Homemade Black Seed (Kalonji) Hair Oil: Kick-Start Hair Growth and Thickness
Have you ever misplaced your keys?
I was ready to go out the other day, and I couldn’t find my house keys. I was already late and not seeing the keys in the usual drawer made me very upset. I searched every possible place, and it was nowhere.
As I was walking round and round the house, hopelessly, something clinked. That’s when it dawned on me that I had put the keys in the jacket pocket thinking it would save me time. But clearly, I forgot about it and that caused me delay and a bit of frustration.
You see, many a time the solution lies right in our pocket, and we spend too much time looking for it in all wrong places.
Likewise, if you have been looking at the wrong places to find a remedy to regrow your lost hair, it will yield no results. But despair not, not yet, there’s a super effective solution that will repair and heal the follicles and kick-start hair growth on your scalp. And that effective solution is: black seed hair oil.
Before we see how to use black seed oil for hair growth, let’s have a look at these ‘no ordinary’ seeds.
Yes, It’s True, Black Seeds Are Incredible Healers
They have a reputation to treat variety of ailments such as asthma, diabetes, rheumatism, skin disorders, indigestion as well as to boost immune system and general well-being.
No guess required, black seeds are called black seeds because they are black in colour. Since these seeds are popular in many cultures, they go by different names…
- kalonji seeds
- onion seeds
- black cumin
- black caraway
- fennel flower
- shuneiz
- hei zhong cao
- The botanical name is Nigella sativa
Native to Middle East, Asia, North Africa and Southern Europe, black seeds have a really long history of use. They have been found in the tomb of Egyptian king Tutankhamen, to assist him in ‘afterlife’.
You will find their mention is in holy books and ancient medicinal texts.
The Bible describes it as the ‘curative black cumin’. In Islamic literature, it is regarded as one of the greatest forms of healing medicine. And its many uses have earned Black Seeds the Arabic praise ‘Habbatul barakah’, meaning ‘The Seed of blessing’.
But black seeds have also piqued the interest of modern researchers. There a great number of studies on it. From diabetes to heart conditions to hair loss, black seeds have been found to be useful in a wide range of conditions. So while you can consume these tiny seeds to get a healthier body, you can also use them for healthier hair. These seeds work fantastic for hair growth.
Black Seeds can Kick-Start Growth in Bald Patches
This is not easy, is it?
You must have tried and tried and tried zillions of remedies, but in vain. And then I am telling you some seeds can do the impossible. Actually they can, they have the backing of “Gods” and “Kings”.
But since we live in day and age of science, we need more than what is written in ancient texts – a real proof.
And I am happy to say there’s ‘science backing too’. The star ingredient of the black seed is thymoquinone (TQ) – it has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antihistaminic and antifungal properties. And all these properties ‘together’ work to clear the hair damaging chemicals in the hair follicles.
One Italian study found increased hair growth with black seed oil. Twenty women with diffuse hair loss (or telogen effluvium) participated in the study. Ten women applied a lotion containing black seed oil, and the other ten applied the placebo lotion every day for three months. At the end of the study, 70% of participants in the black seed oil group showed significant improvement in hair density and thickness. (Whereas in the placebo group, only 20% showed some improvement in hair growth, and 50% of participants had worsening hair loss).
There’s also good news for those who suffer from male/female pattern baldness (also called androgenic alopecia). The TQ in black seeds has the ability to inhibit prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) synthesis. And why does that matter? Well, PGD2 is a culprit in pattern hair loss as it can bind to the hair follicles and cause them to shrink. And thus, resulting in hair getting thinner and thinner until it stops growing at all.
Okay, so if this natural remedy has got your attention and admiration, here’s how to make the black seed oil.
Making Black Seed (Kalonji) Hair Oil is Simple and Easy
But before I share with you my recipe, which has been passed down to me – no, not from great-grandmother – but from my mother-in-law and to her by her mother, I want to tell you that there’s an easy way out.
You can simply buy the cold pressed black seed oil and apply on your scalp. But I have tried this and it has not helped me. So I have then taken a little less simple route.
For this, we need more than black seeds. Because we are talking about growing hair back on bald areas, we need extra boost to support the growth process. So we are going to add:
Fenugreek seeds, also known as methi seeds, they are an age old remedy for hair loss
Coconut oil is a nourishing plant oil which prevents protein loss from hair.
Castor oil has amazing ricinoleic acid that can propel hair growth
So let’s get making, measure out:
- 1 tablespoon black seeds
- 1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds
- 200 ml coconut oil
- 50 ml castor oil
- Glass bottle
Once you have all the ingredients, its matter of minutes, and the oil will be ready. But not to apply, but to shake-shake, till it’s ready to apply.
First, grind both the seeds: black and fenugreek in a grinder to powder. It takes like 40 seconds to do this. Then, place the powdered seeds in a glass jar/bottle and add the coconut and castor oil and stir. All this took maybe less than 2 minutes.
So, two seeds, two oils and one glass bottle and your oil is ready, but not to use. Next you place the glass bottle on a windowsill that gets most sunlight. And leave it for 2 to 3 weeks. If your question is 2 or 3 or 3 or 2, which is best, I would say 3.
It’s because 3 is what I have tried and it worked for me, you can experiment with 1 or 2. While the oil is sitting on the sunny windowsill, don’t let it just sit there, every two days give it a stir so that the oils and seeds marinate together. After 3 weeks just strain the oil and apply, you know where.
And what about the smell?
This oil smells good. When I was putting everything together I was not very sure, as the black seeds and fenugreek seeds have a pungent and currish smell. But once the oil is ready, the oil looks blackish but smells coconuty and sweet and fragrant. I don’t know whatever happened to the pungent smell. But the final product is fragrant and that is what matters.
Also, what matters is you need to apply it once or twice a week to get results.
Massage the homemade black seeds oil on your scalp and let it soak in to work its magic. I like to keep it overnight, but if you do not like to sleep with oily head, then at least an hour is good amount of time.
And wash. Either with a SLS-free shampoo. Or with a homemade shampoo, such as egg or mud or shikakai reetha. Also, if you are desperately trying to stop hair loss, I have an entire article on homemade anti-hair loss shampoos that you can use to wash the oil out. Imagine black seeds oil and anti-hair loss shampoo: that’s a double whammy on hair loss!
Where to Buy Black seed?
You will find them in most Indian food stores, or many supermarkets stock them, or you can also easily buy them from amazon online.
Also, you can get fenugreek seeds from Indian store, healthy food store or buy from amazon online.
Coconut oil or castor oil are found everywhere: supermarkets, health stores and of course online.
Before you gather ingredients to make the black seed oil, here are some mistakes you must avoid:
- Always buy cold pressed and unrefined coconut and castor oil. This is because refining can strip the oil of antioxidants and other phytonutrients, while heat extraction can render it unstable. So virgin oils are the best for hair and health.
- If you think it’s convenient, you can buy ground black seeds and fenugreek seeds. But don’t keep them in your cabinets for too long as they can go rancid fast.
- And lastly, if where you live is cold, and the coconut oil is solid at room temperature, it’s okay. Coconut oil is buttery and soft, use a fork or spoon and mix. And when you have to strain towards the end, melt it by placing it in warm water and filter the black seed oil out.
There are thousands of people benefiting from black seed oil.
It feels so therapeutic on the scalp, and just like the research studies have found it to increase hair density and thickness, many people have seen thicker hair growth and lesser hair loss. I can vouch it has done the same for me. I hope it will help you grow healthy and glossy hair.
That’s it on how to make black seed oil, let’s recap quickly:
- Black seeds have strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help heal and repair hair follicles. And thus help regrow hair on bald areas.
- To make the oil, you need 4 ingredients: black seeds, fenugreek seeds, coconut oil and castor oil.
- The making time is less than 5 minutes. But the oil needs about 3 weeks to marinate by the sunny windowsill and get infused with black seeds.
- Apply once or twice a week to boost and augment hair growth.
If you have been looking in all the wrong places to find the remedy for hair loss and bald patches, don’t waste any more time. You now have the super-powerful recipe of black seed oil to grow hair of your dreams.
Black Seed Hair Mask: While you let the oil infuse for 3 weeks, why not get started with black seed mask in the first place, no waiting time, straight route to gorgeous hair.
Do you use black seed oil for hair growth? How has it helped you? Please share in the comment box below…
H, I will try this, thank you very much. A question please, can I use black seed oil and how much please and thank you for this site
After I make this do I store at room temp? Does it matter
Store at room temperature.
Very useful and authentic tips !
I love your DIY projects. This is a hobby for me. I enjoy making products that are safe….and I know what goes into them. Blessings to you for all you do!
Hi Isabella, thank you for your lovely message! Keep glowing!
How often should we apply the oil also after how many weeks it starts giving results
Please does it work on all type of hair loss? Because have lost almost 70 percent of my hair
It’s very effective give it a try. Also, check for any vitamin deficiency you may have.
I just make my oil to try the Black seeds and Fenugreek seeds.
After 3 weeks I will let you know I can’t wait to use it 9 years ago I was sick I got Breast cancer and since am struggling with my hiar not growing and very thinning🤗
Best wishes, let me know how it works for you 🙂
Detailed content. Will try. Thanks.
This black seed hair oil is really good. It has kept my hair smooth and one of the reasons to stop my hairfall. It works best with Reetha and Shikekai shampoo. It leaves no oil residue at all and makes hair full and lively. The oil and shampoo combination worked for my hair the best. In the past 15 -20 years, this is the longest phase I am experiencing of no hair fall at all. Stress was also one of the causes. My hair volume reduced drastically in these years. But with the help of these herbal medicines, I am at least able to maintain them well.
Thank you for suggestion.
Love
Shruti
That’s awesome Shruti. I loved reading this, thank you so much for sharing your results.
Your article it’s very good because i use Black seeds and Fenugreek water twice .
Super glad it was helpful!
Guys for your hair look plz do try once
, It’s really amazing fact and second you will have a comment with your wrds
Appreciate the feedback and you contributing to others with hair loss.
I have been using rosemary and peppermint oils for hair loss also. Could they be added to this formula?
Yes, do give it a try.
Hi…I live in Canada ..so in Canada we don”t have more sunlight …how can make this oil…I love this recipe ..
You can use double boiler method see here. Although I have not tried it.
Hi Minaz,
Does the oil , after keeping in the sun for 3 weeks, turn black in colour ?…Mine looks fairly cloudy though not dark black (as in the picture in the writeup)…….the powder is mostly settled at the bottom….I followed the instructions w.r.t recipe, glass bottle, keeping in sun, shaking, 3 weeks etc…. winter is starting here and there is no sun anymore…what would you suggest?…Look forward to your advice
Hi Azunil, the cloudiness must be because of solidifying nature of coconut oil. And it’s okay if the colour is not as dark.
Is there another method to infuse the oil and speed up the process?
Is it okay to add Amla powder to the black seed oil mixture?
Would it have added benefits it would it be counter productive
You can add amla powder.
Hello. This oil sounds promising. But I have a doubt. On all the oils that we buy it is written that keep away from direct sunlight. Will keeping it in sunlight not degrade its quality? Should I keep this in shade?
Hi minaz,
I wanted to include onions, minus the smell. You gave a great solution.
I am in India and thought it would be easy to put it out in sunlight.
Forgot about the reverse monsoons and made it in August.
It’s in the glass jar since August 15th. I am putting them out in sun when ever we have sun, probably 20 days till date.
One of the bottles has the liquid in yellowish black colour and the other bottle has it in bluish black.
This is confusing me now. I doubled the recipe in excitement and ended up using 2 bottles.
I don’t see fungus or smell or anything wrong. Is there a chance of something going wrong?
Also is 20 days of sunlight out of 45 days sounds good to be called done?
Can mix olive oil in this .?? Plzzzz reply
You can experiment with various oils. See what suits you.
Not impressing you …but wow .you speak so logical …. But will home made shampoo rinse off all the hair oil ? And is there any cause if the hair oil is not rinsed off properly ?
It may not wash out all the oil.
Hi Minaz,
Great article. Thank you.
I just want to ask that after applying this black seed and fenugreek oil and washing with a natural shampoo, can I rinse my hair with fermented rice water?
It would be of great help if you reply. Thanks. Stay blessed.
Yes, you can. See how it works for you. I would keep experimenting till I find what works the best.
I will try black seed oil with fenugreek seed,coconut oil and castir oil.hope it will works as i want becz my hairs are very thin..
Will try.its a natural remrdy hope it helps my young daughter
It’s a great article, written with truth and sincerity. I am going to try this hair growth recipe today. Many thanks and kind regards.
Stay blessed. Kindly tell me whether I should place the glass jar with all the ingredients in direct sunlight like on the roof where it gets all the heat as well (temperature here is 39°C or 103°F) Or should I place it “under some shed” where it gets only the light of the sun and not its direct heat??
Junaid, you can place the glass jar in the heat for 2-3 hours and bring it in shade later. If you can’t do that every day leave it in a place where it receives sunlight for a few hours a day (like windowsill). Hope this helps.
Hi Minaz, I have been using this oil once a week for 5 weeks now, after applying the oil, there is more hair fall. Is this common and can I continue using this oil?
Hi Harika,
Did you get your answer? I am interested to know this too. Thanks.
Fahim
Can i use olive oil and castor oil instead of coconut oil to infuse black seed
Yes, give it a try.
Hello, my age is 64 and with most natural remedies I keep trying, I dont see much growth or improvement on my naturally oily/ greasy scalp… my hair has been falling since having 2 babies and continues to become thin and straggley with very visible bald patches. What will help at this point ? Applying more oil to greasy scalp only results in more hair fall !
Have you applied aloe vera gel? That’s non oily and amazing for hair growth.
Pratibha, get your thyroid level checked. Hair fall like that is a common symptom of low thyroid. Recently I had increased hair fall and couldn’t figure out why as I was taking my thyroid meds. Then I looked more closely at the bottle and it was 6 year old meds! Old bottle, not working. Other vitamin/mineral deficiencies can also cause this.
Liked your post though need to try out this recipe for hair growth
Hi dear, please I braid my hair every two weeks, if I put it twice a week, I can’t wash it, please what should I do
Hi Rufaida, if you don’t mind the greasy hair, you can leave the oil on. Maybe try putting less oil.
So I’ve tried this remedy but,I let mine sit for about one month. Then afterwards I grinded the “mix” till it was a fine blend so I didn’t have to sieve it out . And I added hafly grinded canola seeds .On applying , I massaged my head thoroughly till most of the canola seeds are out .I did this three times a week with spraying rose water to my hair at intervals.I’m greatful for the tip helped me a lot.eagerly waiting for more …😊
I am interest
Can we use it on children age 5?
Yes.ofcourse. i use it for my 2.5yr old daughter..as it is all natural.. and chemical free.
For small children its better to use pure oils like coconut or almonds.
Hi Minaz,
For someone with naturally very thin and fine hair what are you best recipes for growing thicker, longer and healthy hair?
Your hair is gorgeous!
Hi J, you can use black seed oil, aloe vera or miracle hair mask.
Have healthy hair but thining suddenly at crown in 2 months.
I am allergic to coconut oil. Can sesame oil be used?
Yes, give it a try.
Should I use this oil on my 1 year daughter???
You can just use plain coconut oil.
can I use olive or mustard oil instead of coconut…?
My friend had an alopecia spot about the size off and egg on her scalp. Going to try this for her. Any other tips? Love your site.
Thank you so much for your beautiful and useful black seeds oil hair growth. I will try it and hopefully it will be great and I will see the useful results as fast as I wish ????????????????
Hi can I put the grinded powder in the heated oil since I live in a cold area ??
Hi unfortunately I have added 100ml castor instead of 50ml will there be any prblm
The only problem is castor oil could be drying for hair. If it’s not for your hair, than that’s okay.
Nope, it would make it a little more stickier. That’s it!
Instead of purchasing the seeds could the actual pure oils be used to make this awesome black seed mixture for hair growth?!
Yes you can.
I will definatly give feedback thank you.
How are we supposed to store the oil. Refrigerate it or leave it in room temperature.
Leave it at room temperature.
Wow…very useful
Can I mix some Kalonji oil to the coconut oil instead of the Kalonji seeds?
Yes. I know some people who use it with success. Sadly, it didn’t work for me.
Thanks a lot
Should I leave the oil jar in windowsill even at night or only when sunlight is available.
You can let it sit day and night.
Dear madam did you have any success story for hair regrowth. Why am asking. I have suffering massive hair loss also try lots of oil and tablets. Could not found solutions. I was really fed up pls help
Should i keep the bottle in sunlight or just by the window.? We stay in India, and you know the kind of humid climate we have here.
Farida, you can leave it in full sunlight and it should be ready much quicker.
How much oil i should add to the powder
Can I use olive oil instead of Coconut?
Yes, please do.
Can i use any other oil instead of castrol oil as in allergic to it
Yes, please feel free to make your version.
Black seeds have a great value in human life wonderful for many diseases
This remedy is awesome to stop hair fall
Thanks
That’s wonderful to hear!
Did u first use this when u had hair fall.. Or u tried this after stopping the hair fall problems.. Because suddenly I am having hair loss issues.. And I. Afraid that it might increase if try something new.. Is it ok if I drink some bought oil
Dear Minaz – Please let know if Black Seeds and Black Cumin are the same.
Celine, they are the same. Also see the pictures and you will recognise the right ones.
Hi
Your articles are very amazing.
Can u pls guide me for below two queries
1. Would it increase potency if I also add dried amla pieces and bhringraj leaves along with kalonji and fenugreek
2. We rarely get sunlight in my windows, can u guide for alternative like double boiler. How much time should we do.
Divine Thanks
Hi Karan, feel free to add other herbs. Also, give double boiler method a try. And let us know how it works for you.
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Hello mam, as you told to place the oil in windowsill for 3 weeks,should I keep it there only even at night times also or only wen sunlight is available. Is there any problem if I leave it at night times there only
Hi Bhavana, yes leave it on windowsill day and night.
Can we use anything except coconut oil as I’m allergic to coconut oil .using it gives me unstoppable dandruff.plesse reply as I’m loosing my hairs thinking,greying and now my baldness
Hi ..I m suffering from hairfall problem last 3 year now my hair become thin I want to my thin hair become thick …so this remedies can work for this and how time it take
Yes do give this a try. Also go through the section on hair loss, you will get many insights on what to do and what not to do.
I had a question. Is it okay to leave it outside for 3 weeks ?
Can I boil all the ingredients all together? Cause I don’t get proper sunlight in my house.
If yes then please suggest how do I do?
Please do try and share it with all of us how it worked for you.
can I replace the coconut oil will Babassu oil?
Babassu oil has composition similar to coconut oil so it may work. Give it a try and do share with us.
I m 32 year old. I have grey hair.can pls suggest some natural remedy like your hair oil.
Hi Prachi, see this hair rinse to darken hair. It’s very effective and worked for so many of my readers.
I need a black seeds (kalonji)
i didnt get here .can u help me plaza
Awesome info madam, and can you please let us know if we can use Black seed oil with essential oils cedarwood + rosemary + lavender also ? Please do respond madam.
Vishal, I have not tried the black seed oil with essential oils. If you do, let us know how it works for you.
i dont have castorr oil..is it okay to just use coconut oil.??and as it was rainy season i rarely get sunlight ..so wat to do?
Yes use just coconut oil. It’s fine, keep it on the windowsill, any light is good.
Thanks for this interesting recipe.
When you place the oil in the sun for 3 weeks did you seal the jar airtight to prevent oxidation or was it covered only by a cloth allowing oxidation?
Or if it does not matter which way did you do it?
You are welcome. It doesn’t matter you can use either ways.
Minaz, How long does it take for the results to show. I am using both the miracle hair mask and the oil (Methi +Kalonji) since 2 months.
I notice that my hair is softer and healthier, however, iam yet to notice any growth.
Hi Santosh, give it a few months.
Can black methi be used for making this oil instead of the regular methi?
What is black methi?
My hair were thick earlier… Until I did striaghtening 10 years back. Can i get thick hair using above treatment. Pls reply?
It has been more than two weeks that I prepared the oil but the oil still hasn’t reached the stage of looking black, moreover its smell is somewhat similar to coconut oil but in the mixture, i can see yellow deposition on the bottom
The yellow deposit is probably fenugreek. It’s fine, the colour and smell will vary, it’s a natural homemade oil.
Hey Minaz, there is hardly any sunlight available in the place where I live cause of rainy season, how to marinate it otherwise in this case?
That’s okay, whatever little light is fine. Or you can heat it for a bit – although I haven’t tried it.
Hello, Thankyou for sharing good information for others. I have a doubt. My son is 2.5 year old and he has a bald spot on his head from birth. I want to apply this oil for him. Is it safe to use for kids. Does it work on bald patches from birth? Thanks in advance.
Hi Minaz! First of all I really really LOVE your website! Thank you for all the articles and tips! Very helpful!
With regard the kalonji oil, I followed all your procedures and left the bottle in a sunny place for 3 weeks but my oil didn’t turn black! Was I supposed to give the bottle a shake everyday? Thank you!!
Hi Celine, it’s okay, you can still use it. It’s better to stir the oil every 2-3 days.
How effective is this oil for male pattern baldness, and will its effects reverse once its usage is stopped ?
If you go by the available research, it should work on male pattern baldness. When you apply the black seed oil, it strengthens the hair follicles so the benefits will last a long time.
Hihi all your information looks helpful, will be trying it out soon. Can I check your views on consuming Kalonji directly (half teaspoon morning empty stomache) ?
Hello Arob, I won’t eat them empty stomach. But including them in your cooking is a good idea.
Hi Minaz, what is the duration for the result.
You should see some difference in 3-4 weeks time.
Hi, found it interesting and have tried your black seed mask….have one question on the oil….how to preserve this oil….can we make it in large qty….
Could you please give some more information about the hair follicles growth and regrowth process ..
What is the shelf life of this Kalonji hair oil? Also do I store it at room temperature?
Yes store at room temperature, it will last months.
Hi Minaz,
On other coconut oil pages you mention it not being good for dry hair but good for thinning hair. I think my hair is on the dry side but I am trying to treat my hair loss/thinning – should I use a different oil?
Thanks!!
Your site is fantastic, by the way – I’m getting results, and I haven’t used a commercially prepared hair product in months!
Hello KP, yes coconut oil is drying on its own. But if you use it with castor oil and herbs like fenugreek, it will only nourish hair and not dry it.
Thanks for your kind words and appreciation of hair buddha!
Can I add Rosemary oil and sage to the black seed mixture
You can test it in small amount of oil and see if you like it.
Hello Minaz,
Following up again. I soaked the crushed seeds in oil and kept it next to my window. Sun appears once in 2-3 days, so it’s a long process here in Europe. I was wondering if it is really necessary to stain the powder after a few weeks. I usually open the cap of the bottle, take a spoon of oil for the usage and then I place it back next to the window, so that my oil mixture gets sun whenever it comes. Is there something I shouldn’t be doing? I mean, I am not sure if it not advisable to open the cap while the oil formation is still under process. It’s been two weeks now.
Looking forward to hearing your opinion. Thanks and cheers! 🙂
Hello Harshita, it’s fine, you don’t have to strain the oil.
Let me know it works for you.
I suffer with alopecia with hair growing back pure white. If I use black seed hair mask and other black seed remedies. Will black seeds stain my white hair? Thank you
it won’t stain your hair.
Hi.. can I use black seed’s and fenugreek seed’s oil (instead of grinded seed) to mix with coconut oil and Castor oil.? If yes than I think there will be no need to place it in the sun and wait for 3 weeks.
Hello, I love your website. Question about the black seed oil mask. Once made, how long does it last and how do I store it?
Thank you,
It lasts for a long time, several months. Store it in a cool, dark place.
Thanks for getting back!May I know what wrong could it do? Just curious to know.
You are adding liquid in oil, it needs preservative and emulsifier. It’s a totally different game.
Yes, that’s correct! I actually boiled fresh amla juice in mustard oil, hoping to get some kind of Amla oil. But you are right! Thanks 🙂
My days in the Midwest are not sunny most days. Do you recommend another method beside s the sunny windowsill for 3 weeks.
I have been using the mask and love the results.
You can try cooking on a low flame for a few minutes, make sure that the herbs don’t burn. Let me know how it turns out.
I made the oil and I use a plant lamp for sunlight since I have too many trees in yard and they block the sun.
Hi, thank you very much for the remedy. I jz cant wait to try it out. My hairloss is killing me.
Minhaz, the bottle should not be capped while sunning? It must be covered wwith cloth?
You can cap it or use a cloth, both ways are fine.
Hi Minaz, Thanks for the lovely article! I have also heard a lot about kalonji seeds. I am studying in Belgium where we get rare sunny days. I can put in next to my window but I am not sure if we will get a lot of sunny days in 3 weeks time.
I was wondering how about a combination of Mustard oil + Amla juice + kalonji seeds and Fenugreek seeds? I am just more concerned if we could replace coconut and castor with mustard oil?
Please let me know if you have any suggestion on this. Thanks and keep up the good work!! Cheers! 🙂
It’s okay to try other combinations. I am not sure about the amla juice as it will spoil the whole thing. You can use dried amla pieces if you like.
Thanks for your great natural recipe for hair Growth.
1. After applying oil Do I have to wash it out that same day (my hair is thick, curly-kinky and loves those oils)?
No you can leave it on if your hair absorbs it. My husband had dry-coarse hair and he uses it as a leave-in.
Minaz…
What’s the difference between expeller pressed oil and cold pressed oil? I came across two kinds of parachute coconut oil at the Indian store, one in the blue plastic bottle said expeller pressed, while the other one in a glass jar was solid white in color and said it was cold pressed from fresh coconuts for both internal and external usage.Which one is best to use? please explain.
Cold pressed is the best. Expeller pressed is not bad, but in the process heat is generated, so it may destroy some nutrients.
Oh ok,thank for the information.Is cold pressed coconut oil extracted from coconut milk or kopra?
Hi, I’ve been using your mask recipe with Kalonji, fenugreek. Cinnamon, honey and oil and it has really helped. Of course, the oil would be a lot easier to use. Thanks a lot.
Hi Girija, yes oil is a lot easier to use.
Do you have to wash I out or not
Yes, as it will make your hair greasy.
Hi thanks so much for sharing this recipe. I recently tried it an can’t wait to use the oil after 3 weeks. Wanted to know if there is a way to make the oil and use without having to wait 3 weeks for the oil to infuse. thanks
Hi Rhodnia, If you have strong sun where you live, maybe try using it after a week. I have also seen people do double boil heat infusion.
Great product and easy to make too. Thanks Minaz
I am so happy to know you liked it Leenaji!
Very interesting and well researched article.
Also I like step by step with photos process. I always wondered if I am following the recipe right. This is very helpful.
Your newslette is a great resource for me ialways go back and check my mails for my hair issues.
Thanks for doing this.
Thanks for your lovely comment, Tina.
How to make black seed hair mask?
I have put the black seed hair mask link at the end of the article.