How to use ginger to promote hair growth

It can also be a great ally if you want to improve the overall health of your hair or when you want to treat certain scalp conditions [Courtesy, iStock]

Use the root to target specific areas

If you have an area that you need to treat, ginger root can help. This can work if you have a scalp infection that you would want to get rid of.

You can simply slice a fresh root and massage the root directly on that area for the juice to work itself in. You can leave it on for a few minutes then rinse.

Alternatively, you can prepare some dilute ginger juice, sieve, then massage on those areas before rinsing.

Try ginger supplements

Healthy hair isn't only about what you do externally. What you put in your body can help to enhance the process which is why eating healthy is essential.

To boost your progress, you can try some ginger supplements. They have shown to treat thinning hair in some patients dealing with alopecia so this might work for you as well. It works as a powerful antioxidant to reduce oxidative stress, which is often what causes hair loss.

Use ginger-infused hair products

Pre-made hair products are very convenient and they also have some wonderful benefits for your hair.

You can try ginger shampoos, oils and any other products you might like. These will save you a lot of time if you're not able to prepare your own ginger oils and treatments at home.

Tip:

Before you use ginger on your scalp, make sure you do a patch test first to confirm if it's safe for you to use.