Journal

Notes from Kuntala Herbals

Guides, care tips and stories from behind the counter.

12 September 2026

How to oil your hair properly

Warm it, part it, massage the scalp and give it time. A ten-minute ritual.

27 August 2026 · 2 min read

Leaves picked at dawn, nine hours on the fire and a test with a pinch of paste.

11 August 2026 · 2 min read

Damp weather, sticky scalps and slow drying. A simple routine for June to September.

26 July 2026 · 2 min read

Every herbal hair oil starts with a carrier oil. How coconut and sesame differ in feel, smell and season.

10 July 2026 · 2 min read

Amla, shikakai and hibiscus powder: how to mix it, how long to leave it, and how to rinse it out cleanly.

24 June 2026 · 2 min read

More oil, longer hair? Oil for dandruff? Plain answers to the questions that reach us on WhatsApp.

8 June 2026 · 2 min read

Long days outdoors, late nights at the palace and flowers in the hair: a simple hair routine for the festival.

23 May 2026 · 2 min read

Jasmine, betel, turmeric and the herb stalls: a walk through Mysuru’s old market, with notes on what to look for.

7 May 2026 · 2 min read

Leaves, oils, nine hours of firewood and four people’s work: an honest breakdown of what a 200 ml bottle costs us.

21 April 2026 · 2 min read

What Shalini asks when you send a photo, what she can and cannot tell from it, and what the routine she sends looks like.

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