Ginger is not only a cooking ingredient, but it is also an important beauty care item containing powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Emerging as quite a haircare superhero, it is derived from the spicy rhizome and has unique sets of perks that can rejuvenate the appearance of your tresses. From ginger paste to ginger hair toner, none can match the prowess of homemade natural ginger oil, which miraculously works for bald patches.
What is ginger oil?
Concentrated essential oil is derived from the roots of the ginger flowering plant and is obtained by a technique called steam distillation. It involves exposing the ginger roots to steam and then gathering and compressing the resulting steam vapours to produce the essential oil. From skincare to haircare, it is also used in aromatherapy. Let’s see five ways ginger oil can protect and improve the quality of your hair.
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Ginger oil for hair growth
Step 1: Blend equal amounts of ginger and castor oil and apply this mixture to your scalp for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Massage gently and wash it off with lukewarm water using your usual shampoo and conditioner. This mixture is believed to cover bald hair patches and further reduce hair loss as well.
Ginger oil for deep conditioning and hair growth
Step 1: Mix 2 tablespoons of coconut oil with 1 tablespoon of ginger oil. Apply this mixture to your hair and scalp, and focus on the ends.
Step 2: Leave it for 30 minutes to an hour and wash it off with lukewarm water. This hair mask made with ginger oil will deeply condition your hair, make your cuticles strong, and promote hair growth.
Ginger oil for improvised hair texture.
Step 1: Combine two tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of ginger oil.
Step 2: Apply this mixture to your hair and scalp, and then focus on the ends. Let it sit for 30–60 minutes, then wash your hair with a good shampoo and conditioner. Enjoy soft and nourished hair.
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Ginger oil as a hair stimulant
Step 1: Mix 1 tablespoon of ginger oil with 1 tablespoon of rosemary oil, and apply the mixture to your scalp.
Step 2: Massage gently and leave it on for 30 minutes before washing your hair. This mixture will stimulate hair follicles and promote hair growth as well.
Ginger oil for dandruff
Step 1: Combine 1 tablespoon of ginger oil with 1 tablespoon of tea tree oil and apply the mixture to your scalp.
Step 2: Leave it on for 30 minutes to reduce dandruff and flakiness and soothe an itchy scalp.
Bottom line
Everyday use of ginger oil is generally not recommended, thus it is best to start it with a patch test eventually and slowly increase the frequency to avoid any signs of irritation and more. Apply hair masks made with ginger oil to clean and damp hair for maximum absorption and cover your head with a warm soaked towel.