An all-natural DIY hair growth serum that helps promote stronger, thicker hair. Use it overnight for faster results.

Most over-the-counter hair growth treatments contain minoxidil, a chemical which only works as long as the treatment is being used. As soon as treatment stops, hair growth stops, too.

According to Hello Glow, ‘over 55 million men and women struggle with hair loss every day. And as we get older, our hair loss increases.’

Personally, my hair is ‘slow growing’, so it takes months to grow just a few inches.

There are four phases of hair growth; anagen, catagen, telogen, and exogen. Each phase lasts for a different length of time:

• Anagen is the growing phase, and at any time, about 90 percent of the hairs on your head are in this phase, and it can last about three to five years
• Catagen is the transition phase, where hair follicles shrink and hair growth slows
• Telogen is the resting phase, and it typically lasts around three months
• Exogen is the shedding phase, so losing 50-100 hairs per day during this phase is normal, and it can last about two to five months.

Rather than going to a dermatologist or beautician to help boost hair growth, I went to my pantry.

Before we get started in learning how to make this nourishing hair serum – if you like what you’re seeing, subscribe to my email newsletter at the bottom of the page to keep up to date on the latest recipes, DIYs, gardening and health tips I share!!

Natural Ingredients to Promote Hair Growth

This serum uses a combination of herbs and essential oils that are good for scalp health and hair growth:

• Aloe vera gel: Great for soothing and moisturising the scalp, and promotes silky soft hair. Here is how to extract the gel properly from the leaf.
• Nettle leaf: Helps to combat hair loss and stimulate hair growth. Nettle leaves are rich in silica and sulphur which help make hair shinier and healthier.
• Horsetail leaf: Rich in silica, it helps to reduce hair fall and breakage by strengthening and protecting hair.
• Clary sage essential oil: Promotes hair growth and stimulates the scalp.
• Lavender essential oil: It gives hair a deep conditioning, which helps to keep it shiny and prevent dandruff.
• Peppermint essential oil: Contains stimulating effects, so is considered beneficial for hair growth.
• Geranium essential oil: Beneficial in supporting scalp health and hair growth.
• Rosemary essential oil: Beneficial for a number of issues, including dandruff, lice, and oily hair, and is stimulating for the scalp. Rosemary branches were actually used as hair brushes to help remedy issues like dandruff and hair loss. According to Hello Glow, ‘a study comparing the use of minoxidil and rosemary essential oil for hair loss found that individuals in both groups had a significant increase in hair count after 6 months and that there was no significant difference between the two groups. This suggests that rosemary may be an effective natural alternative to minoxidil.
• Cypress essential oil: An ingredient often used in many hair treatment products because of its ability to increase blood circulation and strengthen capillary health. Cypress oil also helps to balance sebum (oil) secretion on the scalp, and encourage new and healthy hair growth.
• Tea Tree essential oil: Supports scalp health by improving blood circulation and removing toxins from the scalp.
• Argan oil: Rich in fatty acids, particularly oleic acids, which are known for strengthening hair.
• Jojoba oil: Similar to the oil (sebum) produced on skin, this oil makes a wonderful addition to help balance out skin and scalp sebum production.

Homemade Hair Growth Serum

This DIY hair growth serum recipe helps to nourish the scalp and strengthen hair naturally without the chemicals and parabens often found in commercial hair care products.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp argan oil
• 1 tbsp jojoba oil
• 1 cup water, boiled
• 2 tbsp dried nettle leaf
• 2 tbsp horsetail leaf
• 2 tbsp pure aloe vera gel
• 10 drops of clary sage essential oil
• 10 drops of rosemary essential oil
• 10 drops of lavender essential oil
• 8 drops peppermint essential oil
• 4 drops geranium essential oil
• 4 drops cypress essential oil
• 4 drops tea tree essential oil

To make:

1. Bring the water to a boil then remove from heat and add in the dried nettle leaf and horsetail leaf. Let the herbs steep for around 15-20 minutes, or until the water cools.
2. Strain out the herbs (they can be composted) and pour the liquid into a glass spray bottle.
3. Add in the oils, aloe vera and essential oils, then shake well to combine.
4. This serum lasts up to three months when stored in the fridge. Shake well before each use as the ingredients can separate.

To use:

There are a couple of different ways this spray can be used:

1. Spray generous amounts of the serum onto the roots of your hair one to two times per day. I, personally, apply this serum onto my hair before going to bed each night (and leave it in overnight).
2. Spray liberal amounts of the serum onto hair, then massage it into the scalp for three to five minutes. Let the serum sit for 20 minutes on hair before washing it out.

As always, this is not personal medical advice and we recommend that you talk with your doctor before trying or using any new products. I am not a doctor. All opinions expressed are my own personal thoughts and feelings of the products mentioned. Check with your doctor or health practitioner if you are uncertain about trying out any of the products, recipes or tips mentioned in this post.

What are some of your natural tips for promoting hair growth? Share in the comments below.

Lots of love,

🖤 Vanessa

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