6 Ways to Use Black Seed Oil for Hair Growth

I can almost hear someone asking, Ennmae what has black seed got to do with hair?. Over the years and countless interactions with various women at salons, one thing was sure, we’ve all had our fair share of hair shedding. It’s an issue that is almost impossible to avoid because of the myriad of factors that lead to hair fall. Unfortunately, for some of us, the problem does not just go away, and that is exactly why it is crucial to start taking intense care of your hair as soon as you notice the first signs of balding.

While it is normal to lose between 50-100 strands of hair every day, anything more can be a serious call for concern. Fighting the issue early on not only helps curb the problem, but also helps regrow your lost hair. In this article, I will be sharing with you how to use kalonji black seed oil (also known as Nigella sativa oil or black cumin oil) for hair growth.

1. Kalonji Oil 

What You Need

2 tbsp black seed oil

Process

1. Pour the kalonji black seed oil into your palms and rub both your hands against each other to warm it up.
2. Start massaging the oil into your scalp. Focus on the areas that are losing most hair.
3. Once your scalp is covered in the oil, work the oil through your hair from the roots to the tips.
4. Leave the oil in for about 30 minutes to an hour and then wash it off with your regular shampoo.

How Often?

2-3 times a week.

Why This Works

Massaging helps stimulate your hair follicles and boosts hair growth. In addition to this, the kalonji oil will nourish your follicles with the essential nutrients that it needs to produce healthy hair.

2. Black Seed Oil And Olive Oil 

What You Need

• 1 tbsp black seed oil
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Process

1. In a bowl, mix kalonji oil with olive oil.
2. Start massaging the oil blend into your scalp. Focus on the areas that are losing most hair.
3. Once your scalp is covered in the oil, work the oil through your hair from the roots to the tips.
4. Leave the oil in for about 30 minutes to an hour and then wash it off with your regular shampoo.

How Often?

2-3 times a week.

Why This Works

This treatment is ideal for people with oily/combination hair because of how light olive oil is. Olive oil is an excellent hair conditioning ingredient that softens your hair and makes it silky. It effectively deals with issues like hair breakage and split ends.

3. Black Seed Oil And Coconut Oil

You Will Need

• 1 tbsp black seed oil
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

Process

1. In a bowl, mix black seed oil with coconut oil and heat the mixture for a couple of seconds until it is slightly warm.
2. Massage this oil blend into your scalp for about 15 minutes and then work it through the entire length of your hair.
3. Once your hair and scalp are covered in the blend, leave it in for an additional 30 minutes.
4. Wash your hair with your regular shampoo.

How Often?

2-3 times a week.

Why This Works

This treatment is ideal for people with normal hair types. Coconut oil has amazing penetrative properties that allow it to seep into the hair shafts and follicles, nourishing them with its nutrients. When used in combination with black seed oil, it boosts its efficiency as a hair fall remedy.

4. Black Seed Oil And Castor Oil

You Will Need

• 1 1/2 tbsp black seed oil
• 1/2 tbsp castor oil

Process

1. In a bowl, combine the black seed oil and castor oil.
2. Start massaging the oil blend into your scalp. Focus on the areas that are losing most hair.
3. Once your scalp is covered in the oil, work the oil through your hair from the roots to the tips.
4. Leave the oil in for about 30 minutes to an hour and then wash it off with your regular shampoo.

How Often?

2-3 times a week.

Why This Works

This treatment is ideal for people with dry hair types because of how heavy castor oil is. Castor oil is well-known for its growth-boosting properties. It is often used to increase hair thickness and the rate at which hair is growing. When combined with black seed oil, it can help curb hair fall and promote healthy and fast hair growth.

5. Lemon And Black Seed Oil

You Will Need

• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp black seed oil

Process

1. Squeeze out the juice from one fresh lemon and use it to massage your scalp.
2. Leave it in for 15 minutes and then wash your hair with a mild shampoo.
3. Let your hair air-dry and then massage the Kalonji oil into your scalp for about 10 minutes.
4. Once your scalp is covered, work the oil through the entire length of your hair from the roots to the tips.
5. Go to bed with the oil in your hair and then wash it off in the morning with shampoo.

How Often?

1-2 times a week.

Why This Works

Lemon is rich in vitamin C, which helps boost the collagen levels in your scalp. Its acidic content will also help to balance out the pH of your scalp. This remedy is perfect for people with oily hair who have been experiencing a lot of hair fall.

6. Black Seed Oil And Honey

You Will Need

• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp black seed oil
• Warm towel

Process

1. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients until you get a smooth mixture.
2. Start massaging the mixture into your scalp. Focus on the areas that are losing most hair.
3. Once your scalp is covered in the mixture, work the mixture through your hair from the roots to the tips.
4. Cover your hair with a warm towel to improve the efficiency of the hair mask.
5. Leave the mixture on for about 15-20 minutes to an hour and then wash it off with your regular shampoo.

How Often?

Once a week.

Why This Works

Honey is a humectant and will help seal the conditioning effects of both the oils in your hair, leaving it feeling soft and manageable. Optionally, you can also drink a mixture of one teaspoon of black seed oil and one tablespoon of honey in a glass of water. This is a popular remedy that not only helps curb hair fall but also has a myriad of other health benefits.