Hormones are involved in all aspects of health, and lately I’ve seen the affect of hormones on hair and scalp health.
After eight years of pregnancy and nursing, my body was tired and after that many years of my hormones being elevated from pregnancy/nursing, the postpartum hair loss finally occurred… and did it ever.
This happens because most hair follicles grow hair for a few months and then rest for a few months with an average of 10% of the head’s follicles resting at once. The resting period is reduced during pregnancy. Women lose less hair in pregnancy. However, postpartum hormones may cause the body’s rest period to be surpassed, resulting in more hair loss than normal. This is a natural process. However, after five pregnancies, and without having experienced postpartum loss of hair, it finally caught me up.
Stress can also make hair loss worse. The hair loss stopped after I treated the stress and hormones, but I still wanted to make my new hair grow faster and protect my hair/scalp during the summer.
This serum promotes hair growth.
Some women visit a dermatologist for hair problems. I go to my pantry.
My Homemade hair spray, sea salt spray. Dry ShampooThis homemade serum for hair growth is cheaper than commercial options and does not contain harmful chemicals.
Hair Growth Serum Recipe
This serum is a combination of herbs and essential oils which are beneficial for hair growth and scalp health.
- Nettle– Rich in iron and vitamins A, C, and K plus potassium and magnesium. It is commonly used in hair products that are natural and stimulates hair growth.
- Horsetail– High in silica and excellent for hair supporting hair growth.
- Aloe Vera Gel– Naturally thickens and soothes the scalp and serves as a silkening base for this serum.
- Clary Sage Essential Oils RosemaryLavender and, are good for the hair and scalp.
Hair Growth Serum Recipe
This recipe combines aloe vera, herbs, and essential oils to stimulate hair growth.
Instructions
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Bring the distilled aqueous to a rolling boil in a small saucepan.
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Add the horsetail and nettle leaves and remove from heat.
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Allow the herbs to sit in the water at least 10 minutes, or until it cools.
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Pour the liquid infused with herbs into a spray bottle.
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Add the essential oils to the aloe gel and shake.
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Store in the refrigerator up to 3 months. Shake before using.
Notes
Spray on roots of hair liberally at least twice daily. It was easier and more effective to spray it before going to bed every night.
How to Apply Hair Growth Serum
Spray on roots of hair liberally at least twice daily. It was easier and more effective to spray it before going to bed every night.
Where I Get Ingredients and Supplies
I got it Nettle leaf. Horsetail Leaf from Mountain Rose Herbs and the Natural aloe vera is available here.
The spray bottle is almost identical to what I used. This bottle. I like This bottle is made of stainless steelYou can also find out more about the following: The glass option.
You can use any high-quality option for essential oils. I usually order my oils from Plant Therapy.
Have you ever experienced postpartum hair fall? What did you do? What did you do to help?
