How to Make a Bay Leaf Spray and a Neem Scalp Mask for Healthy Hair
In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to reduce scalp inflammation naturally with two different recipes.
First, you’ll learn how to make a bay leaf spray to help with your itchy scalp. Bay leaf works extremely well to tackle dandruff and an itchy scalp.
Then, we’ll make a DIY dry scalp mask for dandruff with neem powder. This helps to promote a healthy scalp and clear dandruff. Let’s get started!
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Tools and materials:
- Bay leaves
- Spray bottle
- Neem powder
- Aloe vera
Spray for itchy scalp
Using bay leaves for hair health helps not only in eliminating dandruff, but also in promoting a healthy scalp.
1. Add bay leaves to the pot
Crush 3-4 whole bay leaves in a pot.
2. Add water
Add 1 cup of water.
3. Simmer
Simmer the bay leaves on low for 10-15 minutes.
4. Bottle
Pour the bay leaf-infused water into a spray bottle for easy application. The spray can be stored for up to a week in the refrigerator.
5. Spray on your scalp to apply
Spray the water on your scalp after you wash your hair and leave it in without washing it out.
Scalp mask for dandruff DIY
The potent antifungal properties of neem powder are beneficial in clearing off dandruff and itchy scalp.
1. Add neem powder
Add 1 tsp of neem powder to a bowl. Neem powder is antibacterial and antifungal.
2. Add aloe vera
Add 2 tbsp of aloe vera gel to the bowl. Aloe vera promotes a healthy scalp.
3. Mix
Mix the two until it forms a paste. This mask should be made fresh each time you use it.
4. Apply to your scalp
Apply the mask to your scalp, leave it on for fifteen minutes, and then rinse it off with plain water.
How to make bay leaf spray and neem hair mask
That’s how to make bay leaf spray and a neem powder hair mask to keep your scalp free from dandruff.
Let me know what you think about these DIY remedies down below!
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Very nice
Could I use Neem oil instead of powder on my scalp? I have Neem oil right now that I use on my plants at times.