Spices and herbs for hair growth and thickness

You have heard or seen Rapunzel with meters of long natural hair. Sheis a fairy tale or fantasy but a good mentor to one interested in growing long healthy hair.

Growing natural hair has a lot of setbacks like hair breakage, dandruff, and lots more that keep your hair unhealthy, short and untidy. You might have tried plenty of cosmetics promising to give you the Rapunzel hair but the hair comes from within. 

A golden tip, to achieve great healthy hair you should also consider your diet. “Let thy food be thy medicine” a famous quote that indicates you are what you eat.

If your diet is healthy, so will your body. This applies to your hair too. I made some research about herbs for hair growth and thickness that could make your hair long and thick. The scalp is the foundation of hair so choosing foods or spices that make it stronger is really beneficial.

By adding a few spices and herbs to your diet, you can achieve your dream hair. Think of rosemary, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, black pepper, basil, thyme, garlic, and turmeric.

Read on to learn more about the spices that boost hair growth;

What spice is good for hair growth?

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Nice question, In this article, I am going o give you a detailed look at the natural spices and herbs for hair growth and thickness. They are:

1. Rosemary.

A woody perennial herb with fragrant evergreen needle-like leaves native to the Mediterranean region. It is mostly used in oil form and has been known for having hair growth stimulating powers for over centuries. The health benefits of rosemary for hair growth are:

• Rosemary stimulates blood flow into the scalp giving it energy. More blood flow means more nutrients in the scalp thus healthy hair.
• It is known to thicken hair and give it a shining look.
• Rosemary slows the growth of grey hair and limits it from spreading.
• The oil from the herb has anti-inflammatory properties excellent in preventing damage to the scalp.
• Rosemary unclogs the scalp pores and follicles, letting in oxygen. This allows enough oxygen into the scalp curbs problems like dandruff.
• Rosemary oil cleans the dead skin off your scalp leaving a well oiled and healthy scalp. Dead skin accelerates hair breakage, bad smell and uneasiness of itching. So the use of rosemary will leave you with a dead skin clear scalp.
• Moisturises a dry scalp keeping it healthy and free from flaking.

2. Lavender

You can’t talk of herbs for hair growth and thickness without talking of lavender. Its scent is great and it’s so tender even on delicate skins. Lavender moisturizes the scalp and gives hair a shining look.

It is known of having powers to multiply hair growth speed and increase the thickness too. Not only does lavender stop bacterias and germs from growing in your scalp, but it also makes your hair soft yet stronger.

3. Basil for hair growth

Its undeniable basil is a great spice while in cooking. However, on a healthy perspective basil is even greater. For people who want to grow long hair should include basil in their diets. Here is why:

• It strengthens the hair shaft preventing constant hair loss.
• Basil moisturizes brittle hair, prevents breakage, and gives it a healthy look.
• Basil has anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. These properties slow down the aging and death of the scalp. Besides, it strengthens the scalp and makes it more immune to injury.
• It unblocks follicles giving the head a relief due to ease it gives to the scalp.

4. Cinnamon

Plenty of questions have been asked on the internet if cinnamon has hair growing powers. It does cinnamon has these abilities to remove build up in the scalp giving the follicles space for new hair growth. It is also able to restore dull and brittle hair making it grow faster.

5. Black pepper

If you are a person who loves spices, I am sure you have been using Black pepper. There are many known benefits of black pepper-like aiding  proper digestion, fighting inflammation, and a lot more others. But black pepper is also a good herb for hair growth and thickness.

Even on a  bald scalp, black pepper can stimulate hair growth, give a fresh look to dull, old or weary hair . Black pepper also gives your scalp strength making it a strong foundation for the growth of hair and holding it.

Not forgetting, black pepper is anti-dandruff. This means it kicks out dandruff off your scalp allowing good aeration through the head.

6. Turmeric

Turmeric is a wonder spice with plenty of health benefits and of which hair growth is inclusive. It was discovered that it prevents hair loss.

The tender and soft feel of turmeric will leave your scalp refreshed, renewed, and gentle. If a hair product or shampoo has turmeric in it, that’s good for delicate skin.

Related article: Turmeric uses, side effects and dosage

7. Garlic

Garlic is commonly used as a kitchen spice because it adds a distinctively great aroma, flavor, and taste to meals. Its health benefits are plenty, making it one of the most used spices worldwide.

For hair, garlic has anti-bacterial properties that kill germs and bacterias which inhibit hair growth and damage to the scalp.

Allicin a compound present in garlic boosts hair growth and proper circulation of blood to the scalp making it healthy. In the fight against hair loss and breakage, garlic unclogs the follicles, cleans, and makes them stronger.

8. Cumin

Cumin is widely used in cooking Indian curry dishes. It makes great sense now why Indians always have long and healthy hair. Cumin has the following benefits for hair;

• Cumin prevents hair loss and stimulates the growth of new healthy hair. It is due to the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ingredients that are found in cumin.
• Cumin is also known for fighting dandruff. Dandruff is a major cause of hair loss and an itchy scalp. With the use of cumin, you can get relief from the itchy and unhealthy scalp.
• The presence of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in cumin promotes overall healthy hair growth. Cumin gives hair the essential minerals and nutrients needed for the proper growth of healthy and strong hair.
• It is able to prevent premature graying of hair. Cumin seeds contain linoleic acid that prevents premature hair graying and also ensuring hair beauty by maintaining its natural color.
• Fatty acids present in cumin help to make the hair softer. The fatty acids act as lubricants to give hair a shiny look and soft touch.

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9. Coriander.

It is true coriander has healthy benefits for hair. Normally coriander is used in cooking with less known about hair growth.
Coriander has many health benefits for the hair which include;

• It provides the hair with the necessary nutrients needed for growth. The presence of vitamins like A, B12, D, C, B6, and minerals like iron, magnesium, calcium, and sodium all contribute to hair health and growth.
• Corriander prevents hair loss and promotes the growth of long and healthy hair.
• It is also rich in anti-oxidants required by the body to fight free radicals related to inflammation of the scalp.

10. Thyme

Thyme is able to enhance hair growth and strength. It is packed with powerful nutrients that are necessary for the growth of healthy hair follicles.

It is also able to improve blood circulation to the scalp which encourages hair growth.

Causes of hair loss and  breakage

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“Knowing the disease is half the cure”, also what causes your hair to break is essential if you want to grow long hair. These are the possible reasons for hair loss and breakage.

• Some hair products are of poor quality and can just cause breakage to your hair. These poor products will leave your hair brittle, weak and dull thus breakage. A quick solution, invest in quality hair products.
• Heat and lack of moisture can cause your hair to break. Being in areas with a lot of heat or failing to oil your hair, will make it brittle and prone to breaking. Also, frequent application of heat to your hair from appliances like hairdryers weakens the shaft thus hair loss in the long run.
• Poor diet with foods that don’t support hair growth. With the list above, you can change this and eat healthy spices for your hair’s health.
• Stress is a body killer. Too much stress will make your body weak, hair dull and so fragile. Stress will break your hair, try to find stress measures.
• Tight hairstyles that stretch your hair will also make it break.
• Over-washing your hair can lead to breakage too. Its good to keep proper hygiene but too much washing will deny your scalp the natural oils that are responsible for keeping the hair strong and moist.

Related article: Spices and herbs for glowing skin.

The bottom line

Eat healthily, include those spices and herbs for stronger, healthier, and long-thick hair. But hair growth is gradual, I cant guarantee you to see changes after a day or two. Just don’t rush and invest in quality hair products. And no miracle hair product will grow hair in 12 hours don’t fall to scum it won’t happen. Just a caring friend out here, leave me a comment and we talk health.

 

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