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Hair Growth Recipes

Hair typically grows one-half inch per month. It grows at the same rate all over our scalp. Cell divisions are the process which causes hair to grow. There are roughly 100,000 hairs present on a healthy scalp. As we age the growth of hair slows down.

  1. Diet

    • Proper nutrition is crucial to the facilitation of hair growth. Eat foods high in protein, including meat, fish, eggs, milk and cheese. Protein is responsible for our bodies' cell development, including hair cells. Eat fruits and vegetables that have high levels of vitamin A and vitamin C. These vitamins support oil glands in the scalp, which are responsible for lubricating hair follicles. Consume vitamin B and vitamin E supplements, which promote blood circulation to the scalp for hair growth.

    Hair Care

    • Establishing a hair care regimen is beneficial to growth. Use a mild shampoo and conditioner to remove excess oils from hair shafts. Trim the ends every two months. Trimming unhealthy ends actually makes hair grow faster. Use a hot oil treatment on scalp weekly to stimulate hair follicles. This also supports healthier hair growth.

    Recipes for Hair Growth

    • Conditioner: Mix one mashed avocado, 2 eggs and 1 tbsp. wheat germ oil together. Keep refrigerated in a tight container. Use this conditioner weekly for hair growth.

      Henna and Egg Shampoo: Make a paste using 1 egg, 5 tbsp. natural henna powder, and 1 c. warm water. Let all the mixed ingredients settle for one hour. Add the juice from ½ of a lemon to the mixture. Apply paste liberally throughout the hair and scalp; let mixture completely dry in hair for at least two hours. Rinse thoroughly from hair with warm water. This shampoo can be used daily or weekly to support hair growth.

      Apple Vinegar Rinse: Mix 16 oz. of water and 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar together. Douse hair with the rinse, and massage into scalp. Rinse hair weekly for growth using this mixture.

      Oil Treatment: In a dark glass bottle, mix 1 tsp. each of rosemary, basil and lavender essential oils. Mix five drops of the oil mixture with 1 tbsp. burdock oil. Massage into scalp nightly as a hair follicle stimulator.

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