How To Use Garlic Shampoo For Hair Loss
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Garlic shampoo? Yes, you heard that right. In this article, we explain how to use garlic shampoo for hair loss. This is not another marketing gimmick to make you spend your hard-earned money on products that claim to stop hair fall. Anecdotal evidence shows that garlic can boost hair growth by stimulating hair follicles. Hence, there is no wonder that garlic shampoos are flooding the market. Testimonials show that garlic-based products are effective at curbing hair loss. Now, you can make one right in the comfort of your home at a fraction of the cost. Keep reading to learn how garlic helps in preventing hair loss. Scroll down to learn more.
In This Article
Benefits Of Using Garlic For Hair Loss
1. Thickens Hair
Garlic has antibiotic properties which help curb hair fall caused by bacteria. These properties help aid your scalp in putting an end to the problem, restoring the thickness of your hair. It also helps stimulate the dormant follicles on your scalp, restoring volume.
2. Restores Scalp And Hair Health
Garlic helps restore health to hair that has been through a lot of chemical and heat damage. It also helps cure dryness and soothes an itchy scalp. A healthy scalp is much better at supporting strong hair roots and preventing hair fall.
3. Eliminates Breakage
Garlic helps reduce hair breakage by strengthening the hair shaft. This prevents hair thinning to a great extent and also minimizes split-ends.
4. Boosts Blood Circulation
Garlic stimulates the circulation of blood to your scalp. This helps flush out the toxins from your follicles while also keeping them nourished and healthy. The healthy follicles are better equipped for producing healthy and strong hair. They also fight off damage more efficiently.
Now that you know just how great garlic can be for your hair, let’s get into how you can go about using it as shampoo.
How To Make Garlic Shampoo?
You Will Need
- 10-15 Fresh Garlic Cloves
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- 3-5 drops Peppermint Oil
- 3-5 drops Tea Tree Oil
- 1 full bottle of Shampoo (ideally, organic.)
Prep Time
5 minutes
Processing Time
5 minutes
Method
- Peel the garlic cloves and wash them until they are clean.
- Blend the cloves until you get a smooth paste.
- To the paste, add some water and blend it for a while longer so that the paste is a bit creamy.
- To the garlic paste, add one teaspoon of olive oil and a couple of drops of peppermint and tea tree oil each.
- Mix the ingredients until they are well combined.
- Add this mixture to your shampoo and mix well.
- Store the shampoo in an air-tight bottle.
- Use this garlic shampoo in place of your regular shampoo.
- Once the hair fall lessens, start using this shampoo for every other wash and reduce the frequency.
How Often?
2-3 times a week.
Why This Works
Garlic offers your hair and scalp innumerable benefits. Using it in your shampoo will not only curb hair fall, but it is also an efficient way of using the ingredient to boost hair growth and improve hair health. Garlic is also a natural insect repellant. The olive and essential oil content in the remedy helps impart shine and moisture to your hair while also covering up the odor of the garlic.
Flip-flopping different shampoos will keep the scalp guessing and help prevent hair from falling out again and drying out too fast.
For those who prefer getting their shampoos at the store, I’ve put together a list of 5 garlic shampoos that help curb hair fall. You do not have to worry about the smell with these shampoos as they generally contain aged and deodorized garlic extract.
Best Garlic Shampoos For Hair Loss
1. Best Natural Ingredients:Nutrine Garlic Shampoo
Product Description
Nutrine’s garlic shampoo has been specifically formulated for treating hair loss. It contains unscented garlic extract and other natural ingredients that work together to curb hair loss. There is also a scented version of this shampoo that smells like garlic, whereas the unscented one has a strong floral scent. This shampoo effectively cleans your hair while also curbing hair fall and stimulating hair regrowth. It is particularly efficient when used in combination with Nutrine’s Garlic Conditioner.
Pros
- Curbs hair fall
- Increases hair volume
- Does not smell of garlic
Cons
- Contains sulfates
- Does not smell of garlic, but the floral fragrance might not be liked by everyone
2. Best Anti-Toxins:Vatika Garlic Shampoo
Product Description
Vatika’s Garlic Shampoo contains the goodness of garlic which helps promote healthy hair growth. Its unique formulation of garlic and other ingredients helps strengthen the hair shaft, controlling hair fall and breakage. It also adds shine and smoothness. This garlic shampoo also contains anti-toxins which help clean your follicles, promoting natural growth.
Pros
- Mild fragrance
- Lathers well
- Cleans hair well and does not weigh it down
- Adds shine and softens dry hair
- Controls hair fall
- Travel-friendly
- Controls frizz
Cons
- Contains Sulfates
- Very Expensive
3. Best For Nourishment:Alter Ego Garlic Shampoo
Product Description
This shampoo has been specially designed for hair that has been through chemical treatments like bleaching, perms, or coloring. It helps gently cleanse your hair while providing it with deep hydration and nourishment. It helps restore essential vitamins, mineral salts, and peptides to your hair.
Pros
- Does not strip moisture from hair, making it ideal for kinky and curly hair types
- Stops breakage
- Stops hair fall
- Mild, pleasant fragrance
- Cleans hair well
- Help soothe frizz and add shine
Cons
- Contains sulfates
- It does not work as well without the conditioner. (But this is the case with most shampoos)
4. Best Grease-Free:Nunaat Naat Garlic Magic Shampoo
Product Description
Nunaat’s Naat Garlic Magic Shampoo is free of formaldehyde and sodium chloride. It helps strengthen your hair and follicles, keeping your hair shafts healthy. The shampoo also helps restore softness and shine to your hair. It is ideal for oily hair as the mild formulation can be used frequently to keep your hair grease-free. It also helps regenerate and strengthen hair fibers.
Pros
- Lathers well
- Cleanses well
- Strengthens hair
- A pleasant fragrance that is not too strong
Cons
- Contains mineral oil
- Contains sulfates
5. Best For Regrowth:Fonex Garlic Shampoo
Product Description
Fonex’s Garlic Shampoo is an unscented formula that contains extracts from garlic combined with other ingredients that have been cosmetically renowned to curb hair fall. The garlic extracts in this shampoo help stimulate your scalp as soon as the product is massaged into your hair. It helps stimulate hair regrowth.
Pros
- Does not smell of garlic
- Helps curb hair fall
- Fights off dandruff
Cons
- Fragrance might not be liked by everyone
- Can be drying if used more than thrice a week
*The prices provided in this article are based on the latest available information. However, they may vary due to changes in pricing by the seller and/or promotional offers.
Side Effects Of Garlic Shampoo
Let’s start with the obvious—Garlic shampoo smells bad. That is unless you are buying a commercial shampoo that is “unscented.” While you might not react badly to the garlic, your scalp might react to the other ingredients in the shampoo. It takes a little bit of trial and error to find your right fit. However, if you have sensitive skin or have eczema, it is not advisable to use garlic shampoo as it might irritate your scalp and skin.
Garlic shampoo is one of the most renowned remedies for curing hair fall. If you’ve been having hair loss problems, using a homemade or store-bought garlic shampoo might help curb the issue. Have you ever used any of these garlic shampoos for hair loss? Tell us about your experience in the comments section below.
