Neem Oil for Massive Hair Growth: DOES IT WORK?

2022 has been hell of a year. With the after effects of COVID has come the least but unignorable NEVER ENDING HAIRFALL. If you have been a COVID survivor, you're not the only one shedding tons of hair every time you brush it. While finding out a solution to regrow my hair back to its old volume. I did immense research on herbal ingredients that might work up a much needed miracle. Among these I found Neem hair oil, and trust me when I say this: YES IT WORKS!

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What is Neem Hair Oil?

N(caps)eem oil is extracted from neem trees and is widely common in the asian countries. Many Indians have used it as a traditional remedy for thick luscious hair. 

This "miracle oil" has anti-bacterial, and moisturizing properties packed with vitamin E, and antioxidants that replenish the hair from its roots. 

But can neem oil really regrow your hair? Here's what research says, on how to take maximum benefit from it, and its direction of usage.

What are the benefits of Neem oil for hair?

Studies show that neem oil helps in 

• Moisturizing your dry hair
• Combats split ends
• Promote healthy hair growth
• Soothe Frizz
• Minimize graying
• Reduce dandruff
• Kill hair lice

All these benefits have been listed as a result of various scientific research, but there is more that needs to be done on its efficacy.

How does neem oil make your hair better?

The benefits mentioned above are as a result of health boosting nutrients found in neem. Neem hair oil is rich in:

• Vitamin E
• Fatty acids
• Triglycerides 
• Antioxidants
• Calcium
• Limonoids

Applying neem oil directly on the skin can deliver these nutrients right to your hair follicles, strengthening them to prevent hair fall.

The magic of fatty acids, TGL, and antioxidants in neem oil

Fatty acids, triglycerides, and antioxidants do miracles for hair. They provide much needed moisturization to the hair strands driving away all the frizz.

Antioxidants on the other hand combat free radicals, and prevent premature greying of hair.

Does neem oil actually regrow your hair?

Neem oil helps in stimulating the scalp and increasing blood flow to the hair follicles. This provides more nutrients and oxygen to the scalp, thus enhancing speed of hair growth. 

The regenerative, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of neem oil prevent psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin condition which leads to balding. Neem oil combats psoriasis and helps regrow hair.

How to use neem oil for hair?

Pure neem oil may cause irritation when applied directly. 

Relaxing Hair oil Massage

1-2 drops of Neem oil should be diluted with 1 ounce coconut oil, olive oil or any other oil of your choice and then applied to the scalp. Let it stay for 30 minutes to 1 hours and then wash your hair. 

Deep condition with Neem & Flaxseed  Hair Mask

Boil ¼ cup of flax seeds in 2 cups of water. Allow the mixture to attain a thick gel-like consistency. Let it cool and filter the mixture with the help of a sieve. Add 2-3 teaspoons of neem oil to this mixture and apply it on your hair. Wash it off when the mask gets dry. 

Add it to your shampoo/conditioner

This is one of the easiest hacks for lazy ladies like me. Add one or two teaspoons of neem oil to your shampoo and voila! You get better healthy hair after every wash!

Ladies! Add neem oil to your hair care and notice the difference in your hair yourself. Thank me later ;)