8 Natural Hair Recipes for Hair Growth, Volume, and Strength

Improving hair health seems super complex to most people but what if we told you that there are some powerful natural ingredients in your kitchen that can help with hair fall, damage, and scalp conditions?

Yes, natural hair recipes can be very effective for promoting hair growth. From kitchen staples to holistic remedies, Mother Earth has provided us with many simple and cost-effective ways to hair wellness.

In this blog, Lordhair will share a list of 8 natural recipes that can restore your hair growth in 2025. Let’s get started with our list!

8 Natural Recipes for Hair Recovery

We’ve selected a range of safe household options that can help you strengthen your hair and nudge them toward growth:

1 Tea tree essential oil

A staple in a lot of Australian homes, tea tree oil is not just an aromatic addition but also a natural recipe for many skin and hair concerns. It is derived from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia plant. Yes, you guessed it right - the one native to Australia!

When applied to the scalp, tea tree oil unclogs hair follicles, and encourages better circulation, allowing the hair to grow more freely. Its antifungal and antibacterial benefits help to maintain a clean scalp, preventing dandruff and other scalp conditions that can hinder hair growth.

You can also pair this natural ingredient with coconut or olive oil to create a rock-solid hair recovery recipe!

Ingredients needed

• 2-3 drops of tea tree essential oil
• 1 tablespoon of coconut or olive oil

How to use

First, we need to mix the ingredients and form a blend. Massage it into your scalp using your fingertips gently for 5-10 minutes. Ensure even coverage.
Leave it on for about 20-30 minutes before washing it off with a mild shampoo.

Repeat the process 2-3 times a week if you want to see good results.

2 Rice water

We bet most of you have heard about this natural hair recipe for hair regrowth. For those who haven't, rice water, the liquid leftover from rinsing rice, has been a staple in hair care for thousands of years. Its use is a common occurrence within Asian cultures. It's often said that the long, healthy hair of Japanese and Chinese women is because of their regular use of rice water.

Through social media sites like TikTok, rice water recently became a natural global solution to strengthen hair and promote hair growth. So, what is the mechanism behind it? Inositol is the active ingredient in rice water. It is a carbohydrate used in the repair of damaged hair and helps reduce surface friction, hence smoother and shinier locks.

This natural ingredient of the recipe also contains antioxidants that help maintain scalp health, and regulate the pH levels, stimulating new hair growth. Further, rice water is said to enhance the elasticity of hair, thus it tends to break less often.

Ingredients required

1/2 cup rice
2-3 cups water

How to Apply

• Rinse the rice well to remove all the dirt.
• Submerge the rice in water for approximately 30 minutes to 60 minutes. Done? Now drain the rice, save the water. Finally, massage the rice water into your scalp and hair for about 5-10 minutes.
• Apply it on and leave it on for 20-30 minutes before rinsing it off with lukewarm water.

Lordhair suggests applying it 1-2 times a week for its best use.

3 Castor oil

Castor oil has been in use for ages, both for medicinal reasons and as part of cosmetic treatments. Extracted from the seeds of the castor oil plant, it is extremely high in ricinoleic acid. Dermatologists say that it is a kind of fatty acid that contributes to improved blood circulation at the scalp, thereby promoting hair growth.

This natural ingredient is thick in viscosity, and tends to lock moisture into the scalp, preventing dryness and promoting follicles in a generally healthy condition.

Antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties in castor oil help clean the scalp, eliminating causes of infection and potential hair loss. It also nourishes the hair, helping to reduce split ends and making it thicker and fuller.

Ingredients needed

1-2 tablespoons of castor oil
1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional for easier application)

How to use

• Warm the castor oil slightly, mixing it with coconut oil if preferred to make it easier to apply.
• Massage the oil mixture into your scalp for about 5-10 minutes, focusing on the roots.
• Leave it on for 30 minutes to an hour (or overnight for deeper penetration).
• Wash it off with a mild shampoo. Repeat this 2-3 times a week for noticeable results.

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4 Yogurt and honey mask

One of the best natural recipes for promoting hair growth on the scalp in 2025! Yogurt and honey are commonly used for cooking but they also have great value in skincare. Yogurt, rich in protein, vitamin B5, and lactic acid, acts as a natural hair moisturizer, nourishing and strengthening the hair.

Honey, on the other hand, is known for its humectant properties. It keeps moisture locked up, keeping your hair moist. Together, these two ingredients create a potent mask that stimulates hair growth, brightens scalp health, and enhances hair texture.

The lactic acid in yogurt also gently exfoliates the scalp and removes dead skin cells, maintaining a healthy environment for hair to grow. Natural antipathogenic properties in honey may help keep your scalp clean and balanced, thereby preventing dandruff and irritation.

Ingredients needed

• 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon of raw honey

How to use

• In a bowl, mix the yogurt and honey until smooth.
• Apply it to your scalp and hair. Gently massage to even out the mixture.
• Leave on for 20 to 30 minutes to let the ingredients soak into the scalp.
• Rinse off with lukewarm water followed by a mild shampoo.

If used regularly, this natural recipe will also give shine and volume to your hair leaving it soft and nourished.

5 Coffee

Yes, you read it right! The powder that kick starts your morning has much more to it than a wakeup jolt. Research has found that coffee could be the natural recipe for hair growth. Being rich in antioxidants and caffeine, coffee can stimulate hair follicles and boost scalp health.

Coffee grounds act as a natural exfoliant, removing dead skin cells and boosting blood circulation to the scalp, which is necessary for healthy hair growth. Caffeine in it penetrates the scalp and blocks the hormone dihydrotestosterone - one of the leading causes of hair loss.

Using this natural recipe also strengthens hair roots and improves the overall texture, leaving your hair smoother and shinier.

Ingredients needed

• 2-3 tablespoons of ground coffee
• 1 cup of water

How to use

• Boil the coffee, cool it down to room temperature, and then pour the brew onto your scalp.
• Gently massage it for about 5 minutes, especially around the affected areas.
• Let it sit on your head for 20-30 minutes, letting its caffeine do its magic.
• Rinse out the coffee and wash the hair with a gentle shampoo.

6 Aloe Vera

Ah yes, the plant of immortality… Aloe vera has been used in both skincare and haircare routines for decades. Your grandma and even her grandma knew about its mind-boggling benefits. Known as a cooling and soothing agent, aloe vera is a storehouse of vitamins A, C, and E that promote healthy cell turnover which includes hair follicles.

This makes it an asset for any hair care routine that requires leaving hair smooth, hydrated, and set to grow. Aloe vera also helps keep the pH level of the scalp in check, reducing extra oil from the scalp and dandruff.

Its proteolytic enzymes repair dead skin cells in the scalp, creating a healthy environment for new hair to grow. Strengthen your hair strands, reduce breakage, and improve hair elasticity by regularly applying aloe vera.

Ingredients required

• 2-3 tablespoons of fresh aloe vera gel
• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or honey (optional)

How to prepare

• Take out fresh gel from a leaf of aloe vera or use ready-to-use gel from the store.
• Mix with coconut oil or honey for enhanced benefits.
• Apply to your scalp and hair. Massage well.
• Leave it for 30-40 minutes, then take out the shampoo and lukewarm water.

Note: Use this natural recipe for hair growth 1-2 times a week for all the major benefits.

7 Onion juice

One of the time-tested natural remedies for promoting hair growth. The sulfur content in onion juice enhances the production of collagen which forms a background component for hair growth and strength. Onions are also rich in antioxidants (including flavonoids) that help prevent free radicals. For those unaware, these contribute to early graying and thinning of hair.

Now you must be thinking, “Oh, doesn’t onion smell pretty pungent?” True but its results are worth it! It ensures a good flow of blood into the scalp, nourishes the follicle, and fosters hair growth. The juice also has antibacterial properties that prevent the formation of dandruff and other conditions that would negatively affect hair growth on the scalp.

Ingredients to use

• 1 medium-sized onion
• A strainer or cheesecloth

How to use

• Peel and chop the onion into small pieces.
• Blend the pieces into a paste and strain to extract the juice.
• Apply the juice to your scalp directly. Massage for 5 minutes. Leave it on for 20-30 minutes before rinsing with mild shampoo. This recipe works well if applied twice a week.

 

8 Banana mask

Surprise, surprise - bananas, the tasty snack that you eat for improving sugar levels, preventing constipation, and improving gut, kidney, and heart health are full of nutrients for hair care. Being rich in potassium, natural oils, and vitamins A, C, and E, these are rich in nourishment that builds hair strength and improves healthy hair growth.

The nutrients help restore damaged hair while making it elastic. Bananas prevent split ends and breakage as well. They also act as a natural conditioner, leaving hair soft, shiny, and manageable. When combined with other natural ingredients, a banana hair pack is one of the most sought-after remedies for hair regrowth.

Ingredients to use

• 1 ripe banana
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil

How to use

• Mash the banana to a fine paste.
• Add honey and coconut oil to give it a creamy texture.
• Apply it evenly to your scalp and hair. Make sure to apply it very well to the roots and the tips.
• Keep massaging it for 20-30 minutes and then wash with lukewarm water with shampoo.

How to Recover from Bald Patches and Chronic Hair Loss?

Although natural recipes and ingredients may work its magic for some, it is impossible to predict that it will be almost as effective for everybody. You see, our genetics, lifestyle, and the magnitude of damage or hair loss can greatly impact recovery. What works for one may do the same for another.

When it comes to the hair loss recovery in men, there are a lot of options out there if the damage is minimal. However, if the damage is aggressive, and bald patches have developed, the number of options shrink. So, the question is, “What can deliver 100% results if you have massive hair loss damage?”

*Enters hair systems*

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Natural Recipes for Hair Growth: Final Words

There you go!

These were some natural recipes that can help men and women with hair recovery and growth. While results vary, these natural hair remedies commonly help improve hair health to some extent.

Just remember - natural treatments take their sweet time to "work" but they definitely nourish the scalp and improve hair quality naturally. For those who require faster guaranteed results from looming hair loss, hair systems can be the right way to recovery! They will give the instant change you might need to look confident and comfortable.

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