Arabic Hair Care – Natural Hair Treatments

Arab and Middle Eastern tend to have thick and shiny hair. Traditionally natural oils have been used to maintain healthy, thick and shining hair.

The following natural Arabic hair care solutions should be used for at least one month in order to feel and see some real benefits.   

Arabic Hair Care Solution – Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is used by Arab and South Asian women. Apply the coconut to dry hair, wrap the hair with a cloth or towel. Leave the coconut oil in your hair for at least 9 to 10 hours or overnight. You can apply the coconut oil before you wash your hair (every two to three days) so it can become part of your usual hair routine.

Arabic Hair Care Solution – Apricot and Coconut Oil

Mix apricot and coconut cream in a bowl. Apply solution to hair and leave on for 10 minutes, then wash hair with regular shampoo.

Arabic Hair Care Solution – Fenugreek seeds with coconut/olive oil

Grind fenugreek seeds. Then mix with coconut or olive oil. Leave the mix aside for about 10 days. Then apply the mix onto the hair. Leave on hair for 20 minutes.  Do this twice a week.

Arabic Hair Care Solution – olive oil, sesame oil, elisa grass, black seeds and almond oil

Mix natural olive oil, sesame oil, 25 ml of dry ground elisa grass, 25 ml of ground black seeds, and almond oil. Use the mix two times per week for one or two hours. Massage it into your hair with circular movements.