Issues with hair growth is something many women face all over the world. Trying to unsuccessfully grow your hair can be quite frustrating, especially when months go by and you could only
grow an inch. But little do you know that something in your kitchen can help. Yes, lemon juice is that secret hair growth aid you didn’t know about!
Lemon juice has long been considered beneficial for skin but many are still unaware of its hair growth benefits. It does this effortlessly by tackling the main enemies of hair growth: dandruff and breakage. Whether you recently had a big chop and looking to grow back a few inches, or you have some hair that has adamantly refused to grow, this natural wonder will work for you.
Lemon contains important nutrients such as vitamin C, citric acid, magnesium, calcium, pectin, folic acid, flavonoids, and other ingredients that work together to help you achieve healthy and voluminous hair. The affordable fruit works by helping restore the pH balance of the scalp to reduce dry scalp and hair fall.
Another amazing advantage of lemon juice is that it can be combined with other easily available ingredients such as aloe vera, coconut oil, egg, honey, etc. all of which work together with lemon to give you even better haircare results. As a matter of fact, several women of color swear by the lemon juice and honey mixture and resort to it for their hair growth needs.
Hair benefits of lemon juice
We’ve already established the hair growth benefits of lemon juice, but did you know that it also serves other interests for your hair? For example, lemon juice removes scalp build up which often occurs from grime and dust collecting on your scalp. With only a few minutes of lemon application, you’re certain of a clean scalp and unclogged hair follicles. In addition, lemon juice also helps control the production of oil on your scalp because of its antifungal properties. This could help in maintaining scalp health and curb issues like dandruff and scalp acne. Finally, lemon also makes your hair soft and shiny due to the presence of antioxidants and other nutrients. Surely, you’ll be saying goodbye to dull, coarse hair in no time.
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