Kerala Hair Oil - any thoughts?

[Bhavesh]

Anyone familiar with this hair oil? It's basically a blend of various herbs packed in a glass bottle. You add an oil of your choice - coconut oil is recommended - and let it sit for 2 days; the colour turns red. Supposedly it lasts 4-5 years if you keep topping up with oil.

Would love to hear if anyone has tried it and what their experience was.

I'm a 26-year-old female, oily scalp with occasional itchiness, especially in summer.

[Chandni]

Hey, I'm from Kerala and I've never seen this before; I don't think many people use it.

[Tanmay]

Why would you need this if you already have an oily scalp? Adding oil to itchiness can lead to dandruff.

[Varun]

I'm from Kerala and this isn't how traditional Kerala oils are prepared. You can't just toss herbs into oil and call it done; it usually involves a long, multi-day process. My mother and grandmother still make it occasionally.

[Manoj]

You can find these in Ayurvedic shops in Tamil Nadu. I only used it when I was a child, so I can't give a detailed review. It has a strong smell, so it's best not to wear it out.

[Michael]

I have never seen this before. My grandmother makes oil from scratch.

[Aarohi]

Please share your results.

[Harshit]

OP, did you pick this up from any Munaar or Kodaikanal tourist-spot shops?

[Ananya]

It's not just Kerala; I also found it in Araku.

[Vikas]

I ruined my straight, silky hair with this herb oil. It did reduce hair loss, but my hair became extremely frizzy.

[Suraj]

Don't use it; it will make you itchy after a day.