Garlic can also be used to improve hair growth. In a time when people spend more and more money on treatments and salon appointments, this natural ingredient has become a highly underestimated aid for hair growth. Garlic as an ingredient for hair care has the potential to stimulate not only hair growth but also the health of the hair.
Benefits of Garlic for Hair Growth and Health
It is antimicrobial. It helps destroy germs and bacteria that can cause scalp damage and inhibit hair growth.
Garlic contains selenium. It helps stimulate blood circulation for optimal nourishment of the scalp and hair.
It helps purify hair follicles, maintaining and preventing clogging, thus limiting hair loss.
It helps treat dandruff.
Raw garlic is rich in vitamin C. Oxidative stress can cause hair loss. The vitamin C in garlic protects hair from free radicals and prevents dryness and hair loss.
How to Use Garlic for Hair Growth
Garlic Oil for Hair Growth
Massaging with oil stimulates hair follicles in the scalp while improving blood circulation at the same time.
You will need:
8 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup carrier oil (olive, coconut, castor, etc.)
1 medium-sized onion (optional)
Process:
1. Crush the garlic and onion or put them in a blender.
2. Heat the carrier oil in a pan and add the garlic and onion to the oil.
3. Heat the oil until they start to brown. Turn off the heat.
4. Once the oil has cooled, strain it.
5. Massage your scalp with two tablespoons of oil.
6. After 15 minutes of massage, cover the length of your hair and let it act for another 30 minutes.
7. Wash with a shampoo.
How often?
Repeat this 3 times a week for best results.
Garlic and Honey for Hair Growth
Honey is an emollient. It seals moisture in the hair, keeping it hydrated and shiny.
You will need:
8 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon of honey
Process
1. Extract the juice from the eight cloves of garlic. You should obtain about one tablespoon of garlic juice.
2. Add one tablespoon of honey to the garlic juice and mix well.
3. Apply the garlic and honey mixture to your hair and scalp and leave it for 20 minutes.
4. Wash with a shampoo.
How often?
Repeat this 2-3 times a week.
Garlic and Rosemary for Hair Growth
Rosemary oil can help with hair growth, while castor oil provides shine. Coconut oil penetrates deeply and nourishes the hair.
You will need:
5 tablespoons of garlic oil (method 1)
1 tablespoon castor oil
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 tablespoon rosemary oil
Process:
1. Combine all the oils in a jar and shake well to mix.
2. Massage your scalp with two tablespoons of the oil mixture.
3. After 15 minutes of massage, cover the length of your hair and let it sit for another 30 minutes.
4. Wash with a shampoo.
How often?
Repeat this 2-3 times a week.
Garlic and Ginger for Hair Growth
Research shows that ginger can reduce dandruff. It has traditionally been used to prevent hair loss and promote its growth.
You will need:
A piece of ginger about 3-4 cm
8 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup carrier oil
Process:
1. Crush the garlic and ginger or put them in a blender to obtain a fine pulp.
2. Heat the carrier oil in a pan and add the garlic and ginger pulp.
3. Heat the oil until the pulp starts to brown and then turn off the heat.
4. Once the oil has cooled, strain it and discard the pulp.
5. Take two tablespoons of oil and start to gently massage your scalp with it.
6. After 15 minutes of massage, cover the length of your hair and let it sit for another 30 minutes.
7. Wash with a shampoo.
Onion, Garlic, and Cinnamon for Hair Growth
Onion juice helps stimulate hair growth. A study showed that cinnamon could stimulate hair growth and increase the size of hair follicles.
You will need:
1 small onion
3 cloves of garlic
1 stick of cinnamon
2 cups of water
Process:
1. Boil the ingredients in two cups of water for 15 minutes.
2. Let the solution cool. Strain.
3. Pour the liquid over your hair and let it act for 15 minutes.
4. Rinse with warm water.
How often?
Repeat this every day for a week.
Garlic Shampoo for Hair Growth
You will need:
15 cloves of garlic
10 drops of peppermint essential oil
Process:
1. Crush the garlic until you obtain a paste.
2. Add the garlic paste to a bottle of shampoo and add 10 drops of peppermint oil to the mixture for fragrance.
3. Use this shampoo to wash your hair.
How often?
Do not use this shampoo more than 3 times a week.
Garlic can cause burns when applied to the skin or scalp. Therefore, consult your dermatologist before incorporating it into your hair care routine.
