Amla is a small tree with a light green crown. It is known as phyllanthus emblica, gray myrobalan, amalaki. It is also called the Indian gooseberry, because the fruits resemble this berry in size, shape and color.
Amla oil is widely used in medicine and cosmetology, especially in the countries of the East. It is rich in vitamin C, phosphorus, calcium and copper. It has long been proven that this tool is able to restore curls and accelerate their growth. The publication will tell you how to use amalaki oil for hair.
Hair oil recommendations
With emblica oil you can do:
- shampoos;
- balms;
- head massage;
- masks of various actions.
For greater effect, it is recommended to heat the oil in a water bath before use. This will help activate the natural elements that make up the composition.
Amla masks should be applied by hand. It is better to start from the ends, and finish with a massage of the hair roots. Girls recommend keeping such masks on their heads for at least an hour. Ideally, they should be left overnight so that the curls are properlysoaked in useful substances.
Next, specific ways to use amla oil for hair will be discussed. Any of them will bring the maximum effect.
Head massage
Massaging the head is very simple and useful. The procedure stimulates blood circulation, thereby improving the nutrition and growth of hair follicles.
First you need to heat up the amla oil. Then fingers are dipped into it and they begin to massage the head in a circular motion for five to ten minutes. Then you should wrap your head with plastic wrap and a towel. So you need to sit for twenty minutes, and then wash your hair with shampoo. Hair balm is a must.
There is another simple way to use it - add amla oil to ready-made cosmetic products for hair. Girls' reviews say that this is a very popular and simple method.
Amla Shampoo
Pour 5 teaspoons of gray myrobalan oil into a whole bottle of shampoo and shake well. Useful detergent is ready. It can be used as needed. It is recommended to shake the bottle before use.
This home remedy will help even out the color of the curls, stop their loss and prevent the appearance of gray hair. To enhance the effect of the shampoo, apply an amla oil balm.
Adding to conditioner
Pour 2 tablespoons of emblica oil into a bottle of hair balm and shake well. After washing your hair with shampoo, the prepared conditioner is applied to all curls, without affecting the roots. Keep aroundthree minutes and rinse with water.
Homemade Balm
Every girl can make her own wonderful homemade hair conditioner. You need to take the following components.
- A teaspoon of amla powder.
- Half a liter of water.
- 10 drops of amalaki oil.
Pour the powder with water and bring to a boil. Boil ten minutes. Pour oil into the cooled product.
Ready balm can be used on a regular basis. You can apply it to all curls without regret. Moreover, such a tool can be stored for no more than a week, and then in the refrigerator.
As reviews show, amla oil reveals its properties more strongly in homemade hair masks. Therefore, they should also be done at least periodically, ideally three to four times a month.
Mask for the prevention of gray hair
This mask has the following ingredients.
- Emblica oil - tablespoon.
- Honey - a teaspoon.
- Turnip juice. Can be replaced with a grated head of garlic.
Prepared ingredients should be mixed in a container and applied to the hair, including the roots. Wrap your head for an hour to keep it warm. Wash off the mask in the usual way. As reviews show, amla oil in this combination of ingredients also accelerates hair growth.
Mask for oily curls
This recipe is suitable for regulating sebum production on the scalp. The ingredients are as follows.
- A teaspoon of amalaki oil.
- Juice of a whole lemon.
- Egg yolk.
Heat the oil and mix with the rest of the ingredients. Use as above mask.
Against seborrhea and dandruff
This recipe is suitable for those who suffer from dandruff and intense sebum on the head. Esters in combination with amla oil perfectly relieve these problems. The use of the mask on a regular basis will make the hair roots less oily and more voluminous, without signs of dandruff. In addition, the curls will become soft and shiny along the entire length.
The composition of the mask.
- Amalaki oil - 30 milliliters.
- Essential lavender oil - 3 drops.
- Tea tree ether - 5 drops.
Heated base oil enrich with esters and stir. Apply the mask thickly on the roots, and distribute the remainder along the length of the curls. Wrap your head for two hours. Shampoo well.
Another recipe for seborrhea and dandruff
This mask is similar in its action to the previous one. It perfectly fights dandruff and excessive sebum, and also softens and moisturizes the strands.
Composition is easy to remember.
- 2 tablespoons unflavoured yogurt.
- 2 tablespoons amla oil.
Mix the ingredients (they should be at room temperature). Apply the mask to all hair and warm the head with a cap for an hour. Wash off with shampoo and, if desired, rinse the curls with chamomile decoction.
For hair growth
This mask will help you grow beautiful curls faster and get rid ofdandruff, if there is such a problem.
Composition of the product.
- A teaspoon of amlov oil.
- Half an avocado.
- One yolk.
Mash the avocado until smooth. Add yolk and oil to it. Stir and warm the mask to room temperature. Distribute throughout the hair, paying special attention to the roots. Wash off with shampoo after half an hour. Apply the mask once a week for several months. After taking a six-month break and repeating the course again.
For brittle and dry curls
Amla oil for hair prone to breakage is very useful. It smooths the scales well, moisturizes and nourishes each strand, preventing dryness and split ends. The hairstyle becomes shiny, more neat and pliable for styling.
The mask contains 40 milliliters of amla and 2 yolks.
The oil needs to be slightly warmed up in a water bath. After mixing it with whipped yolks. Generously apply the product on the curls, especially on their tips. Wrap the top of the head with polyethylene, a towel and walk like this for about an hour. Wash off the composition with your usual shampoo.
The next video features another mask that will help nourish dry ends and grow chic curls.
Recipe for split ends
Also very good for hair oil with amla and rosemary. In combination with sour cream, they give a very good regenerating and moisturizing effect. Strands become elastic, soft, airy and shiny.
The composition of the mask is as follows.
- Oilamalaki - 20 milliliters.
- Rosemary ether - 3 drops.
- Sour cream (any) - tablespoon.
Add the remaining ingredients to the heated oil and mix until smooth. Apply to curls, build a "greenhouse" on the head and leave for an hour and a half. The product must be washed off with shampoo.
Nourishing mask
The hair mask with amla oil combines well with mustard powder, which awakens the hair follicles. A home remedy needs affordable ingredients.
- Tbsp mustard (powder only).
- A teaspoon of amlov oil.
- 2-3 drops of your favorite essentials.
In a bowl, mix the powder and oils, heat in a water bath. Distribute the mask over the curls. Cover with polyethylene, a towel and leave for half an hour. The mustard may cause a burning sensation. But you should not worry about this, this is a completely normal reaction.
Because the composition is very strong, it is recommended to limit yourself to one mask per month. No breaks needed - the ingredients are not addictive.
Recipe for hair growth
Many girls dream of long and thick hair. In this case, amla and coconut oil will be useful for hair. These cosmetic products nourish the roots, leaving the strands soft and silky.
The composition of the mask is as follows.
- Amalaki oil - 30 milliliters.
- Coconut oil - teaspoon.
- Mustard powder - 10 grams.
Combine the listed oils and heat forwater bath. In the process, mix in the mustard powder. Mask the roots, and distribute the rest along the length. Make a "greenhouse" of polyethylene and towels on your head for half an hour. Wash off under warm water with shampoo.
Mask against hair loss
Shikakai bean and amla oil for hair will be useful for baldness. The girls' testimonials prove that together they give an incredible effect.
Composition is easy to remember:
- Aml oil - 2 tbsp.
- Shikakai powder - 2 tbsp.
- Water - a glass (200 milliliters).
Dissolve the powder in oil until smooth. Slowly pour in the water while stirring the mask. After heating the mixture so that it is warm. Immediately apply the composition to the curls, distributing it along the entire length. Hold for ten minutes - that will be enough. Wash off with shampoo.
This composition should be used once a week for two months. After that, it is necessary to interrupt the procedures for six months. To maintain the effect, periodically repeat the course. The tool is suitable for everyone, not just girls suffering from hair loss. After all, as you know, Shikai beans can be used to prevent early baldness.
Another prescription for hair loss
This prescription is often given by trichologists for the treatment and prevention of alopecia.
- Amla oil - 70 milliliters.
- Castor oil - 60 ml.
- Half a lemon.
Heat the oils, squeeze the juice out of the citrus. Mix everything thoroughly anddistribute over the hair. Wrap the crown with a plastic cap and a warm scarf. After an hour, wash your hair with shampoo.
Winter mask
Aml oil is a good complement to honey, which is great for nourishing the hair follicles and scalp during the colder months. Also, the recipe is suitable for reducing the electrification of curls. With this mask, the hairstyle will always be well-groomed and neat. The composition includes the following components.
- 2 tablespoons each of liquid honey and emblica oil.
- 3 drops of ether (any).
Ingredients mix and put in a water bath. Bring to room temperature and remove from heat. Applying the mask should start from the ends. Divide the remains evenly over all strands, including the roots. It is recommended to keep on the head under a warm cap for at least two hours. Wash off with shampoo.
In winter, you can use the mask weekly. And in the rest it is better to cancel its use.
Healing mask
As we already know, regular use of amla oil for hair gives amazing results over time. In addition, it can be used to treat minor wounds, abrasions and redness on the scalp.
The composition is as follows:
- Honey - 2 tablespoons.
- Aml oil - tablespoon.
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - ampoule.
Heat the oil in a microwave or water bath. Dissolve honey in it well. Carefully remove the riboflavin from the ampoule and add to the mask. Apply to the roots with massaging rubbing movements. If you increase the proportions,then the composition is enough for all curls. The mask will not harm them, but, on the contrary, will heal and nourish. Keep the product under a warm cap for an hour, and then wash it off.
The mask is suitable for weekly use. But every six months you need to take a break for a month so that you do not get used to the components.
Conclusions
Amla oil has many uses, it is simply impossible to list them all. The above recipes will help to cope with dandruff, excessive oiliness, brittleness, dryness, hair loss and early gray hair. In addition, amla oil has a healing effect on the scalp. If you use this tool regularly, you can grow thick, shiny and long curls to the waist. In addition, the product is relatively inexpensive. In any case, you can always cook it yourself. How? The next video will tell about this.
