When the hairdresser messes up our haircut or when we dream of having very long hair, it’s difficult to find the patience to let it grow. We wish they were long right away! However, we know that in reality, hair growth takes time. A hair can grow between 0.7 and 2 cm in a month for the luckiest ones, but some hair types require more time (especially curly hair) and age, heredity, or even the season can play tricks on you. Here is an effective grandmother’s mask that promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss to use in addition to or instead of castor oil, a classic for accelerated hair growth.
The ingredients of the mask for hair growth
- Argan oil and olive oil
- A clove of garlic
How to prepare and use this hair growth mask?
1) Peel the garlic. Blend or crush the clove well to obtain a smooth paste.
2) Pour your garlic into a bowl and add two tablespoons of argan oil.
3) Then pour the olive oil into the bowl until it covers everything.
4) Let the mixture macerate for three days at room temperature before straining and using it. This step allows the oils to absorb the benefits of garlic.
5) Apply the mixture to the roots of your hair (unwashed for at least three days) and gently massage the scalp. If you have any leftover, make sure to apply it to your ends as well!
6) Leave it on for an hour and then shampoo. This will remove the garlic smell.
Thanks to this mask, your hair will grow healthily and much faster. They will simply be beautiful! Don’t feel like using garlic? Then, also discover the ginger mask to stimulate hair growth. This great alternative will work just as well.
In addition to this mask, here are some other tips for hair growth!
Genetics obviously play an important role in hair growth, and each person has a unique hair growth rate. However, it is possible to accelerate things with good daily hair care. To promote hair growth, there are several natural tips and good practices to adopt.
A balanced diet
Hair is mainly composed of keratin, a protein. Consuming protein-rich foods such as eggs, meat, fish, and legumes can promote hair growth. Vitamins A, C, D, and E as well as B vitamins (especially biotin) are also essential for hair health. Foods rich in these vitamins include fruits and vegetables, nuts, and seeds. In addition, iron, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids are also important. They can be found in seafood, flax seeds, and leafy greens.
Combine your balanced and varied diet with good internal and external hydration. Just as applying a hydrating mask, treatments, or natural oils regularly helps maintain healthy hair, drinking enough water is essential to keep your hair hydrated. Biotin, collagen, or zinc supplements can also be considered in case of specific deficiencies. However, it is best to consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplementation.
Regularly massaging the scalp can stimulate blood circulation and relax the scalp, which promotes nutrient delivery to hair follicles. You can massage daily with your fingers, a silicone massaging brush, or a wooden brush, as well as during your hair growth mask or more generally when you do a treatment like an oil bath before shampooing. And of course, also take advantage of shampooing to gently massage your scalp. You can also add ingredients for faster and healthier hair growth!
At the same time, avoid excessive use of hairdryers, straighteners, and other heating tools to reduce hair damage. Chemical treatments like coloring and perms can also weaken hair and slow down its growth. Therefore, limit them as much as possible.
And also…
Even though it may seem counterintuitive, don’t hesitate to regularly trim your ends, especially when split ends have already appeared. In fact, nothing will be able to repair them. However, a good haircut at the hairdresser’s will help prevent breakage and keep your hair healthy, which can also give the impression that it grows faster. Finally, anxiety can negatively affect hair growth. Stress management techniques like yoga, meditation, or relaxing activities are crucial for rapid hair growth.
