Juicing to Grow Long Hair
Hair growth depends on getting proper nutrition. To grow healthy hair, it is necessary to consume enough of the nutrients that promote hair growth. Some of these nutrients include protein, beta-carotene, pantothenic acid, biotin and vitamin E. An ideal way to absorb a vast quantity of these nutrients is by juicing fresh fruits and vegetables. From vitamin-rich wheatgrass juice to divine smoothies, you can juice and blend your way to long, beautiful hair.
Things You'll Need
- Juice extractor
- Wheatgrass juicer
- Blender
- Wheatgrass
- Cucumbers
- Spinach
- Seeded grapes
- Bananas
- Nuts or nut butters (optional)
- Soy protein powder (optional)
- Egg yolks (optional)
- Brewer's yeast (optional)
Tips For You
- Drink wheatgrass juice. Wheatgrass juice contains protein, vitamin E and other nutrients that may help you grow long, shiny hair. If your hair is dry, brittle or damaged, wheatgrass juice may be helpful. You can buy wheatgrass juice at many health food stores. Alternatively, you can make it at home with a juice extractor that processes wheatgrass. Wheatgrass juice is also available in freeze-dried powder or capsule form.
- Mix up a cocktail of cucumber and spinach juice. Cucumber juice is an excellent source of pantothenic acid, which stimulates hair growth. Spinach contains beta-carotene, a type of vitamin A and a powerful antioxidant that promotes healthy hair development.
- Make your own grape juice. Grapes contain high levels of vitamins A and C, as well as an impressive number of essential minerals. Use seeded grapes and juice the whole fruit, including the seeds. Grape seeds are the source of grapeseed extract, which strengthens hair and encourages healthy hair growth.
- Whip up a biotin-packed smoothie. Bananas, nuts, nut butters, egg yolks, soy products and brewer's yeast all contain biotin. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, biotin is recommended for strengthening hair and nails. For this reason, a variety of shampoos and other hair products include biotin in their formulas.
