(Top 9) Benefits Of Turmeric For Hair Growth

Is turmeric good for hair growth? Does it increase the speed – or its just another hyped remedy?

I tested it out myself and I can tell you – it’s a potent solution.

• But which are the benefits of turmeric for hair growth?
• Does it work for everyone?
• Are the results fast – or you need a long time to see any change?

Well – I tried to dig deep into this remedy and find out all its potential benefits for hair growth.

Note: This article is based on my own experience + research.

 

 

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What’s Inside Turmeric?

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If you want to understand how it helps hair – you have to check out its compounds first.

So what exactly is turmeric? In 3 points:

1. The root of an Indian plant called Curcuma Longa.
2. An ingredient in most curries.
3. One of the best remedies for chronic pain and inflammation.

But how exactly does it help the hair?

Its compounds are the ones that make the difference:

• Curcumin 
• Vitamin C
• Flavonoids
• Minerals (zinc, potassium, iron)

Out of these, it’s the curcumin that comes in the higher percentage. 

So even though it’s not a classic hair remedy – turmeric has some major benefits for hair growth, actually.

It’s time to find out more about them.

 

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#1 – Can Block DHT Excess

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Turmeric is one of those few herbs that can fight testosterone excess – according to scientists.

1. How It Helps

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A 2015 study on rats proved that curcumin can block DHT excess levels. [1]

In terms of hair – what does this mean?:

1. DHT excess is the #1 cause of male baldness.
2. It also causes hair loss in women very frequently.
3. Curcumin can fight the excess.

In this way – curcumin can prevent and even stop hair loss caused by DHT excess.

2. When To Use It

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Keep in mind that curcumin isn’t an all-around hair loss remedy:

• not effective for genetic hair loss
• doesn’t change hair texture
• not a damage remedy

But if your hair is falling out due to DHT excess (hormonal issues) – it can really help.

 

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#2 – Reduces Breakage

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Did you know that turmeric can also boost hair health?

That’s a pretty surprising benefit – if you ask me.

1. How It Helps

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Apparently – curcumin is more than a DHT blocker.

According to recent discoveries, it can also improve hair health:

1. Strengthens hair strands (especially the ends).
2. Reduces breakage and fragility.
3. Can stimulate keratin production (in some cases).

Now – there are no studies on this topic yet.

But lots of turmeric users claim these results are real.

2. When To Use It

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In this case, turmeric can help in 2 different situations:

• your hair falls out due to fragility
• it breaks off too easily

It might even improve your hair’s structure – by increasing the level of keratin from its structure. 

But there’s no evidence that it can really do that yet.

 

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#3 – Thickens and Adds Extra Volume

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Apparently, turmeric can also help thinning and fragile hair.

1. How It Helps

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Curcumin is the substance inside turmeric responsible for most of its benefits.

In this case – it also seems to help:

1. Stimulates hair follicles.
2. Adds extra strength to the roots.
3. Makes hair look denser and fuller.

Now – keep in mind that turmeric doesn’t actually thicken the strands.

It actually gives the impression of fuller hair (which is an aesthetic thing).

2. When To Use It

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If you want more volume fast – turmeric can be a big helper.

But how exactly should you use it?

• Simply add it to your shampoo
• Wash your hair as usual
• This should improve your hair’s volume and looks

Keep in mind that it might not work from the first try. But the results should be better after using it for 3-5 times.

 

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#4 – Revitalizes Scalp

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If turmeric is good at one thing in terms of hair – it’s surely this.

1. How It Helps

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Curcumin is actually a major hair refresher:

1. Exfoliates and cleanses the scalp properly.
2. Revitalizes hair roots.
3. Removes product build-up.

This gives your hair a boost of fresh air – which can also stimulate growth.

2. When To Use It

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Turmeric can help whenever your hair looks dull, dry and frizzy.

1. Mix turmeric powder and water.
2. Add the mixture in a spray bottle.
3. Spray the liquid on your wet hair.
4. Rinse as usual.

That should revitalize your hair and make it look fresh and healthy.

 

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#5 – Stimulates Hair Follicles

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This herb has a real way of making your hair grow faster.

1. How It Helps

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Using turmeric directly onto your hair roots will increase the growth:

• nourishes the follicles
• increases growth speed

However – make sure you massage the area after applying turmeric.

That’s an essential step when it comes to stimulating hair follicles.

2. When To Use It

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Even though it’s not the best remedy for increasing hair growth – turmeric can really help.

So instead of using a hair oil, you can use turmeric mixed with water:

• easier to apply
• doesn’t leave your hair so greasy
• you don’t necessarily have to rinse

As long as you massage your scalp afterwards – your hair roots should start growing a bit faster.

 

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#6 – Prevents Scalp Inflammation

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In terms of hair, that might be the strongest benefit for turmeric.

1. How It Helps

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As you might know – turmeric is the strongest herb for inflammation.

And obviously, this can also help your hair:

• useful in scalp allergies
• prevents folliculitis 
• decreases an eventual inflammation

In case you didn’t know – an inflamed scalp can be the consequence of some serious issues.

Obviously, your hair can also be affected. So its growth speed can decrease considerably.

2. When To Use It

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Now – if you notice a scalp inflammation, the best thing is to see a doctor.

There might be a real problem behind.

However – using turmeric can be a great prevention method. Plus that it has some additional benefits.

 

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#7 – Antioxidant Proprieties

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That’s another major benefit of turmeric.

1. How It Helps

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Antioxidants in general are really helpful for hair:

1. Boost and improve hair health.
2. Speed up growth rate.
3. Decrease shedding caused by aging.
4. Fight oxidative stress and hair loss.

Turmeric and curcumin are actually some of the strongest antioxidants I know.

So they will surely not harm your hair.

2. When To Use It

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Consuming turmeric as a spice or as a tea/smoothie is a great way to get its benefits on the long term.

Plus – it can protect your hair from a lot of issues (besides keeping it in a good shape).

 

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#8 – Activates Vitamin D Receptors

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That’s another unique propriety of turmeric.

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1. How It Helps

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According to recent studies, turmeric could activate vitamin D receptor genes. [2]

Now – what does this have to do with hair? It’s pretty simple:

1. Vitamin D genes are involved in hair growth cycle.
2. They control certain stages.

But there’s more.

Some studies showed that people lacking those genes are more likely to develop alopecia. [3]

2. When To Use It

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Not using turmeric doesn’t mean your vitamin D receptors are inactivated.

But adding it to your diet will maintain a healthy growth cycle in your hair.

So there are a lot of benefits involved.

 

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#9 – Fights Infections

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If you thought that’s all turmeric can do – well, there’s more.

1. How It Helps

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According to actual data, curcumin is a powerful anti-germs remedy.

So how can this help hair growth? Well – it can:

1. Scalp infections are a common cause of shedding. 
2. Turmeric can prevent germs from affecting the hair.
3. It maintains a clean and healthy scalp.

In this way – your hair is safe and ready to grow.

2. When To Use It

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If you ever have any scalp infection – it’s important to treat it following medical advice.

However, once you get rid of it – prevention is essential.

That’s where consuming turmeric can help. 

 

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3 Ways To Use Turmeric For Hair Growth

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As you can see – turmeric is a really potent remedy for growing out your hair.

But how exactly should you use it?

Well – here are my top 3 recommendations:

1. Topical Spray

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That’s probably the easiest way to use turmeric:

1. Mix 1/3 tablespoon of turmeric and 1 glass of water.
2. Add them in a spray bottle.
3. Apply it on your wet or damp hair.
4. Make sure you insist on your roots.
5. Massage the area using your hands.
6. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes and rinse.
7. You can also leave it in your hair (if it’s not too sticky).

This is my favorite way of using turmeric for hair – because it’s a local option.

So all the product gets on the hair.

Turmeric is rather a pain remedy than a hair one – that’s why using it internally won’t help as much as other herbs.

2. Organic Powder

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Many people consume turmeric as ready-made powder:

1. You can find it in most organic stores.
2. It costs under $15 per bottle.
3. You can add it to soups, smoothies, meals, etc.

Now – this option is great if you want to get all benefits of turmeric (not just the ones for hair).

But if you want to stimulate hair growth, it’s not the best choice.

That’s because internal turmeric decreases pain and inflammation – it doesn’t help hair too much.

So it’s better to stick to the topical application.

3. Curcumin Supplements

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That’s probably the best way to use turmeric for pain relief.

But once again – in terms of hair, it’s not the best choice:

• improves joint and chronic pain
• antioxidant boost
• prevents aging signs

So if you want to grow out your hair, taking turmeric supplements won’t help too much. 

Applying it on your scalp would, on the other hand.

 

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My Verdict – Is Turmeric Good For Hair Growth?

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Short answer: Definitely.

But it work best if you apply it directly on your scalp and hair strands:

1. Stimulates hair follicles.
2. Reduces breakage and shedding.
3. Increases growth speed.
4. Blocks DHT excess.
5. Revitalizes scalp and prevents infections.

These are just some of its benefits – but there are a lot more actually.

Now – you can add turmeric in your diet if you want to get the most of it.

But if you only want to use it to grow out your hair – it’s better to use it topically (the effect is better).

Other than that – it’s definitely a remedy worth trying.

Even though it’s not my #1 recommendation for hair growth, it can really help – especially on the long term.

References: 

1 – https://bmccomplement/-articles/10.1186

2 – https://academic.oup.com/-nutritionreviews/92243

3 – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/-pubmed/27151518/