How to Use Ginger for Hair Growth and Dandruff – 6 DIY Scalp & Hair Treatments

This may sound odd but hear me out – ginger is actually a powerful hair growth treatment to make your hair TRIPLE in thickness and length. Uncover 6 amazing DIY recipes explaining how to use ginger for hair growth, dandruff control and more!

We know ginger as a warming and healing spice especially in the form of ginger tea. But what makes it good for your hair? Let’s check out the benefits and how to use ginger for hair growth and dandruff below:  

Benefits of Ginger for Hair

1. Anti-Inflammatory – One of the best qualities of ginger is that it is a powerful anti-inflammatory properties. It helps reduce scalp inflammation, scalp acne and inflammatory conditions like scalp eczema and psoriasis. 
2. Anti-dandruff – Ginger has natural antifungal, antibacterial and antiseptic properties that kills the fungi that causes dandruff. It inhibits the growth of yeast, removes flakiness, and relieves an itchy scalp.  
3. Antioxidant – Ginger has potent antioxidants that protect hair from free radicals from UV rays that cause hair shedding, brittle hair, premature aging and other damages.  
4. Nutrient-rich – It is rich in several components that aid healthy hair including magnesium, phosphorous and potassium. These minerals nourish the scalp and stimulate blood flow to hair follicles, which encourages hair growth and regrowth. 
5. Improves blood flow to the scalp – Ginger contains circulatory agents that promote blood flow to the scalp. This triggers the hair follicles and encourages new hair growth. It strengthens hair strands from the root to the tip. 
6. Promotes shiny hair – Another surprising benefit is that ginger is a nice hair conditioner. It contains oils that makes hair more manageable, soft and shiny. 
7. Reduces thinning hair – if you are experiencing hair loss, ginger helps because its hair stimulating properties wake up dormant hair follicles to start producing hair. The warm invigorating sensation it provides helps promote blood flow which promotes restored hair growth.

How to Use Ginger for Hair Growth and Dandruff 

Note: Ginger juice is potent and can burn your scalp so please be careful. If you have a sensitive scalp, use less ginger. 

1.  Castor Oil and Ginger for Hair Growth

Both castor oil and ginger have antiinflamatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties that make them a wonderful combo for treating scalp and hair problems that inhibit hair growth. 

Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid which nourishes and strengthens hair follicles. It is one of the best oils for promoting hair growth and preventing hair thinning.

What you need

• 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger juice
• 1 tablespoon of castor oil (where to get it)
• Small blender (where to get it)
• Bowl 
• Shower cap (where to get it)
• Applicator brush (where to get it)

Directions

1. Using a small blender, blend about 4 inches of ginger with a bit of water, then strain using a plastic mesh strainer to get 2 tablespoons of ginger juice. 
2. Now mix the ginger juice with castor oil in a small bowl. 
3. Apply it on your entire scalp using an applicator brush and massage your head for a couple of minutes. 
4. You will feel a tingly warm sensation. This is from the ginger working its magic. It should be a gentle sensation, not unbearable so be careful. 
5. Place a shower cap on your head (tie up your hair into a bun or crocodile clip first).
6. Leave it on for 30 minutes then wash it off well using a natural sulfate-free shampoo (where to get one).
7. Repeat at least 2 times a week to see results. 

2. Aloe Vera Gel and Ginger for Hair Growth

Aloe vera gel contains Vitamin E which is an antioxidant that repairs the scalp and stimulates hair growth. 

Vitamin A present in both aloe vera and ginger helps produce healthy sebum in the scalp which keeps hair from becoming dry dehydrated and brittle. 

Coconut oil nourishes and moisturized the scalp and has nutrients like fatty acids that encourage healthy hair growth.  

What you need

• 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger juice
• 3 tablespoons of aloe vera gel (where to get it)
• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil  (where to get it)
• Small blender for extracting ginger juice (where to get it)
• Small bowl
• Shower cap (where to get it)
• Applicator brush (where to get it)

Directions

1. Extract the juice from the fresh ginger root using the above procedure. 
2. Next mix the aloe vera gel, coconut oil, and ginger juice in a bowl.
3. Using a hair applicator brush or fingertips, apply it to your scalp.
4. Tie up your hair and cover it with a shower cap or warm damp towel. 
5. Keep this mixture for 30 minutes and wash your hair with a natural sulfate-free shampoo (where to get one).
6. Repeat it twice a week. 

3. Onion and Ginger for Hair Growth

Onions contain sulfur which is known to reduce hair breakage and thinning. It also has antiseptic properties that fight dandruff and other irritants to the scalp that inhibit hair growth. 

Coconut oil is rich in fatty acids that penetrate the hair follicles and nourish it. It is one of the best oils for hair growth. It also keeps the scalp moisturized and healthy. 

What you need 

• 2 inches ginger root
• ½ an onion 
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil (where to get it)
• Small blender (where to get it)
• Shower cap (where to get it)
• Applicator brush (where to get it)

Directions 

1. Peel off the onion and ginger skins, wash them and chop into tiny pieces. 
2. Blend them together with coconut oil into a smooth paste. 
3. Apply it to your whole scalp using an applicator brush. Tie up your hair and cover with a shower cap and keep it on for 30 minutes. 
4. Now rinse it off very well. Shampoo twice to get it all off properly. Try a natural sulcate-free hair growth shampoo (where to get one).
5. Repeat once a week or once in two weeks.

4. Ginger and Lemon For Dandruff

Lemon juice contains anti-fungal properties. It helps exfoliate away dandruff flakes and control oily scalp. It also balance scalp pH. 

Yogurt is moisturizing and also has lactic acid which exfoliates dead cells on the scalp. It is also soothing and reduces irritation and itchiness. 

What you need

• 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger juice
• 3 tablespoons of yogurt
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Bowl 
• Small blender (where to get it)
• Shower cap (where to get it)
• Applicator brush (where to get it)

Directions 

1. Extract the juice from the fresh ginger root, using a few inches of ginger root, a blender and a little water. Collect the juice using a plastic mesh strainer.
2.  Mix it together with yogurt and lemon juice. 
3. Apply it all over your scalp over the bathroom or kitchen sink. 
4. Tie your hair up in a bun or clip and cover with a disposable shower cap.
5. Keep this mixture for 30 minutes. 
6. Rinse well and wash your hair with a natural anti-dandruff shampoo (where to get one). 
7. Repeat it at least twice a week. 

5.  Ginger and Baking Soda Scalp Detox for Dandruff

Baking soda exfoliates the scalp with its slight abrasive texture. It also helps balance scalp pH and soothes an itchy scalp.

Ginger and baking soda combined together has an anti-fungal effect which helps control dandruff. Honey cleanses the scalp and keeps it hydrated and flake-free. 

What you need

• 2 inches of ginger root
• 1 tablespoon of baking soda (where to get it)
• 2 tablespoons of honey (where to get it)
• Small blender (where to get it)
• Small bowl
• Shower cap (where to get it)
• Applicator brush (where to get it)

Directions 

1. Extract the juice from ginger using a few inches of ginger, a little water and a small blender. 
2. Mix it with baking soda and honey to form a spreadable paste and apply to the scalp, covering your hair with a shower cap afterwards. 
3. Keep it for 20 minutes and wash it off with a natural anti-dandruff shampoo (where to get one).
4. Repeat twice a week.

6.  Ginger and Olive Oil for Dandruff

Extra virgin olive oil, also known as EVOO, is great for dandruff control and hair growth. It helps moisturize the scalp while clearing off dead cells and dandruff flakes. 

Combined with ginger juice, it acts as a natural treatment that clears away dandruff, inflammation and itchy scalp. 

What you need 

• 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (where to get it)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice *optional
• Small blender (where to get it)
• Shower cap (where to get it)
• Applicator brush (where to get it)

Directions 

1. Blend 2 inches of ginger with a little water in a small blender then strain it using a plastic mesh strainer to get ginger juice.  
2. Mix the other ingredients with freshly extracted ginger juice.
3. Apply it to your hair roots then tie your hair up and cover with a shower cap. 
4. Keep it on for 30 minutes. 
5. Wash your hair well using a natural anti-dandruff shampoo (where to get one). 
6. Repeat 2-3 times in a week.

I hope you got a glimpse on how to use ginger for hair growth and dandruff. Try the above recipes out and come share your results.