Amla is a super-food which has umpteen vitamins and minerals that benefit your hair immensely. Since ages, amla is used in hair care regimen for its nourishing and conditioning properties for hair. Amla can do much more for your hair, This article is presenting the best 15 benefits of amla for hair. Read on to know.

Most of us are suffering from various hair related problems like rough and dull hair, premature graying of hair, hair fall, thinning of hair and so on. For quick fix solution, we resort to some chemical laden preparation on hair but all these chemicals may harm your hair in the long run and they are very costlytoo. Mother nature has a beautiful nectar in its kitty for hair that is called amla or Indian gooseberry. Amla has a lot of medicinal properties and amla can be  used in raw, powder or  oil form. In every form amla deep nourishes your hair by making it thick, shiny and strong. This article is delving deep into the best 15 benefits of amla for hair.

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1. Amla Helps in Hair Growth

Amla is enriched with vitamins, amino acids, minerals and photo-nutrients that help in increasing blood circulation on scalp which gives nourishment and oxygen to each strand.  You can use fresh amla pieces to enhance hair growth. Grind 3-4 raw amla in grinder and squeeze the juice out of this and massage your hair with amla juice gently for 5- 10 minutes. Leave it on for 1 hour and wash off with mild shampoo. Use this hair tonic on a regular basis to encourage hair growth and control hair fall. Iron and carotene in amla help immensely to stimulate hair follicle that results in growth of new hair.

2. Amla Helps Make Hair Strong

You can prepare a hair mask by mixing 2 spoons of amla powder, 1 spoon of honey and 2 spoons of yogurt and warm water. Apply this mask on your hair and let this stay on your hair for 30 minutes before washing it off. Rich in vitamin C, amla  gives proper nourishment to scalp and it  is rich in anti-oxidants that fight free radicals that make your hair brittle. Use this hair mask twice a week to make your hair stronger and healthy.

3. Amla is Natural Conditioner

 Amla gives deep nourishment to your scalp in turn, it makes your hair look shiny, silky and voluminous. You can mix 2 spoons of amla juice, 2 spoons of lemon juice and one spoon of honey to prepare homemade conditioner for your hair. Use this mixture after washing your hair. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then wash off.

4. Prevent Premature Graying of Hair with Amla

 According to ayurveda premature graying is result of pitta dosh in body and amla has a natural cooling properties that pacifie pitta dosh in body when taken orally. You can use amla topically on hair to cure this problem. Mix amla juice and almond oil in equal measure and apply on your hair and scalp. Leave this preparation overnight and wash off in the morning with mild shampoo.

5. Amla Enhances Hair Color

 Amla is natural colorant which gives excellent results when used with heena. Mix 4 spoons of henna and 2 spoons of amla powder and keep this in an iron vessel overnight. Apply this mixture on hair in the morning. Leave it on hair for 2 hours before washing it off. This preparation makes your hair black, thick and amazingly lustrous.

6. Amla Helps Control Dandruff

Anti-inflammatory properties of amla get you rid of sort of infections and bacteria on scalp that lead to itchy and flaking dandruff. Mix equal amount of amla juice and coconut oil on hair and massage gently on your hair and wash off after one hour. This preparation removes dandruff excellently.

7. Get Shiny Hair using Amla Powder

Amla is really helpful in making your hair shiny and silky.. Mix 2 spoons of amla powder with one egg and apply on your hair from root to tip. After leaving it on for one hour, wash off with mild shampoo.

8. Thick Hair 

With some vitamins, minerals  present in hair, amla is a tonic for hair. All you got to dry up amla pieces in sun for 2 days and then boil these pieces in coconut oil for half an hour. Strain this mixture and apply the resultant preparation on your hair to thicken your hair naturally.

9. Manage Frizzy Hair With Amla

Amla moisturizes the scalp and removes dryness. It removes dead cells by replacing new cells in skin. Mix 2 spoons of amla powder with 2 spoons of yogurt and apply on your hair. Wash off after one hour. This application tames frizz  and makes your hair more manageable.

10. Amla Hair Cleansner

Amla powder can be used as hair cleanser when used with soap nut powder. Mix one spoon of amla and one spoon of shikakai and 2 spoons of soapnut(ritha) powder. Apply this on your hair and wash off ater ten minutes. Amla maintains the natural Ph balance of scalp and control the oil production on scalp and keep your scalp clean.

11. Split Ends Treatment with Amla Oil

Split ends are result of dry and brittle hair. Amla oil can go a long way in treatment of split ends. Mix 2 spoons of amla oil with one spoon of vitamin E oil extracted from vitamin E capsule. Massage this mixture on your hair gently for 10 minutes and leave it on overnight. Wash off in the morning with mild shampoo.

12. Smoothen Rough Hair with Amla Powder

Make a hair mask with 3 spoons of amla powder with one egg and one spoon of mayonnaise. Apply this mixture on your hair for one hour. Rinse off with lukewarm water. This natural remedy makes your hair very smooth.

13. Prevention of Lice with Amla

Soak up few amla in water overnight and grind them in the morning to get a past of thick consistency. Apply this mixture all over your head and wash off your lice with this amla paste.

14. Amla for Curing Hair Loss

Nothing can be so beneficial in curing hair fall other than amla. All your need to boil dried pieces of amla, shikakai and soapnut in 1 litre of water and boil this till the water remains half. Strain this mixture and apply this preparation on your hair every night for treatment of hair loss  and increasing black pigmentation in hair.

15. Amla Juice for Curing Bald Spots

Amla juice is a miracle tonic for thinning hair. All you got to mix equal amount of castor with amla juice and rub on your bald patches for ten minutes till you get tingling sensation. Keep this hair mask on your hair overnight and wash off with plain water in the morning.

By now you know the 15 benefits of amla for hair. It is time to incorporate these amla recipes into your hair care regimen right now to enhance the beauty of your crowning glory. Moreover, make sure to eat few pieces of amla or drink amla juice day to keep all hair related ailments at bay.