“The truth is, we do not need a complicated, multi-step routine to achieve healthy, voluminous hair,” says Dr Panduranga K.R., Principal Scientist, Personal Care R&D at Himalaya Wellness. Hair fall, dullness, and weakened strands rarely appear overnight. By the time they become visible, factors such as pollution, frequent heat styling, poor sleep, and everyday stress may already have affected the scalp-the foundation of healthy hair growth. Yet haircare routines often focus on treating each visible concern separately, with a different product for hair fall, dryness, breakage, or lack of volume. A more effective approach is to care for the scalp and address the underlying factors that can lead to multiple hair concerns.
Grandma knew haircare before it went viral
Bhringaraja is one botanical that has remained a part of Indian hair care rituals long before “hair wellness” became a category. Haircare trends change almost every season, with a new ingredient taking the spotlight each time. Yet very few of these ingredients actually stand the test of time. As consumers increasingly look beyond quick fixes, traditional botanicals are once again finding relevance in modern haircare. And somehow, this ingredient has always found its way back into hair care conversations that are now dominated by chemical-based serums and growth boosters. In keeping the scalp healthy and hair robust, as well as shielding it from the environmental stressors individuals encounter daily, these substances have become firmly established in the hair-care world. the beauty of the botanical compounds still relies on their ability to implement a careful and long-lasting strategy toward hair health Although hair-care science has evolved and products have become more complex. Long before dermatology had the tools to study hair follicles under a microscope, Ayurveda had already spent years observing and refining botanical ingredients through practical use. Bhringaraja was the herb sitting in a glass oil bottle in your grandmother’s cupboard, warmed between her palms before every head massage. Instead of addressing hair fall, dryness, and dullness one at a time, it worked by improving the scalp environment where these problems often stemmed. And much like the weekly oiling ritual it was a part of, it was never intended to deliver overnight results, rather, it was built on consistent application rather than quick fixes. Often paired with Palasha, another botanical long used in Ayurveda to strengthen hair from the roots, it now features in everyday formulations such as shampoos and conditioners safe for daily use, designed to help hair and scalp cope with daily stressors rather than simply masking visible damage. Some ingredients simply outlast the trends around them, and Bhringaraja is proof of that. As haircare moves towards a more preventive, scalp-first approach, this old ritual is finally getting the recognition it deserves.
The pain points that ingredients like Bhringaraja were first trusted to address remain just as relevant today. That philosophy continues to shape how Bhringaraja is used today.
