6 Natural Hair Growth Remedies

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Jan 26, 2016 05:46 AM EST

Whether for faster hair growth or to remedy hair loss, here are 6 natural hair growth remedies you can try at home:

1.) Coconut milk

The best coconut milk to use is the one freshly taken out of a coconut. According to NDTV Food, natural coconut milk is a great hair growth remedy because it contains essential fats, iron and potassium. To use, add half a lemon and a few drops of essential oil to apply on scalp. Rinse it out after a couple of hours.

2.) Green tea

Green tea is a well-known beverage that originates in Japan. Its reputation exceeds well beyond its health benefits that it can be used it numerous home and beauty remedies like hair loss. Green tea is rich in antioxidants which will aid in increasing hair growth as well as preventing hair loss. To use, get green tea bags, warm it up and leave in scalp after an hour. Rinse scalp with cool water.

3.) Egg hair mask

Egg is known for being high in protein, the same substance that our hair is primarily made of. According to Rapid Home Remedies, an egg mask will give our hair the extra protein that it badly needs. All you need is a couple of egg whites, a teaspoon of olive oil and honey. Combine these together and leave it on the scalp for an hour. Rinse it off with shampoo and water right after.

4.) Onion juice

This remedy is considered to be one of the oldest hair growth remedy and found to be most effective. Onions contain sulphur which can aid in the production of collagen. When applied on the tissue scalp, it can help grow the hair much faster. All you need are red onions, squeeze the juice out of it and massage onto scalp. Let it sit for an hour and rinse it off with shampoo and water.

5.) Castor oil

Castor oil by itself is greasy so diluting it with water or conditioner is recommended if you want to thicken your hair. However, according to All Womens Talk, you can use pure castor oil if you're dealing with receding hairline, thinning hair or bald spots. You can leave it overnight and rinse it out with shampoo and conditioner. This is considered to be a great remedy that can also be used for growing lashes and eyebrows.

6.) Aloe vera

According to The Fit Indian, aloe vera's natural gel contains multiple ingredients that is great at promoting hair growth and preventing hair loss. It also keeps the hair conditioned, smooth and silky. To use, add a tablespoon of aloe vera gel with coconut milk and half a teaspoon of wheat germ. Add the concoction onto hair as shampoo and rinse thoroughly.

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