Depending on whether we have it dry or greasy, to stimulate the hair we can apply the remedy only on the tips or on the entire head.
Do you feel that your hair grows too slowly or with little force? Do you have it weakened by the use of the hairdryer, the iron or by hairdressing treatments? If so, we offer you a natural and homemade remedy that will allow you to stimulate hair from the roots.
Find out how you can prepare it with three excellent natural remedies: coconut oil, peppermint essential oil and cinnamon. Take note!
How should we stimulate hair?
Masks and hair conditioners are usually applied from the middle of the hair to the ends since they are designed to hydrate, nourish and repair it.
However, if what we want is to stimulate hair to grow faster and stronger and prevent hair loss, where we must act is at the root, on the scalp.
The homemade and natural treatment that we propose will also help us to regulate the production of sebum, especially for those people who get oily scalp very easily, as well as fight dandruff very effectively.
To prepare this home remedy we will need the following ingredients and quantities:
- Three tablespoons of extra virgin coconut oil (45 g)
- 5 drops of peppermint essential oil
- 2 tablespoons of Ceylon cinnamon powder (10 g) (or 5 drops of essential oil)
Below, we show you the properties of these ingredients.
Coconut oil
Extra virgin coconut oil is a food very rich in vitamins and minerals such as manganese, copper or selenium. In addition, it has antioxidant properties that make it an essential health and beauty remedy for both hair and skin.
Despite being an oil, which scares oily hair people, it has nourishing and regulatory properties on the scalp if we use it continuously. It is also very well absorbed through the pores.
We must also highlight its ability to add shine and softness to the hair, an effect that conventional masks achieve artificially and shortly lasting through silicones and other synthetic and harmful ingredients.
Peppermint essential oil
Essential oils cannot be missing in our natural treatment since they contain very powerful properties in very little quantity.
In this case, we have selected peppermint essential oil, which stands out for its sebum-regulating virtues, both for dry and oily hair, for stimulating blood circulation, for providing a feeling of freshness and for helping to combat dandruff thanks to its antiseptic properties.
Although we could use a concentrated infusion of fresh mint, for this remedy we propose this simplified version with essential oil.
Of course, we must ensure that it is of the highest quality and not confuse it with synthetic essences to flavor.
Ceylon Cinnamon
Ceylon cinnamon, like mint, also has stimulating properties that improve the irrigation of the hair follicle. In addition, it stands out for its benefits when it comes to preventing hair loss.
If we use this product continuously, it can also give us beautiful natural cinnamon-colored highlights to our hair (reddish-brown), and even lighten it a bit if we have it dark.
In this remedy to stimulate hair, we propose to use cinnamon powder, for its price and its comfort. However, we could also use it in essential oil.
How do we prepare this remedy to stimulate hair?
To make this home remedy, we will mix all the ingredients well. Likewise, we will need the coconut oil to be at a temperature above 24 ºC so that it melts and can be mixed well with the rest of the ingredients.
How do we apply it?
- We will separate the hair into fractions and we will apply this remedy all over the scalp, while we massage ourselves with the fingertips so that it penetrates well.
- If our hair is normal or dry, we can also apply the remedy to the rest of the hair. If it is greasy, it will be enough if we apply it to the root.
- After this, we will cover the head with plastic and a handkerchief or towel, to keep warm.
- We must do this treatment at night, before going to bed, so that it works for at least 6 hours. We can also do it one day when we are at home.
- Next, we will wash our hair with shampoo.
If you want to notice its effects, you should apply it once or twice a week for a month. You will see how soon you will be able to stimulate your hair and see it healthier! What are you waiting for to put it into practice?