Nowadays almost everyone suffers from hair problems due to dust and pollution. You can use gram flour as a home remedy for hair care. Gram flour is a multivitamin for hair. It contains antioxidants, folic acid, iron, copper, zinc, magnesium, selenium and niacin. Gram flour nourishes hair follicles, prevents hair fall and promotes hair growth. The powerful antioxidants present in besan protect the hair from the damaging effects of free radicals.
Other benefits of using gram flour for hair are-
1. Gram flour balances the oil on the scalp and does not make it too oily or dry.
2. Gram flour strengthens hair follicles, which helps in hair growth.
3. Gram flour is very effective in treating hair loss, thinning hair and dandruff.
4. Gram flour cleans the scalp and reduces irritation, itching.
5. Besan has natural conditioning properties, keeping hair soft and hydrated.
You can use Besan’s various hair packs for hair care. For example-
To grow hair
Mix a cup of gram flour with a teaspoon of almond powder, 2 vitamin E capsules and a teaspoon of olive oil. Apply this paste all over your hair and let it dry. Then wash your head with cold water. You can use this hair pack twice a week.
for dandruff
Nutrient content of gram flour helps to eliminate dandruff. Make a thick paste with 6 tablespoons gram flour and enough water. Apply this paste all over your hair and let it dry. Then wash your hair.
For dry hair
Gram flour nourishes the hair from within and makes it soft and smooth. For this, mix 2 tablespoons of gram flour, 2 teaspoons of honey, 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and enough water in a bowl. Apply this mixture on the scalp and hair and massage for a while. Then leave it for a few more minutes and wash your head. You can do this 2-3 times a week.
To clean the scalp
Mix besan and water well in a bowl and apply it on the scalp. Leave it for 10 minutes and wash your head.
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