Wash the curry leaves and allow them to dry completely.
Measure all ingredients before starting.
Step 2: Heat the Oil
Pour the coconut oil into a saucepan.
Add:
- Cloves
- Black tea leaves
- Curry leaves
Heat over low heat for 15–20 minutes.
Avoid overheating or burning the ingredients.
Step 3: Infuse the Oil
Continue simmering gently until the leaves become crisp and the oil becomes aromatic.
Remove from heat.
Step 4: Cool and Strain
Allow the oil to cool completely.
Strain through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
Discard the solids.
Step 5: Bottle the Oil
Transfer the infused oil into a clean glass bottle.
Store in a cool, dark place.
Step 6: Apply to Hair
Part your hair into sections.
Massage the oil into the scalp using gentle circular motions.
Work the remaining oil through the lengths of your hair.
Step 7: Leave Overnight
Leave the oil on for at least 1 hour or overnight for a deeper conditioning treatment.
Step 8: Wash and Rinse
Shampoo thoroughly and rinse with lukewarm water.
Condition as desired.
How Often to Use
- 2–3 times per week
- Consistent use is important for best conditioning results
Potential Benefits
- Helps moisturize dry hair
- Improves shine
- Supports scalp health
- Reduces the appearance of dullness
- Makes hair feel softer and smoother
Important Note
Claims such as “reverse grey hair,” “turn white hair black,” or “eliminate grey hair permanently” are not supported by strong scientific evidence. This oil may improve hair condition and appearance, but it is unlikely to restore natural hair pigment once it has been lost.
Recipe Summary
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Directions
- Combine coconut oil, cloves, black tea, and curry leaves.
- Heat gently for 15–20 minutes.
- Cool completely.
- Strain and bottle.
- Massage into scalp and hair.
- Leave for 1 hour or overnight.
- Shampoo and rinse.
✨ Enjoy this nourishing homemade hair oil as part of a healthy hair care routine for softer, shinier, and more manageable hair. ✨
