Oil Mixes that Boost Natural Hair Length Retention

The majority of home hair growth recipes call for familiar, easily accessible ingredients, but sometimes wildcards pop up. Specialty ingredients run the gamut from exotic to unusual to slightly bizarre. Some specialty ingredients can simply be found at a health store or specialty market, but others need to be hunted down over the internet. 

In addition to being somewhat bothersome to find, specialty ingredients can also be a bit more expensive. However, some of the most dramatic results occur with the use of the more exotic or limited ingredients. If you are adventurous or curious about these items, this section is for you. Don't allow unusual ingredients to intimidate you if you want to make any recipe calling for something you have little knowledge about, or have never even heard of. 

Trying new things makes life fun, and your hair will thank you for giving it a chance to experience the potency of ingredients that are often commonplace in other parts of the world, but work wonders on the hair of black women and men. All it takes is a bit of research to track down where to find the ingredient. 


Amla is simply another name for the Indian gooseberry. It is well-known for its wealth of antioxidants and vitamins. The Indian gooseberry is a very common ingredient among ethnic hair products, but is not a widely available on its own.

Amla can also alter hair pigmentation, making it a highly sought after remedy for graying or dull hair. The amla brightens the color of your hair and makes it more vibrant. Better color is an extra incentive to track down this ingredient.

 Amla Scalp Treatment


Ingredients: 
  • 2 teaspoons amla juice or powder 
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice 
Directions: 
  1. Mix together the amla and lime juice. (Make as much or as little as you need for your hair, using the recipe measurements as base guidelines.)
  2. Coat entire scalp and allow the treatment to completely dry. 
  3. Rinse off the treatment using warm water, massaging the scalp as you do. 
Amla and Coconut Oil Treatment 
Ingredients: 
  • 1 Tablespoon dried amla 
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut oil 
Directions: 
  1. Bring the oil to boil in a saucepan. Add the amla and simmer gently for 10 minutes. 
  2. Strain out the amla and let the oil cool until it can be easily handled. 
  3. Massage oil into scalp, and tuck hair into a shower cap. 
  4. Leave the treatment on overnight. 
  5. Shampoo hair to remove the oil residue.

Caffeine is stimulating in many ways. It can liven up dull hair and encourage growth, while preventing damage to the hair follicles and strands. Now, there are many articles, blogs, and tips available on the web that suggests simply pouring a pot of cooled coffee over your head while you shower. That's just one way your hair can get a caffeine fix. 

Many health shops sell caffeine powder that allows you to adjust the amount of caffeine you want to use. It is also great for the people who are not coffee drinkers and wouldn't have the product in their kitchen. 

Caffeine Shampoo 

Ingredients: 
  • 8 ounce bottle of your favorite shampoo OR an 8 ounce spray bottle of water 
  • 4 teaspoons caffeine powder 
Directions: 
1) Add the caffeine powder to the shampoo bottle or spray bottle and mix very well. 
2) Use the shampoo as you normally would, or spray hair as a leave-in revitalizer for your hair.

Curry Leaves 

Curry is technically a spice, but curry leaves are not easy to find in a regular store, so it has been moved to the specialty item section. Indians have reaped the benefits of curry for centuries. Curry leaves stimulate hair growth, slow down the spread of gray hair, and help trap moisture in the hair.

Curry Leaves and Coconut Oil Treatment 
Ingredients: 

Fresh curry leaves coconut oil 

Directions: 
  1. Melt a jar of coconut oil. 
  2. Bring to a boil and add a handful of curry leaves. Simmer until the oil forms a black residue. Be careful that the oil isn't too hot or it will fry the leaves. 
  3. Collect the residue, make sure it is not too hot and distribute throughout hair and scalp. 
  4. Wash hair using a mild shampoo. 

Fenugreek or Methi seeds are actually a spice used primarily in Indian cuisine. The spice also possesses medicinal qualities. In fact, fenugreek seeds have compounds similar to steroids, which help ramp up hair growth and strength.

Fenugreek Hair Growth Treatment 

Ingredients: 
  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek paste 
  • 2 teaspoons coconut milk 
Directions: 
  1. Mix the ingredients thoroughly, adjusting the measurements as needed. 
  2. Apply to scalp and through hair. 
  3. Let sit for 30 minutes. 
  4. Wash hair with a gentle shampoo.

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