4 Herbs And Spices To Promote Hair Growth

Are you looking for something to promote hair growth? If so, you should know that there are many herbs and spices that will make the process much easier.

This is how you can promote hair growth

Although the following ingredients are commonly used in the kitchen, many of them are also included in regular beauty products.

In this article we will outline some remedies that you can try at home. In addition, they are cheap and easy!

Fenugreek seeds to promote hair growth

Fenugreek seeds are common in Asian cuisine. They activate the hormones related to the health of the hair follicle, which means that they can help promote hair growth.

Although you can certainly incorporate these seeds into your diet, you can also use them in the following hair mask:

Ingredients

• 90 g fenugreek seeds
• 1 cup water (250 ml)
• Honey (optional)

Preparation

• In a glass container, combine the seeds and water and let the mixture sit all night.
• Then, the next morning, mix it again. Add a spoonful of honey to the mixture, if desired.
• Stir well and apply the paste on the scalp and hair.
• Let it sit for 30 minutes and rinse with cold water.

You can repeat this process once a week and you will quickly notice a change. You can buy fenugreek seeds in Asian specialty stores and health food stores.

2. Coriander

Coriander is one of the most popular herbs for increasing hair growth. Both the leaves and the roots have good stimulating properties.

Here we have different options for using coriander to promote hair growth – choose the one that suits you best!

Coriander water to promote hair growth

This is perfect for those who want the simplest, least time-consuming option.

You can wash your hair with coriander infused water every day. Try using it after rinsing out the shampoo, when your hair is already clean.

Ingredients

• 1 liter of warm water

• 5 branches of coriander

Preparation

• Add the washed coriander in warm water and let it soak for 10 minutes.
• Then remove the coriander and strain off the water.
• Finally, use the lukewarm water to rinse your hair with.

Coriander mask

If you have more time, or if your hair is particularly long, you may want to try this other method. This mask is specially designed to fight dry scalp and dandruff as it works to promote hair growth.

Ingredients

• 1/2 ripe avocado
• 60 g coriander leaves
• 1 tbsp aloe vera gel (15 g)

Preparation

• Mix all the ingredients until you have a homogeneous paste.
• Apply it on clean hair with a brush.
• Massage gently in a circular motion and let it work for 30 minutes.
• Wash off with warm water (or with the coriander water mentioned earlier).

Styling oil with coriander and grape stone

If you have longer hair and need an option you can use every day, try this styling oil. You can use it instead of your usual styling cream.

Ingredients

• 3 branches of coriander
• 3 tablespoons grape seed oil (45 g)

Preparation

• Heat the grape stone oil on low heat.
• When it is hot but not boiling, remove it from the heat.
• Add the coriander leaves and let it steep for a whole day.
• Finally, strain it and store the oil in a small glass or plastic bottle.
• Use it whenever you want instead of your usual styling cream.

3. Cinnamon to promote hair growth

Our list of natural remedies that promote hair growth can not possibly be complete without cinnamon!

In other articles we have talked about the benefits of cinnamon for your hair. You already know that it keeps the scalp clean and healthy while requiring minimal effort.

Apply this mask and forget about baldness or excessive hair loss.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons malt cinnamon (10 g)
• 1 tablespoon honey (25 g)
• 1 tablespoon rose water (10 ml)

Preparation

• Combine the ingredients and apply them on your hair.
• Massage gently in circular motions over the entire scalp.
• Let the mask work for 15 minutes and rinse with cold water.

If you feel that your hair is not clean after rinsing, you can wash it with shampoo. Just be sure it is made with natural ingredients so that your hair remains detoxified.

4. Black cumin

Do you know about the use of black cumin? Most likely your answer is no, because it is not a very common spice. However, it is often used in Arabic food.

In any case, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with it. In addition to increasing hair growth, it helps against dandruff. It is also skilled in fighting gray hair.

You can use this mask once a week.

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons black cumin (50 g)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (32 g)

Preparation

• Paint the cumin in a mortar.

• Then heat the oil.
• Combine the ingredients and apply over the entire hair.
• Finally, let it work until it is completely dry and then rinse it off with clean water.