Hair loss treatment: The flower-based oil that could help promote new hair growth

Hair loss doesn’t need to be tragedy. Look after your locks now to help minimise more fall-out. Which flower-based oil could help?

Herbal enthusiasts praise the powers of hibiscus oil, claiming it can do wondrous things to the hair.

Firstly, it’s believed it may help to prevent hair loss.

And, secondly, anecdotal evidence suggests it makes hair look healthy and lustrous.

Cited as keeping grays at bay, thickening hair strands and generating volume, could it really be possible?

People seem to think so, adding that hibiscus oil can help to prevent split ends.

And that it can treat dandruff, and protect against frizz, dryness and breakage.

Those who stand by the powerful hair benefits of hibiscus oil claim it can also promote new hair growth.

There’s limited research that can truly examine these statements.

With one animal study, done back in 2013, left to fight the claims’ corner.

A team of researchers from the Biomaterial Division in India put it to the test.

Using lab rats, they found that a leaf extract go hibiscus positively affected hair length and hair follicles.

Commonly, herbal remedy practitioners instruct people to massage the hibiscus oil into the scalp for 10 minutes.

It’s then to be left for half-an-hour and washed out with a mild shampoo.

An alternative method is to do a weekly hibiscus and yoghurt mask.

To do this, combine 3tbsp of ground hibiscus leaves and flowers with 8tbsp of yoghurt.

Then apply the mixture to the hair and scalp, leave in place for 30 minus, and wash off.

Herbalists encourage adding natural ingredients, such as aloe vera, honey or coconut milk, to the hydrating hair mask.

Other herbs that are popular for hair growth and health include ginseng, gooseberry and night-flowering jasmine.

As there’s hardly any money poured into this area of study, it’s worth a shot to see if you see any improvements yourself.

For those suffering from significant hair loss, minoxidil treatment has been proven to be effective.

It’s a medically approved ingredient, available without prescription.

Widely available in stores and online, it can come in lotion, liquid or foam form.

Consistent use (every day) is needed to see new hair growth – but it works.