Garlic, a potent ingredient, is believed to stimulate hair growth. Swipe to discover how to harness its benefits for healthier, fuller hair.
THE STUDY
According to a study by the National Institutes of Health, Garlic is rich in allicin and plays a role in hair growth due to its potent biological effects.
SELECTING THE GARLIC
Picking fresh garlic cloves without mould or softness will ensure quality. Go with organic garlic because it has been proven to boost the efficiency of your hair growth.
PEELING AND CRUSHING
Remove the cloves from their skins and apply a garlic press or a mortar and pestle to grind them. Make sure that the plant thoroughly gets crushed to liberate all its health-giving constituents.
BOILING WATER
Pour water into a pot. Let it boil softly. The amount of water that you use depends on how much garlic water you would like to make; a cup or cup is appropriate.
INFUSING GARLIC
Now put the minced garlic into the boiling water. Let it simmer for another 10-15 minutes so the water can pick up the aroma really well.
COOLING AND STRAINING
Turn the pan from the heat and wait until the garlic water is brought to room temperature. Strain the mixture to separate the liquid from the solid parts of garlic.
DILUTING (OPTIONAL)
You may find the garlic water more powerful than you deem it necessary, so dilute it with the same amount of plain water. This action will reduce the possibility of scalp irritation that could occur.
FILLING INTO THE SPRAY BOTTLE
Put the garlic water into a spray bottle after that; this will allow you to spray it easily. Be sure that the bottle is disinfected to stop the contamination.
APPLICATION TO SCALP
Separate your hair and spray the garlic water on your scalp. You need to lightly massage it so that it absorbs better and gets into your bloodstream faster.
LEAVE-IN OR RINSE OUT
If you prefer, leave the water in your hair or rinse it out after 30 minutes or so. Experiment to see what way you feel most comfortable with.
CONCLUSION
Garlic water in your hair care routine can help stimulate hair growth and improve overall hair health. Consult a dermatologist before using garlic water on your scalp.