Castor oil for thick hair

I am 18 years old. I used to have very thick hair some years back, but now it has reduced to a quarter of its previous volume. I have baldness and very less hair in front. I used to use hot water on my hair, which may have caused the excessive hair loss. I want to regain the thickness of my hair. Please suggest a remedy. Name withheld

Castor oil is a super treatment to nourish and help add thickness to hair. Massage warm (not hot) castor oil mixed with almond oil and a few drops of rosemary oil into the scalp and hair. Leave overnight for best results.

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I am a 12-year-old girl. My skin gets really dry during winter. Please suggest a home remedy! Shyma

During winter, skin requires nourishment. Make a mix of 1 tablespoon coconut milk, 1 tablespoon almond powder and 1 teaspoon honey. Mix well and apply as a thick mask on the face. When dry, scrub off with damp fingers. Do this every day to improve the skin’s condition.

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I am a 13-year-old girl, suffering from dark circles. I wish to have a lighter skin tone. Please suggest a quick and effective remedy. Kate

Take 1 teaspoon strawberry purée and half a teaspoon of cream; mix well and apply on the entire face, paying special attention to the dark circles. Rinse after an hour with warm water first, followed by cold water. Do this daily for best results.

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I am a 17-year-old school-going girl. I have started getting grey hair. About two years ago, I had a lot of acne on my shoulders and back; these marks refuse to go. My underarms are dark and I have stretch marks on my body. When I get pimples, each one converts into a pus-filled boil that is very painful. Please suggest some effective home remedies. Shivangi

Spray black tea on your hair daily; allow it to dry. Coating grey hair with tea will gradually change its colour from grey to brown. Massage aloe vera gel mixed with a few drops of tea tree oil on the marks on your shoulders and body every alternate day. Rub a tomato slice on the face as well as the shoulders and underarms. The combination of these two treatments will resolve your problems. You can massage the body with a bio oil to help smooth stretch marks.

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I am more than 30 years old and have severe hair fall. My hair is dull and I also have dark circles around my eyes. I have black and brown spots all over my face. My 14-year-old daughter too has the same problem of spots and hair fall. She used many remedies but none have worked so far. Please help us with easy remedies to solve our facial problems. - Mina

Coconut milk is very nourishing; massage it thoroughly into your hair then wrap hair with shower cap. Make a mask of coconut milk mixed with oats powder. Apply on the entire face, including under-eye dark circles. These are good treatments for both you and your daughter. Do them thrice a week and leave on for a minimum of one hour. Shampoo with a herbal shampoo and rinse face with cold water.