Hair is made up of a protein
called keratin. The hair that we see and care so much about is actually nothing
but dead cells. The part that is living is below the scalp and is called the
follicle. Near the follicle are the sebaceous glands that make the hair look
vibrant and shiny. These sebaceous glands make the hair look oily or dry
depending on the sebum production.
The following are the uses of
herbs for hair growth:
The first positive thing about using herbs for hair growth is that there are no
side effects associated with them like the drugs that are available in the
market. If you have Lifeless hair, it can be made better with massage with good
herbal oil.
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Applying henna to hair deep conditions it. Henna
is a very traditional and widely used treatment for hair growth. This herb is
available in tropics. Henna is also used as a natural dye. Henna is mixed with
other herbs like gooseberry, coffee and lemon juice. This mixture is a very
good cure for hair fall.
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Massage your hair with warm oil. Take a fresh
green coconut and massage some warm coconut milk into the hair. Keep this on
for an hour and a half. This will make the hair soft and healthy.
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Use Aloe Vera gel on the hair once in a week and
wash your hair.
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Hair loss is usually due to infection that harms
the follicle. You can get rid of this infection by the use of the water on the
hair with Neem leaves that have been boiled for 5 minutes. Neem is considered
as a natural disinfectant and doesn’t damage the hair shaft. It is also known to
cure dandruff, which is also one of the reasons for hair loss.
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Honey mixed with warm oil and a teaspoonful of
cinnamon powder has to be rubbed into the scalp. This should be left on the
scalp for around 15 minutes. This helps in hair growth and helps in keeping the
hair soft and shiny.
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Crushed olive leaves mixed with vinegar should
be applied on the hair. This a great remedy for hair loss.
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A paste made of honey and egg yolk is also used
for hair growth. To counter the smell caused by egg can be countered by rinsing
the hair with lemon juice
Doctors recommend diets rich in
nutrients that boost the growth of hair. If your want to stop hair loss you
should include lots of ‘Vitamin A’ rich diet. Eat green leafy vegetables like
spinach, milk, sprouted beans and salads. Increase the intake of Protein rich
diet and you will naturally healthy hairs which promote hair growth.
Good hair adds beauty to your
personality and it is only a healthy body that can be capped with beautiful
hair. Eating nutritious diet and protein rich diets that are healthy to your
health will add starts to your crowning glory.
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