Ginger for Hair growth.

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Ginger is one of the most popular spices on earth and is found and used in almost every home around the World because of its nutritional value and health benefits.
Ginger has been linked to some medicinal uses or purposes such as Inflammation, weight loss and gastrointestinal ailments for centuries.
In my previous articles, we discussed about all the health benefits of ginger when consumed in raw forms or added to our beverages and foods but now we shall discuss about it's value when applied topically in our hair.
Ginger contains some circulatory components such as Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium and some antiseptic properties according to a post that stimulates the flow of blood on the scalp which triggers the hair follicles and encourages new growth while curing dandruff too. Ginger has an abundance of essential fatty acids that prevents hair from thinning.
So, it's safe to say while it's encouraging blood flow to the scalp, it's also preventing hair from getting lost and eliminating dandruff... (Isn't that great?).

Generally, the thinning of hair, damaged edges and dandruff occurs to both male and female due to factors like; Childbirth, Tight braids/Ponytails, Pills, Ringworm, Diet, Cancer treatment etc. If the thinning, dandruff and edge lost is Genetically engineered, Hereditary or Hormonal not even ginger can save the situation.

The use of Ginger juice for hair growth and treatment.

1.DANDRUFF.

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The natural antiseptic properties found in Ginger provides alleviation for dandruff which occurs in dry and oily scalp. Just mix the juice of a grated ginger with 3 tablespoon of olive or sesame oil and a dash of lemon juice. Massage the mixture into your scalp and allow to sit for 30 mins or overnight before washing of with lukewarm water. Repeat the process at least 3 times in a week until the dandruff is gone or eliminated.

2.THINNING EDGES.

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Thinning edges has now become a common global problem and can occur from Genetics, Hormones, Certain medications and Excessive styling such as Ponytails that are pulled too tightly, Wig caps, Use of gels and glues that contains drying alcohol at the edges and tight braids as seen below..

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For the treatment, mix the grated ginger juice with Olive or Avocado oil and add Jojoba oil then massage gently around your delicate hair edges in a circular motion every night to stop hair breakage and encourage regrow of the edges.
Note; it's not a magical show. It does not grow faster overnight, it only increases the blood flow in that region but you will start to notice a notable difference in about a week or two. 

3.THINNING HAIR

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Caused by excessive use of Heating equipments, Braiding, Chemically made stuffs and pills. Balding is not thinning. Thinning can be salvaged by repeating the process above but you must apply with caution. Do not use too much application to avoid an Oily mess according to Naturally curly. 
If it's a Hormonal problem, Genetics or Medically induced please seek the advice of a medical professional.

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