Hair growth is not easy. Slow hair growth can be disappointing, especially when months go by, and your hair only seems to have grown by an inch. It is an issue many of us are familiar with and don’t know what to do about. But did you know that lemon could help?
Lemon has long been used in hair care remedies and hair masks to improve hair health. Not only does it boost hair growth, but it also helps curb and forestall graying. How does lemon do it? Read on to find out.
Benefits Of Lemon For Hair Growth
Lemons are packed with nutrients, such as citric acid, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, pectin, and flavonoids (1), (2). A lot of people are hesitant about putting lemon in their hair because of myths that claim it turns your hair gray, but that does not happen if you use it in moderation. Here’s why you should be putting lemon in your hair:
- Lemons are rich in vitamin C. This vitamin can improve the rate at which your hair grows by boosting the production of collagen (3), (4).
- It helps clean the scalp and unclog hair follicles. Clogging of the follicles often leads to issues, such as dandruff and hair fall.
- Lemon has antifungal properties (5). This can help maintain scalp health and curb issues like dandruff and scalp acne (6).
- It helps control the production of oil on your scalp.
- The following are seven ways in which you can use lemon to boost hair growth.
How To Use Lemon Juice For Hair Growth
1. Lemon Juice Treatment For Hair Growth
This treatment works well for people with oily hair. It gives your scalp a collagen boost, which, in turn, influences hair growth.
You Will Need
1/2 lemon
Processing Time
15 minutes
Process
- Squeeze the juice out of half a freshly cut lemon in a bowl.
- Massage your scalp with the juice for 5 minutes and then leave it in for an additional 10 minutes.
- Wash your hair with a mild sulfate-free shampoo and condition.
How Often?
Once a week.
2. Lemon Shampoo For Hair Growth
This hair pack is perfect for people who want to cover grays while boosting hair growth. Henna is a natural dye that contributes towards maintaining scalp health and reduces premature graying of hair and dandruff (7).
You Will Need
- 5 tablespoons pure henna powder
- 1 whole egg
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/2 lemon
Processing Time
1-2 hours
Process
- Combine the henna powder, egg, and warm water in a bowl until you get a thick paste.
- Squeeze the juice from one half of a freshly cut lemon into this mixture.
- Apply this mixture to your hair and scalp and leave it in until it dries. This should take 1-2 hours.
- Rinse the mixture out under cool running water.