Young or old, we love our hair, don’t we? Hair condition plays a deciding role in styling your look. Hair fall, damage, split ends, and dandruff are some of the common hair problems faced by all. Earlier hair loss used to be a sign of ageing. Given today’s hectic lifestyles and work-related stress, hair fall is becoming noticeable early on. Instead of resorting to over-the-counter solutions or chemical treatments, why not try some holistic home remedies for hair growth that are safe effective and better still, you will find all you need in your kitchen! If you are impatient with home remedies that require lots of time and patience, there is a work around. You don’t necessarily have to compromise on your ‘beauty time’. Just scroll to the end of this article to find out how hair loss prevention has been made smart and easy for the new age YOU. Others just read on…
So how to grow new hair naturally? There are many advantages of going natural with hair care. The most important being the fact that it works and it is inexpensive. It’s like having the cake and the cherry at the same time!
There are many remedies from nature that deliver great results. We have split this list into 4 categories of Kitchen remedies, essential oils and dietary needs for better clarity.
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2 red onions or shallots
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You can apply onion juice on your scalp once in a week to obtain the desired results.
Why This Works
Onion juice is rich in sulphur that boosts collagen production in the tissues and helps in regrowth of hair (1). It is one of the oldest and the most efficient home remedy for hair growth.
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You can rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar solution every time you wash your hair.
Why This Works
Apple cider vinegar gently cleanses the scalp, maintains the pH balance of the hair, and accelerates hair growth (2).
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Ever wondered why people go bald? Their body secretes a lot of DHT (Dihydrotestosterone), a sex steroid. DHT restricts blood supply to hair follicles. Affected follicles die and fall off. DHT is the biggest enemy of your tresses and needs to be blocked by DHT blockers.
Kitchen ingredients rich in DHT blockers include pumpkin seed oil, green tea and saw palmetto. You could also use natural products like Pura d’or Premium Organic Argan Oil Anti-Hair Loss Shampoo enriched with DHT blockers.
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You can apply the egg mask once in a week for long and shiny hair.
Why This Works
Egg is rich in proteins, sulphur, zinc, iron, selenium, phosphorous and iodine. The high protein content makes eggs one of the best ingredients that promote hair growth (3).
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You can apply this fenugreek hair mask once in 15 days.
Why This Works
Fenugreek serves two purposes – it promotes hair growth and also protects the natural color of your hair (4).
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1 potato
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You can apply potato juice to your hair every time you wash it.
Why This Works
This is a secret home remedy. Most people are not familiar with the hair growth properties of potato juice. Potato is rich in vitamins A, B, and C. These are essential for healthy and strong hair (5). This can be used even if you are suffering from alopecia i.e. thinning of hair.
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You can apply the henna pack once in a month.
Why This Works
Henna acts as a natural conditioner and transforms dull and dry hair to smooth and shiny hair. It adds color as well. It promotes hair growth by strengthening the roots of your hair (6).
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You can repeat this treatment once in a month.
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Cayenne pepper stimulates hair growth and prevents thinning of hair. The presence capsaicin makes cayenne pepper ideal for promoting hair growth. This ingredient, when applied on the scalp, causes the nerves to activate and increase the blood flow to the scalp. This results in increased absorption of nutrients and better hair growth (7).
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Coconut milk
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You can apply coconut milk to your hair every time you wash your hair.
Why This Works
Coconut milk is rich in proteins, iron, and other essential nutrients, and promotes hair growth and prevents breakage (8).
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Biotin is water-soluble B-vitamin found in green leafy vegetables. Its deficiency can cause hair loss.
Why?
If you are suffering from hair fall, vitamin B is your best bet as it renews hair follicles, making hair fuller and healthier.
How To Use:
Biotin can be taken as an oral supplement and can also be applied topically. To apply it directly to hair, crush biotin tablets and mix it with any essential oil. Massage it the scalp and leave it overnight. You can also use hair growth products like Pura d’or Premium Organic Argan Oil Anti-Hair Loss Shampoo enriched with biotin as it penetrates the scalp and renews hair follicles.
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Green tea
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You can apply this to your hair every time you wash it.
Why This Works
Green tea is rich in antioxidants. These antioxidants prevent hair loss and boost hair growth (9).
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Coconut oil
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Use the coconut hot oil treatment for effective results.
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You can apply coconut oil every time you wash your hair.
Why This Works
This is the best natural conditioner for hair. It has been used for centuries now. Rich in potassium, coconut oil keeps your scalp healthy, promotes the growth of new hair, and repairs damaged hair. It also reduces dandruff, hair breakage, and hair loss. Coconut oil is also used as a preconditioning hair treatment for damaged hair (16).
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You can apply the above paste once in a month.
Why This Works
Cumin seeds have numerous nutrients essential for healthy and shining hair and applying the paste on your hair promotes hair growth (11).
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You can repeat this treatment once in 15 days.
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The use of black peppercorns is prevalent in the Ayurvedic medicine. They leave your hair soft and lustrous and improve its texture (12).
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You can apply this to your hair every time you wash it.
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Hibiscus is truly said to be the “flower of hair care.” This flower is used for curing dandruff and enhancing hair growth (13).
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You can apply amla to your hair once in a month and maintain your strong and shiny hair.
Why This Works
Amla is a powerhouse of antioxidants and vitamin C. It promotes healthy hair growth and also improves the pigmentation of hair (10).
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Try this treatment thrice a week for the best results.
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Garlic is widely known as a home remedy for reducing loss of hair. It boosts the regeneration of new hair and promotes blood circulation in the scalp (14).
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Vitamin E oil
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You can apply it to your scalp every time you wash your hair.
Why This Works
For ages, vitamin E has been used as a home remedy for hair growth. Vitamin E oil is rich in antioxidants and thus, helps to fight the free radicals. It helps in increasing oxygen in the body and increases blood circulation in the scalp. Regular massage with the essential oils promotes hair growth and reduces hair fall and split ends. This makes your hair softer and smoother (15). Regular hot oil treatments also reduce dandruff and give a shine to your hair.
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You can also apply rosemary oil by mixing it with your shampoo or conditioner.
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You can apply the oil twice a week for the best results.
Why This Works
Rosemary oil is prepared from the distillation of the rosemary herb. The oil increases cell division and expands the blood vessels, thus stimulating blood circulation. It increases hair growth and also acts as a hair tonic (17).
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Argan oil is a revolutionary gift of nature and is called ‘liquid pure gold’ because of the magic it works on thinning hair.
Why?
It improves hair quality by moisturizing hair follicles and enhancing hair growth. It loosens dry skin cells around hair follicles and stimulates the scalp to secrete more oil to keep your hair healthy and shiny.
How to use:
To use Argan oil for hair, rub a small amount of it into your palm and then apply to your hair starting at the ends. You can also massage it into the roots and leave it overnight. Wash it off with a mild shampoo. Alternatively, you can use natural products like Pura d’or Premium Organic Argan Oil Anti-Hair Loss Shampoo containing argan oil.
Summary:
Repeat these steps once or twice per week for silky, smooth, glossy, irresistible hair.
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You can apply the oil twice a week for the best results.
Why This Works
Sage oil is used for a host of health benefit and is excellent for treating hair loss. Sage oil, when combined with apple cider vinegar or other essential oils like rosemary, proves to be an excellent promoter of hair growth (18).
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You can apply the oil twice a week for the best results.
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Lavender oil is known as the beauty oil and is widely used for curing alopecia and hair loss (19). Apart from boosting hair growth, it also reduces sleeplessness and stress.
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You can apply the oil twice a week for the best results.
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Jojoba oil is known for its moisturizing and hydrating properties. Jojoba oil stimulates hair growth by improving the blood circulation and moisturizing the hair follicles. It also repairs dry and damaged hair (20).
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You can apply the oil twice a week for the best results.
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Flaxseeds are a rich source of essential fatty acids that help to transform dry, damaged, and brittle hair to healthy and shiny hair. The omega-3 fatty acids in the oil promote healthy hair growth (21).
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Olive oil (as per the requirement)
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You can apply the oil twice a week for best results.
Why This Works
Olive oil helps in preventing as well as curing hair loss. It stimulates the formation of new hair. Regular use of olive oil prevents the formation of DTH hormone and thus, facilitates hair growth. It also acts as a natural conditioner by making your hair soft and silky. Olive oil stimulates hair growth as it is extremely rich in antioxidants (22).
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Castor oil (as per the requirement)
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You can apply the oil twice a week for the best results.
Why This Works
Castor oil is one of the most beneficial oils that can make your hair grow faster, stronger, and lustrous. It is claimed to be the best natural treatment for hair growth that boosts hair growth while reducing possible bald patches (23).
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Before we discuss the diet for healthy hair growth, here is a small brief about the hair growth cycle. Each strand of our hair goes through three stages in its entire life cycle:
A few dietary modifications are very important for stimulating the process of hair growth and preventing hair loss. Abolition of junk and processed food, aerated drinks, smoking, and drinking is very beneficial for your hair and scalp health. Include vitamin and mineral-rich fruits and vegetables, whole grains, carbohydrates, omega-3 fatty acids, and protein-rich food in your diet. These are rich in phytonutrients that are beneficial for hair growth.
Below are the lists of some foods you can include in your daily diet for better hair.
Our hair is made of a special protein called keratin. Try to include eggs, chicken, tofu, soybean, kidney beans, and other similar foods in your diet. These are the richest source of proteins for hair. They promote the growth of new hair and make your hair shiny and smooth (24).
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Vitamin A is beneficial for hair growth (25). Mango, papaya, orange, prunes, carrots are few foods that have a high content of vitamin A. Here is an excellent post on how vitamins help hair growth.
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Vitamin B stimulates the production of hemoglobin in our blood that acts as the oxygen carrier. This increases blood circulation in the scalp. Include potato, banana, chicken, oatmeal, fish, and beans in your diet (26).
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Vitamin C helps in collagen production and fights off the free radicals in the skin. Do not forget to include lots of fruits like amla, oranges, kiwis, and guavas in your daily diet (27).
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The scalp capillary function is stimulated by the intake of vitamin E in your diet. It increases blood circulation and promotes hair growth. Cereals, sunflower oil, soybean oil, tofu, etc. contain good amounts of vitamin E (28). You must try and include as much of these foods in your diet as you can.
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Try to include lots of dark green vegetables in your diet. These contain iron that is essential for hair growth (29).
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Proper care and prevention will surely help to cope with any type of scalp or hair trouble. All the natural solutions will show their effect only when you are capable of fighting against indiscriminate hair loss.
A popular proverb says, ‘no style is the best style’. This proves to be true when it comes to hair. Many of the hairstyling products contain harmful chemicals and superficial agents, which can be highly dangerous at times. You may look attractive for a few days by applying a hairstyling product, but you never know how it affects your hair and scalp in the long term. Therefore, you should minimize the application of harmful styling products like hair colors, serums, and straighteners.
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Comb your hair thrice a day and trim it every three months. Regular combing and trimming are extremely important for expediting the growth of new hair. Combing is essential as it provides good blood circulation and stimulates hair follicles, helping them produce new hair naturally.
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Try out these effective home remedies for stronger and shinier hair. Do you have any secret home remedy for promoting hair growth? Please share your views in the comments box below.
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