How to Use Fenugreek for Hair Loss, Hair Thinning and Hair Re-Growth
Today I will be sharing some amazing hair mask recipes with you all that are going to cure almost all of your hair related problems and that too with just one simple basic ingredient. All of you must be aware of Fenugreek or methi seeds. In India almost every house has this in their pantry and apart from being used in our food this wonder seed is highly highly beneficial for our hair. Just grab this wonder ingredient and bid adieu to all your hair related issues. Now you do not need to spend money on any fancy hair care product, just use fenugreek seeds for your hair and see the amazing results yourself within a month. So today’s post is on How to Use Fenugreek for Hair Loss, Hair Thinning and Hair Re-Growth.
Fenugreek/methi seds can be used to cure hair fall, hair thinning, baldness, dandruff, to add volume to limp hair, to add shine to dull hair, to strengthen the hair roots, to condition dry hair and what not. You name it and I have a solution for you. Today everybody is so busy with their hectic schedules that they hardly get any time to take care of their skin and hair and the amount of stress that we have in our lives takes a toll on our skin and hair. I think we should take out a little time for ourselves atleast once a week and pamper ourselves and also to take care of our skin and hair, after all physical appearance matters a lot. Fenugreek seeds are the most effective hair ingredient that I have ever come across and you do not need to do much with it, just soak a few methi seeds at night, grind it to a smooth paste in the morning, add 2 to 3 different ingredients according to your hair problem and there you are, your magical hair care remedy is ready to use.
So enough of my blabberings, let’s start with some amazing hair care masks that you can easily prepare at home and reap the benefits. I will try and mention all hair mask recipes for different hair problems but if I miss out on some, please comment down below and I will add some other remedies too.
Benefits of Using Fenugreek Seeds:
- It contains high amounts of proteins that help to reduce the problem of baldness.
- Fenugreek contains Lecithin, an emulsifying substance which nourishes and strengthens the hair follicles and also treats sensitive scalp problems.
- Fenugreek also contains Nicotinic acid which promotes hair growth.
- Fenugreek seeds also contains potassium which prevents premature graying of the hair.
- Fenugreek seeds also contain a hormone named antecedent that improves hair growth and also helps in rebuilding the hair follicles.
Remedies for Healthy Hair Using Fenugreek:
For Hair Loss:
Remedy 1:
Ingredients:
- 3 Tbsp of Fenugreek Paste.
- 2 Tbsp of Coconut Oil.
- 1 Tbsp of Castor oil.
How to Apply it:
- Mix everything together and make a smooth paste.
- Divide your hair in sections and apply this methi hair mask to your entire scalp.
- Leave it for 45 minutes to one hour.
- Wash off with a herbal shampoo.
- Repeat twice a week.
Remedy 2:
Ingredients:
- 3 Tbsp Fenugreek seeds.
- 1 Cup Coconut Oil.
- 1/2 Cup Curry Leaves.
How to Prepare it:
- Take a pan and add the coconut oil to it. Put it on low flame.
- Let the oil sizzle for 2 minutes and then add the methi seeds and curry leaves.
- Let the fenugreek seeds and curry leaves cook in the oil for 10 minutes on low flame.
- After 10 minutes turn off the gas and let the oil cool down.
- Strain the oil and transfer it to a glass jar.
How to Apply it:
- Take 3 Tbsp of this oil in a bowl and warm it up a little bit on a double boiler.
- Divide the hair in sections and apply the oil to your scalp and to your hair properly.
- Leave for 45 minutes and then rinse off with a herbal shampoo.
- Repeat twice a week.
For Thinning Hair:
Ingredients:
- 3 Tbsp of Fenugreek Paste.
- 2 Tbsp of Castor Oil.
- 1 Tbsp of Indian Gooseberry/ Amla Powder.
How to Apply it:
- Mix all the ingredients and apply on scalp.
- Leave for 1 hour and then wash off with a mild shampoo.
- Repeat twice a week.
For Dandruff:
Ingredients:
- 3 Tbsp of Fenugreek Paste.
- 2 Tbsp Yogurt.
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice.
How to Apply it:
- Mix all the ingredients together and apply on scalp.
- Leave it for 45 minutes.
- Wash off with a mild shampoo.
- Repeat twice a week.
For Hair Re-Growth:
Ingredients:
- 3 Tbsp of Fenugreek Paste.
- 2 Tbsp Aloe Vera Paste.
- 1 Tbsp Honey.
How to Apply it:
- Mix all the ingredients and apply on scalp.
- Leave for one hour and then rinse off with a mild shampoo.
For Dry Hair:
Ingredients:
- 3 Tbsp Fenugreek Paste.
- 4 tbsp Coconut Milk.
- 1 Tbsp Glycerine.
How to Apply it:
- Mix everything together and apply on your dry hair and dry ends of the hair.
- Leave it for 1 hour.
- Wash off with a mild shampoo.
For Premature Graying of the Hair:
Ingredients:
- 3 Tbsp Fenugreek paste.
- 2 Tbsp Curry leaves paste.
- 2 Tbsp Amla/Indian Gooseberry Powder.
How to Apply it:
- Mix all the ingredients together and apply on scalp.
- Leave for an hour.
- Rinse off with a mild shampoo.
- Repeat thrice a week for maximum results.
For Oily Hair:
Ingredients:
- 3 Tbsp Fenugreek Paste.
- 3 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar.
- 1 Tbsp Baking Soda.
How to Apply it:
- Mix everything together and apply on scalp.
- Leave for 45 minutes.
- Rinse off with a herbal shampoo.
- Repeat twice a week.
For Frizzy and Unmanageable Hair:
Ingredients:
- 3 Tbsp Fenugreek Paste.
- 1 Over Ripe Banana.
- 1 Tbsp Honey.
How to Apply it:
- Blend everything together in a mixer to make a smooth paste.
- Apply on entire hair length.
- Leave for an hour.
- Rinse off with a mild shampoo.
- Repeat twice a week.
For Deep Conditioning:
Ingredients:
- 3 Tbsp Fenugreek Paste.
- 1 Egg.
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil.
How to Apply it:
- Mix all the ingredients together.
- Apply on scalp and to the entire hair length.
- Leave it for an hour or so.
- Rinse off with a mild shampoo.
- Repeat twice a week.
To Accelerate Hair Growth:
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp Fenugreek seeds.
- 2 Cups of Water.
How to Apply it:
- Soak the seeds in water overnight.
- In the morning strain the water and transfer it to a spray bottle.
- Spray this hair growth tonic to your entire scalp and massage it for 10 minutes.
- Leave it for an hour.
- Rinse off with a mild shampoo.
- Repeat twice a week.
So guys, these were the different ways in which I incorporate methi/fenugreek in my hair care routine for thick, healthy and shiny hair. Believe me, all these help me a lot and make my hair extra soft and very very healthy. My hair growth rate has also increased tremendously over the past 3 months since I have been using methi in my hair care routine.I guess I have included a lot of ways in which you can use methi for different hair care issues but if I have missed out any issue, please comment down below and I will add some more recipes.
Do try them out and let me know your experiences.
Never tried fenugreek paste wuth so many different combinations. All targeting a particular hair issue. Bookmarking this one. Very informative.
Thank u so much Alisha. I am glad that you found my post to be informative. Do try fenugreek hair masks, they are very beneficial for the hair.
Hi Yamini, im in my mid 40s. Lately, been losing a lot of hair in the middle of my head. Been using hair coloring products for the past 10 years to hide greying. Could be the effect from it. Gonna try your recipe for hair loss.
Must it be freshly made each time or can be made and kept for a week or two. Pls advise on storage too (ie keep outside or in fridge or freezer). Many thanks.
Hi Yamini I didn’t know that Fenugreek works for baldness,the recipes looks very attractive and tasty.I going to share this post with my friend which is slowing losing his hair in his 30’s .Very useful post
Do give it a try Sophia. Fenugreek is great for the hair.
Thanks for sharing this great post.
i am glad you liked my post.
Thank u for all your ingredients I will try them out thanks and keep safe
Yamini..
Love the endless knowledge you share on hair care. I did try a hair care remedy from an Ayurvedic physician long back and it worked like a charm. Unfortunately I can’t use the same remedy again as I don’t live in India and don’t have access to those ingredients anymore. Planning to re start a good Ayurvedic hair care routine again as I have hair issues now. Are all your hair care posts (using natural ingredients) passed on from an Ayurvedic doctor? What Ayurvedic books have you read to gain this knowledge? I love reading such books too..just asking as I love using recipes coming from an Ayurvedic physician or book.
Please reply..
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I read a lot of books on Ayurveda and all the information I share on my blog is either from those books or from the knowledge I have gained all over the years.
Thank you for your recipes and knowledge on the subject.
Tried my first hair mask, hair was definately softer, healthier and shiny. Many co workers commented on my shiney hair.
I can’t wait to try the heated oil and fenugreek.
Do try out the fenugreek oil, it works wonders on the hair.
Thanks for the many fenugreek recipes. I had been using a recipe using the the water from soaked methi seeds as a spray, but I did not wash it out. Do you think it’s okay to use the fenugreek water as a leave-in hair moisturizer?
Yeah Lorna, it is perfectly fine to use fenugreek water as a leave in hair moisturizer.
Hi Yamini,
I have female pattern baldness. Can I try fenugreek mask.
Thanks for the information shared on how to use fenugreek on a variety of hair remedies. I find the information very interesting and believe it will do wonders. But i just don’t know how to source fenugreek seeds. Do i buy from shops?
Yes, you can buy fenugreek seeds from any grocery store that sells Indian spices.
You can also order them from mountainroseherbs.com, they are wonderful and have QUALITY ORGANIC products, hope this helps.
Thank you for providing this good piece of information
For the fenugreek water. How long does it last and should I add a preservative, and if so which do you suggest.?
How long will paste made with water last before expiring?
You should try and make it fresh everytime.
thanks for sharing such a informative and useful post.
I’m really keen to try your recipes for fenugreek hair conditioners etc. but I bought fenugreek leaves for cooking & also ground fenugreek. Are either of these okay for use as hair tonic and how would I use them in place of the seeds? I’d be so grateful for your help about this, thank you.
Hello Yamini, thanks for the knowledge and info. My hair has been thinning and I’ve been looking for natural remedies. I’m doing the 3tbsp fenugreek paste, 2 tbsp castor oil, 1 tbsp amla powder. My food processor couldn’t blend such small amounts so I doubled it to be able to make more. Is it OK to store in the refrigerator and apply again in 1-2 days to scalp?
Yes Sharon, you can store it for 2-3 days.
Hi Yamini, thanks for information, I’m planing to buy fenugreek, but making a paste seems to be complex ,can I use fenugreek powder instead ?
Yes you can use fenugreek powder also.