Benefits Of Curd For Hair Care

Curd is a rich source of protein, calcium, potassium and vitamin A, B5 and D. It is also a natural conditioner that adds shine and gloss to your hair. One of the many benefits of curd for hair is also a healthy scalp as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It even prevents stubborn dandruff and itchiness. Curd is also rich in fatty acids which are essential for healthy, smooth and frizz-free hair.

Curd is a natural conditioner for hair. Being rich in minerals such as calcium, protein and fatty acids, it makes the hair soft and strengthens the hair follicles. It also provides intense hydration that leaves a glossy effect on the hair. It also consists of vitamin B12 which helps promote hair growth. With regular application of curd, you can see a change in the texture of your tresses.

To get a head start on the results, you can also wash your hair with the Dove Healthy Ritual Strengthening Conditioner after shampooing off the curd hair pack. Loaded with oat milk and honey, it further strengthens your hair and makes your hair as soft as candy floss.

Itchy scalp can be caused due to dandruff, dryness and inflammation. Curd has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties which can prevent dandruff and other infections. Curd contains the good bacteria called propionibacterium microbe which prevents dandruff. Curd also helps to regulate the pH levels of the scalp. Mix curd and banana together to fight dandruff.

It is also rich in lactic acid and proteins that help with strengthening the roots. Lactic acid also nourishes the scalp which promotes hair growth. It also helps clear dead skin cells and unclogs the hair follicles which are responsible for hair fall.

If you want to maximise the benefits of curd for hair, you can also start off by oiling your hair with the Indulekha Bringha Oil. If you are a sucker for natural and ayurvedic remedies, this chemical-free oil makes use of 10 different herbs like bringharaj, amla and vatadha and is clinically proven to regrow new hair and stop hair fall. Using its self-applicator comb, massage your scalp with the oil a day before you apply curd.

Since curd is a natural conditioner, it not only smoothens the hair but also adds shine. The fatty acids remove dead skin cells and open up space for oxygen-rich cells. Prepare a curd and olive oil hair mask to add shine to your hair. Olive oil adds softness and strengthens hair by preserving moisture.

Lack of moisture leads to frizzy and unmanageable hair. The nutrients in curd help moisturise the hair and reduce the chances of frizz and tangles in the hair. Curd and honey are the best combinations for frizzy and dry hair. Both ingredients are naturally nourishing and hydrating. If you have extremely unmanageable and frizzy hair, after 15 to 20 minutes wash off the hair pack with the Dove Healthy Ritual Strengthening Shampoo. Like its conditioner, this too has honey and oat milk that further repairs damaged hair while getting rid of the natural stickiness of the curd and honey hair pack. Finally, manage your flyaways and sport smooth and shiny hair with this routine.

If you want to make the most benefits of curd for hair, you can also apply hair packs.

• Soak two tablespoons of fenugreek seeds overnight.
• Grind the soaked seeds with a bowl of curd.
• Add two to three tablespoons of onion juice to the paste.
• Apply this mask and leave it on for 30 minutes. Rinse as usual. Fenugreek is rich in nutrients like copper, potassium, calcium, iron, vitamins A, B6, C and K. Onion juice has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties which help fight infections causing dandruff and promote hair growth.

Curd and honey hair mask is ideal for dry and frizzy hair as mentioned above.

• Mix one tablespoon of honey in 1/4th cup of curd.
• Make a smooth paste and apply it from the scalp to the ends.
• Leave the mask on for 15 to 20 minutes and wash it off thoroughly. You can use this once a week to restore the shine in your hair. Honey is a natural humectant and attracts and retains moisture in your hair. It is also an emollient which helps soften and smoothen the hair.

• Grind curry leaves and make a thick paste.
• Add a tablespoon of the curry leaves paste to a cup of whisked curd.
• Mix it well to form a smooth paste consistency.
• Apply the mask from roots to length, coating every strand equally.
• Leave it on for 30 to 40 minutes and shampoo and condition as usual. Curry leaves are rich in antioxidants and proteins that neutralise free radicals. Vitamin B in curry leaves adds nourishment and strengthens the roots.

If curd is not applied in the right amount or is not thoroughly rinsed, you can experience greasy hair and scalp. Always wash your hair twice if needed after applying curd on the hair.

No. Curd will dry up and make it very uncomfortable for you. You can reap the benefits of curd just by leaving it for 20 to 30 minutes.

Yes. Curly hair is naturally frizzy and needs to retain moisture. Applying curd on curly hair can provide a boost of hydration and also soften the curls by taming frizz.

Yes. Chemicals used in coloured dyes can make our hair weak, dry and brittle. Our hair needs extra care and conditioning after dyeing. You can add shine to your hair by conditioning it with curd. You can also make a curd hair mask and use it once in two weeks on coloured hair.

Well, thanks to the benefits of curd for hair you can finally say goodbye to all of your hair problems. Add this magic natural ingredient to your haircare routine and get the mane of your dreams.