How to Use Hibiscus for Hair Growth | DIY Recipes

Hibiscus is full of health and beauty benefits. It helps prevent graying of hair. Hibiscus is rich in antioxidants. It promotes hair growth. This beautiful red flower has been used in maintaining beautiful hair since ancient times. Here are more reasons you should use hibiscus for hair:

• Strengthens hair strands and roots since its rich in vitamin B
• Prevents graying and thinning of hair as we age since it is antiaging
• Renews scalp cells since it’s rich in collagen boosting properties
• Gently exfoliates scalp and gets rid of dandruff as it has alpha-hydroxy acids that provide gentle exfoliation
• Fresh hibiscus petals have natural saponins that make it foam and can be used as natural shampoo

You can incorporate hibiscus for hair care in a variety of DIY recipes shared below!

1. One Ingredient Hibiscus Hair Growth Spray

If all you have is hibiscus, this basic one ingredients hibiscus spray will do wonders for your hair all on it’s own! You already know fresh hibiscus can be grinded to make an all natural shampoo, but most of us only have access to dry hibiscus so you can definitely make this simple hibiscus hair rinse.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup hibiscus
• 2 cups of hot water

Directions

1. In a container, steep hibiscus in hot water for 2 hours
2. Strain and use as hair rinse after washing your hair
3. Alternatively, fill it into a spray bottle and spray all over your scalp as a leave – in treatment before washing your hair. Leave in for at least 30 minutes.

2. Hibiscus Rosemary Hair Growth Rinse

Rosemary is excellent for hair growth because it has vasodilating capabilities which boost circulation to the hair follicles and thereby stimulate hair growth. Rosemary also has properties that are scientifically proven to promote hair growth. So combine rosemary and hibiscus like this for added benefit for hair growth.

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons of dry hibiscus
• 4 fresh rosemary stalks
• 2 cups of hot water

Directions

1. In a large mason jar, place the hibiscus and rosemary
2. Fill with hot water
3. Allow to steep for 2 hours or overnight
4. Now fill in a spray bottle and spray on your hair any time
5. Store in the refrigerator for 2 weeks

3. Hydrating Hibiscus Hair Butter

Only two simple ingredients for this ultra hydrating and moisturizing hair butter that looks like a dream and gives you dreamy hair too!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon hibiscus powder
• ½ cup of Greek yogurt

Directions

1. Mix hibiscus powder with thick Greek yogurt to make an ultra-moisturizing pre-poo leave in hair butter treatment.