10 Easy and Effective Home Remedies for Hair Growth

Do you wish to grow Rapunzel-like hair? We’ve got you covered! Just as your skin, your hair too requires some nourishment and attention. A good hair care routine doesn’t necessarily require expensive salon visits and heart-wrenching bills.

Here are some easy, budget-friendly natural remedies for hair growth.

1. Onion Juice:

Onions are rich in sulfur which stimulates collagen production in tissues and helps in hair re-growth.

What you will need –

• A bowl of chopped onions
• 1 cotton ball

Procedure –

1. Blend the chopped onions in the grinder/juicer to extract the juice.
2. Take the cotton ball and dip it in onion juice and apply it to the scalp.
3. Leave it for 10-15 minutes and then wash off with a mild shampoo.

Pro Tip- You can use potato juice as a substitute.

2. Amla (Indian Gooseberry):

Amla or Indian gooseberry is the most sought-after natural ingredient for hair vitality. Amla contains a surplus of essential fatty acids and vitamin C, which helps to strengthen hair follicles and prevent premature greying. It’s also high in iron and potent antioxidants (ellagic, gallic acid, and carotene) which improve blood circulation around the scalp thereby boosting hair growth.

What you will need –

• 2 Tbsp of amla powder/juice
• 1 Tbsp of lime juice

Procedure –

1. In a bowl, mix amla powder/ juice with lime juice.
2. Apply the mixture onto your scalp and massage it gently.
3. Leave it for an hour then rinse it off with lukewarm water.

3. Fenugreek (Methi):

Fenugreek is an age-old herb used for hair growth problems. It’s high in proteins and nicotinic acid that promote hair growth while keeping hair loss in control and making your hair luscious.

What you will need-

• 2 tbsp fenugreek seeds
• A bowl of water
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

Procedure –

1. Soak fenugreek seeds in a bowl of water overnight.
2. In the morning, blend fenugreek seeds with water in the grinder to make a smooth paste
3. Add coconut oil to the paste and mix it well, then apply to your scalp while gently massaging.
4. Leave it for half an hour then wash off with a mild shampoo.

4. Apple Cider Vinegar:

Apple cider vinegar gently cleanses the scalp and helps to maintain the pH balance of the hair thereby stimulating hair growth.

What you will need-

• 2 Tbsp of apple cider vinegar
• A cup of lukewarm water

Procedure-

1. Dilute apple cider vinegar to a cup of lukewarm water.
2. Massage your scalp with this potion and leave it for 2-3 minutes.
3. Wash off with mild shampoo.

5. Green Tea:

Green tea is super rich in antioxidants that help in boosting hair growth and preventing hair loss. Instead of throwing away the used green tea bags, you can reuse them.

What you will need-

Used green tea bags

Procedure –

1. Boil used green tea bags in water for a minute or two and let them stay till they become warm.
2. Apply this warm green tea to your scalp.
3. Let it stay for about 50 minutes and then rinse off with cool water.

6. Aloe Vera:

Aloe Vera is rich in fatty acids, essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals like copper and zinc that are known for boosting hair growth. It contains enzymes that stimulate your hair follicles and removes the dead cells from your scalp. The nutrients in it hydrate the scalp and keep the texture of your hair smooth.

What you will need-

An Aloe Vera leaf

Procedure –

1. Peel the leaf and extract the gel in a bowl and apply it on your scalp.
2. Leave it for 45 minutes and then wash off with a mild shampoo.

7. Castor Oil:

Castor Oil is an age-old remedy for damaged scalp and hair loss. Castor oil is high in minerals, proteins, and Vitamin E therefore works as a magic potion for your hair.  It is rich in Omega 6 essential fatty acids and ricinoleic acid which boost blood circulation to the scalp, thereby promoting hair growth.

What you will need –

• 6 Tbsp of castor oil
• 6 Tbsp of coconut oil
• 1 tsp of fenugreek seeds
• 8-10 curry leaves

 Procedure –

1. Mix castor oil and coconut oil and add fenugreek seeds to it.
2. Heat the mixture till it turns a bit brown and starts foaming.
3. Add curry leaves to the mixture and let it cool. Then massage your scalp with the potion and leave it for 45 minutes.
4. Wash it off with a mild shampoo.

Pro Tip: Massage with this mixture twice a week for maximum benefits.

8. Coconut Oil:

Coconut oil is one of the natural ways to help your hair grow faster, thicker, and longer.  The essential fatty acids and vitamins found in coconut oil nourish the scalp and help to remove sebum build-up from hair follicles.

What You Will Need-

• A small bowl of coconut oil
• A ripe banana

Procedure-

1. Blend the coconut oil with banana and prepare a smooth mixture.
2. Apply the mixture to your scalp and leave it for 30 minutes.
3. Wash it off with a mild shampoo.

9. Ginger:

Ginger stimulates blood flow to the scalp and also stimulates the hair follicles and encourages hair growth. It contains fatty acids, oils, and enzymes that are beneficial for thin hair.

What You Will Need-

A bowl of grated ginger

Procedure –

1. Rub the grated ginger to the scalp areas with less and thin hair.
2. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse off with warm water.

10. Honey and Avocado

Avocado is rich in vitamin E and honey is rich in flavonoids and antioxidants which help to reduce hair breakage, hair loss and keeps your hair strong and healthy. So it’s a winning combination for your hair.

What you will need-

• 1 tbsp raw honey
• an avocadp

Procedure –

1. Mash the avocado and add honey to it.
2. Apply it to your scalp and leave it for 30 minutes.
3. Wash it off with a mild shampoo.

Try any of these home remedies for hair growth and create your hair care regime. A few changes to your hair care routine can help to promote hair growth with time.

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