Why Ayurveda for Hair Care?

In ayurvedic medicine, the path to healthy hair starts with defining your natural hair type.
We first need to think about doshas — the three forms of energy in the body and mind. These three doshas are Kapha, Pitta, and Vata.
When discussing Ayurveda for hair care, the dominant energy in your body will impact the characteristics of your hair.


Here are the three Ayurveda hair types:

01. Kapha-Dominant Hair: Thick, coarse, and wavy or curly. An imbalance in the Kapha energy can cause greasiness due to sebum overproduction. Unpleasant symptoms can include hair fall and an itchy scalp.

02. Pitta-Dominant Hair: Moderate in thickness, but soft and predictable to manage. Pitta imbalances can lead to early greying of hair, bacterial overload in the follicles, and redness or soreness.

03. Vata-Dominant Hair: Naturally fine and thin. Imbalances in Vata can bring about low sebum production, causing hair loss, frizziness, and split ends.

Seek ayurvedic hair care products that match your hair type.

Once you know your dominant hair type (see the section above), look for oils, shampoos, and other remedies with herbs that soothe your dosha.

Kapha Dosha Herbs:

• Daruharidra (Berberis Aristata)
• Gunja (Rosepea)
• Jyotishmathi (Celastrus Paniculatus)
• Methika (Fenugreek)

Pitta Dosha Herbs:

• Japa (Hibiscus)
• Kamala (Nelumbo Nucifera)
• Nimba (Neem)
• Yashtimadhu (Licorice)

Vata Dosha Herbs:

• Devdar (Cedar)
• Krishna Tila (Black sesame)
• Palandu (Onion)
• Saireyaka (Barleria Prionitis)

There are also herbs that balance Tridosha — the three biological energies as a collective.

• Amalaki (Indian gooseberry)
• Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri)
• Kumari (Aloe Vera)