Looking for home remedies for hair growth? Here are some of the most effective recipes to try. These hair growth remedies are easy to make and you most likely already have all of the ingredients lying around your kitchen. I have personally tried these remedies and have gotten good results so read on…

Important: Home remedies can sometimes cause more harm than good, especially for people with allergies and sensitive skin. Before trying any of the recipes below, do a simple at-home skin patch test by mixing your chosen recipe and applying a little amount to your inner arm for 5 minutes. If all is clear, go ahead and use it in your hair. 

3 Powerful Home Remedies For Hair Growth

Home remedies have been used for centuries to stimulate hair growth all around the world. Simple ingredients like egg yolks, olive oil, mayonnaise, lemons, garlic, honey, and castor oil can work miracles in your hair when combines and used regularly.

1. Olive Oil & Egg Yolk Mask

Olive oil contains healthy proteins, antimicrobial agents, and antioxidants that help strengthen your hair follicles, prevent breakage, reduce hair loss, and stimulate hair growth. Egg yolks are rich in protein and protein is needed for hair growth. Using the following hair mask regularly will make your hair thicker, stronger, and grow faster.

Lemon juice on the other hand is very important in this remedy because it helps cleanse your scalp from toxins, and excess oil buildup, strengthen your hair follicles, and rebalances the pH levels in your scalp. All of these are necessary for healthy hair and hair growth.

Ingredients:

• 1 Egg yolk
• 2 Tablespoons of olive oil
• 1/2 Teaspoon of lemon juice

Preparation & Application:

Mix all of the ingredients above in a clean bowl and apply it to the roots of your hair, massage your scalp for 5 minutes, and leave the mask in for an extra 45 minutes before washing it out with warm water. You can use a herbal or sulfur-free shampoo afterward to get the scent out. Repeat this remedy once or twice per week for the best results.

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2. Corn Starch Hair Mask

Did you know that corn starch can add volume to your hair and stimulate hair growth by 10% in a very short time? Well, according to this study, corn starch contains so much protein and essential oils that stimulates hair growth and hair thickness in a very short period of time.

Now there are many ways to make use of corn starch for hair growth but you can simply apply a small amount of dry corn starch to your hair regularly and still get amazing results. Castor oil helps moisturize the dry scalp and increases blood circulation in the scalp.

Both actions help make your hair follicles stronger, stimulate hair growth, and remove dead skin cells from the scalp. Using castor oil in your hair at least once per month can make your hair grow 5 times more than its normal rate.

Ingredients:

• A cup of cornstarch

Preparation & Application:

Apply the dry corn flour to your scalp and massage it in, leave it in overnight but make sure you shake it all out completely from your hair. Repeat the procedure the next day and leave it in for 20-30 minutes before washing it out with your favorite shampoo.

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3. Garlic Hair Mask For Hair Growth

Garlic is rich in vitamin C which is an essential antioxidant that boosts collagen production in the scalp, promotes healthy hair, and stimulates hair growth. Garlic helps kill off germs and bacteria that damage the scalp and prevent healthy hair growth. 

Honey helps unclog the hair follicles on the scalp which is usually the main reason for hair loss or slow hair growth. Honey not only stimulates hair growth but also revives dormant hair follicles as well. 

Ingredients:

• 3 garlic cloves
• 3 Tablespoons of honey
• 1 tablespoon of castor oil
• 5 Tablespoons of olive oil
• 3 Egg yolk

Preparation & Application:

Mix all of the ingredients above in a clean bowl and apply it to your hair, massage it for 5 minutes and cover it with a shower cap for an extra hour before washing it out with warm water and the shampoo of your choice.

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Hair Growth Tips

So naturally, our hair grows up to 6 inches per year which means that by taking the right care of your hair, you will see 1/2 an inch of hair growth every month. That said, some people tend to lose hair more than grow them, this could be caused by the wrong diet and using too many chemicals or heat.

By following the tips below, you will start to see less hair loss and speed up the hair growth process. Now just to be clear, you will not see crazy hair growth but you will notice that your hair is becoming thicker and fuller as time goes by. Here are the tips:

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1. Eat protein, biotin, and vitamin C-rich foods.

Foods like legumes, egg yolks, organ meats, nuts, seeds, mushrooms, avocados, and sweet potatoes are rich in biotin. Eggs, lean meat, protein, fish, peas, turkey, and low-fat dairy milk along with yogurt are great sources of protein.

For vitamin C-rich foods, try adding more citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, kiwis grapefruit, strawberries, and vegetables like bell peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, and cauliflower to your diet often.

2. Scalp massages

There is a lot of talk about the benefits of massaging your scalp for hair. Although more research is needed, this study shows that scalp massages can help increase hair thickness and hair growth. 

Scalp massages work by increasing circulation and blood flow to your scalp. This helps your hair follicles get enough nutrients and oxygen they need to thrive. 

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3. Essential oils

Some essential oils are very effective in increasing hair growth and thickness. Research shows that peppermint essential oil induces the anagen phase (hair growth phase) which means that using this oil can help your hair grow faster.

Another essential oil that increases hair thickness is lavender oil because it actually delays the catagen phase (hair shedding phase) and maintains the hair growth phase. 

Now when using essential oils to massage your scalp or within your hair growth remedies, make sure to dilute them with other carrier oils such as jojoba, coconut, or olive oil.

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Conclusion

There you have it! 3 Powerful Home Remedies For Hair Growth that you can start using today to grow your hair at home. if you liked this post, please share it with your friends and also take a moment to follow us on Pinterest and Facebook for more helpful Skin and hair tips.