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8 Natural Remedies You Can Use to Stimulate Hair Growth and Thickness
Hair plays a huge importance in most people’s lives and due to a variety of reasons, it affects
both men and women.
2 percent of the world’s population will experience hair loss or alopecia at some point in their lives. Considering that natural ingredients have great properties for health and cosmetic use, we at Trends bring you a list of herbs and oils that can help you achieve that beautiful, luscious hair you desire.
1. Green tea extract
Besides having many other health benefits, green tea can also help grow your hair. A study with mice showed that drinking extract from green tea significantly increased hair growth after 6 months. If you are planning to grow your hair, regularly drinking tea may increase your chances of having a luscious mane.2. Dandelion
Dandelion is a plant that contains minerals, vitamins, and anti-inflammatory properties that play an important role in hair growth. If you are looking for healthy hair, there is a recipe that may help you with this.
- Steep a tea bag of dandelion root tea in hot water for 10 minutes
- Boil 2 tablespoons of flax seeds in water for 5 minutes
- After boiling, remove the flaxseeds from the water and add a tablespoon of honey. Allow it to cool.
- In a bottle, combine the dandelion tea, flaxseed water, and one tablespoon of lemon juice.
- Shake it well.
After washing and conditioning your hair, pour this mixture on your scalp and let it sit for 10 minutes with a cap on your hair, then rinse.
3. Aloe vera
Aloe vera is another traditional plant that has become famous for its many benefits for the skin and for its healing properties. Aloe can remove residues from other products and excess oils from your hair. It is gentle and contains vitamins that may influence hair growth and hair loss prevention.
You can also prepare an aloe vera hair moisturizer. In a bottle, add a cup of water and half a cup of aloe vera juice. Shake it up well and spray it onto your hair before styling.
4. Peppermint oil
Peppermint is a great herb for tea and smells great. A study indicates that peppermint oil may also be an alternative for helping with hair growth by promoting circulation in your scalp. What few people know is that peppermint oil needs to be diluted in a good quality jojoba or grapeseed oil. The ratio should be 6 drops of peppermint oil to one teaspoon of jojoba oil. Mix and then apply it to the roots.
