How to use Fenugreek Seeds for Hair

Now a days people have been so busy with their work schedule. They don’t even have enough time to care for their hair and do shower bath with the profit oriented commercial products. They contain compounds like ammonium chloride, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), glycol and polysorbate resulting in huge hair loss. Though you may not see the symptoms instantly, but greatly damages your hair on a long tail basis.

If you found this problem initially, stop using commercially available shampoo products and start searching for a natural shampoo for strengthening your hair. You may come across different organic ingredients like  yogurt, lemon, egg yolk and fenugreek seeds. Out of all these fenugreek seeds serves the best and gives you quick relief from severe pain.

Fenugreek seeds an essential ingredient in your kitchen that is mostly used in all recipes to reduce bitterness and enhance flavor. Though it is used in cooking, also helpful as herbal medicine to cure hair problems like dull hair and dandruff.

Scroll down to know about how to use fenugreek seeds to maintain a healthy hair.

Fenugreek Seeds Nutrition Chart

On serving, 100 grams of methi seeds contain…

5 calories
6 grams of carbohydrates
4 grams of proteins
900 milligrams of fats
395 milligrams of calcium
51 milligrams of phosphorus

Benefits of Fenugreek Seeds

Here is the list of some possible benefits of fenugreek seeds when you make it as a part of your regular diet.

It helps to treat with eating disorders.
Promotes milk flow in pregnant women.
They add flavor and spice to your wonderful recipe.
It adds shine to your hair, prevent hair loss and fight against dandruff.
It improves the body strength and exercise performance or the body composition in men.
It has antifungal and antibacterial properties that protects you from infections on hair and scalp.
Methi seeds can be used for fatigue and backache just eating 1 spoon of fenugreek seeds on daily basis.
Fenugreek seeds can be used along with other natural hair packs for maintaining strong, healthy and shiny hair.
Potassium, amino acids and other essential nutrients strengthens the hair follicles and prevents from itching, drying and falling.
Fenugreek seeds help to reduce the inflammations within and out of the body like mouth ulcers, eczema, wounds and bronchitis.

Home Remedies for Hair Growth using Fenugreek Seeds 

Here are some effective home remedies that help to protect your hair from harmful toxins or pollutants. Regular follow up of these remedies will help you to make your hair look shiny and attractive.

Dandruff

Now a days, dandruff is a severe problem in both males and females especially at Young age. It is actually a skin condition that mainly affects the scalp in which the symptoms include flaking and mild itchiness. It can also be due to sensitivity to commercial hair products like head & shoulder (anti-dandruff shampoo), eczema and overgrowth of yeast. The best way to cure this problem is by making use of dandruff home remedies regularly. Here we discussed some fenugreek combinations that you can try in your home for better results.

Remedy-1 (Fenugreek Seeds)

Ingredients

Procedure

Take the fenugreek seeds according to your hair length and volume.
Soak 3-4 tbsp of fenugreek seeds in water overnight.
The very next day morning grind the fenugreek seeds and put the paste in a small bowl.
Apply this fenugreek seeds paste to the scalp and hair ends.
Cover the hair with a protective cap and allow it to dry for 30 minutes.
Rinse with normal water and repeat the procedure for every 2-3 days.
Within months, you may see minimizing the dandruff problem slowly.

Method-2 (Fenugreek Seeds and Curd)

Curd is a readily available ingredients that can be used to treat with your hair beauty by controlling dandruff problem to some extent. Here we make use of this duo combination i.e. fenugreek seeds and curd for fast relief.

Ingredients

Fenugreek seeds- 3-4 tbsp
Curd- 2 tbsp

Procedure

Make a fenugreek seed into a fine powder using mixer or grinder.
Now add 2 tbsp of curd to the fenugreek powder.
Blend well to make into a paste and massage with the paste on dandruff prone areas.
Wash your hair with water; it works as an awesome hair conditioner keeping the hair glossy.

Method-3 (Fenugreek Seeds and Lemon)

When fenugreek seeds mixed with lemon which contains vitamin C, citric acid, antioxidant and anti-fungal properties helps to fight against the dandruff and encourages healthy scalp.

Ingredients

Fenugreek seeds- 3-4 tbsp
Lemon juice- 1 tbsp

Procedure

Take fenugreek seeds and soak them in a glass of water.
Grind gently to form a thick paste and add 1 tbsp of lemon juice to the paste.
Stir well; apply this paste on your scalp and hair ends.
Wait for 30 minutes and clean your hair with plenty of water. 

Method-4 (Fenugreek Seeds and Jojoba Flowers-Leaves)

Jojoba extracts are used to promote strong hair roots by reviving dry and damaged hair. It is naturally free from mineral oil, paraben, sulphate and silicon compounds. This combination works well for your dandruff problem only when you extract the juice from jojoba leaves and flowers.

Ingredients

Fenugreek seeds- 2 tbsp
Jojoba flowers and leaves- 5-6

Procedure

Soak 2 tbps of fenugreek seeds in a clean water overnight.
Crush the jojoba flowers and leaves along with methi seeds in a grinder.
Apply this thick paste on your hair and scalp.
Allow it to dry for an hour and wash with cool water without using shampoo.

 Hair fall

Hair fall or baldness is that part of your head tends to loose hair continuously. It can be mainly due to the living habits, pollution, medications, malnutrition, infections and genetic factors. Here we suggested 2 methods or remedies that have great impact on your hair fall problem.

Method-1 (Fenugreek Seeds and Aloe Vera Gel)

In this method-1 we make use of fenugreek seeds and aloe vera gel. This non-toxic aloe vera gel comes with the essential benefits  like treating dandruff and  hair fall in the arena of hair care. It is suitable for application on all hair types and is recommended for both men & women.

Ingredients

Aloe vera leaf-1
Fenugreek seeds- 2-3 tbsp 

Procedure

Take medium sized aloe vera leaf and extract the gel from it by slicing from the middle.
Mix the aloe gel with fenugreek seed powder in a bowl.
Now apply it on your hair covering the scalp.
Allow it to dry for (1/2) hour and wash your hair with water.

Method-2 (Fenugreek Seeds and Coconut Oil)

Fenugreek seeds with coconut oil is also good to bring an end to your hair fall problem. Here we have  given you the procedure to apply the coconut oil and fenugreek seed mixture on your hair properly.

Ingredients

Fenugreek seeds- 1/4 cup
Coconut oil- 2 tbsp

Procedure

Take (1/2) cup of fenugreek seeds and soak in a cup of water overnight.
Now grind the seeds with little water in a mixer until it is smooth.
Add 2 tbsp of coconut oil to the paste and stir well using a spoon or fork.
Apply the mixture on your hair, scalp and leave it for few minutes and then wash off.

Scalp

Scalp is the part of the head where hair grows. To grow hair on your scalp we come up with a solution by the use of fenugreek seeds with egg yolk,  ACV and black tea and are listed below.

Method-1 (Fenugreek Seeds and Egg Yolk)

Applying egg yolk to your hair is a wonderful natural  ingredient that brings shine and stiffness. Because it has proteins needed for your hair and when mixed with fenugreek seeds give you enhanced results.

Ingredients

Egg yolk- 2 tbsp
Fenugreek seeds- 2-3 tbsp

 Procedure

Mix both the ingredients i.e. egg yolk and fenugreek seeds in required amounts.
Apply the mixture on your dry and itchy scalp.
Leave the mixture to dry out for 30 minutes.
Wash with a mild shampoo to be free from the smell of egg yolk.

Method-2 (Fenugreek seeds and ACV)

Apple cider vinegar is a type of vinegar prepared from apple in amber color. It has been used as a home remedy from centuries to prevent hair problems and weight loss specially.

 Ingredients

Fenugreek seeds- 1/4 cup
Apple cider vinegar- 2 tbsp

Procedure

Get a fistful or (1/4) cup of fenugreek seeds and soak them in water overnight.
Grind it to make into a thick paste and add 2 tbsp of ACV solution to it.
As the apple cider vinegar solution is slightly acidic, mix it with water to make dilute.
Now rinse your hair and scalp with this magical solution that makes your hair look lustrous and glittering.

 Method-3 (Fenugreek Seeds and Black Tea)

Black tea is more oxidized and strong in flavor that other available less oxidized teas. it is the best ingredient that alone can do miracles to your hair problem, but when added to fenugreek seeds gives you amazing results within a short time.

Ingredients

Fenugreek seeds- 2-3 tbsp
Black tea- 200 ml

 Procedure

At first prepare black tea with essential tea leaves.
Now the black tea is combined with the paste made from fenugreek seeds.
For better results, rinse your hair and scalp with this solution twice a day.

 Premature Graying Hair

Your hair may turn gray color when the cells stop producing pigments. Stress, vitamin B12 deficiency, medications and genetic factor for your hair turning gray color. To overcome this problem we make use of naturally available curry and amla leaves for your hair.

Method-1 (Fenugreek Seeds and Curry Leaves)

Ingredients

Fenugreek seeds- 1/4 cup
Curry leaves- as per the requirement

 Procedure

Firstly, take some curry leaves and then boil it by placing in a water under stove or heater.
In another bowl take methi seeds and grind it to make a thick paste.
Now add the boiled curry leaves to the paste and grind again.
Apply this mixture on your hair roots and allow it to dry for some time.
Wash your hair with cool water to remove the paste completely and clean with a towel.

Method-2 (Fenugreek Seeds and Amla)

Ingredients

Fenugreek seeds- 1/4 cup
Amla leaves- 6-8

Procedure

Take (1/4) cup of methi seeds and amla leaves in required quantities.
Put both the ingredients in a mixer and crush them to form a thick paste.
Apply the mixture on your hair to stop the condition of premature graying and prevents from hair fall.

Shiny Hair

Method-1 (Fenugreek Seeds and Shikakai)

Ingredients

Fenugreek seeds- 1/4 cup
Shikakai- 4-6 leaves

Procedure

To prepare this wonderful remedy for hair problem, take 4-6 leaves of shikakai and soak them in a cup of water overnight.
Next day boil the water till it becomes exactly half.
Now mix the fenugreek paste with the solution and apply on your hair, scalp.
After 1hour or so wash with plenty of water, your hair looks shiny and brings smile on your face.

Method-2 (Fenugreek seeds and Onion Juice)

Ingredients

Onion -1
Fenugreek seeds- 2-3 tbsp

 Procedure

For this pack, take 1 medium sized onion and squeeze out the juice.
Soak 2 tbsp of fenugreek seeds in water and then grind to make a thick paste.
Pour both the ingredients in a bowl and stir thoroughly.
Gently apply the obtained mixture on your hair.
Allow it to dry for 1 hour or so and then wash with a natural shampoo.
If you want your hair to be shiny, then repeat the process daily.

Hair Conditioner

Ingredients

Procedure

To work fenugreek seeds as hair conditioner, take (1/4) cup of methi or fenugreek seeds and soak them in water.
Make a fine paste the very next day using dicer or mixer.
Apply this mixture or paste all over your scalp and hair.
Let it be dry for some time say 30-45 minutes and then rinse with clean water.
This protective mask works as a natural conditioner for hair and looks amazing.

Precautions

Prepare homemade fenugreek seed paste and use it regularly for fast relief from severe hair problems.
Avoid using shampoos that are toxic and over-styling to you hair as they damage your hair resulting hair fall.
Dilute the apple cider vinegar solution before you apply it on your hair as it contains acetic acid, a risk factor that cause injuries to mouth, throat and stomach when ingested.
Eat well and drink plenty of water to stay healthy which is a key factor responsible for your hair growth.

Start preparing this natural fenugreek paste in your home (with wonderful combinations) and use it for healthy hair. If you have already used this wonderful remedy for hair problem, let me know the result you have noticed in the comment section given below.

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