How to make fenugreek oil at home for hair growth?

Fenugreek is a common spice used in our Kitchen. They are used to add flavour to different kinds of food. But, fenugreeks can do much than making our foods tastier. Fenugreek seeds contain Vitamin A, C, and K. They are also rich in minerals, such as calcium, iron, and potassium. These minerals are good to prevent dryness of hair, hair thinning, and baldness. You can include fenugreek in your hair care regime by making home-made fenugreek oil. It is easy to make this oil and its regular use can bring amazing results.

Preparing fenugreek oil at home

You need just two ingredients to prepare fenugreek oil at home- fenugreek seeds and carrier oil. You can choose any carrier oil, such as coconut, olive, or jojoba oil.

The method:

1. Take fenugreek seeds and grind them to make powder.
2. In a glass jar, take olive oil, coconut oil, or any other carrier oil.
3. Heat the jar containing oil using double-boiler method. Take a pot with boiling water and keep the jar in it to boil it. Do not boil the jar directly.
4. Pour this hot oil on the fenugreek powder and mix it well.
5. Keep the mixture for 48 hours, so that it can infuse.
6. Strain the oil after 48 hours and store it in a dark, cool place for a month.
7. You fenugreek oil is ready to be used.

Non-heating method:

1. Take fenugreek seeds and keep them in a clean jar. You can also take a little crushed fenugreek seeds for making the oil.
2. Keep any carrier oil, such as coconut, jojoba, or olive oil in the jar.
3. Seal the jar and keep it in a clean and dry place for 4-6 weeks. With time, the oil in the jar will become darker.
4. After 6 weeks, strain the oil and keep the oil in a fresh bottle. You can use this oil if you keep it in a refrigerator. When the oil stars getting cloudy, it is not fit to be used.

How to use Fenugreek oil

You can use this homemade fenugreek oil like any other normal hair oil. To get the best results, you should use lukewarm oil. You must heat the oil using double-boiler method. You can part your hair and apply fenugreek oil using your finger tips or cotton balls. While applying, you should massage your scalp softly. Leave the oil for 30 minutes and then wash your hair using shampoo.

Benefits of Fenugreek oil

Regular use of fenugreek oil is beneficial to hair. Some of the benefits of fenugreek oil are listed here.

1. Prevention of dandruff: fenugreek oil is good for preventing formation of dandruff. Fenugreek has antibacterial and antifungal properties which help in keeping dandruffs at bay.
2. Fenugreek is rich in iron and protein, which are essential to for hair growth and keep the hair healthy.
3. Applying fenugreek oil brings back the natural shine of the hair.
4. Fenugreek is helpful in maintaining hair pigmentation thus, prevents graying of hair.
5. Using fenugreek oil helps in adding hair volume. If you want better results, you can add onion seeds or nigella seeds to this oil.

You have to be patient to get the desired results of using fenugreek oil. It takes 2-4 weeks to get visible results of using fenugreek oil. Fenugreek oil has a bitter smell. You can add a few drops of essential oil, such as lavender or rosemary to remove its bitter smell. You must comb your hair daily at bedtime to allow better blood circulation in the scalp to keep your hair shining and healthy.