Many of us are familiar with natural oils and they’ve become staples in our natural hair care regimens but there are plenty of other natural ingredients and nutrients we can, and should, attempt to incorporate into our hair care routines. Blueberries are one of them!
Aside from tasting fantastic, blueberries stimulate hair growth because they contain proanthocyanidins – a plant chemical. Proanthocyanidins are a class of polyphenols found in a variety of plants. This chemical interacts with hair follicles to accelerate growth. Blueberries are also packed with antioxidants and vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E. Vitamin B complex is particularly good for growing our curls. Blueberries aid hair growth by improving oxygenation and circulation of blood in the body, particularly the scalp.
Beauty practitioners also endorse blueberries for the thick and healthy locks. It’s also been proven as a food that helps to slow down the process of hair aging. No grey hairs here!
So how do blueberries and hair co-exist in your regimen? Well externally, a shampoo, or other products, enhanced with blueberries can assist hair growth. There are a number of products on the market which contain blueberry extracts and other vitamins such as B5. See below in our Shop The Products segment for suggestions.
NATURAL RECIPES
Lastly here is a homemade recipe using blueberries if you prefer the 100% natural approach.
Hair Dye:
This is a great natural way to add a hint of color to dark hair or a pink tint if you have light brown or blond hair. As always, for best results, use on dry freshly washed hair – products are better used when on clean hair:
• 1 cup mashed blueberries
• 1/4 cup baking soda mixed with 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (serves as an activator)
• mix together
• use on dry hair
• for full effect let set for 2 hours and sitting in the sun helps accelerate the color
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