Folates rich Lentils stimulates follicles to absorb the iron required for them to grow new hairs. It also contains biotin that enhances healthy regrowth. Zinc contained in it is also a natural DHT blocker which is a sex hormone that causes baldness. They are a perfect source of iron that gives you lustrous locks. Iron brings oxygen to the follicles resulting in hair growth. So rather than buying high-cost haircare products from the market, try out a diet rich in lentils. This superfood includes masoor, chana, urad, rajma, and moong. Proteins help in cell building. These small legumes are fantastic, low cost, versatile, and packed with valuable nutrients.
5 Tips To Restore Hair Growth Using Lentils
Tip 1: Boiled Lentils
This old remedy restores lost hairs in just a few weeks.
Steps:
a) Boil a handful of lentils in water.
b) Now crush it into a smooth paste and massage it onto your hairs.
c) Just make sure that you cover all your strands, i.e., from roots to tip.
d) Keep the mixture on for at least one whole night.
e) Finally, wash it off and then shampoo plus condition it as you usually do.
Tip 2: White Lentils DIY Mask
It acts as a hair regrowth formula that cures dry hairs, eliminates dandruff and enhances hair growth efficiently. Proteins in White lentils help to make your hair strong and healthy.
You Will Need:
a) White lentils
b) 4 tablespoon of yogurt
c) Turmeric powder
d) 1 spoon castor oil
e) 1 spoon almond oil
Steps:
a) Soak the white lentils in water for nearly 2 to 3 hours.
b) Now pour down the mixture in the bowl.
c) Add turmeric powder, one spoon each of castor oil and almond oil.
d) Add four tablespoons of yogurt in the pot.
e) Blend all here ingredients to make a mask.
How To Apply?
a) Apply the mask to all your hairs and leave it for around 15 to 20 minutes.
b) Use it once a week and then rinse it off with ordinary water.
Tip 3: Split Red Lentil Mask
You Will Need:
a) Split red lentil (Masoor Dal)
b) Mustard oil
c) Raw milk
d) Lemon peel
e) Red raspberry powder
Steps:
a) Take slit red lentils and soak it in the water for around 45 minutes.
b) Now air-dry the raspberries to form a powder out of it.
c) Take 1 cup of split red lentils and 1/2 cup of lemon peel in a blender.
d) Add raspberry powder and add raw milk in the blender.
e) Now add 1 and a half tablespoon of mustard oil in a blender.
f) Blend all the ingredients and apply it all over the hairs.
How To Use?
If you are suffering from the hair patches, use this mask and get the results in just 14 days.
a) Apply this mask on all the hairs.
b) Leave the pack undisturbed for 20 minutes.
c) Use this for only three weeks, and you’ll get surprising results.
d) Use warm water to rinse your hair.
e) You can also use this mask twice a week.