How to Grow Hair Faster, Shinier and Thicker: Home Remedies & Tips

Long, beautiful hair is desired by all. But achieving and maintaining that requires care. Lack of nutrition, heat, dirt, pollution, harsh chemicals, aggressive styling all can put a dent in the dream of growing the beautiful hair. So, how to grow hair healthier and faster naturally? To arrive at the right answer, let's first understand how the hair grows.

How Does Hair Grow

There are three phases in our hair growth. Anagen, Catagen, and Telogen. A hair actively grows in the Anagen phase, and this can last anywhere from 2 to 8 years. After that phase, our hair transitions into catagen phase where it stops growing. This lasts about 4 to 6 weeks. And finally, Telogen where hair falls out, which happens over 2 to 3 months. In such a scenario, the simple trick to have a long hair is to make sure that a strand of hair remains in the Anagen phase for as long as possible. However, many factors like our environment, our diet, hormones and the products we use play an important role when it comes to hair growth. Hence to grow a beautiful long hair one needs to follow a proper hair care regimen. One of the best ways to do it is to have a hair care regimen based on natural hair care products and natural ingredients to help the hair grow happening, naturally.

Natural Ways To Have A Shiny Hair

Here are a few ingredients that are easily available at home to follow a good hair care regimen. Including some of these in your hair care regime while using non-chemical based products is the best way to go to have nice and long shiny hair.

1. Eggs

Things Needed

• Egg
• Yogurt
• Olive oil
• Lemon juice

Method

1. Take one egg, two tablespoons of yogurt and one teaspoon of olive oil and lemon juice.
2. Mix them all till you get a smooth mixture.
3. Apply all over the length of your hair till it is all coated with the mix.
4. Wash off with a natural shampoo after 30 minutes.

How Often To Use

Once a week.

Why It Works

Eggs are one of the richest protein sources which provide hair with nourishment and shine while improving its texture. The hair is deeply conditioned and nourished, making it healthier. And healthier hair grows faster. Deep conditioning also prevents split ends.

2. Aloe Vera

Things Needed

• Aloe Vera extract
• Water
• Spray bottle

Method

1. Take about two tablespoons of fresh Aloe Vera extract in a small spray bottle.
2. Fill the bottle with water and mix well.
3. Spray this all over your hair right after shampooing it.
4. Use this as a leave-in conditioner.

How Often To Use

Two or three times a week

Why it works

Aloe Vera is well known for its hydrating and nourishing properties which ensure the healthy growth of hair. Aloe Vera greatly improves the health of the hair follicles in your scalp. This is because they contain proteolytic enzymes. The damaged cells present in the hair follicles get repaired by these enzymes and stimulate natural hair growth. Read all about Aloe Vera's benefits and recipes for a healthy hair.

Also Read : Benefits of Aloe Vera For Healthy Hair with 15 Home Remedies

3. Coconut Oil

Things Needed

Coconut oil

Method

1. Take four teaspoons of coconut oil and heat it until its warm.
2. Now massage this warm oil onto the scalp and through the length of your hair for at least 5-10 minutes.
3. Now massage this oil thoroughly onto your hair and scalp.
4. After the massage let the oil sit for half an hour
5. Wash off with a natural shampoo after an hour.

How Often To Use

Thrice a week.

Why It works

Coconut is well known for its nourishing properties. And this massage helps to stimulate hair follicles and therefore, boost the hair growth. Read more on the benefits and homemade remedies using Coconut Oil.

4. Deep Conditioning With A Combination Of Oils

Things Needed

• Coconut oil
• Olive oil
• Almond oil

Method

1. Mix coconut oil, olive oil and almond oil in the ratio of 2:2:1.
2. Using the water bath method, warm up the oils and massage this warm oil into your scalp and through the length of your hair for at least 5-10 minutes.
3. Wash off with a natural shampoo after at least an hour.

How Often To Use

2-3 times a week.

Why It Works

A combination of oils brings together their benefits, and a hot oil massage ensures that the oils penetrate deep into the scalp.

5. Fenugreek seeds

Things Needed

• Fenugreek seeds
• Mustard oil

Method

1. Heat up some fenugreek seed in mustard oil.
2. Allow the oil to cool down and remove the seeds.
3. The oil would have darkened in color.
4. Massage this oil into your scalp and through the length of your hair.
5. Wash off with a natural shampoo after an hour.

How Often To Use

Once a week.

Why It Works

Fenugreek seeds are filled with iron, vitamin C, protein, and potassium. This combination, in addition to boosting the hair growth rate, also promotes hair regrowth.

Also Read : Why You Need to Add Fenugreek Seeds in Your Hair Care Regime

6. Onion Juice

Things Needed

• Onion
• Honey

Method

1. Take juice of one medium-sized red onion, add two tablespoons of honey and mix.
2. Massage this mixture into your scalp and through the length of your hair.
3. Wash off with a natural shampoo after 30 minutes.

How Often To Use

Once a week.

Why It Works

Onions contain sulfur which promotes collagen production in the scalp and allows new hair follicles to grow. Combining honey with onion juice helps in moisturizing, and the antioxidants help promote hair growth.

7. Apple Cider Vinegar

Things Needed

• Apple cider vinegar
• Water

Method

1. Mix a cup of water with or more as per your hair length and requirement.
2. Rinse your hair with liquid right after shampooing it, using this as a leave-in conditioner.

How Often To Use

Once or twice a week.

Why It works

Apple cider vinegar is an excellent cleanser, and this method helps in cleansing your hair of any chemical residue buildup and improves the overall health of the hair. Read more on tips and benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar for hair.

8. Banana pack

Things Needed

• Bananas
• Honey
• Lemon juice

Method

1. Blend two ripe bananas with four tablespoons of honey till you get a smooth paste.
2. Ensure there are no lumps. Add the juice of half a lemon and mix well.
3. Massage this mixture into your scalp and through the length of your hair.
4. Wash off with a natural shampoo after 30 minutes.

How Often To Use

Twice a week.

Why It Works

Combination of bananas, honey and lemon juice helps to clean, hydrate and nourish your hair ensuring its faster and healthier growth.

9. Yogurt Mask

Things Needed

• Yogurt
• Amla powder

Method

1. In a cup of yogurt, add two tablespoons of Amla powder and mix well.
2. Massage this mixture into your scalp and through the length of your hair.
3. Wash off with a natural shampoo after 30 minutes.

How Often To Use

Twice a week.

Why It Works

The Amla in the mask gives the scalp a vitamin C boost while the curd contains vitamins B5 and D which are essential for hair health. Together, they help strengthen your hair shafts from and promote hair growth. Check out Benefits of Curd for Hair.

Also Read : 7 Amazing Benefits Of Curd(Yogurt) For Hair

10. Ghee

Things Needed

Ghee

Method

1. Slightly heat up the ghee to melt it completely.
2. Massage this into your scalp and through the length of your hair.
3. Wash off with a natural shampoo after 30 minutes.

How Often To Use

Twice or thrice a week.

Why It Works

Pure ghee is one of the oldest remedies to ensure healthier, longer and more beautiful hair.

Other Tips To Grow Hair Long And Faster

• A balanced diet and regular exercise go a long way in ensuring the health of your hair.
• Drink 2-3 litres of water every day.
• Use natural shampoo for cleansing purposes, as it will not hurt the hair in the long run, unlike the chemical-based shampoos.
• Regularly condition your hair.
• Don‚Äôt over wash your hair.
• Use a wide tooth wooden comb while detangling your hair to prevent static and hair breakage.
• After showering your hair, let it dry by itself and avoid using hot styling products as much as you can.
• Switch to a satin pillowcase from the regular cotton one for sleeping as cotton tend to absorb moisture from your hair and make them dry.

 

 

 

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