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Five Ways to Stimulate Hair Growth




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February 14, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 10 Comments

Hair loss (alopecia) is common to both men and women. Causes may include hereditary factors, hormonal changes, infection, toxic exposures, cancer treatment, malnourishment, and even hair treatments.

Some hair loss is normal. On average we lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day. The good news is there is lots that can be done to stimulate healthy hair growth.

Natural Hair Care Solutions

Five Ways to Stimulate Hair Growth

1. Avoid chemicals in hair care products, especially hair dyes. Look for natural alternatives.

2. Reduce your intake of processed and sugar-laden foods. Add nutrient-rich foods to your diet to promote the growth of healthy hair.

3. Avoid pulling, twisting, or rubbing your hair.

4. Create herbal infusions. Many herbs stimulate hair growth including,

      • Birch
      • Rosemary
      • Yarrow
      • Burdock
      • Nettle
Herbal Hair Growth Recipe:

Combine 2 tbsp. of each of the above herbs in a glass jar. (Feel free to use what you have on hand.) Add 2 c. boiling water and allow to infuse for 2-3 hours. Strain into glass container. Allow to cool. Shampoo and rinse hair. Pour warm infusion into hair. Massage into scalp. Towel dry (do not rinse). Style as usual.

5.  Massage your scalp on a regular basis.

According to the book Organic Body Care Recipes by Stephanie Tourles:

The scalp, like your toes and fingers, is one of the hardest places on your body for blood to reach. A daily scalp massage is not merely an indulgence, but an important beauty ritual.

Formulate your own massage blend by combining one or all of the following essential oils with jojoba oil:

      • 40 drops rosemary essential oil
      • 25 drops basil essential oil
      • 20 drops lemon essential oil
      • 15 drops lavender essential oil
      • 15 drops lemongrass essential oil
      • 10 drops peppermint essential oil

Combine essential oils with 1/2 c. jojoba oil. Place in bottle and shake vigorously. Place 2 tsp. of blend in bowl. Dip fingertips into mixture and massage your scalp for 3-5 minutes. Leave on overnight if desired and lightly shampoo the next morning.

Have you found something that works for you when it comes to hair growth?

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Comments

  1. Kristen @ Smithspitations says

    April 1, 2014 at 2:17 am

    I need these tips after my thyroid went severely hyper postpartum. Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Yolanda Kistemaker says

    November 11, 2017 at 12:02 pm

    Should the herbal infusion be covered during the 2-3 hours it infuses?

    How should the dry herbs be stored?

    Thanks, Andrea.

    Reply
    • Andrea Fabry says

      November 11, 2017 at 7:21 pm

      It only needs to be covered with a cloth. I like to store herbs in a dark place in glass to protect them as long as I can.

      Reply
      • Yolanda Kistemaker says

        November 14, 2017 at 10:05 am

        Do I pour the entire two cups of the infusion on my hair after I shampoo ?

        Reply
        • Andrea Fabry says

          November 14, 2017 at 7:28 pm

          You don’t have to use it all. Whatever seems sufficient. It will keep.

          Reply
  3. Angela 🙂 says

    June 11, 2018 at 6:31 pm

    Your Rosemary Rhassoul shampoo bar (which I love!) has helped me with mine, along with daily nettle infusions.

    Castor oil is said to help stimulate hair growth as well as eyelashes & eyebrows.

    Reply
    • Angela 🙂 says

      June 11, 2018 at 6:36 pm

      To be clear, I drink the nettle infusion instead of pouring it on my hair. I truly believe it kept me from losing more than I did back when my health started failing due to the mold toxicity.

      Reply
      • Andrea Fabry says

        June 12, 2018 at 7:57 am

        This is very helpful, Angela. Thanks for sharing your experience!

        Reply
    • Sheey says

      July 17, 2018 at 7:07 pm

      I’m sorry I just found this post. May I ask what do you drink?

      Reply

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