Amla has moisturizing properties that nourish the scalp by reducing the pH level and increasing collagen production. It has tannins that protect your hair from heat and photodamage. It stops early greying and strengthens the hair follicles.
- Promotes hair growth
- Prevents premature greying of hair
- Prevents hair fall
- Reduces dandruff
- Conditions hair
Amla or Indian gooseberry is a flowering tree that has long been used for dealing with hair issues and Ayurvedic medicines. The powder is made from ground-up leaves that are rich in vitamins and antioxidants that not only boost hair health but also help combat several hair problems. Amla targets many hair issues like dandruff, hair fall, premature greying, and dry and dull hair.
Amla is packed with vitamin C which is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent that makes your hair stronger and healthier. It also improves the ability of your hair to accept moisture and makes it less susceptible to breakage or tangling. Amla offers the following benefits.
- Stimulates hair growth because of its moisturizing properties and by promoting collagen production
- Tannins in amla protect your hair from heat and photodamage and strengthen the hair follicle while reducing the thinning of the hair.
- Enhances your natural hair color keeps the hair from premature greying and is typically used in hair dyes.
- Acts as a mild clarifying agent by helping remove the buildup on your scalp
- Helps restore your scalp's optimal pH level.
- Helps fight dandruff while reducing the itchiness that comes with it.
- Adds shine and improves the quality of the hair cuticle.
How to use
Amla with Hair Oil
- Regular oiling will help retain your natural hair color for longer.
- Heat up 4-5 tablespoons of coconut oil in a pan
- Add amla powder and wait for it to brown a little
- Let it cool for a bit and massage the warm mixture onto your scalp and coat the hair
- Keep for at least 45 minutes and then wash according to your usual routine
Amla as a Hair Mask
Amla and Egg
Whisk 2 eggs and add 3 tablespoons of amla powder until you get a paste with a smooth consistency. Apply the mask to your scalp and hair and leave it in for an hour. Wash your hair with lukewarm water.
Amla and Milk
Mix 1 tablespoon of amla powder with 4 tablespoons of milk. Apply the mixture and leave in for 30 mins and wash off.
Amla and Shikakai Powder
Mix 1 tablespoon of amla powder with 1 tablespoon of shikakai powder. Add 4 tablespoons of water and keep on for 40 minutes. Wash it off with cool water.
Homemade Hair Color Enhancer
Add amla to your homemade henna-indigo hair dye to add shine and tone down the red hues that it adds to your hair. Add in amla as a last step to the mixture before application.
