There are several hair care recipes that promise healthier, hydrated and silkier hair. But have you ever heard about cloves in hair? In this article, we'll show you everything about this homemade recipe. Check out.
If you want to get hydrated, healthy, strengthened hair with a sealed cuticle, we strongly recommend the use of BeautyVip Hair, since, due to its capillary nutrient replenishment, it is able to keep the strands much silkier.
However, if even using the vitamin capsules you don't want to give up the homemade recipes, how about using cloves in your hair? Today you will learn how to make this recipe and what its benefits are.
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What is cloves?
We are talking about a plant grown in different regions of the globe, and it is widely used in culinary delicacies around the world. However, due to its potential, you can get great benefits from applying this ingredient to your hair.
Many women do not know, but the essential oil of this plant is already widely used in the composition of some shampoos and moisturizing masks, since it is rich in omega 3, fiber, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and several other minerals and vitamins.
And as we are talking about a relatively easy product to be found, using cloves in hair is neither out of this world nor impossible. Want to know what are the benefits of this ingredient for hair? So check out the next topic.
What are the benefits of cloves on hair?
As it is very rich in minerals and vitamins, cloves in hair can provide several benefits. It is rich in potassium, sodium, zinc, calcium and a powerful source of vitamins C, B6, B13, A, E, D, K thiamine, niacin, antioxidants, folic acid and others.
In short, if you want a homemade recipe to prevent hair loss, for example, we are talking about the perfect ingredient. After all, as it stimulates the scalp's blood microcirculation, it helps in the healthy growth of hair.
And, in addition to fighting hair loss, cloves in hair make the scalp cleaner, fight dandruff and lice, strengthen brittle strands and make them extremely shinier.
As if all this wasn't enough, if you want to avoid the dreaded gray hair, did you know that cloves in your hair can also help with that?! Yes, this ingredient prevents premature gray hair growth.
How to use cloves in hair?
There is more than one way. You can find so much clove essential oil and, in this state, just apply it on the scalp and on the ends of the hair, leave it for a few minutes and then rinse.
Now, if you want to get a more potent result, you can add some other components and ingredients to cloves. In the following topics, we'll show you some other ways to use this product.
How to use cloves in shampoo?
It is possible to make a powerful mixture for the strands and use it always when applying the shampoo. For this you will need a neutral shampoo, 10 cloves and two cinnamon sticks.
The preparation mode is super simple. Add all ingredients into the neutral shampoo and shake well. Afterwards, it is important to let the shampoo rest for about 24 hours, so that all components are absorbed.
After time, it is free to use. However, this clove hair shampoo should not be used more than 3 times a week and, whenever you apply, shake a lot to mix the ingredients.
How to use cloves as a tonic
Tonics are a way of literally toning the hair, making it stronger and more resistant. For this recipe, in addition to cloves, you will also need rosemary, which is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and minerals.
The preparation mode is easy. Boil 300ml of water with 20 cloves and a tablespoon of rosemary. When it boils, smother for 10 minutes and strain. Okay, just use this hair liquid, massaging it with your fingertips.
We recommend that you let the product act for about 1 hour on your hair, at most twice a week. In addition to strengthening the hair, it promotes hair growth.
How to use cloves as a humectant
As we talked about, cloves in hair can be used as a powerful humectant. If you can't find your essential oil, just follow this recipe, where you'll need 10g of cinnamon, 8g of cloves and 140ml of extra virgin olive oil.
To prepare, put all the ingredients and a glass container, stir a little and let it rest for at least 24 hours. After time, with the hair still dirty, just apply at the root and along the entire capillary length. Leave on for 2 hours and wash as usual.