About Nani's Secret hair loss
This Is How Our Story Began
Our story begins years ago, when my mother experienced hair loss at 13 years-old. After several prescriptions that failed to provide a cure for my mother, her doctors were at a loss. Determined to help her daughter, my Nani (‘grandmother’ in Hindi), dove into books and studies about Ayurvedic remedies: an ancient form of natural medicine that has been a part of Indian culture for centuries.
From these books, she learned of the powerful healing properties in nature’s elements, such as sesame and coconut oil, and how beneficial they are to hair. My Nani spent years studying, experimenting, and meticulously concocting an Ayurvedic oil to herb ratio. She tested each concoction on my mother until finally, her second batch, ‘the perfected oil’, prevailed and my mother’s hair grew back exponentially.
Friends and family (and the doctors) were shocked to see the change! Everyone in the neighborhood wanted to try it for themselves, so my Nani began bottling her oil and those who used it saw a shocking change in their own hair growth. Thanks to her oil, hair grew faster, thicker, and healthier.
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Our Culture
In the South Asian community, hair oiling is a regular self-care & wellness routine passed down from our ancestors. Ayurveda, a five-thousand year-old form of medicine, has been part of Indian culture since its beginning and is now being embraced globally. One of Ayurveda’s ancient rituals: hair oiling.
Hair oiling treatment is simple: apply hair oil to the scalp right before bed, massaging it into the hair, and washing the next day. This is a remedy for dryness, improves hair strength, thickness, and softness.
Part of this process is the head massage. Gently knead the scalp, temples, and base of the neck to exfoliate, moisturize, and improve circulation in the scalp– targeting hair health at the root.
Hair oiling is not only a central part of our culture, but a bonding experience that has been passed down for generations. My grandma put oil on my mother, mother put oil in my hair, and one day I hope to do the same to my daughter.
Our Product
From reading her books, my Nani started with 7 powerful key ingredients - Elaichi, Dalchini, Jaiphal, Javitri, Chandan, Kapoor Kachri, Laung.
My Nani chose sesame oil as our base because of its many benefits for the hair and scalp. Sesame oil has been used for hair growth dating back to three thousand years. It’s rich with anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties along with vital amino acids and vitamins B, E and K. Sesame oil hydrates the scalp, fights dandruff, stimulates hair growth, lessens hair loss and repairs damaged hair. To balance the sesame on the scalp and offer a cooling effect, rose petals are added to the oil.
Waterhyssop, or Brahmi, a staple in Ayurvedic medicine, stimulates hair follicles and enhances blood circulation for robust hair growth and lessens hair loss. From the antimicrobial properties of Ginger Lily to the vitamin-rich Indian Gooseberry promoting hair strength, each ingredient plays a vital role. Hibiscus flower, Cardamom, Mace Spice, Cloves, Cinnamon, and Fenugreek offer antioxidants, scalp health improvement, and enhanced hair growth. False Daisy, or Bhringraj, adds its Ayurvedic touch, promoting hair growth and improving scalp health. Bitter Almond oil, rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, becomes a powerful elixir for nurturing, moisturizing, and protecting hair, creating the optimal environment for growth.
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