The Guava fruit and the guava tree leaves are packed with many vitamins and nutrients, including Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Potassium, dietary fiber, Vitamin A and lycopene, all of which are essential for healthy hair growth.
In fact, the Guava fruit contains more Vitamin C than an orange.
Guava tree leaves can also help those with curly, wavy or frizzy hair with manageability.
Guava leaves have taken the internet by storm with claims of it being a miracle solution for hair loss. It is also gaining popularity as a hair thickening ingredient that promotes rapid hair growth. But how exactly are guava leaves beneficial for your hair?
Hair loss affects more than half of middle-aged men and women.Although hair loss is a normal part of aging, it doesn’t mean it isn’t frustrating or embarrassing to deal with.
The level and severity of hair loss can be both minor and severe, ranging from thinning hair to large, visible bald spots or permanent hair loss.
More often than not, hair fall is a direct result of unhealthy scalp conditions. Guava leaves have analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties that have made it a popular ingredient for maintaining scalp health (1). It is often used in hair rinses to treat scalp issues such as dandruff. It is also rich in B Vitamins and Vitamin C, which nourish the follicles and aid hair growth.
Using guava leaves on your hair can leave it feeling soft and looking lustrous, while thickening its volume. A guava leaf lotion is the simplest thing to make. Follow the steps below to make your very own guava leaf hair care solution that will battle hair fall and promote hair growth.
You Will Need :
- A handful of guava leaves.
- 1 liter water
- A pot for boiling.
- Strainer
- Preparation
- Pour the water into the pot and place it on the stove. Bring the water to a boil.
- To the boiling water, add the guava leaves.
- Let the water boil for 20 minutes.
- Strain the liquid and let it cool
How To Apply :
1. Wash and cleanse your hair with shampoo and skip conditioning.
2. Once your hair is almost dry, section it and start applying the guava leaf solution.
3. Massage the solution into your scalp for at least 10 minutes and ensure that all of your hair saturated with it.
4. Pay extra attention to the roots and tips while you apply the solution.
5. You can leave this solution on for up to 2 hours. Optionally, you can wrap your hair in a towel and sleep with the solution in your hair.
6. Rinse the solution out of your hair with lukewarm water.