Transform your hair’s health with a simple use of a super herb: ginger.
I bet you had no idea how beneficial ginger is for your health and that it’s not only used as a delicious spice. In fact, this amazing plant has been present in South Eastern medicine for thousands of years. Among other gains, ginger is a miracle worker for your hair’s health, as well. Let’s check out its benefits, but also side effects.
Why Is Ginger Juice Good For Hair?
The thing that makes ginger juice so special is that it boosts blood circulation. When you use it on your hair, it stimulates the blood flow in your scalp which consequently, makes your hair grow faster.
Also, ginger juice takes care of your hair follicles. It is full of vitamin C, beta-carotene (which is converted into vitamin A in your organism), fatty acids, and minerals. Each of these ingredients strengthens your hair and makes it thicker and healthier than ever.
How To Use It?
The usage of ginger is actually very simple. Ginger juice is the one that stimulates hair growth. However, it is crucial for you to have fresh raw ginger juice. That is why it’s best to strain the juice by yourself. There is more than one way to do this.
The first one is to peel the ginger root and put it in a blender with water. After you’re done blending the mixture, strain it through a sleeve.
Another way is to press ginger with a spoon or squeeze it with your hands. Collect the extracted juice in one bowl and rub it on your scalp.
Or you can just rub the peeled ginger directly on your scalp. That way, most of the juice will extract itself.
Leave the juice on for 15-20 minutes and then rinse your hair off with a shampoo like you usually do.
Side Effects Of Ginger Juice
I am sorry to tell you but ginger might have some negative effects on some people. Basically, it all depends on your scalp and skin and nobody can know whether you’ll experience these negative reactions. This is why it’s best to put a small amount of ginger juice on your hair at first, just to make sure your skin accepts it. Even though bad reactions are quite rare, it never hurts to be careful.
These side effects can include:
- itchiness
- rash
- inflammation
Hair Masks With Ginger
The best part about ginger is that it goes extremely well with other wonder plants. This is how you can improve your DIY homemade hair conditioners or masks by adding ginger.
1. Ginger and lemon
What do you need?
- 3 tbsps. of ginger juice or grated ginger
- 3 tbsps. of sesame or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
How to prepare?
- Mix all the ingredients together until you get a blended paste
How to apply?
- Rub the paste into your scalp and tresses
- Leave it on for 20-30 minutes
- Rinse it off with a mild shampoo
- Repeat the process 2-3 times a week
2. Ginger, oil, and cucumber
What do you need?
- 2 tbsps. of grated ginger
- 1/2 cup of cucumber
- 1 tbsp. of coconut/olive/basil/sesame oil
How to prepare?
- Put all the ingredients into a blender
- Mix the ingredients together until you get a blended paste
How to apply?
- Apply the mixture on the scalp and tresses
- Leave it on for 20-30 minutes
- Rinse it off with a mild shampoo
3. Ginger and onion
What do you need?
- 2-3 tbsps. of ginger juice
- 1-2 grated onions
How to prepare?
- Squeeze grated onions to extract juice
- Mix the onion juice with ginger juice
How to apply?
- Put the mixture on a cotton pad
- Gently massage the scalp with the cotton pad
- Leave it on for 20-30 minutes
- Rinse it off with a mild shampoo
4. Ginger paste
What do you need?
- 2-3 tbsps. of grated ginger
- Water/natural oil
How to prepare?
- Blend ginger with water or natural oil
- Mix the ingredients until you get a paste
How to apply?
- Apply the paste to scalp
- Leave it on for 40 minutes
- If you mixed ginger with water, rinse the hair with water only
- If you mixed ginger with natural oils, rinse it off with mild shampoo
5. Ginger, olive oil, and green tea
What do you need?
- 3 tbsps. of ginger juice
- 3 tbsps. of green tea
- 1 tbsp. of olive oil
How to prepare?
- Heat up olive oil (make sure it’s not too hot)
- Mix all the ingredients together
How to apply?
- Massage the mixture onto your scalp
- Leave it on for 20-30 minutes
- Rinse it off with mild shampoo
FAQ
How often should I use ginger juice for hair growth?
If you want to get the most benefits from ginger, apply it on your scalp two-three times a week. However, if you notice any side effects, you need to stop using ginger juice right away.
Does ginger help hair growth vs garlic?
It all depends on the effect you want to achieve. If you’re looking for the best plant for hair growth, it’s definitely ginger. On the other hand, if you want to strengthen your hair, garlic might be a better choice. But let’s not disregard garlic’s unpleasant smell, which is another reason most people prefer ginger on their hair.