BENEFITS OF CINNAMON

Cinnamon for hair growth, hair loss and color

Dealing with hair loss can be discouragingly stressful for even the most self assured amongst Us, lots of naturalistas men & women have  tried out a number of alternative treatments. Today I will be sharing a few tips from what I have tried out and hopefully it works for you as well.

Cinnamon is one of the oldest spice that has been in existence since 2000 BCE, that's like some centuries ago. This spice is made from the inner bark of a tree called Cinnamomum and is used for both sweet and savoury foods due to its nutritional and chemical composition.

Cinnamon powder for hair mask is a natural hair growth stimulator as it helps restore & animate even the most brittle & dull hair and also helps with faster hair growth.

Benefits of Cinnamon for NH:

Cinnamon is an excellent source of manganese, fibre and calcium so if you lack any of that, be sure to get it all from this spice. 

Here are other benefits:

• Vitamin PP- helps return shine to the hair
• Vitamin K- helps strengthen blood vessel
• Vitamin E- helps regenerate skin cells
• Beta-carotene- helps prevent hair loss
• Vitamin A- Helps restore split ends
• Vitamin B1- has a calming effect on scalp & helps reduce inflammation & irritation
• Vitamin B2- this helps to activate blood circulation & stimulates hair growth
• Vitamin B6- helps remove dandruff
• Vitamin B9- Helps protect hair from ultraviolet radiation
• Vitamin C- provides healthy shine

 Precautions:

• Cinnamon oil used in concentrated form can could cause skin irritation, sore around the mouth, face, lips etc, hence, do a patch test to check for skin allergy before use or consult your doctor.
• Pregnant & breast-feeding women, those taking diabetic medications or blood thinners & patients with hormone sensitive diseases MUST exercise caution when using cinnamon.

DIY Cinnamon:

Hair loss & Hair growth: Honey + cinnamon will stimulate the scalp, improve flow of nutrient rich blood to the hair follicles and this will help stimulate the hair growth cycle and leave the hair well nourished.

• 1 or 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 or 2 tsp raw honey
• Blend well and add about 1 cup olive oil until a paste is formed
• Use a wide-tooth comb to reveal your scalp & apply a generous amount to scalp 
• Once scalp is fully coated, let sit for 10-15 minutes
• Wash hair with mild shampoo & moisturizing conditioner
• Repeat process once a week to promote hair growth.

Shine & Soft Hair: Honey + cinnamon + coconut oil will help moisturize, nourish, smoothen and make hair shiny.

• 3 tsp honey
• 3 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 5 drops of essential oil
• Mix together until smooth
• Apply to dry hair & let sit for 40 minutes
• Rinse off with mild shampoo
• Let hair dry naturally & style as please

Dry Hair:

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp argan oil
• Clean and air dry your hair before procedure
• Apply & let sit for 20 minutes
• Wash off mild shampoo & rinse with lukewarm water

Hair Growth:

• 2 tsp burdock oil
• 2 tsp honey
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp clove powder
• 10 drops of cayenne pepper
• Apply mixture to hair roots without rubbing
• Use any base oil of choice to cover hair length for additional moisture
• Let sit for 30 minutes
• Wash with mild shampoo
• Rinse with herbal infusion(if necessary)

Dull & Brittle Hair: Tomato included in this DIY is a natural remedy for oily hair type as it will help remove grease from scalp & strands and also improve hair structure.

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 fresh tomato
• 1 whole egg
• Apply mixture to whole head of hair
• Let sit for 20 minutes

Shampoo and air dry

• Style as usual.

Cinnamon Hair lightening  Recipe:

This procedure for lightening hair is considered to be safe and pleasant, to enjoy the improvement of your hair condition. It will not only lighten your hair but also leave it shiny, smooth and more voluminous. When used regularly, you will notice accelerated hair growth.

All you need to do is choose a suitable recipe, act on it & enjoy the benefits of cinnamon on hair.

DIY Cinnamon powder to lighten Hair:

• 3 TSP honey
• 4 tsp cinnamon powder
• 2 TSP olive oil
• Mix all ingredients until you get a smooth paste
• For medium hair length 3 TSP cinnamon is enough
• For longer hair, 6 TSP cinnamon is advised
• Apply blend to damp hair
• Cover with plastic bag or shower cap
• Let sit for 1-2 hours
• Wash with any mild shampoo of choice

 DIY Cinnamon & lemon juice lightening:

• 3 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 3 tsp raw honey
• Mix all ingredients well to avoid clumps
• Apply to whole head of hair
• Let sit for 2 hours
• Wash with organic shampoo
• Repeat procedure once a week for effective result.

DIY Cinnamon & egg yolk to lighten hair

• 3 tsp honey
• 1 egg yolk
• 3 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Whisk egg yolk with lemon juice
• Melt honey and add all components
• Apply blend on hair with massaging movements
• Cover hair with plastic bag
• Let sit for 1 hour
• Wash with mild shampoo & conditioner

The above recipe is suitable for dry & damaged hair, for very dry hair add 2 egg yolks to the mixture.

DIY Cinnamon and Kefir treatment

• 1 cup kefir
• 3 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• Mix all ingredients well & leave for 30 minutes before application
• Apply mixture to hair & cover with plastic bag
• Let sit for 1-2 hours
• Wash with mild shampoo
• Rinse hair with herbal infusion if necessary.

NB:

Cinnamon hair mask is suitable for darker hair, if you are blond, cinnamon is as good as useless to you.

If you are looking for natural & safer options to slightly change hair color, cinnamon is what you need, you can get them at your local markets or shops near you.

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