Introduction:

We often find ourselves opting for expensive hair care products that are laden with chemicals in search of healthy hair. On the other hand, nature has given us a simple but very effective component that can be of great assistance to our hairs. If there is one natural remedy that works like a miracle for all hair related complaints such as hair loss dandruff or dryness is fenugreek, or methi seeds, fenugreek seeds are a rich source of iron and protein which are essential nutrients for hair.

These small, bitter-tasting seeds might just be the answer you were looking for when it comes to digestion and regulating your blood sugar levels, but they have also been shown to be one of the most effective ways to take care of our rufous tresses. They are a storehouse full of proteins, nicotinic acid, niacin as well as potassium and vitamin C making them all good things rolled into one.

Besides applying them on our hair these wonderful seeds can be eaten too so that we may reap their multiple benefits but first let us understand more about these seeds

 

Benefits of Fenugreek Seeds for Hair:

1. Promotes hair growth: Fenugreek seeds are rich in protein and nicotinic acid, which promotes hair growth and strengthens hair roots.
2. Prevents hair loss: By having antifungal and antibacterial properties; fenugreek seed prevents fungal infections on the scalp that lead to hair loss; as well it promotes blood circulation in the scalp hence overall health of the same.
3. Conditions hair: fenugreek seed serves as an excellent natural conditioner for dry scalp due its hydrating abilities. Lecithin contained in these seeds helps moisturize and add shine to them. They can be also used as a mask for nurturing and reviving hairs when ground into paste.
4. Reduces dandruff: Dandruff, flakes and itching are caused by the inflammation; hence these seeds help relieve scalp irritation. Thus fenugreek has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe the scalp which reduces flakes educational.
5. Strengthens hair strands: Fenugreek seeds contain a lot of vitamins and minerals that have a role in strengthening hair strands. Furthermore, they also prevent breakage due to the proteins found in them as well as having amino acids used for repair.
6. Prevents premature greying: Your hair won’t turn gray ahead of time because fenugreek seeds are full of antioxidants that help fight the free radicals in them.

How to use Fenugreek seeds for Hair

Fenugreek seeds are a versatile and effective natural remedy for promoting hair growth, preventing hair loss, and maintaining overall hair health. Here are some simple ways to use fenugreek seeds for hair care:

1. Fenugreek Seed paste

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds
• water

  

Instructions:

• Soak Seeds: Soak fenugreek in water overnight.
• Make Paste: Discard water and ground the soaked fenugreek into a fine paste.
• Apply: Focus on the roots while applying the paste to your scalp and hair.
• Wait: .Let the paste be on hair for 20-30 minutes
• Rinse: Use lukewarm water and a mild shampoo for thorough rinsing.

Fenugreek yogurt hair mask:

2 table spoon fenugreek seed

1 cup plain yogurt

•                                                                          Fenugreek and Yogurt Paste

 

Instructions:

• Soak seeds in water for overnight
• Grind the seeds into fine paste
• Add yogurt to fenugreek paste and mix them thoroughly
• Rub the mixture all over you scalp and allow it to settle for 20 to 30 minutes
• Next rinse out thoroughly using lukewarm water and mild shampoo

Fenugreek and Lemon Hair mask

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon fenugreek
• juice of half lemon

      Instructions:

• Soak seeds in water for overnight
• Grind the seeds into fine paste
• Add lemon juice to fenugreek paste and mix them thoroughly
• Rub the mixture all over you scalp and allow it to settle for 20 to 30 minutes
• Next rinse out thoroughly using lukewarm water and mild shampoo

4. Fenugreek Oil Treatment:

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds
• 1/2 cup of coconut oil or olive oil

Instruction:

• Heat the oil in a bowl and add fenugreek seed in to the oil
• Allow these seeds to stay submerged in until the seed red brown color.
• Switch off the flame and allow the oil to cool it down. Once cooled strain it out
• Massage oil on you scalp and hair, you can keep this oil on you hair for at least an hour or overnight for best result.
• Rinse it out thoroughly with a mild shampoo preferably with lukewarm water

5. Fenugreek and aloe vera hair mask

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds
• 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel

 

Instruction

• Soak seeds in water for overnight
• Grind the seeds into fine paste
• Add one bowl of aloe vera gel to fenugreek paste and mix them thoroughly
• Rub the mixture all over you scalp and allow it to settle for 20 to 30 minutes
• Next rinse out thoroughly using lukewarm water and mild shampoo

6. Fenugreek and coconut milk Hair mask

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon fenugreek seed a
• 1/2 cup of coconut milk

   Instruction

• Soak seeds in water for overnight
• Grind the seeds into fine paste
• Add coconut milk to fenugreek paste and grind them thoroughly
• Apply the mixture all over you scalp and allow it to settle for 20 to 30 minutes
• Next rinse out thoroughly using lukewarm water and mild shampoo

7. Fenugreek and Honey Hair mask

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds
• 1 tablespoon of honey

Instruction:

• Soak seeds in water for overnight
• Grind the seeds into fine paste
• Combine fenugreek paste an honey thoroughly
• Apply the mixture all over you scalp and allow it to settle for 20 to 30 minutes
• Next rinse out thoroughly using lukewarm water and mild shampoo

8. Fenugreek and Castor oil hair mask

Ingredients:

2 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds

2 tablespoon of castor oil

     Instruction

• Soak seeds in water for overnight
• Grind the seeds into fine paste
• Add 2 tablespoon of fenugreek paste and mix well thoroughly
• Apply the mixture all over you scalp and allow it to settle for 20 to 30 minutes
• Next rinse out thoroughly using lukewarm water and mild shampoo

9. Fenugreek and Onion juice hair mask

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoon of fenugreek seed
• 1 bowl onion juice

   

• Soak seeds in water for overnight
• Grind the seeds into fine paste
• Add onion juice to fenugreek paste and mix them thoroughly
• Apply the mixture all over you scalp and allow it to settle for 20 to 30 minutes
• Next rinse out thoroughly using lukewarm water and mild shampoo

10. Fenugreek Tea Rinse

Ingredients

2 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds

2 tablespoon

      Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds
• 2 cups of water

      Instruction:

Heat the water to boil and add the fenugreek seeds to the boiling water

Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes

Turn off heat and allow tea to cool

Strain the liquid to discard the seed.

After shampooing, apply fenugreek tea as a last rinse for hair. Do not rinse out

Conclusion

By using Fenugreek seed continuously will help to enhance hair health, stimulate hair growth and helps to resolve common issues like dandruff and dryness. By incorporating the above method in your daily routines will helps you to achieve stronger , shinier and healthier hair naturally.