Stinging nettle: internally or as a mask
Its vitamin B5 and iron content helps treat brittle and/or split nails and prevents hair loss. Silica helps to fix all the nutrients it brings to our body. It contributes to the shine and tone of our nails and hair. This plant also has the power to limit the secretion of sebum (for oily hair).
How do we do ?
- internallynettle is consumed in all forms: in herbal tea, capsule, ampoule, mother tincture… Nettle hydrosol is also used in the preparation of hair care.
- In mask : put nettle powder in water or nettle hydrosol, mix so that the paste is homogeneous. Apply the mask to the hair for at least 45 minutes before rinsing. You can also use this product for the nails.
Castor oil: in massage or mask
Castor oil is emollient. It soothes, nourishes and heals all friable tissues. Thanks to its oily texture, it completely covers the nail, which allows better absorption of the active ingredients. Rich in fatty acids and minerals, castor oil plays a role in the growth of nails and hair.
How do we do ?
- In massaging: it can be applied, pure, on the nails. Massage them with castor oil every night before going to bed. It not only strengthens them, but also helps to heal the skin that detaches from the cuticles.
- In mask : to regenerate hair, dilute castor oil in jojoba oil, in proportions of 50/50. Apply the oil before going to bed. Rinse when you wake up remembering to shampoo well so that there is no product left.
HE lemon eucalyptus and Atlas cedar: in mask or shampoo
Lemon eucalyptus essential oil improves blood microcirculation, brings vitality and promotes nail growth. Atlas cedar essential oil, for its part, fights against thickening of the scalp. It thus contributes to the slowing down of hair loss. Inflammation at the root of the hair causes, in fact, poor implantation. It also promotes good blood circulation.
How do we do ?
- In local application : do you want to strengthen your nails? Put 40 drops of lemon eucalyptus essential oil in a 20 cl bottle of nettle hydrosol, which you will shake after each use. You can apply the product as it is on your nails.
- In addition to shampoo : to slow down hair loss, add 3 drops of Atlas cedar essential oil in a dab of shampoo, with each wash. Leave to act then rinse.
- In mask : pour 5 drops in stinging nettle powder and water to form a homogeneous paste. Apply to hair, leave for a few minutes, then rinse.
The egg: grandmother’s remedy
The egg is rich in proteins (especially ovalbumin), vitamins, iron, zinc, choline. It helps to heal and nourish the hair follicle. “Everything is good in the egg, our grandmothers told us, both the yolk and the white.” This is why it is interesting to use both parts of the egg when making a homemade mask, especially recommended for dry or curly hair.
How do we do ?
Take a whole organic egg. Beat it to homogenize. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil (rich in vitamin E, it protects against the aggression of the sun’s rays and brings shine to the hair). Add 2 tablespoons of liquid acacia honey, a nutrient par excellence. Apply the emulsion to your hair. Let stand under a charlotte for at least 1 hour before rinsing. You can use this treatment once a week, and apply the same recipe on the nails (then leave to act for about twenty minutes).
To know : fingernails grow 3.5 mm per month according to the American Academy of Dermatology. This figure varies according to different factors: genetic heritage, stress, taking medication or iron deficiency, for example. The speed of hair growth is on average 1 cm every 30 days. The duration varies according to hair type, origin, seasonality and dietary habits. Be aware, however, that cutting hair does not make it grow back faster.
Our expert : Caroline Gayet, phytotherapist, author of The secrets of my herbalismIntereditions
Read also :
- What your nails reveal about your health
- What your hair reveals about your health
