3 things you didn’t know work wonders for natural hair.

Nowadays, there are so many hair products brands to choose from, that we can easily get confused. From those who claim to be natural or organic, the list is endless. While some of them can be very costly, we don’t necessarily get the result we want from them. I’m sure most of us could open a beauty supplies store with all the half-used or even untouched jar and bottles of hair products laying around in your closet. 


In many cases, well-known influencers like @naptural85, @thechicnatural and many others go "back to the roots" by using raw natural ingredients used in our everyday routines.

Here are 3 common things you should add to your hair routine;
 
1- Fresh okra: also known as gumbo is an amazing fruit.  This food is low in Saturated Fat and Sodium, and very low in Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Protein, Riboflavin, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc and Copper, and a very good source of nutrition including Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium and Manganese. Forget about those beautiful words I just wrote, okra is just one the most incredible emollients. What I love about it is that it doesn’t cost much and very easy to prepare. It can be used as a leave-in conditioner, rinse-out conditioner, as a hair gel etc.. 

To make Okra Hair Conditioner you need:
 
a). Okra
b). Water
c). Your favorite essential oil
 
-Get a few pieces of okra 8-10
 
- 10 ounces of water. Throw the okra in the water and bring it to a boil. When you notice that the water is getting sticky, cut off the fire.
- Let it the mixture slightly cool down and add a few drops of your favorite essential oil.
-Use it as your conditioner after shampooing.

Note that if you wish to use it as your leave-in conditioner, this mixture must be very watery as the viscosity might cause your hair to be too stiff. I personally love to use it as a leave-in conditioner especially when I do twistouts, it’s amazing!

2-  Hibiscus flower and leaves: are very good because for the hair as they contain amino acids which help in strengthening the roots of your hair; nourish them thoroughly by penetrating the hair follicles.
 
Growing up, when my mother used to pour that tepid hibiscus water all over my head was the best feeling ever. I have 4c hair and washing them was not my most favorite moment. However, my mother knew exactly what to do calm my scalp down. We didn’t know about conditioner, but we had hibiscus leaves and flours.
 
For hibiscus infused oil you will need:
 
-Hibiscus flower
-Coconut oil/ macadamia oil /argan oil.
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Crush 10 clean hibiscus flowers and leaves. Heat 8 oz of either of the oils that I just mentioned and add it to the hibiscus paste; mix and turn the heat off.  Let it cool down. Strain and massage your hair with the oil and leave it overnight.
 
For your hibiscus rinse: you will simply need two hands full of hibiscus leaves and flowers and then water.
 
Wash the leaves and flowers and then start rubbing them between your hands until they are completely mashed.  Then add 16oz of cool water mix and strain the leaves off. Use on clean hair, do not rinse out.

3- Fenugreek Hair paste: Fenugreek also known as Methi seed is a yearly plant that’s also considered a legume. It is loaded with nutrients like amino acid 4-hydroxyisoleucine, protein, magnesium, manganese, iron, B6 and much more. The flavonoids and polyphenols found in the herb have antioxidants properties. Fenugreek leaves are traditionally used to help treat indigestion and flatulence, while its seeds can be ground into paste and used topically to help fight infection and inflammation in wounds. When used as a scalp paste it may relieve scalp inflammation and promote healthier growth.

To make Fenugreek paste you need:
 
-       Fenugreek seed
-       Water
Soak a couple of tablespoons of Fenugreek seeds in water overnight, drain out the water, then blend into a paste. Apply on hair as a Hair mask. Use as needed.
 
And Voila!
 
After trying your favorite one, let us know how it works for you in the comments below.