Who doesn’t love long, thick and gorgeous hair? We all crave for the shiny, beautiful hair that the models flaunt in the TV commercials and try various products and treatments to get the same effect, but often get unsatisfactory results.
The signs of unhealthy hair could indicate some underlying health issues like thyroid, hormonal imbalance, stress and anxiety or may even be due to heredity.But sometimes, a lot of us also encounter hair fall issues or dandruff, excess oil secretions, dry and frizzy hair, etc. due to the over use of commercial hair care products and styling agents that is often leached with chemicals and hence compromise the health of the hair. So there can be many different reasons for dull and damaged hair or other hair problems.
Even though there are hundreds of synthetic hair growth tonics and
formulas readily available in the markets and drugstores, natural
remedies are the best. These synthetic products, may guarantee hair
growth within a given period of time, but the use of these products is
not advisable in the long run.Not just that, but you will also be spending quite a lot on these
products when you can easily treat these problems and get the same or
even better results with some home remedies that are inexpensive, easy
to make and also safe. Home remedies for hair growth and improvement
have been in use since ages and have also proved to be one of the safest
ways to get your hair to grow healthy and fast. There are a number of
wonderful natural ingredients lying around the house or in your kitchen
pantry that are great for the health of the hair. So, what are these
remedies? Let’s have a look:
Coconut and curry leaves potion This is the traditional Indian recipe for thick, dark and long hair. So if you have ever wondered how Indians are gifted with such gorgeous hair, this remedy is your answer. Both coconut and curry leaves are excellent for hair growth as they contain some beneficial compounds and nutrients that promote healthy hair growth and also fights graying of hair.For this recipe, boil 3-4 tablespoons of coconut oil and some fresh curry leaves together until a black residue is formed. Apply this mixture evenly on your hair and scalp and, leave it on for an hour and rinse with a mild shampoo. Do this twice a week to reap maximum benefits.
Coconut and curry leaves potion This is the traditional Indian recipe for thick, dark and long hair. So if you have ever wondered how Indians are gifted with such gorgeous hair, this remedy is your answer. Both coconut and curry leaves are excellent for hair growth as they contain some beneficial compounds and nutrients that promote healthy hair growth and also fights graying of hair.For this recipe, boil 3-4 tablespoons of coconut oil and some fresh curry leaves together until a black residue is formed. Apply this mixture evenly on your hair and scalp and, leave it on for an hour and rinse with a mild shampoo. Do this twice a week to reap maximum benefits.
Castor oil This single ingredient can do wonders
with hair growth and hair thickening. You can either massage the hair
and scalp with this oil, cover the hair with a shower cap leave it
overnight and rinse it in the morning or even mix a teaspoon of castor
oil with your regular shampoo and rinse your hair with it.
Olive oil and egg mask
This protein rich hair mask is very effective for faster hair growth. Just whisk 2 eggs in a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 3 tablespoons of water and combine it well. Take generous amounts of this potion and massage the entire length of the hair along with the scalp and rinse it after 1 hour.
Rosemary hair potion Rosemary oil is an effective
hair growth tonic because it accelerates the growth of cells and
enhances blood circulation in the scalp that is vital for hair growth.
Mix 3 spoons of dried and crushed rosemary leaves in 300 ml of warm
water and combine it till the flavors of the herb have infused in the
water. Start by massaging the tips of the hair with this water and work
your way up till the scalp and rinse it after a few minutes.
Banana hair mask
This fruit is packed with potassium and vitamins that are excellent for hair health. The recipe is super easy and you just need to mash up a ripe banana with 1 spoon of olive oil and apply it to the hair strands and scalp. Leave it on for an hour and rinse well.
Avocado and coconut oil therapy This is a great
combination to fight different hair problems at once. Blend the flesh of
one avocado in a food processor to get a smooth paste and mix 1
tablespoon of warm coconut oil into it. Apply this mask on the hair and
scalp and rinse it after 30 minutes.
Egg and henna shampoo
This homemade shampoo is very effective in replenishing the proteins lost from the hair. Make a paste with 2 tablespoons of henna, 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water and leave ii for an hour. Then add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, mix ell and massage the hair and scalp with it. Let the mix dry up completely on the head and then rinse.
Oatmeal mask The milk and oat hair treatment is a
quick hair care remedy. Just mix together 3 tablespoons of plain oats, 3
tablespoons of milk and 2 tablespoons of almond oil in a bowl and apply
the mask from roots till the tips. Gently rinse it with warm water
after the mask dries up completely.
Yogurt and egg mask This recipe is not only an excellent salad dressing, but also an amazing remedy to treat dull and damaged hair too. For this recipe, just mix 1 whisked up egg, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and 3 tablespoons yogurt till its nicely combined. Apply generous amounts of this creamy mask from root to tips and rinse after a couple of hours.
Onion and honey mask
Even though this combination may sound bizarre, believe me, onions can do wonders with hair improvement and you can find some significant positive changes after just a few applications. For this hair mask, add 1 small onion into the blender and make a smooth paste. Then add one tablespoon of honey into the onion paste and mix it well. Apply this mixture overnight and wash it the following morning with a mild shampoo. If you are concerned about the odd smell of the onions staying on your hair, just add a few drops of vinegar or flavored oils to the water and rinse your hair.Yogurt and egg mask This recipe is not only an excellent salad dressing, but also an amazing remedy to treat dull and damaged hair too. For this recipe, just mix 1 whisked up egg, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and 3 tablespoons yogurt till its nicely combined. Apply generous amounts of this creamy mask from root to tips and rinse after a couple of hours.
Chamomile tea and garlic hair mask
This again may seem like a weird and odd combination to apply on your hair, but it works just as well as the other home remedy. This recipe is a bit elaborate and needs a handful of ingredients that are available in your kitchen. First of all, mix 1 tablespoon of minced garlic or garlic juice and 1 tablespoon of honey in a bowl and refrigerate it or an hour.
In the meanwhile boil, 3 cups of water with 3 tablespoons of
chamomile tea for a few minutes. While the water is cooling, combine 1
tablespoon of aloe vera gel and 1 egg yolk to the garlic and honey
mixture and apply this paste all over your hair and scalp, especially in
the regions where you have thinning hair. Rinse this off after 2 hours
with the boiled chamomile tea water solution to get rid of the odor.
Lemon juice and coconut oil remedy
This is an all time favorite hair mask to get rid of hair fall, dry scalp and dandruff problems. To make this hair mask just combine 2 tablespoons each of lemon juice, olive oil and water and massage the scalp for 20 minutes. Then rinse it with a diluted shampoo.
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