How to use Lemon for Hair, Benefits of Lemon for Hair

 Lemon for Hair

Lemons are the nature’s wonderful gift with versatile uses and benefits. These amazing citrus fruits are filled with several nutrients including vitamin C, magnesium, calcium and flavonoids making them great for healthy hair, skin and body. Here is why this small size yet incredible fruit can enhance hair growth.

Lemons are richest sources of vitamin C that help in making hair stronger and longer.
Fresh lemon juice stimulates hair growth besides strengthening the hair follicles.
Limonene, a compound found in lemon juice imparts shine to frizzy and dry hair.
The anti-fungal property of lemon juice combats dandruff causing fungus and also provides relief from other scalp infection.
The acidic property of lemon gently cleans away accumulated dust, dead cells and other unwanted deposits from scalp and hair.

Besides encouraging healthy hair growth, the refreshing smell of lemon leaves hair smelling sweet and good.

1.Massage the Scalp

You can also massage lemon juice into your scalp to help remove buildup here. This is a great way to remove dandruff that can cause the scalp to become itchy and uncomfortable. Removing buildup on the scalp can also help your hair grow more effectively.

Notes: Lemon juice is quite acidic, so it is important to take precautions before applying it to the skin. Distill the mixture by mixing one to two tablespoons of lemon juice in a cup of water rather than applying the juice directly. Gently pour the juice solution you mixed onto your head, taking care not to get the mixture into your eyes as this can cause serious discomfort. Gently massage the liquid into the scalp, taking time to ensure that the whole scalp is treated with the solution. Do not put too much pressure when you massage in the product and do not scratch as this can cause the scalp to become more irritated. After one to two minutes, rinse the lemon juice out of your hair with warm water, once again taking care to make sure that the solution does not drip into the eyes. Repeat this for up to two weeks as necessary until your scalp stops feeling itchy and uncomfortable.

2. Lemon Juice Hair Therapy

Applying lemon juice directly to scalp and hair is one of the best remedies for a clean dandruff free scalp to encourage healthy hair growth. Cut a ripe fresh juicy lemon into two pieces.

Directly squeeze fresh lemon juice from the lemon wedge on scalp and hair.
Massage scalp using the squeezed lemon wedge for around 5 to 10 minutes.
Allow the juice to stand on hair for 10 more minutes.
Wash hair with a mild shampoo.
Follow the remedy once a week.

3.Use Lemon to Lighten Your Hair

Lemon juice has bleaching properties that are commonly used to preserve white clothing or other materials, and this same principle can be applied to your hair. The citric acid in the fruit can be used in combination with sunlight to naturally lighten hair to a more pleasing shade. This application tends to be more effective on those with light colored hair, as those with darker shades can wind up with hair that has an orange tint by using this technique.

For a solution that will gently lighten hair, mix one tablespoon of lemon juice with a gallon of water. Those looking for significant bleaching effects should mix three tablespoons of lemon juice with two cups of water. Two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar can be added if you would like to add shine as well as lighten the color. After you finish your regular shampoo routine, rinse your hair with the lemon mixture. Rinse it evenly over the strands and massage it into the hair. Let the mixture sit for five minutes to one hour. If you would like a significant bleaching effect, sit in the sun during this time. Finish by rinsing out the juice and applying your regular conditioner. This technique can be repeated for up to three weeks.

4. Lemon Oil, Castor Oil and Olive Oil
Grow your hair faster by blending lemon oil with castor oil and olive oil. The essential fats and vitamins in olive oil nourishes hair from the root to shaft whereas castor oil helps to develop longer, thicker and stronger hair.

In a clean bowl mix 1 tbsp luke warm olive oil with ½ tbsp warm castor oil.
Add 3 drops pure essential lemon oil to the bowl and mix well.
When the oil is comfortable warm apply it on scalp and hair.
Massage well for 5 to 10 minutes and leave the oil overnight.
Next morning follow the lemon juice hair therapy to remove excess oil from hair and finally wash hair with a mild herbal shampoo.
Repeat the remedy at least once a week.

5. Remove dandruff and other harmful deposits

 Lemon can be directly scrubbed over the scalp to remove dandruff and other harmful deposits. Rubbing of lemon helps in reaching and making the roots stronger from within. When the roots tend to get stronger, the hair also tends to get stronger and better than before. This method should be repeated once in a week to prevent breakage of hair and to attain a good shine.