When you think about using garlic for hair growth, you might say, wow, this is gross. Garlic smells. Seriously, many people cannot stand the odor of garlic. The thought of putting that smelly vegetable in your hair might be disgusting, and repulsive.
But there is no need for worry. There will be no smell whatsoever on your hair. Garlic is widely considered one of the healthiest foods. The veggie has been dubbed superfood for a reason.
There a number of health benefits of garlic, including blood pressure, improving circulation, fighting infections, preventing bacteria, and so on.
In terms of hair growth, garlic is an underrated remedy. The vegetable has the potential to boost hair growth and stimulate hair regrowth.
Chapter Overview
Benefits of garlic for hair growth
- Garlic is rich in minerals like sulfur, zinc, and calcium, all of which are essential ingredients for stimulating hair growth
- Garlic has antimicrobial properties, which will help kill germs and bacteria causing damage to your hair and scalp
- The vegetable contains selenium, a mineral that stimulates blood circulation and improves circulation to the hair and head, providing maximum nourishment to your hair follicles
- Garlic helps purify the hair follicles, strengthen your follicles, and prevent clogging, all of which prevent hair loss
- It can help calm aggravated scalp and treat issues like dandruff
- Raw garlic juice also contains vitamin C, another vitamin crucial for the health of your hair. Vitamin C boosts collagen production, stimulating hair growth in the process
How to use garlic?
Garlic oil
This is probably the simplest way to use garlic for hair growth. The list of ingredients includes:
- ½ cup of carrier oil
- 8 cloves of garlic
- 1 medium-sized onion
Start by crushing the garlic cloves and onion, and then throw them in a blender. Blend until you get a fine pulp. On a separate pan, heat the carrier oil. Once heated, add the garlic and onion paste to the oil.
Heat the oil until the pulp turns brown, and then put it away from heat. Let the mixture cool down, and once cooled, strain and discard the pulp.
You need two tablespoons of the mixture. Apply to the scalp, and gently massage your scalp with the solution. Let the garlic oil work its magic in your hair for 30 minutes. Wash off with a mild shampoo. If you want, use conditioner after as well. But the oil acts as a conditioner, so there is no need.
Repeat the remedy for three times per week. The oil will stimulate your hair follicles and improve circulation, which will result in hair growth.
Garlic and honey
Both of these ingredients have potent antimicrobial properties. When combined together, you get an even more powerful remedy for hair growth.
The ingredients are:
- 8 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon of honey
Extract the juice from the garlic cloves. You should get about 1 tablespoon of garlic juice. Add the tablespoon of honey, and mix together until you get a smooth and well-combined paste.
Apply the mixture to your hair, and let it stay there for 20 minutes. After that, wash off with a mild shampoo. Repeat the process two or three times per week for best results. Honey will strengthen your hair follicles and moisture to your hair, while garlic will keep your hair conditioned.
Garlic and rosemary
As mentioned previously, garlic is more than enough on its own to help with hair growth problems. However, when you combine with other ingredients, you get an even more potent mixture.
For this remedy, you’ll need:
- 5 tablespoons of garlic oil (you can make your own)
- 1 tablespoon of castor oil
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon of rosemary oil
Combine all oils in one jar, and then shake well to mix them. For one treatment, you need 2 tablespoons of the oil blend. Massage your scalp with the mixture for 15 minutes.
Afterward, cover your hair with a towel, shower cap, or anything else. Let it sit for 30 minutes, and then wash off with a mild shampoo. Again, conditioning is optional, but know that the oil acts as a conditioner.
Repeat the treatment two or three times per week. Thanks to the combination of oils, the garlic will penetrate deep into your hair and condition your hair.
Garlic and ginger
This is a combination of two amazing spices and herbs. Together, they will provide one of the most potent mixtures for hair growth.
You’ll need:
- 8 cloves of garlic
- ½ cup of carrier oil
- 2-inch piece of ginger
The first thing you need to do is crush the garlic and ginger. Or, you can throw them in a blender and get a fine pulp. Again, heat the carrier oil in a separate pan, and then add the garlic and ginger pulp to the mix. Heat until the pulp turns brown, and then remove the mixture from heat.
Let the mixture cool down, and then discard the pulp. Use two tablespoons of the oil blend to apply on your hair. Gently massage your scalp with the oil. After a 15 minutes massage, cover the length of your hair with a shower cap. Let the oil work its magic for 30 more minutes, and then wash off with a mild shampoo.
Repeat the process two times per week.
Garlic and cinnamon
The combination of garlic and cinnamon will help regeneration of dormant hair follicles.
For this remedy, you’ll need:
- 1 small onion
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 2 cups of water
Unlike previous garlic oil remedies, this time, we will boil the ingredients in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes. After boiling, allow the solution to cool down.
Strain it for the liquid. Pour the liquid rich with nutrients through your hair, and then let it sit there for 15 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm or cool water. You can repeat the remedy every day of the week.
Best garlic shampoo
When you use garlic, why not use it as a regular hair growth shampoo?
You’ll need:
- 15 cloves of garlic
- 10 drops of peppermint essential oil
Blend the garlic in order to get a smooth paste. Add the paste to a bottle of mild shampoo. Add the peppermint essential oil to the mix for fragrance, but also for hair growth benefits.
Shake well, and then use it to wash your hair as regular. However, do not apply more than two times per week.
Garlic and olive oil
As mentioned previously, garlic can work with other oils as well.
For this remedy, you’ll need:
- 1 bottle of olive oil
- Several garlic pods
The remedy is quite simple. Put the garlic in a bottle of olive oil, and let it stay there for one week before you use it. The remedy will prevent hair loss, and promote hair growth at the same time.
Apply the oil to your hair and scalp at night before going to bed. In the morning, wash off the oil from your hair.
Garlic and coconut oil
We know that coconut oil works as a wonderful massage for hair growth. Now, you can make it even more potent.
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
- Few garlic cloves
Crush the garlic cloves, and mix with the coconut oil. Add in a pan, and heat the mixture for a few minutes. Stir well, and let it cool down. Apply to your scalp and massage for 10 to 15 minutes.
Repeat 2 or 3 times per week.
Simply rub it in
All you have to do is crush a garlic clove, and then rub it on areas of hair loss.
Use this treatment one hour before going to bed. After one hour, massage with olive oil, and cover with a cap or towel. Go to bed, and then wash your hair in the morning.
