In my fenugreek hair spritz post, I mentioned that I took inspiration from some of these concoctions from my favorite natural hair YouTuber, Ife of ife360tv. My latest concoction was inspired by her as well. I used whatever oils I had lying around my bedroom, but the two main ingredients that make this recipe so unique is the mixture of Fenugreek seeds and Moringa powder.
Consuming Moringa in my smoothies in tandem with using it in my massage oils or hot oil treatments may possibly aid in hair growth. It's pretty impressive considering I haven't had time to care for my hair like I usually would over the past few weeks. One day I'll follow the recipe exactly but for now, I have tons of oils that are in need for use. Here's the link to Ife's recipe.
If you have different oils than me, feel free to make your own mixture, but don't forget the Fenugreek seeds and Moringa! Make sure to use a glass container to store your oil as well. I started by toasting about 1/4 cup of Fenugreek seeds in a skillet. They brown pretty quickly so just keep stirring them around the pan so that they toast evenly. Let the seeds cool completely before adding them to your glass container.
I then added 3/4 cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, followed by a heaping tablespoon of Moringa powder. Use a funnel if you'd like to avoid making a mess, and give the mixture a good stir.
Add in your other oils and stir again. These are the remaining oils I used, which included Peppermint oil and Jamaican Black Castor Oil. I also added a few drops of Rosehip seed oil.
However, my favorite oil at the moment is this Reshma Henna oil. It has five different oils: basil oil, olive oil, jojoba oil, henna extract, and cedar wood oil, that help to nourish a dry scalp and skin. I love it not only because it's moisturizing, but because it smells like tea! 😍
And there you have it! Your Fenugreek-Moringa Oil. Here are a few tips I recommend before using this oil.
- After creating this mixture, I was inclined to immediately slap it onto my scalp and start massaging. But I followed Ife's advice and left it out in a sunny area for about a week before using it. The color will change considerably but that's because the oils have had time to settle into each other.
- Stir before each use, of course.
- This is a last-minute tip, but use a piece of cheesecloth or pantyhose to strain the oil before applying it to your scalp. I learned this the hard way this past weekend. Because the Moringa powder doesn't really dissolve into the oils, putting it on your hair may leave behind tiny green balls of residue. A regular strainer may not work because the holes are too big to prevent the powder from getting into your hair, so that is why I recommend using a cheesecloth or pantyhose.
If you try this recipe with different oils, let me know what you used and how it worked out for you. I'll make sure to post an update so you guys can see how much my hair has grown after using it. Once again, thank you so much for reading and happy Hump Day!
Based on my own experiences in my past hair journey, I am an advocate of using vitamins and oils that encourage hair growth and nourishment such as Jamaican Black Castor Oil, Peppermint oil or Grapeseed oil. I'm also a firm believer that one should not expect growth by slapping on these oils on their hair and doing nothing else. With a proper hair regimen, a healthy diet, you will most likely see the benefits of these growth aids much quicker. I first learned that lesson when I started my relaxed hair journey several years ago. I was obsessed with gaining growth and I remember immediately purchasing a 3-month supply of Hairfinity vitamins hoping to achieve the incredible results that I saw posted all over social media.
I went through the first two bottles unsure whether I got results. My hair was still growing because of my developing a hair regimen, but it wasn't until I adopted the best regimen for my hair that I began to see results as I started the third supply of Hairfinity. Once the supply was complete, I did not buy Hairfinity again for two reasons: It was expensive and I found a much cheaper alternative to Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin and Nails vitamins.
At the time I did not realize it but using both the hair vitamins and my hair regimen at the time was the dynamic duo that helped me to quickly grow my hair.
Hairfinity and Nature's Bounty actually have the same amount of Biotin (2,500 mcg) but I preferred Nature's Bounty because they were--at the time--$7.99 and so yummy! I took these vitamins religiously along with massaging my scalp every night using Jamaican Black Castor Oil and sticking to my hair regimen.
My hair regimen itself has not changed much, but somewhere along the line, I realized that a healthy diet was the third and most important key to unlocking my true hair growth and health potential. As someone who loves to eat, it has been a huge challenge to adopt healthier eating habits. I'm still not quite there but slow progress is better than no progress. If you read my first Smoothie Saturdays post this past weekend you'll know that I've been adding healthy yet delicious smoothies into my diet. This is where the Moringa comes in. Moringa is actually grown here in the Virgin Islands, and while it would've been beneficial for local
businesses to purchase my Moringa here, my busy schedule had me turning to buying it online.
I bought this one pound bag of Moringa leaf powder from eBay and I can't wait to use it because of the amazing benefits of Moringa. It's full of antioxidants that keep
your organs functioning at their best by treating and preventing diseases. It's also rich in vitamins such as Vitamin A, C, E, Protein, Potassium, Calcium, Copper, Iron Magnesium
, and Zinc. It's great for your overall health, pretty much. But what Moringa does for your hair is why I will be incorporating it into my hair regimen. It increases hair growth, prevents hair loss and dandruff which is exactly what I have been looking for. As I adopt healthier eating habits, I'm looking towards more natural products to use on my hair and body. I actually added some Moringa powder into the smoothie that I made yesterday but I'll give you the details in my next Smoothie Saturdays post. 😉
In Thursday's post, I'll be showing you how I make my updated hair growth oil using Moringa and Fenugreek. Thanks for reading and I hope this post inspires you to try Moringa. Of course, if you've never used it before just be careful. Use it in small quantities and if you're not sure I recommend consulting your doctor. Everything in moderation! Take care and have a great Tuesday night!
