Hibiscus contains amino acids, which helps the hair with the nutrients. Hibiscus powder is responsible for promoting hair growth. The amino acids produced by hibiscus is a special kind of structural protein called keratin, which is the building block of hair. Hibiscus acts like an astringent and reduces the oil secretion by the glands.

Hibiscus leaves maintain the pH balance of hair in addition to providing an overall soothing and cooling effect. In that way, it is very effective as anti dandruff and itchy scalp. Traditionally, hibiscus was used as a natural dye to mask grey hair's. The antioxidants and vitamins present in hibiscus is helpful for producing melanin, the naturally occurring pigment that gives hair its natural colour.