Home Remedies For Hair

By Paridhi Gupta

May 19, 2023

Hair For You

No-fuss home remedies to boost hair growth

With all this free time on your hands, with yourself, you’re finally noticing your hair-- aren’t you? We know. We are too. You’re finally noticing the tufts of hair leaving your head every time you shampoo, you can feel the coarseness and now even the fact that your hair has thinned over the years is hitting you like a ton of bricks.

Fine, maybe we’re being dramatic and you didn’t notice it until we said it. But come on, your hair deserves some love. And we’re here to spread some of it. Read on for home remedies for hair growth.

Virgin Olive Oil

Olive oil is rich in antioxidants that are known to stimulate hair growth all while working as a natural conditioner making your hair smoother.

Mixed with raw garlic, it further boosts hair growth since it’s packed with Vitamin C and promotes blood circulation.

What You Need:

Virgin Olive Oil (according to length of hair)
Warm Water
Cotton Towel
Garlic (10 cloves)

How To Use:

Extract the juice from the garlic and mix it with the olive oil. Heat the mixture until warm,, and gently massage it into your scalp in circular motions. Soak the towel in warm water and wrap it on your head so that your scalp absorbs the oil better. Shampoo per usual after 30-45 minutes.

Ginger Root

Ginger stimulates blood flow to the scalp and contains enzymes and oil that protect your hair follicles which, in turn, strengthen your hair.

What You Need:

1 Ginger Root

How To Use:

Grate 1 root of ginger and rub it on areas that have scanty hair growth. Shampoo per usual after 20 minutes.

Aloe Vera Leaf

Aloe Vera is rich in enzymes that stimulate hair follicles and remove dead cells. Enriched with nutrients, it hydrates your scalp and keeps your texture smooth. Aloe vera also has antiseptic properties and may help with dandruff as well!

What You Need:

Aloe Vera Leaf

How To Use:

Peal the leaf (or cut it in half and remove the outer thicker layer and collect the gel in a bowl. You can whisk the gel or throw it in the mixer for a few seconds to make the consistency easier to work with. Apply the gel with your fingertips and massage for a few minutes. After 45 minutes, shampoo per usual.

Pro Tip - If you suffer from dry hair, you can add coconut oil to the aloe vera gel before applying it. (1 tablespoon for short hair, 2 tablespoons for long hair)

While we’re at it, we’re going to try combating hair fall as well. You know, just for precautions sake.

Egg Hair Mask

Don’t shy away from this power ingredient because of how it smells or its consistency. Egg can make your hair thicker and smoother. It’s rich in phosphorus, sulphur and proteins making it the perfect at-home hair fall treatment.

What You Need:

1 Egg White
1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
1 Teaspoon Honey

How To Use:

Mix all the ingredients together and apply this from your roots to your tip. Leave it on for 20 minutes and shampoo with a mild shampoo.

Green Tea Rinse

Green tea can awaken your hair just like it does you after your morning brew. Rich in catechins, green tea helps reduce DTH which is responsible for hair loss. It also fights dryness of the scalp and dandruff.

What You Need:

2-3 Green Tea bags
2 Cups of water

How To Use:
Steep the tea bags in the water and wait for it to cool down. Pour the water on your hair and gently massage it into your scalp. You can simply rinse this off with water, even without shampoo.