Ever spent a late night scrolling through Instagram Reels? Then you know that the internet is obsessed with multi-step haircare routines. But long before expensive hair serums and complex hair products dominated our feeds, herbal beauty expert Shahnaz Husain was advocating for a much simpler, time-tested approach to haircare. Also read | Herbal beauty expert Shahnaz Husain shares DIY hacks, simple tips for summer
Her philosophy? True beauty relies on deep nourishment and consistent care rather than heavy chemical processing or constant heat styling. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, she laid out her complete daily regimen, her strict dietary philosophy, and her DIY hacks that can make traditional haircare effortless to replicate at home. Here are the exact routines and hacks you can steal from her playbook: Shahnaz insists that genuine hair care and beauty starts from within: “A balanced diet provides the nutrients required for normal hair growth and overall maintenance. She explains, “Rather than relying on a single ‘hair food’ or quick supplement, the emphasis should always be on a varied, nutritious diet and adequate hydration. She personally maintains a disciplined food lifestyle that completely excludes processed foods: ⦿ Zero junk food: She avoids fried snacks, heavy spices, and ultra-processed food .
With over 50 years of experience in herbal beauty, Shahnaz’s iconic, ultra-thick, auburn mane remains as lustrous and voluminous now as it was decades ago.
Long before ‘clean beauty’ became a marketing buzzword, Shahnaz built a beauty empire centred on traditional Indian ingredients. Also read | Shahnaz Husain reveals her top DIY beauty secrets and simple home remedies using affordable ingredients
“Botanical ingredients like amla, bhringraj, brahmi, and henna have traditionally been used in Indian haircare for centuries,” she says, adding, “Herbal oils infused with these herbs not only strengthen the hair, but they also maintain scalp health and address issues like dryness, thinning, dandruff, and rough texture.
