Homemade hair growth masks - proven recipes
We all dream to quickly grow beautiful long and healthy hair, and homemade hair growth masks can help us with this.
Good to know: on average, the growth rate of hair per day is 0.2-0.5 mm. Thus, in a month the hair grows a little more than 1 cm, and in a year about 15 cm. Hair growth rate laid genetically and they are not able to grow faster, but often our hair growth is slowed down due to external factors and lack of nutrients. In this case, homemade hair growth masks will be able to help and accelerate growth. Moreover, thanks to the various components of these masks, we can cope with hair loss, enhance the growth of new hair, thereby making them thicker and healthier.

Types of home hair growth masks
All hair growth masks can be divided into three types:
1. Warming up, These masks increase blood circulation in the hair follicle area, thereby stimulating hair growth.Heating components ^- mustard; - pepper (pepper tincture); - ginger; - cinnamon and cinnamon essential oil; - cognac; - onion, garlic and horseradish.
2. Nutritional, contain ingredients that positively affect the hair roots. Thanks to these masks, the hair receives a complete "nutrition", which also has a beneficial effect on hair growth. In addition, these masks make hair stronger, stronger and healthier.
Nutrients in homemade hair growth masks:- honey; - nutritious oils; - vitamins (A, E, B, etc.) - herbal decoctions and infusions; - aloe; - eggs.
3 Home masks using special components such as dimexide and nicotinic acid. Dimexide It has a high penetrating ability, it penetrates deep into the skin and enhances the penetrating ability of other substances.
A nicotinic acid - dilates blood vessels and enhances the microcirculation of blood under the skin, the flow of blood to the bulbs stimulates hair growth and makes them stronger.
And now let's go directly to the recipes for homemade hair growth masks.
Warming up masks
Homemade hair growth mask with mustard
- 2 tbsp. mustard dry; - 2 tbsp. burdock oil; - yolk; - 1 tsp. Sahara
Mix mustard with hot water in equal proportions, then add the yolk, burdock oil and sugar. Sugar is needed for a warming effect; the more sugar, the stronger the mask will be.
We apply the finished mask only on the scalp, trying to get as little as possible on the roots and colossi, as mustard dries hair. If your hair is oily at the roots, it can be applied to the root part. For the rest of the hair, you can apply any base oil (olive, almond, etc.)
After applying the mask, we wrap our heads in cellophane and a warm towel. You should feel a mild burning sensation. If the burning is a very strong mask, wash it off immediately to avoid skin burns.
Mask exposure time 15-20 minutes, If the mask is only warm it can be left for an hour. Then wash hair with shampoo.
Homemade mask for hair growth with ginger
The easiest way is to grate fresh ginger on the track and squeeze the juice. Then massage the juice into the scalp with massage movements. Massage with ginger juice for 10 minutes, affecting all areas of the scalp, then wrap the hair with a towel and leave for an hour.
Another recipe:- 1 tbsp. ginger juice; - 1 tbsp. honey; - 1 tsp aloe juice or water.
Mix all the ingredients and apply on the scalp. Instead of honey, you can use egg yolk, if desired, you can add 1 tsp. base oil. Mask rubbed into the scalp, making massage, leave for an hour.
Homemade mask for hair growth with pepper tincture
Pepper tincture is an excellent warming component, but you need to be extremely careful with it, and avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
Composition:- 1 tbsp. pepper tincture; - 1 tbsp. burdock or castor oil; - 1 tbsp. your hair balm.
Mix the ingredients and apply on the scalp, rub the mask is not necessary. Apply the mixture in partings with gentle movements and wrap the head. The exposure time of the pepper mask depends on the sensations, it is desirable to keep at least 15 minutes.
You can use other variations of pepper mask, for example, it can be mixed with kefir and other vegetable oils, egg yolks and honey.
Homemade hair growth masks with garlic

Recipe 1.- a few cloves of garlic; - a little olive oil.
Garlic is cleaned and thoroughly minced to make a gruel, mix with oil and apply on the scalp, keep from 30 minutes.
Recipe 2. - a pair of garlic cloves; - 1 tbsp. honey
Apply the mask on clean, slightly damp hair with massage movements and leave for an hour. To avoid unpleasant smell, hair can be rinsed with lemon water (2 tablespoons of lemon juice for 1 liter of water).
Recipe 3.- garlic gruel (1 tsp.) - 1 tsp. honey; - 1 tsp aloe juice; - 1 yolk.
All components are thoroughly mixed and applied to the roots, leave for 40-60 minutes.
Warming homemade mask for hair growth with cinnamon
Attention: this mask may slightly lighten the natural hair.
Recipe 1.- 1 tbsp. honey; - 1 tsp cinnamon powder; - 1 yolk; - 1 tbsp. burdock oil.
The finished mask can be applied both to the roots and the entire length, the mask is not only capable of accelerating hair growth, but also significantly strengthens them.Recipe 2.- half a cup of kefir; - 1 yolk; - 1 tbsp. cinnamon powder;
Apply the mask to clean damp hair, massage the scalp and carefully distribute the mixture along the length. Next, we need a plastic bag and a warm towel. You can rinse without using shampoo, warm water.
Onion masks for hair growth
Onions are considered one of the best components for hair, but onion masks have unpleasant consequences - the smell. If you still want to grow long hair and decide on onion masks, we recommend reading the article “How to get rid of onion smell”.
To make an onion mask, you need to take one onion and grate it, then squeeze the juice through gauze. You need to use the juice, because it leaves less smell. Onion juice can be rubbed in its pure form, or in tandem with other ingredients, such as honey, aloe juice or oils. Mask hold at least an hour.
Onion masks will help intensify new hair growth and strengthen roots. With regular use, you will get healthy, thick and long hair.
Homemade mask for hair growth with brandy
Variations of masks with cognac, there is a huge amount, you just have to choose your favorite ingredients, and brandy does everything for you.
Recipe 1.- 1 tbsp. l cognac; - 1 tbsp. honey; - 1 tbsp. burdock oil.
Recipe 2. - 1 tbsp. cognac; - 1 yolk; - 1 tsp. lemon juice.
In both cases, the components are mixed and applied to the scalp, if the hair is not too dry, then you can apply along the entire length. The exposure time of the mask is 1 hour.
Recipes nutritional masks for hair growthHomemade hair growth mask with vitamins and oils
-1 tbsp. burdock oil- 1 tbsp. olive oil; - vitamin A and E in oil for 1 tsp. - yolk (if desired) - vitamin B6, B12 and B1 to 1 tsp. Heat slightly mixed oil with egg yolk with vitamins, apply the mask on the hair and scalp. This mask perfectly nourishes the hair, fights cross-section and brittleness, enhances growth. Keep a vitamin mask can be 1-2 hours.
Honey nourishing hair growth masks
Honey contains a huge amount of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Even the application of honey in its pure form can solve many problems with hair.
Honey masks must be applied to clean damp hair.

Recipe 1.- 1 tbsp. honey; - 1 tbsp. burdock oil; - vitamin A and E in oil 5 drops.
Recipe 2.- 1 tbsp. honey; - 1 tbsp. onion juice; - 1 yolk.
Recipe 3. - 2 tbsp. honey; - 1 tbsp. any base oil; - 2 tbsp. kefir;
It is desirable to apply masks with honey in a warm form on wet hair, the exposure time of the mask is not limited. Honey masks not only help to accelerate growth, but also nourish hair perfectly, saturate them with useful components, and have a healing effect.
Nourishing mask with aloe activating hair growth
Aloe blends well with onion juice, honey, base oils and other components. Aloe juice moisturizes the hair, nourishes the scalp, has nourishing properties.Recipe 1.- 1 tbsp. Aloe juice; - 1 tbsp. onion juice; - 1 tsp. cognac and honey.
We mix all the ingredients and apply to the hair under the cap for an hour.Recipe 2.- 1 tbsp. Aloe juice; - 1 tbsp. lemon juice; - yolk; - garlic clove.
Apply the mask only on the scalp, warm with a towel and hold for at least 1 hour.
Hair masks with dimexide and nicotinic acidHomemade hair growth mask with dimexidum
- 1 h. Dimexide; - 1 tbsp. burdock oil; - 1 tbsp. olive oil; - 1 tbsp. l peach oil; - 1 tsp. Vitamin A and E in oil.
The components are thoroughly mixed, especially with Dimexidum, since it has a different structure, unlike oils, it is necessary to constantly mix the mask when applied. Dimexidum should not be allowed to be cleaned on the scalp - it can cause a burn. The resulting mixture is rubbed into the scalp and left under a towel for an hour. Rinse with shampoo water. Read more about the effects and use of the dimexid mask here.
Nicotinic Acid Hair Mask
Nicotine mask is one of the most simple and effective, according to many girls, the principle of action, as well as the features of the use of nicotinic acid can be found here.
The easiest way is to daily rub 1 ampoule of nicotinic acid in the scalp in its purest form. If you want to enhance the effect, then nicotinic acid can be mixed with aloe juice or herbal decoction. The course of use of nicotinic acid should not exceed 1 month.
A small reminder of homemade masks for hair growth

Now you just have to find your recipe. homemade hair growth mask. It is worth noting that any mask is individual; it may not suit you, so do not be afraid to try new recipes. If you already have experience using homemade hair growth masks, share with us in the comments :)