FLAX SEEDS FOR HAIR GROWTH
In today’s time where our health is deteriorating drastically with time. Be it stress, work pressure, environmental factor like pollution, chemical treatments done by majority of people or any other reason, people are turning towards natural cures.
Nobody is ready to sacrifice their health so the trend of natural cures is taking over synthetic or chemical products. In this article we will talk about the hair health, how to improve it with just a simple ingredient called Flax seed or Alsi seed i.e. importance of flax seeds for hair.
Flax seeds are the tiny brown colored seeds loaded with high nutritional value. The most affordable yet the most effective when it comes to overall health of an individual. Not to forget about the exceptions. Flax seeds are in trends now a days for their infinite benefits, be it health, skin or hair.
Why Flax seeds are good for hair?
These small seeds are known for their multiple benefits, but when we particularly talk about hair health flax seeds overpower others because they are powerhouse of vitamins and minerals. So, lets be particular and look at the properties listed below which help in hair health.
- Omega 3 fatty acids.
- Vitamin B (B1, B2, B3, B6)
- Vitamin E
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Protein
- Lignans (responsible for antioxidant, antifungal, and antibacterial property)
Benefits of flax seeds
- Promotes hair growth
ALA (alpha-linolenic acid ) an essential omega 3 fatty acids targets the root of hair, supplies healthy fat and nourishes from within improving the quality thus making them stronger from the roots. Vitamin B ensuring the production of red blood cells, so the oxygen transportation to the scalp-
a very important factor in hair growth.
- Prevent hair breakage
Protein present in flax seeds increases hair quality, gives more strength to the hair making them less prone to breakage. Vitamin E ensuring better blood circulation. Therefore, no hair breakage.
- Controls Dandruff
Lignans present in flax seeds are responsible for its anti-oxidants, antifungal and antibacterial property. Thereby eliminating all the extra dirt and deposits from the scalp.
- Maintains shiny hair
Vitamin E in flax seeds protects the hair from environmental damage. Omega 3 fatty acids nourishes from within. Thus, locking that shine of the hair making them silky and smooth.
- Moisturizes the hair
Since flax seeds balances the oil production level and balances Ph level of scalp, also it locks in the moisture preventing the further damage due to dryness. It is not wrong to say that Flax seeds acts as a natural moisturizer for hair.
Some more benefits for hair health
- Relaxes the scalp.
- Enhances the hair quality.
- Adds volume to the hair.
- Stops the growth of dead split ends.
- Manages those frizzy and dry curls so well, keeping them intact and giving a subtle look.
How to incorporate Flax seeds in hair care routine?
There are numerous ways in which flax seeds can be added to the hair care routine. Let’s talk about them.
- Including the grinded seeds in the daily diet.
Simply adding the grinded seeds to your smoothies, veggies or salads not only improves hair health drastically but also offers numerous other health benefits because consuming them will cure the issue from within.
- Using Flaxseeds oil
Massaging it like any other coconut oil on the hair and scalp offers numerous benefits listed above like stronger and shiny hair, No Dandruff and many more.
Apply it before shampoo for 30-40 minutes. you will get the stronger moisturized hair like never before.
- Using Flaxseeds Gel
The most viral flaxseed gel for skin is even more effective when it comes to hair. It nourishes, moisturizes, soothes the scalp from within. Also leaves the hair shiny and stronger which means no breakage and no hair fall. You can make this gel at home with simple steps given below:
Mix half cup of flax seeds in 2 cups of water.
Boil it until the mixture turns into a thick consistent gel.
This gel can be used as a leave in conditioner or a hair mask.