends, prevent dandruff, premature greying of hair, conditioning your hair and boosts hair growth!
Now, how about a hot oil massage with our miracle hair growth oil!?