Benefits Of Garlic For Hair Growth And How To Use It In Treatments

In addition to promoting hair growth and strengthening it, the sulfur compounds in garlic help us fight different infections and fungi, such as those that cause dandruff.

Garlic is a food with multiple applications in what has to do with gastronomy and natural medicine. Its particular flavor and its high concentration of essential nutrients allow it to stand out as one of the healthiest ingredients for human consumption.

What many people fail to imagine is that, beyond such important properties, its active substances may have benefits on hair health. In fact, it is sometimes used as an alternative treatment against excess hair loss. In addition, in the long term, it seems to promote the natural growth of the mane.

Although its scent is not the most pleasant and can linger for several hours, it can be usefully incorporated into your beauty routine. In addition, it is much cheaper than commercial treatments.

In this article we tell you the reasons why it can be effective and how to prepare it in home hair treatments.

Do you dare to try it?

Garlic benefits to promote healthy hair growth

Garlic is packed with essential nutrients that, after being applied to the scalp, seem to stimulate blood circulation to the hair follicles. In this way, they increase its nutrition and oxygenation. 

Its high concentration of sulfur substances has given positive results in the treatment of excessive hair loss and other common disorders such as dandruff. One of these substances present in garlic is allicin, a sulfur compound. First of all, it is a natural antibiotic that helps the body kill germs and prevent them from reproducing. In addition, allicin facilitates the distension of vascular cell membranes, thus lowering blood pressure and promoting circulation.

Garlic, used several times a week, can help boost natural growth. In the same way, it can promote shine and help  create a protective barrier against environmental damage and free radicals.

It should be noted that it is a source of vitamins C, E and the B complex, all necessary to treat weakness and breakage. In this way, it improves its appearance and increases its thickness.

Garlic treatments to improve hair health

1. Garlic and aloe vera

This natural garlic and aloe vera shampoo is recommended for all hair types, as it reduces excess fat production while hydrating. It is an important source of antioxidants and nutrients that can help renew  the scalp for healthy and rapid growth.

Ingredients

• 10 garlic cloves
• ½ glass of aloe vera gel (100 g)
• 1 tablespoon of honey (25 g)
• 4 chamomile tea bags
• 1 egg yolk
• 3 cups of water (750 ml)
• 1 glass container

What should you do?

• First, peel the garlic and crush them in a mortar. Then combine them with the tablespoon of honey until you get a thick paste.
• Pour the mixture into a glass container and put it in the refrigerator while you prepare the other ingredients.
• Bring the water to a boil and, when it comes to a boil, add the chamomile bags. In this way, leave it on a minimum heat for three minutes.
• Let it rest and beat the liquid, along with the aloe vera and the egg yolk in the blender.
• When it’s done, add it to the jar and make sure it is well mixed with the garlic paste.
• Dampen the hair, spread the product from the roots to the ends and leave it on for 30 minutes.
• Rinse with your regular shampoo and repeat its use three times a week.

2. Garlic oil

Garlic oil is a moisturizing product, recommended for dry, weak and hair loss problems. Its use can promote growth, and, in addition, help  fight the fungi that cause dandruff. This is due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Ingredients

• 2 cloves of garlic
• 8 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (128 g)

What should you do?

• Crush the garlic cloves and mix them in a hot pan with the olive oil.
• Later, lower the heat, let it heat up for a couple of minutes and remove it.
• When it is at a moderate temperature, pour it into a jar and leave it to marinate in a dark place for a day.
• After the indicated time, rub it on the scalp and hair with gentle massages.

• Let it work for two hours and rinse with your normal shampoo.
• Use it two or three times a week.

3. Garlic and onion

Onion is one of the best complements to garlic and, in this case, its sulfur compounds can help to achieve a fuller and stronger mane. This occurs because sulfur is key to good keratin production. This is an essential protein for hair to have excellent flexibility, resistance and strength.

Ingredients

• 4 cloves of garlic
• ¼ onion
• 2 cups of water (500 ml)
• 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon (10 g)

What should you do?

• Crush the garlic cloves, chop the onion and add them to a pot with half a liter of water.

• Let it boil for five minutes over low heat and add the cinnamon.
• When it’s ready, wait until it cools down and pass the liquid through a strainer.
• Later, pour the product into a spray bottle and spray it on the hair.
• You can separate it into several strands to facilitate its application on all sides.
• Let it act for 15 minutes, rinse and use it for a week in a row.

Choose the treatment that most catches your attention and you may find a good  ally for the natural growth of your hair.