10 kitchen ingredients that help prevent hair loss, improve hair growth and make your hair shine

If you are looking for home remedies to boost your hair health, look no further, here is what you need to make your hair look lively, grow and shine. And these remedies don’t need you to spend hours in preparation or burn a hole in your wallet. In fact, these ingredients are available readily in your kitchen. If you think your hair has become lifeless and dull, grab any one of these to get the shine back.

Onions: They are always there in your kitchen and just two to three spoons of onion juice (either by putting it in a juicer or scrapping raw onions) can help prevent hair fall and promote hair growth. According to a study, onions are a great natural treatment for alopecia or hair fall. In fact, crude onion juice can help in hair re-growth in just six weeks [1].

Eggs: Egg masks are known to be excellent for silky and shiny hair. Eggs are supposed to be a rich source of biotin, a component which influences hair growth and arrests hair loss. This one of the reasons using eggs for hair is an excellent choice [2].

Green tea: If you are calorie conscious person then I believe you have stash of green tea at your place. Now this will not only help you get flat belly but also get good hair. A study done on rodents showed that drinking green tea extracts helped in hair re-growth within six months of time [3].

Methi: Methi or fenugreek seeds are known to boost hair health and help in hair growth. However, there aren’t many studies to claim this fact. In India, fenugreek has been used for the longest time to help in hair growth. Applying methi water or mixing it with the traditional henna helps to strengthen the roots and prevent hair fall. (Tried and tested)

Coconut milk: While coconut oil helps in hair growth and protects it, coconut milk is also thought to do the same. However, you might not be able to use coconut milk all on its own, mixing it with lemon juice and rosemary oil can do the trick. This is a tried and tested home remedy for hair loss. (Tried and tested)

Curd: Another widely known tried and tested home remedy, curd hair packs are excellent source for hair rejuvenation. In fact, not just applying curd on your hair even eating yoghurt can help to regenerate hair growth and impart shine, a study done on rats say so [4].

Amla: Application of amla extract on scalp is known to help in hair growth and rejuvenation. This is mainly because the fruit is rich in antioxidants and other nutrients that promote hair growth [5].

Lemon: Applying lemon directly to your scalp might hurt or even make the sensitive area burn. But lemon juice when mixed with various kinds of oils like castor or rosemary can help in keeping hair fall at bay and promote hair growth. (Tried and tested)

Beetroot juice: If you are a salad lover, beetroot juice can be a staple veggie in your kitchen and if your hair needs attention from you, prepare beetroot juice and apply it to your scalp. Rinse it after an hour and there you are with shiny and silky hair. (Tried and tested)