Shirolepa: A Hair Mask for Scalp and Hair Health
With this blog, we intend to dive deeper into rituals and practices one can simply integrate at home. To reiterate, A-Beauty is simple— it's going back to the roots and finding your beauty or wellness solutions at home, in the kitchen, in nature, and in your own space! Did you know, you can be your own hair care expert? Today, we delve deep into haircare and learn how to make your own hair mask!
Shirolepa is an ancient Ayurvedic haircare ritual that offers deep nourishment for both scalp and hair. Shirolepa, meaning "head paste," is an herbal mask rich in powerful Ayurvedic ingredients like Brahmi (Indian pennywort), Bhringraj (false daisy), and Triphala ( a mix of amla, bibhitaki and haritaki)—herbs that have been trusted for centuries to restore hair health, stimulate growth, and balance the scalp.
Brahmi, known for its cooling and calming properties, strengthens hair roots and soothes the scalp. Bhringraj, often referred to as the "King of Hair," rejuvenates hair follicles and promotes thicker, more lustrous hair. Triphala, a combination of three potent fruits, detoxifies the scalp, helping prevent hair fall and dandruff. Together, these herbs create a powerful elixir that revitalizes the scalp, addressing issues like dryness, thinning, and premature graying.
Our founder Kavita Khosa writes in her seminal book Beauty Unbottled, “Shirolepa is more than just a hair mask; it’s a ritual that balances the doshas and restores harmony to the scalp and hair. The herbs used in Shirolepa detoxify, nourish, and rejuvenate hair from the roots to the tips.” By improving blood circulation and reducing stress, this treatment ensures holistic hair health, leaving your hair shiny, strong, and healthy.
And for those who love DIY beauty, you can easily make your own Shirolepa hair mask at home! Combine Brahmi powder, Bhringraj powder, and Amla powder with water or coconut oil to create a nourishing paste. Apply it to your scalp and hair, let it sit for 30-45 minutes, and rinse thoroughly. This simple yet powerful Ayurvedic ritual will leave your hair soft, shiny, and rejuvenated. Even simpler, we have also made an Instagram post that guides you into making your own hair mask! Explore it here
At Purearth, we are dedicated to offering you haircare that is pure, potent, and precious. Shirolepa is a conscious beauty ritual that honours the wisdom of Ayurveda while addressing the needs of modern haircare. For more Ayurvedic wisdom and at-home recipes, don’t miss Kavita Khosa’s Beauty Unbottled—a treasure trove of beauty rituals and skincare insights for today’s conscious consumer. You might want to check out our best-seller, the Kesha Fortifying hair oil to tame your hair, and reduce dandruff, greying, hair fall, and frizzing. Explore
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