There is no such thing as a magic herb that will make hair grow every night, but you can use herbs to make hair grow faster, stronger, and healthier.
Why Use Herbs to Make Hair Grow?
If your hair is a little shorter than you would like it to be, or if you are experiencing hair loss, you may want to try a few herbal remedies to make hair grow.
Using herbs is a good idea if you have a sensitive scalp and want to avoid chemical hair products. For the most part, herbal remedies are completely natural. It should be noted however, that there is still a chance of an allergic reaction if you are applying herbal solutions to your scalp or if you are ingesting herbs orally.
Testing just a small amount of the herb on your scalp or in your stomach is a good idea before applying or ingesting the full amount. If you do have an adverse reaction, you should cease using the herb immediately, and contact a physician for advice.
Which Herbs Make Hair Grow?
So which herbs make hair grow and which ones don't? A quick search through the web will tell you that almost everyone has a different opinion. The fact is there are many different types of herbs to make hair grow. Many of these herbs have multiple benefits, and may not only help to make hair grow, but might also make hair appear healthier, sleeker, or shinier. Some of these herbs include:
- Rosemary - This herb has many different uses, and is frequently associated with hair growth. It is thought that rosemary can help to make hair sleeker and shinier, and also helps to combat dandruff, which is known to cause and accelerate hair loss. You can either include more rosemary in your food, or you can create a hair rinse from rosemary leaves be simmering the leaves in water for 10 minutes. Throw away the leaves, pour the cooled rosemary water over your hair, and then rinse it out with cool water.
- Chamomile - In addition to having a lovely smell, chamomile is thought to have many healing properties. Many holistic practitioners recommend an infusion of chamomile be used as a hair rinse after washing hair to soothe an itchy scalp, which is known to cause hair loss.
- Horsetail - Whether used in a tea, taken orally, or mixed in with shampoo, horsetail encourages hair growth.
- Birch Oil - This oil works well when mixed in with shampoo, and can also be mixed with other oils and applied to the hair or scalp. Birch oil is thought to support current hair growth, encourage new hair growth, and condition the hair against the elements.
- Ginkgo - Ginkgo is used for a variety of different things, including hair follicle stimulation. This herb is known to help with circulation-something very important to new and improved hair growth.
Other Hair Growing Tips
Diet, activity level, stress, and environment play a major part in hair growth. If your hair is not growing well, or if you are losing hair at an accelerated rate, you may need to look beyond herbs for a solution. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Eating well will stimulate hair growth and result in healthier hair. For a diet for healthy hair, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables while staying away from refined sugar, preservatives, and artificial flavors.
- Drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine. Many medical experts believe caffeinated beverages can stunt hair growth.
- Learn ways to reduce the stress in your life. The less stress you have, the better your hair and skin looks.
- Hair care products can clog and damage hair follicles if used in excess. Try to keep hair spray and other product usage to a minimum.
Using herbs to make hair grow is natural and easy, whether you're trying to grow your hair long or want to guard against hair loss, with the benefit of being healthier and giving hair other pleasant effects as well.
