Honey for Hair Growth

24th March 2019 Hair

Most of us know honey as an alternative sweetener contributing to a healthier lifestyle. Do you know that itâ€™s also a great ingredient for boosting hair growth?

How does Honey Boost Hair Growth?

â€¢ Honey is an emollient which means it seals moisture in your hair, keeping it conditioned. This reduces breakage, which is often a cause for slower hair growth.

â€¢ It has rich antioxidant properties which prevent damage, keeping your scalp and hair healthy.

â€¢ Honey strengthens the hair follicles, curbing hair fall.

â€¢ Honey also comprises antibacterial and antiseptic qualities. This prevents scalp infections and soothes issues like dandruff, eczema, and psoriasis, allowing for unhindered hair growth.

â€¢ Honey cleans the hair follicles by getting rid of impurities. This minimized clogging is often a reason for hair loss.

â€¢ Using honey as a hair care ingredient not only boosts hair growth but also stimulates hair re-growth from dormant follicles.

Keeping these points in mind, below is a list of 7 easy honey hair masks that helps promote hair growth.

Honey For Hair Growth â€“ 7 Homemade Masks

1. Hair Oil and Honey Hair Mask Recipe

You Will Need

â€¢ 1/4th cup Honey

â€¢ 1/8th cup hair oil (this can be pure oils like coconut oil, olive oil, palm kernel oil, Castor oil, Almond, Jojoba oil or any hair growth oil of your choice)

Process

1. Mix the honey and oil together and microwave for 20 seconds.

2. Once the mixture has cooled, apply this evenly all over your hair.

3. Leave the honey mask on for about 30 minutes.

4. Wear a plastic cap to prevent dripping.

5. Rinse out the mask with cool/lukewarm water.

Why This Works

Most pure oil contain natural conditioner that improves hair health while the honey boosts hair growth.

2. Banana and Honey Hair Mask Recipe

You Will Need

â€¢ 2 Ripe Bananas

â€¢ 1/4th cup Honey

â€¢ 3 tpsp Olive Oil

Process

The problem with this hair mask is that banana gets stuck to the hair and is hard to wash off. You can increase the amount of olive oil to make the mixture even smoother. You can also sieve the mixture before applying.

1. Blend the ingredients till they turn into a smooth, consistent mixture.

2. Apply this onto your hair and scalp evenly.

3. Leave the mixture on for about 20 minutes

4. Wear a shower cap to avoid a mess.

5. Rinse the mask out with cool/lukewarm water.

Why This Works

Bananas are a great source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium, all of which are essential for healthy hair growth.

3. Egg and Honey Hair Mask

You Will Need

â€¢ 2 Whole Eggs

â€¢ 1/2 cup Honey

Process

1. Beat 2 eggs and to this, add half a cup of honey.

2. Mix the ingredients until you get a smooth, consistent mixture.

3. Apply the mixture onto your hair, starting at the roots and working it down to the tips.

4. Cover your head with a shower cap and wait for 20 minutes.

5. Rinse the mask out with cool/lukewarm water.

Why This Works

Eggs are power packed with the right proteins your hair needs to grow. This pack provides your follicles with the nourishment required for healthy hair growth.

4. Avocado and Honey Hair Mask

You Will Need

â€¢ 1 Ripe Avocado

â€¢ 1/2 cup Honey

Process

1. Blend half a cup of honey with one ripe avocado

2. Apply this mixture evenly to coat the full length of your hair.

3. Leave it on for about 15 to 20 minutes. You can wear a shower cap to avoid a mess.

4. Shampoo and rinse off with a honey solution.

Why This Works

Avocados are packed with antioxidants that prevent damage and boost scalp health. It also contains oils that nourish and condition your hair.

5. Aloe Vera and Honey Hair Mask

You Will Need

â€¢ 1 tbsp Honey

â€¢ 2 tbsp Aloe Vera Gel

â€¢ 1 tbsp Palm Kernel Oil

Process

â€¢ In a bowl, combine all the ingredients until you get a smooth paste.

â€¢ Apply the mask to your hair and scalp.

â€¢ Leave it in for 15- 20 minutes.

â€¢ Wash off with cool/lukewarm water and shampoo.

Why This Works

This mask gets rid of dandruff while soothing the scalp and balancing pH.

6. Coconut Milk and Honey Hair Mask

You will need

â€¢ A cup of Coconut Milk

â€¢ 3 tbsp Honey

Process

1. In a bowl, combine the ingredients until you get a smooth mixture.

2. Apply the mask to your hair and scalp.

3. Leave it in for an hour.

4. Wash off with cool/lukewarm water and shampoo.

Why This Works

Coconut milk contains essential fats and proteins that your hair needs for strength.

7. Mayonnaise and Honey Hair Mask

You Will Need

â€¢ Â½ cup Mayonnaise

â€¢ 1 Ripe Avocado

â€¢ 2 tbsp Honey

Process

1. In a bowl, mash the avocado until it is completely free of lumps.

2. To the mashed avocado, add the mayo and honey. Mix until well combined.

3. Apply the mask to your hair and scalp.

4. Leave it in for 30 minutes.

5. Wash off with cool/lukewarm water.

Why This Works

Mayonnaise contains oils and fatty acids that are essential for healthy hair growth. This, combined with the antioxidant properties of avocado make for an excellent health boosting hair mask.

Dealing with hair fall out is never easy, but a bottle of honey can make all the difference. Have you ever used honey in your hair care routine? Tell us about your experience in the comments section below.

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