Long lustrous hair is something that many girls dream about. Sometimes, though, it can be frustrating to get there, especially if your stylist took off a little too much last time you went in for a trim. Turns out that you don't have to wait around for your strands to get longer because there are some things you can whip at home that should get things moving along pretty quickly. Try one of these and let me know how it works out for you.
1 Give Yourself a Massage
A simple scalp massage helps boost circulation and can stimulate hair follicles so your strands grow longer and faster.
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2 Rosemary Oil and Leaves
Combine a couple drops of rosemary oil with a base oil and massage it into your strands for growth. You can also steep the leaves in hot water and use it as a rinse after shampooing.
3 Whip Eggs with Olive Oil
Whisk a couple of egg yolks with a tablespoon or two of olive oil and apply the mixture into your hair and let it soak in for 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing.
4 Boost Hair Growth with Lemon Juice
Lemons are loaded with important nutrients for hair growth. Mix the juice of a lemon with a bit of olive oil and apply it your hair, leaving it to work for 30 to 45 minutes before washing.
5 Pop Some Fish Oil
This is a really easy way to stimulate hair growth. All you have to do is take a daily fish oil supplement and you should start seeing a difference in no time.
6 Use Coconut Milk
Coconut milk is super good for your hair and you only have to rub it into your strands several times a week to reap the rewards.
7 Try Onion Juice
Onion juice is packed with sulphur, which can help with hair growth. Dice an onion and squeeze out the juice. Apply it to your hair and let it sit for 15 minutes before rinsing.
8 Rinse with Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is really good for your hair and you use it as a rinse after shampooing to help stimulate hair growth.
9 Add Fenugreek to Your Coconut Milk
Coconut milk is great for your hair, but adding a couple of tablespoons of fenugreek paste helps increase the benefits.
10 Juice a Potato
Potato juice contains several vitamins required for healthy hair. Apply the potato juice to your hair and let it sit for about 15 minutes.
11 Make a Henna Pack
You've probably heard of henna as a natural hair dye, but it also has properties that aid in hair growth. Combine henna powder with yogurt and apply it to your strands. Once the mixture dries, wash it out.
12 Cayenne Pepper Boosts Hair Growth
Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, which stimulates scalp nerves, leading to hair growth. Mix it with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil before putting it in your hair.
13 Do a Green Tea Rinse
Green tea is good for so many things! Turns out it can prevent hair loss and boost hair growth. Simply brew a pot of green tea and use it to rinse your hair.
14 Make Cumin Seed Oil
Studies show that cumin seeds contain a wealth of nutrients that are important to hair growth. Soak the seeds in olive oil overnight, then apply the mixture to your hair, allowing it to sit for 15 minutes before rinsing.
15 Try Hibiscus Flowers
Hibiscus is an ingredient in all kinds of hair care products because it's great for overall hair health and growth. Make a paste using the flowers and a bit of olive oil, then apply it to your hair.
16 Use Garlic in Your Hair
Garlic has been proven as a great way to make your hair grow longer. Make garlic paste by mashing a few cloves with olive oil and massaging into your strands.
17 Go with Vitamin E Oil
There's nothing like vitamin E oil for promoting healthy hair growth. It's really easy to use because all you have to do is massage it into your scalp and hair several times a week.
18 Mix Sage Oil with Apple Cider Vinegar
To boost the benefits of your apple cider vinegar rinse, add some sage oil into it. This oil is proven as a great way to stimulate healthy hair growth.
19 Or Try Lavender Oil
Lavender oil has been used for many years as a way to treat hair loss and promote growth. To use it, combine with jojoba, thyme and rosemary oil and massage it into your hair.
20 Use Jojoba Oil on Its Own
Jojoba oil is super hydrating for your hair, but it also improves blood flow to your scalp, boosting hair growth.
21 Improve Your Diet
Your hair needs lots of nutrients to stay long and healthy so make sure you're getting enough protein, vitamins A, B, C and E, as well as lots of leafy green veggies.
Which of these home remedies are you going to try first?
