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Incredible Benefits Of Using Orange For Hair

This vitamin C-rich fruit has plenty of benefits when used on the hair, which are as listed in this article. Read to find out all about it!

By Rima Chowdhury

Apart from being extremely healthy, orange is known to be effective when used on the skin and hair. Most of us know that orange peel is used in several ways to treat skin and hair problems.

But let us tell you that both orange and its peel play a major role in fighting several skin and hair-related problems. Being extremely rich in Vitamin C, it is highly beneficial to be used on hair.

Here are the incredible benefits of using oranges on hair that would make you opt for it more often. Take a look.

1. Helps To Treat Hair Loss

1. Helps To Treat Hair Loss

Due to lots of Vitamin C present in orange, it helps to boost blood circulation in the scalp, thus preventing hair loss. Application of orange juice on your hair roots can help to reduce hair fall and promote hair growth. If you have been suffering from hair loss problems, orange juice is one of the best remedies.

2. Works As A Natural Hair Conditioner

2. Works As A Natural Hair Conditioner

Orange juice contains a good amount of antioxidants and Vitamin C, which help to work as a natural hair conditioner. Mix some orange juice with honey and apply this mask on your hair.
Wait for some time and wash off. Using orange juice is one among the best natural conditioners. Using orange juice not only helps to conditioner your hair, but also prevents frizziness.

3. Helps To Treat Scalp Irritation

3. Helps To Treat Scalp Irritation

Due to bioflavonoids and Vitamin C present in orange, it helps to get rid of scalp irritation. Make a paste of orange peel powder and yogurt at home.
Apply this on your scalp and wash off after 20 minutes to get rid of the dandruff issues. Repeat this remedy twice in a week to get amazing results.

4. Gives You Shiny Hair

4. Gives You Shiny Hair

Because orange is a citrus fruit, it also benefits you with healthy and shiny hair. Due to antioxidants and active enzymes present in the orange, it helps to provide a barrier coat to the hair, thus giving you shiny hair.
Apply some orange juice on your roots and leave it for sometime. Wash off after 30 minutes and follow up with a conditioner. If not conditioner, you can mix some orange juice with fresh cream or milk and then apply on your scalp and hair. Milk will provide protein to the scalp and orange juice will help to give you shiny hair.

5. Treats Hair Smell

5. Treats Hair Smell

Each one of us loves the fresh and soothing aroma of oranges, right? Oranges not only help to add flavour and aroma to the food, but they can help to make your skin, body and hair smell amazingly fresh. If your scalp releases an awful smell, orange can help to eliminate the problem completely.
Apply some orange juice or orange essential oil on your scalp and wait for some time. Wash off with cold water to get rid of the hair smell completely. In order to make your body smell fresh, you should take some orange peel powder, put it in your bathing water and then use this water to take bath.

6. Deals With Dandruff Issues

6. Deals With Dandruff Issues

Due to a large amount of antioxidants and water content present in the oranges, it prevents over-dryness on the scalp. Take some orange juice and apply this on your scalp and massage for some time. Do this for 5-10 minutes and wash off with cold water. Regular application of orange juice on the scalp can help to get rid of the dandruff issues easily.

7. Keeps Your Scalp Hydrated

7. Keeps Your Scalp Hydrated

Keeping your scalp hydrated is one among the important concerns, as dehydrated scalp can generally lead to several hair care problems.
Application of orange juice on the scalp can help to keep your scalp hydrated and also hygienic for a long period of time. Due to active enzymes present in oranges, this fruit can help prevent any infection on the scalp.

Story first published: Friday, March 24, 2017, 14:54 [IST]
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