How Ginger Can Help With Hair? Know the Benefits Here

by Dr Jaspreet Sarna March 10, 2021

We use ginger as a spice for lending a pungent flavour and aroma to the dishes or drink ginger tea to provide warmth and relief to the throat. Apart from using ginger in culinary, we know that it offers excellent health benefits like treating digestive problems, muscle pain, improving heart health, curing a cold & cough, liver health, reduces menstrual pain, etc.

Well, do you know ginger is also an excellent spice for improving the health of hairs? The consumption and use of ginger and its form like powder, oil, juice prevent hair problems such as hair fall, controlling dandruff, hair regrowth, split ends, etc.

Can ginger reduce hair loss problems?

Ginger apart from providing various health benefits is also good for the health of hairs. Ginger has compounds and nutrients that solve many hair problems such as the itchy scalp, dandruff, thinning of hairs, damaged hair, lost nourishment, split ends and most importantly it is the best natural remedy for hair loss.

Nowadays, Ginger is used in many hair care products and Ayurveda because of its property of boosting hair growth. It is one of the best natural herbs that provide strength to hair follicles and improves hair loss problems.

Ginger is a rich source of nutrients such as vitamins, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and fatty acids which are essential for the prevention of hair loss. The presence of these nutrients makes the hair follicles strong and provides nourishment as well that also results in countering hair loss problems.

Many people nowadays face the problem of thinning hair which is another reason for hair fall. Ginger is an excellent remedy to increase the volume of hairs as it contains an antioxidant called gingerol.

The split ends, loss of moisture, dryness as well as hair breakage is also a form of hair loss and all these problems can be curbed with the help of using Ginger/ Ginger oil/ Ginger Juice/ Ginger powder.

Can ginger improve hair growth?

Yes, the consumption of ginger is very effective for hairs. It is a natural herb/spice that promotes hair growth. Ginger is a rich source of antioxidants and circulatory agents that are responsible for increasing the blood flow in the scalp and strengthening the hair follicles. Thus, helpful in improving hair growth and ginger is also responsible for reducing stress which is one of the causes of hair fall.

Ginger also contains fatty acids which prevent the hairs from getting thick. To increase the thickness of your hairs, make a ginger hair mask. It is very simple to make it as all you need is grated ginger and jojoba oil. After that by using a spoon or your hand, Mix it and apply it to your scalp. For at least 30 minutes, let it remain on your scalp. After 30 minutes are over wash your hair.

The presence of gingerol in the ginger provides relaxation to the blood vessels and nourishment to hair follicles that are beneficial for hair growth.
Ginger consists of many nutrients such as vitamins, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus & fatty acids which prevent hair fall and promotes hair regrowth.

Many people nowadays face dandruff problems and ginger is the best for eradicating dandruff from hairs. Ginger has antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties that helps in getting of dandruff issue. To treat dandruff by using ginger take grated ginger and mix it with sesame/olive oil and lemon juice and after mixing it well apply it on your scalp for 15-30 minutes. Then, wash your hair with water. Use this natural remedy at least twice a week to treat dandruff in hairs.

Some other ways of curing dandruff are ginger and rosewater, ginger and onion, ginger and apple cider vinegar & ginger and beetroot. You can also apply ginger juice to your hairs for improving hair growth.

How to use ginger for hair?

Ginger is an excellent natural herb that provides various benefits to health and hair. It has compounds that help in hair growth, reduces dandruff, controls itchy scalp, and provides soft, shiny, and strong hairs. As it is excellent for hair treatment, people often remain confused regarding what form of ginger they must use in their hairs. For haircare using ginger juice, ginger oil, or ginger powder are beneficial as all of them contains nutrients that make hair healthy.

Have a look below to know how to use ginger in your hairs:

Ginger & oil

Ginger when it is used along with oils like olive, coconut or jojoba makes hair follicles strong, provides nourishment and strength to hairs.
Ingredients required: Ginger paste and olive/ jojoba/ coconut oil
Method:
• In a bowl, mix ginger paste and oil of your choice.
• After mixing the ingredients put it in your scalp and hairs.
• Massage for 5 minutes as this will increase the blood flow in your scalp.
• For 30 minutes keep it in your hairs.
• Rinse it off after 30 minutes by using shampoo.
• For better results, apply Ginger oil to your hairs twice a week.

Ginger and lemon juice

Lemon contains collagen-boosting properties while Ginger has antimicrobial properties. When both the properties are combined they repair the pH of the scalp & also promote hair health.
Ingredients required: grated ginger, sesame oil & lemon juice
Method:
• In a bowl, mix grated ginger along with sesame oil and lemon juice.
• Blend all of them properly to get a paste.
• With the help of your fingertips, apply the paste to your scalp and hairs.
• For 30 minutes let it remain in your hairs and then wash your scalp by using shampoo.
• To get effective results, use this remedy twice a week.

Ginger paste

Ginger has antimicrobial and nourishing characteristics that help in the prevention of hair fall and promotes hair growth. Ginger paste is one of the effective and simplest remedies for hair care.
Ingredients required: Grated ginger and water
Method:
• Take Ginger and grate it well and then mix it with water to get a smooth paste.
• Take the paste and apply it to your hair and scalp.
• Wash your hair with shampoo after 45 minutes.
• If you are facing hair fall at an extreme level, then use this paste twice a week.

Ginger and moringa

Moringa leaves contain several compounds such as copper, manganese, magnesium, zinc, iron. The presence of Vitamins and antioxidants helps in improving damaged hairs and also enhances hair growth.
Ingredients required: grated ginger, moringa leaves, and water
Method:
• For 5-10 minutes, Boil moringa leaves and grated ginger along with water.
• After boiling when it is cooled down, strain it and keep it in a bowl.
• Wash your hairs with this liquid.
• Use this water once a week.

Ginger with basil oil, coconut oil, and cucumber

Cucumber helps in hair regrowth & basil help in reducing dandruff in the hairs.
Ingredients required: grated ginger, cucumber, coconut oil, and basil oil
Method:
• Take all these ingredients, put them in a mixer and blend it to get a paste.
• Put this paste on your scalp by using your hands.
• After the end of 20 minutes, wash your hair with shampoo.
• To get effective results, use this natural remedy twice a week.

Ginger and onion

Onion contains sulfur that helps in hair regrowth. Ginger and onion when combined promote hair growth, and make hairs thicker.
Ingredients required: Grated ginger and onion
Method:
• Grate the onion and ginger and squeeze it well to get maximum juice.
• By using a cotton ball, apply the juice to your hairs and scalp.
• After 20 minutes of applying the juice, wash your hands with shampoo.
• Use ginger and onion juice thrice a week in your hair.

Ginger and garlic paste

Garlic contains sulfur that makes hair strong, repair damage hairs, and promote hair growth when mixed with coconut milk, honey, and coconut oil.
Ingredient required: grated ginger, honey, coconut milk, coconut oil, and garlic
Method:
• Put all these ingredients in a mixer and blend it all to get a paste.
• Put this paste on your scalp and hairs.
• After applying it for 30 minutes, wash your hair with shampoo.
• For better results, apply this remedy to your hair and scalp twice a week.

So, these were some ways to apply ginger to your hair. Follow these remedies to get thicker, soft, and beautiful hairs.

Potential side effects of using ginger

Ginger is a natural and one of the safest herbs that provide various benefits to health, skin, and hair. Well, ginger offers side effects also.

If you are someone who is allergic to ginger, then don't apply ginger to your scalp and hair. If you don't know you are allergic to ginger or not then do a patch test & see if you face the problem of itchiness, dryness, or burn.
If there is an overconsumption of ginger, then it can cause some side effects like stomach discomfort, diarrhoea, heartburn, or burping.
Some people can experience irritation in the skin if the ginger is applied directly to the skin.
Overconsumption of ginger can affect negatively the heart.
If you are on any type of medication, then before consuming ginger take a consultation from your doctor as it can interact with some medications which can be harmful to health.
Excessive drinking and eating of ginger can also cause heartburn, gas, irritation in the mouth, and as well as can cause discomforts in the stomach.

So, in this article, we mentioned all the benefits of using ginger and how beneficial it is for hair problems. There are also details related to how you can consume and apply ginger for improving hair health. If you want to improve the health of your hairs, then start including Ginger or its form in your daily life.