One of the biggest problems after getting your hair cut short is that you end up missing your beautiful lock!
Growing your hair out also hinges on your hair care regime.
If you have been getting regular trims, avoiding heat styling and giving your hair all the TLC it needs and are still not seeing any results, it can be pretty stressful.
In this case, it is not uncommon to start searching for solutions on how to grow hair faster.
Before you try any supplements or remedies, try using some natural remedies.
As an added bonus, we’re also including a simple DIY recipe to try out with each home remedies listed below. Let’s get started!
1. Onion Juice
Onion juice is favored for hair growth because it stimulates new growth and nourishes hair follicles.
The juice is rich in sulfur and collagen.
Both these ingredients help produce new tissue in your scalp and also encourage the re-growth of your hair follicles.
While it can have a very strong smell that can be difficult to tolerate, it’s worth it.
You’ll get luscious, shiny, and smooth locks in no time at all!
How To Use Onion Juice For Hair Growth
All you have to do is clean a medium or a large size onion and grate or mash it up – use a strainer to get the juice out of the onion pulp.
Apply it generously to your scalp and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
Now, wash it off using a mild shampoo. Use it twice a week for best results.
2. Coconut Milk
Coconut oil is touted as the best for hair but did you know that coconut milk can also help your hair?
The milk is rich in potassium, iron and essential fats. These are all needed for healthy hair growth.
Unlike coconut oil, it also won’t trigger dandruff in sensitive scalps.
It’s definitely worth trying out!
How To Use Coconut Milk To Help Your Hair
Take a cup of freshly squeezed coconut milk and add juice from half a lemon.
Now, add 4 drops of lavender essential oil and mix thoroughly.
Apply the mixture to your scalp and if there is any left, use it on your tips as well. Let it sit for 4 to 5 hours before you wash it off.
Use it as a deep treatment to grow hair faster.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar stimulates hair growth by cleansing the scalp and maintains the natural pH balance of the scalp.
This boosts hair growth and makes hair follicles stronger.
Since everyone has a bottle of this vinegar in their pantry, it’s the perfect ingredient for your hair!
How To Use Apple Cider Vinegar For Healthy Hair
Take a cup of apple cider vinegar (75ml) and dilute it in one liter of water. Use this diluted solution as a final rinse.
This means that you can apply it after you are done shampooing and conditioning your hair.
Now apply the ACV solution and leave it for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse your hair with cold water and you will have shinier and stronger hair!
It’s best to use this mixture once every two weeks.
Note: Always dilute apple cider vinegar before you use it. It can be very harsh on your skin, scalp and hair if used as-is.
4. Raw Eggs
Another common pantry ingredient which can help hair grow faster is eggs.
Eggs are rich in protein, zinc, sulfur, iron, phosphorous, selenium and iodine. They are the perfect superfood for your hair and will give it a quick boost, helping to make your hair follicles healthier and grow longer.
When paired with other ingredients, you can create a perfect hair mask that keeps your hair healthy.
How To Use Eggs (And Oil!) To Make Your Hair Grow Longer
Since the yolk can have too much protein, separate it and only use the egg white.
If your hair needs the protein then leave it as it is – it’s your preference.
Now, take the egg white and add in 1 teaspoon of olive oil. This can be substituted with lavender oil or even grapeseed oil.
Add some honey and beat the egg whites together until they start to form a paste. Apply this paste to your scalp and your hair.
Leave it on for 20 minutes before rinsing it off with cold water and use some shampoo. This is great as a deep treatment mask to grow hair faster.
Note: Never use hot water to wash the mask off because it can cook the eggs in your hair and become very difficult to get out.
5. Fenugreek Seeds
Fenugreek seeds have long been used for hair growth problems since they’re high in nicotinic acid as well as proteins.
While it’s not always found in everyone’s pantry, you can get fenugreek seeds in any grocery store near your home.
Their effectiveness has been tested time and again so it is a good idea to give them a try.
How To Use Fenugreek Seeds
Add some fenugreek seeds and water into a grinder and mix until you get a good paste. Use more seeds or water as needed. Add in some coconut oil or milk and mix it again.
Once your paste is smooth, apply it generously to your scalp and your hair. Keep it on for 30 minutes before washing it off.
Use it twice a week to grow hair faster.
6. Green Tea
Green tea is good for your hair, skin, and even your metabolism.
The high antioxidant properties that green tea has makes it perfect for hair growth.
Additionally, you don’t have to spend money to get matcha or pure variants.
If you want to use it for your hair, the green tea leaves in tea bags will work just fine.
How To Use Green Tea For Happy And Healthy Hair Follicles
Put two tea bags into a pot of water and let it come to a boil. Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool a bit – be careful!
When it’s warm enough to touch, apply this green tea on your scalp.
Give yourself a scalp massage and leave it in your hair for an hour.
Then, you can wash it off with some cool water and condition your hair if needed.
Conclusion
We hope that these ingredients help you figure out how to grow hair faster.
As for the results, you will have to try them out and see which one helps you grow hair faster. Keep in mind it takes time to see results because hair grows slowly!
If you have any other suggestions on how to use home remedies for hair growth, feel free to let us know in the comments below!
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