"Do it your self" Home Remedies For Hair Growth:

                                                     

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.

                                  

1. Onion Juice:

This is the oldest and the most efficient home remedy for hair growth.

Why?

Onion juice is rich in sulfur that boosts collagen production in the tissues and helps in re-growth of hair.

How To Use:

• Use red onions or shallots
• Chop it into small pieces
• Squeeze out its juice.
• Now apply it on your scalp carefully and keep for 15 minutes.
• Finally rinse off with a mild shampoo.

For better understanding, here’s an excellent post on how onion helps hair growth.

The Summary:

Onion’s high sulphur content helps boost collagen production, thereby promoting hair growth.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar:

Why?

The vinegar gently cleanses the scalp and maintains the PH balance of the hair accelerating hair growth.

How To Use:

• Wash your hair
• Use apple cider vinegar as a final rinse after washing your hair to get healthy and shiny hair.
• For 1 litre of solution – mix 75ml of apple cider vinegar to one litre of water
• You may store this entirely or make it smaller batches.
• For smaller quantities, take 15 ml of apple cider vinegar and add it to a cup of warm filtered water
• After washing your hair, using this cup of water as the final rinse.

The Summary:
Apple cider vinegar maintains the pH balance of the hair, and hence helps in hair growth.

3. Egg Mask:

This home remedy is found to be a part of the many cultures all over the world with different variations.

Why?

It contains high levels of proteins which help in the formation of new hair. It is also rich in sulphur, zinc, iron, selenium, phosphorous and iodine.

How To Use:

• Take the white of one egg
• Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and honey to it
• Mix it all well to form a smooth paste
• Apply it all over your hair carefully and leave it for 20 minutes
• Rinse with cool water and shampoo it off.

Not just for hair, you can use egg masks to get glowing skin too

The Summary:
The high protein content makes eggs one of the best ingredients that promote hair growth.

[ Read: Egg For Hair Growth ]

4. Fenugreek:

This is another widely used home remedy for treating hair fall.

Why?

Fenugreek accelerates hair growth and protects the natural colour of your hair.

How To Use:

• Take 1 teaspoon of the fenugreek paste
• Add 2 teaspoons of coconut milk to it
• Apply it all over your hair and scalp
• Leave it on for 30 minutes
• Wash off with a mild shampoo

Here is an excellent post on beauty benefits of fenugreek.

The Summary:
Fenugreek solves two purposes; it promotes hair growth and also protects the natural colour of your hair.