We all know that spinach plays an important role in good health, but a very few people know that it is also a good remedy for your hair and skin. Spinach is a leafy vegetable which comes with many essential nutrients such as vitamin A and vitamin C. Both vitamins helps to increase the production of petroleum on scalp and work to promote the growth of your hair. Along with this, spinach is also a rich resource of minerals, pigments and phytonutrients.
Spinach is also a good source of vitamins such as B1, B2, B6, E and vitamin K, zinc, iron, manganese and omega-3. These nutrients helps to nourish the scalp and hair. Its high antioxidant contents also helps to prevent hair damage. Here are different ways by which you might utilize spinach for hair growth —
1. Spinach Oil
You Will Need —
Half cup of spinach leaves
1/4 Cup of coconut, castor or olive oil
How to Make: Spinach oil can play a crucial role in hair health and their growth. It helps to make your hair strong, growing, smooth, soft and well moisturized.
For this, take spinach leaves and grind them well in a grinder. You may also use cooked or raw spinach to generate the pulp. Now, mix this paste with coconut or caster oil. Heat this mixture for a while and then apply it on your hair and scalp gently. Leave it for 1 hour. Then, wash your hair with a mild shampoo and conditioner.
This paste works well, particularly on dry or frizzy hair. You can use this hair growth remedy every week.
2. Spinach Hair Pack
You Will Need —
One cup of spinach leaves
One tablespoon honey
One tablespoon carrier oil (coconut, castor or olive oil, etc.)
How to Use: Spinach hair pack is really very useful for strong and growing hair. For this, take spinach leaves and add honey. You can use any oil including olive, coconut or castor oil. Mix all the ingredients and blend with the help of blender to make a smooth paste.
But, be make sure that this paste should not be watery and too thick. Also, your scalp should be clean. Apply this paste well on your hair and scalp. Leave for 30 minutes to 1 hour. You can try this remedy once a week. It works to improve circulation to increase hair growth.
3. Spinach Smoothie
You Will Need —
One ripe banana
One cup papaya
One cup spinach leaves
One cup coconut milk
How to Make: Take spinach leaves, banana, papaya and blend all ingredients in the blender. Now mix coconut milk and again blend them together. You can try spinach smoothie in your morning breakfasts. It will helps to promote hair growth.