Homemade Hair Growth Serum Recipe
Discover a simple recipe for a homemade hair serum that can significantly boost hair growth. With just a few ingredients and some determination, you can create your own effective hair growth serum at home.
Most of the times, many individuals won't consider having a hair serum even though they might be struggling with hair growth. Instead they will focus most of their time and energy into finding exotic plant oils and extracts that will help their hair grow longer. This is the reason for the most part when you walk down a haircare aisle you are more like to find tens of hair growth oils and less of hair growth tonic or other hair category addressing this particular issue.
Why Your Hair Isn't Growing?
Well before we continue one should always know that healthy hair is more better than having long hair that is dull, thin, has split ends and contains sorts of hair issues. One should also keep in mind that hair serums or other hair products are not miracle fix-all for hair growth, most of the time hair length retention is the elephant in the room to be addressed. These are some of the reasons your hair growth is stunted
Poor nutrition and deficiencies: This is true for most people with hair growth issues. If you lack proper nutrition to meet your bodily needs then your hair growth is going to be stunted. The body will use all its nutrients from the food for vital bodily activities first before taking care of your hair. Eating more proteins, vitamin A, E,C biotin, folic acid and minerals like iron can improve hair growth. Supplement if necessary, consider doing a blood work to see if you have any deficiencies and always check with your doctor before supplementing.
Lack of proper haircare: If you don't have any consistent haircare routine then you won't be able to see any hair growth or length retention. Neglecting your hair or doing things that damage your hair like chemical treatments, using heating tools on your hair for so long and tight hairstyling can leave you hair weak, shedding and breaking.
Using wrong hair products for your hair type: If don't know your hair type, hair porosity, hair density or hair growth pattern then growing long hair won't be easy. Each hair from different head has different needs. Educating yourself about your hair will make you know which hair products to buy to deal with hair problems you're facing.
Chronic illness and other health issues: For those with certain health issues or certain medication, growing hair can be just a dream and not a reality. If an individual is diagnosed with cancer and undergoes chemotherapy and radio therapy then it can be difficult to grow hair. Consult with your doctor if you have a chronic illness that may hinder hair growth. Always remember that good health comes before hair.
Genetics: Sometimes you've done all the things and still your hair seems to not grow, actually it is growing at a more slower pace than other's hair, it can be frustrating but its going to take time and sometimes you may not be able to grow your hair down your bum but healthy hair is more important to have than longer unhealthy one. There are many ways you can style and take care of your short hair!
Can Hair Serum Grow My Hair?
Hair serum can support and foster hair growth. Hair serum contain potent nutrients and peptides that can repair damaged hair strands and penetrate hair follicles to fortify the hair shaft and promote new hair growth. Though one should understand that using hair serums before addressing nutritional deficiencies, haircare routine, hair product choices, overall health and genetics is not going to be sufficient. Hair serum at the end of the day are not the guarantee for perfect seamless hair growth. If interested read on
Read More: Saw Palmetto and Nettle Leave-in Conditioner for Hair Length Retention for All Hair Types
Selecting Ingredients
Jojoba oil: Jojoba oil act as a carrier oil for the active ingredients that are going to be part of this hair serum formulation. Jojoba oil has same composition as scalp's natural oils which means it won't cause buildup and clog hair follicles. But also jojoba oil is among hair oils that support hair growth and can help tame frizz.
PEG-8 dimethicone: It is a clear viscous liquid that acts as a binder in personal and beauty products. This ingredient's role is to make sure all ingredients are well combined and avoid tacky feel on the scalp. It is going to help lock in moisture.
Vitamin E oil: This is a good ingredient for hair growth, adding it to your hair serum is going to make your formulation more potent. Vitamin E oil also has ability to protect your hair against UV protection by quenching free radicals generated from UV exposure on your hair shafts.
Squalane: This omega-fatty acid ingredient has many purposes that are useful for promoting hair growth. First of all, squalane makes hair strands stay hydrated by coating and sealing in moisture. On the other hand it can help tame frizz and make hair manageability more easy.
Hydrolyzed keratin protein: This active ingredient in this hair serum formulation, it support hair growth, draw in moisture and help to increase hair density. For fine or thinning hair this can be a life-saver. Another thing which you have to know about hydrolyzed keratin protein is that it has the same chemical composition as your hair strands and nails.
Hydrolyzed oat protein: This is another active ingredient in this hair growth serum. It can boost hair growth faster. It can also increase volume and body of hair strands. Adding it to hair serum formulation is definitely a good idea. Oat protein can help your hair reduce frizz and maintain curl after styling.
Fragrance oil: This is a very optional ingredient and you can decide to skip it. You can substitute it for saw palmetto, rosemary, peppermint and stinging nettle essential oils for more benefits other than artificial scents.
Ingredients
6½ tablespoons of Jojoba oil
½ teaspoon of PEG-8 Dimethicone
½ teaspoon of Vitamin E oil
½ teaspoon of squalane
¼ teaspoon of hydrolyzed keratin protein
¼ teaspoon of hydrolyzed oat protein
10-15 drops of fragrance oil (optional)
When creating this hair serum formulation remember to get a mixing bowl, stirrier, small funnel and empty amber glass serum bottle. Make sure your tools are well-sanitized to ensure hygiene and avoid bacterial growth on the final product. It fairly easy product to make, without wasting time let's begin.
Instructions
Both prep time and creating the formulation time will not exceed more than 20 minutes and there are no many procedures for this hair serum.
Take your clean mixing bowl and pour jojoba oil, PEG-8 dimethicone, vitamin E oil and squalane in it. Stir all these ingredients till are well blended.
Next step, add hydrolyzed keratin protein and hydrolyzed oat protein to your bowl and blend well in the mixture in step one.
This is optional step, add your favorite fragrance oil to the mixture. Few drops will go a long way. Skip the step if you don't prefer using fragrance oils for one reason or the other.
Place the funnel in your amber glass serum bottle and pour in the mixture from the bowl. Close the bottle with a dropper top.
Your hair serum is ready for use.
How to Use Hair Growth Serum
Shake well before use.
Part your clean hair and apply it on your scalp. Use it daily for faster hair growth.
Use it as part of hair styling for taming frizz and adding volume to hair.
Store it away from sunlight.
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