A native Indian flower, hibiscus is known for its host of hair healthy benefits, which include reducing hair loss, adding lustre and shine to hair, preventing premature greying, treating dandruff, and adding volume. Hibiscus can also help prevent frizz, dryness, and split ends.

Aloe is a cactus-like plant that grows in hot, dry climates, it comes with several benefits that boost hair health. Aloe leaves hold a gooey translucent gel, known all over the world for its healing properties. This translucent gel is made up of around 96% water, organic and inorganic compounds, a type of protein which contains 18 of the 20 amino acids and Vitamins A, B, C and E.

Recorded to have been in use since the time of ancient Greeks, flaxseeds are tiny, oval shaped seeds which store incredible amounts of nutrition.They’re a powerhouse of protein, fibre, antioxidants and omega – 3 fatty acids and are hence rightfully known as a superfood. Not only do flaxseeds improve overall health, it is also proven to benefit skin and hair.

A quintessential ingredient in a variety of hair products, reetha is one of the most popular herbs in Ayurveda, known for its medicinal and detoxifying properties. It is especially popular for hair care owing to its natural cleansing properties, and has gained a lot of traction in recent years, with major hair care companies using reetha in their hair products.

Curry leaves or kadi patta are a staple across South Indian kitchens and beauty regimes. They are incredibly aromatic herbs with vibrant green, teardrop shaped glossy leaves. They belong to the citrus family and are plucked from the curry tree. Curry leaves are rich in nutrients and have been used in Indian Ayurvedic practices for the last 3,000 years!

Neem leaf or the Indian lilac is a leaf that grows on the nimtree, a tree belonging to the mahogany family Maliaceae. Almost every part of the 30-50 foot tree has healing properties. It is found across the Indian subcontinent and across a majority of countries in Africa. Neem leaves have been used for beauty treatments since the beginning of time since it is a rich source of fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.

Since then, it has become famous world-over, especially for its essential oils. Rose water is a solution that is primarily created by combining rose essential oils mixed with water. It is said to have healing, and even medicinal properties. It has excellent antioxidant properties, rose water is now a staple beauty care product. It is now becoming more common to use rose water for hair benefits, since roses offer anti-inflammatory benefits and most scalp problems are caused by inflammation.

Salvia rosmarinus, more popularly known as rosemary, is a shrub with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple, or blue flowersThe leaf and its oil are commonly used for culinary purposes and also to make medicine. Rosemary seems to increase blood circulation when applied to the scalp, which could help hair follicles grow. Rosemary is also known to strengthen hair strands and improve blood circulation in the scalp

Oats are a type of cereal grain usually grown for its seed, which is what we consume. Highly valued for their nutritional values, they are excellent sources of fibre, especially beta glucan, and are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Oats therefore have many health benefits, but this old-fashioned superfood also has numerous benefits for the hair!

Native to the wetlands of India, Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri) is a plant that has been used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Also known as Brahmi, it is a small succulent plant with numerous branches that grows naturally in wet soil, shallow water, and marshes. The plant along with its roots, leaves, and flowers can effectively be used medicinally or topically. A therapeutic herb, it also has several benefits for the hair.