Pregnancy and stress have been the number one reason for losing my hair. Though I try hard to eat healthy food, there were times when I had no control over my life, and I woke up with strands of my hair all over my pillow.
Sounds frustrating, but believe me, I managed to restore my damaged hair by eating healthy food, taking hair supplements, and later drinking green tea especially after I discovered the many benefits of green tea to skin and hair.
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Therefore, if you have been suffering from hair loss, in this post, I will tell you why you should add green tea to your life, and how to use it to achieve the best results.
Do not lose hope, because you are not alone, and you do not have to hide anymore.
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Before I tell you how to use green tea for reducing hair loss, let us look at why it is good for your hair.
Not only there are so many benefits of green tea for your skin and hair, but also benefits for fat burning, and mental benefits, too.
These benefits of green tea are backed up by scientific studies that were made around the world. In a study published in the Journal of the National Medical Association, there was a significant hair regrowth during six months of treatment using polyphenolic compounds, present in noncommercially green tea.
So, you can use green tea for hair loss as it contains some of the most potent antioxidants and agents, which help strengthen your hair and these include:
If you would prefer a faster, yet scientifically approved source of nutrients that promotes hair growth, then you should use DHT blocking supplements to improve your scalp circulation, block DHT and encourage hair growth.
Wash your hair as normal, and then message cool, freshly brewed green tea into your scalp. Leave it on for 10 minutes, and then rinse it out with cool water. Repeat 2 to 3 times a week for a couple of months. This rinse will stimulate your hair follicles and help prevent scalp problems like dandruff.
Try drinking a cup of green tea for hair loss treatment on a daily basis. It may take a few months to show visible results, but once it does, I am sure you will be happy.
I have not tried any of these yet, but many have mentioned that green tea latte, Matcha latte, green tea cookies, and green tea ice cream are a great way to boost your body’s energy and health, too.
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High-quality green tea requires brewing at 69 degrees Celsius (160 degrees Fahrenheit) for about 30 seconds. On the other hand, less quality may need 90 degrees Celsius (190 degrees Fahrenheit) and a longer time (2 to 3 minutes).
The following diagram, from Organic Green Tea, shows that you can prepare umami (sweet) green tea by using soft 70℃ water. The longer (or hotter water) the bitter your tea will be.
You may have noticed that green tea brewed at lower temperatures contains more Theanine; the ingredient responsible for increasing your brain’s production of dopamine to give you an alert, yet relaxed awareness [Source].
Therefore, not only your hair will benefit, but also your soul, and your whole health too will benefit from green tea. Make sure you drink organic green tea for the best results.
Now over to you.
Do you drink green tea? Have you noticed any health benefits?
I would love to hear from you!
This post should not be considered as an alternative to consulting a specialist. If you suffer from excessive hair loss, please consult your doctor.
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I didn't know that green tea had benefits to prevent or reverse hair loss! Very cool. I need to start drinking it, and hopefully now that the temperature is much cooler, I'll find it easier to remember to drink green tea :)
Thanks for it Allison. Yes green tea is beneficial and if you take green tea daily with pleasure remains healthy,wise and confident.
Obviously Green tea is using as one of the most popular herbal agents these days. Most people infer that all the wonderful anti-oxidant effects of green tea must be good for aging and hair loss.
its true emily thanks for you sharing your views here
Can you use decaffeinated green tea will it be the same if you use it as a hair rents
Do not wash you hair each day, when you clean the hair, it is depleted of organic oils that are meant to hydrate it, you will generally get fine results if you clean your hair one day and bypass it the next.
I didn't know green tea has these much benefits. Thanks for sharing. It has been 3 years since I suffer the problem of hair loss. I tried out all oils, hair care products, nothing could fix my hair. One of my friends said about going to a clinic for hair transplant Toronto. And yeah, I am considering a hair transplantation. I don't think green tea could do anything more because it is just countable hairs left in my head!
Melissa,
If you are in early stages then changing life style might help you a lot. like
1. Daily Exercise.
2. Good diet
3. Proper sleep
4. Less Stress etc.
Usually everyone will concentrate on external care like skin creams, hair oils, shampoos etc. However our hair health will depend mostly on over all body health.
It should be proven that there in any link between drinking green tea and 5-alpha reduction .
Antioxidants are helpful for so many body processes, so interesting and anticipated that it would also help with hair growth!
I personally swear by biotin for hair growth. My husband starting taking it daily with food and we noticed a change within a week! A balanced diet is so important but it is hard to get all the nutrition that we require!
And now I'm going to make a cup of tea! Thanks for an informative article.
You are welcome, Lorrie!
Good to know that it worked for your husband :)
Since the month of march I m having green tea.without knowing its benefits .after reading this the most benefit for hair .it really worked so amazing ....I have a hair loss problem.
I have always have hair loss problem from last 2 years. i used every thing but didn't know about green tea. i don't like green tea but after reading this i will definitely add it to my diet.
Green tea is great for hair loss, I recommend taking Biotin tablets for better results, read how biotin improved my hair health here.
I mtrying this green tea since the month of Feb.good response.
nice Chetana. green tea has dozens of benefits. but people need to work on their diet and lifestyle as well. good job once again.