Guava leaves have been in limelight for the claims of them being a magical solution for hair loss. Although guava, in the form of a fruit, is pretty much popular but very few people are aware of the amazing benefits of its leaves for hair growth. But how exactly are guava leaves beneficial for your hair?
Let’s find out here!
If we talk about healthy hair and hair fall, we would know that it is a direct result of unhealthy scalp conditions. Guava leaves have analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties that help in maintaining scalp health. These leaves also contain vitamin B and C, which nourish the follicles and boost hair growth
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use guava leaves for hair growth.
Guava leaves for hair growth:
Once you will start using guava leaves on your hair, it will make you feel softer hair and give lustrous hair and increase its volume as well. So, if used properly, it can resolve so many hair issues:
Here are the steps below:
Ingredients:
A handful of guava leaves
1-liter water
A pan for boiling
Strainer
How to make it:
-Pour the water into the pan and start boiling it.
-Now, add the guava leaves to the boiling water.
-Let the water boil for 20 minutes then.
-Strain the liquid and let it cool.
How to apply it:
You need to wash and cleanse your hair with shampoo and it is not advised to condition them.
Once it is almost dry, you need to section it and then apply the guava leaf solution properly.
Then massage the scalp with this solution for at least 10 minutes and make sure that the solution gets absorbed properly.
Pay extra attention to the roots and tips while applying the solution.
You can leave this solution for up to 2 hours. The best part is, you can wrap your hair in a towel and sleep with the solution on.
Rinse your hair with lukewarm water.
When to apply:
If you are facing hair fall issue and not being able to find a solution, use this guava leaf solution thrice a week. And if you are using it to boost hair growth and keep your hair shiny, you can use it twice a week.
Points you need to keep in mind:
- Let the solution cool down to room temperature before you start applying it to your hair.
- Do not rinse your hair with hot water because it makes your scalp and hair dry.
Other benefits of guava leaves for hair growth:
Guava leaves contain vitamin C, an antioxidant that protects your hair from damage.
Guava leaves contain many bacteriostatic and fungistatic agents that can help prevent infections in the scalp.
When you massage your scalp with this solution, it improves blood pressure, which further helps in getting more nutrition. This results in healthy hair growth.
They can help prevent oiliness and dandruff as well.
It removes the dirt from the scalp and hair and it further helps in making your hair soft and shiny.
Not only benefiting in hair fall and stimulating new hair growth but also guava leaves have a number of medicinal properties that help in controlling various ailments.
Have you ever used guava leaves for your hair growth and other hair issues?
It’s time now. Use it and share your experience with us.
