How To Use Potato Juice For Hair Growth

If you have never used potato juice for hair growth, you should give it a try. Potatoes are a much-loved vegetable. They have many culinary uses and health benefits. Potato juice is known to have several skin benefits and may help in tan removal. However, potato juice can also keep your hair healthy and promote hair growth. Potatoes are high in vitamins B, C, iron, and zinc that help in hair growth stimulation and encouraging hair development. But what else is it capable of? We have talked about how potato juice can help with hair growth, how to prepare it, and some recipes in this article. Keep scrolling.

Know Your Ingredient: Potato Juice

What Is It?
Potato juice is the juice that is extracted from the potatoes

What Are Its Benefits?
This juice may be applied on the scalp and hair to nourish and promote hair growth and help treat dermatitis while adding shine to hair.

Who Can Use It?
It can be safely used by people of all skin types.

How Often?
It is recommended to use this once or twice a week.

Caution
Individuals who have excess oily hair should use this less often as it can cause hair breakage.

Benefits Of Potato Juice For Hair Growth

There are no scientific studies to establish a direct relation between potato juice and hair growth. However, it is believed that the following properties may help potato aid hair growth:

• Potato juice’s benefits for hair come from the various nutrients it contains, such as vitamin B, vitamin C, zinc, niacin, and iron (1), (2). These nutrients help with hair nourishment by strengthening the hair follicles and promoting hair growth (3).
• Potato juice can help in cleansing the scalp by absorbing sebum and sweat. Anecdotal evidence suggests that it unclogs hair follicles, keeping the scalp clean.
• Potato juice exhibits antioxidant activity (4). This may keep the scalp free of infections like seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff.
• Using potato juice may add shine and luster to your hair by closing the cuticles.
• Anecdotal evidence suggests that it acts as a conditioner when used in combination with ingredients like honey and egg. Maryam Hampton, a beauty and lifestyle vlogger, used potato juice on her hair for rapid hair growth. She noticed that her hair became softer and was easy to detangle. She says, “So I actually was super super impressed with this technique. It left my hair soft, very very easy to detangle. I could just like slide my fingers right through my curls and it was just amazing (i).”
• There is also much anecdotal evidence that potato juice works as a good natural hair dye, though there isn’t any research to back it up. Many bloggers use potato juice to cover up gray hair and for oil control due to its ability to absorb excess oil.

In the next section, we have discussed the procedure to make potato juice.

How To Make Potato Juice For Hair Growth

You Will Need

1 potato

Prep Time

10 minutes

Method

1. Wash a potato and peel the skin.
2. Chop it into tiny pieces and blend them until you get a smooth puree.
3. If the puree is too thick, dilute it with a little water.
4. Use a cheesecloth to squeeze out and collect the potato juice in a container.
5. Prepare fresh potato juice before each use.

You can use just potato juice to promote hair growth or combine it with some of the other best juices for hair growth like onion juice and other ingredients to reap added benefits.

Mentioned below are the different ways in which you can use potato juice for hair growth.

How To Use Potato Juice For Hair

1. Applying Potato Juice Directly To The Scalp

The juice contains potato enzymes that may help nourish your hair follicles, cleanse the scalp, make your hair shine, and improve scalp health. Research shows that massaging stimulates blood and scalp circulation and helps get rid of impurities from the hair follicles and helps with hair strengthening and hair thickness (5).

You Will Need

1/2 cup potato juice (for medium length hair)

Processing Time

25 minutes

Process

1. Massage potato juice into your scalp for 5-10 minutes.
2. Once you have covered your scalp, start working the juice into your hair, from the roots to the tips.
3. Leave it in for an additional 15 minutes.
4. Rinse it out with cool/lukewarm water.

How Often?

Once a week.

2. Potato Juice, Honey, And Egg Mask

If you have dry hair, this is the right potato juice hair treatment for you. Honey and egg yolk are hair conditioning ingredients (6). Honey is an emollient with antifungal properties that can help with dandruff and hair loss prevention (7), (8). The egg yolk contains water-soluble peptides that can stimulate hair growth and give you healthy hair (9).

You Will Need

• 3 medium-sized potatoes
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon honey

Processing Time

30 minutes

Process

1. Extract the juice from the potatoes and collect it in a bowl.
2. Add a whisked egg yolk and a tablespoon of honey to this. Mix well.
3. Apply this pack to your scalp and hair and leave it in for 30 minutes.
4. Wash off with cool water.

Quick Tip

You can use raw or Manuka honey in your hair masks to help maintain hair hydration and stimulate hair growth.

Once a week.

3. Potato Juice And Onion Juice

Like potato juice, you can also use onion juice for hair growth (10). Combining the two ingredients will give you an efficient hair growth-boosting potion.

You Will Need

• 1 large potato
• 1 medium-sized onion

Processing Time

25 minutes

Process

1. Wash a large potato and peel its skin.
2. Chop the potato and the onion into tiny pieces and blend until you get a smooth puree.
3. If the puree is too thick, dilute it with a little water.
4. Use a cheesecloth to squeeze out and collect the potato-onion juice in a container.
5. Massage the potato-onion juice into your scalp for 5-10 minutes.
6. Once you have covered your scalp, start working the juice into your hair, from the roots to the tips.
7. Leave it in for an additional 15 minutes.
8. Rinse it out with cool/lukewarm water.

How Often?

Once a week.

4. Potato Juice And Aloe Vera

Aloe vera has antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties (11). It was also found to be useful in treating inflammation and conditions like seborrheic dermatitis (12). It also has photoprotective properties, which can help protect the hair from UV rays.

You Will Need

• The juice from 1 large potato
• 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel

Processing Time

30 minutes

Process

1. Combine the potato juice and aloe vera gel until you have a smooth mixture.
2. Massage this mixture into your scalp and work it through your hair.
3. Leave it in for 30 minutes and then wash off with cool/lukewarm water.

Quick Tip

Use fresh aloe vera gel from the plant while making this mask. You can use a knife to separate the gel from the leaf. Allow the yellow sap or the latex to drain before scooping it out of the leaf for use.

Twice a week.

4. Potato Juice With Chamomile And Almond

You Will Need

• 1 tablespoon potato juice
• 1 teaspoon chamomile juice
• 1 teaspoon almond oil

Processing Time

• 2 hours

Process

• Mix the potato juice, chamomile juice, and almond oil.
• Apply the mixture to your dry scalp using cotton balls.
• Let it sit for 2 hours, allowing it to bind to your scalp.
• Rinse with plain water.

How Often?

• Twice a week.

Remember, the first and foremost step towards enhancing hair health is to change your lifestyle. Consume nutritious foods that support your hair growth diet and keep yourself hydrated. Use shampoos and hair conditioners suited to your hair and scalp type. Minimize stress and try to exercise or meditate.

There are countless potato benefits, but one is that its juice nourishes hair and scalp. However, it’s important to be aware of potential side effects. Scroll down to read more on that.

Side Effects Of Potato Juice For Hair

Using potato juice on your hair may cause side effects in some cases. Allergy to potato juice may lead to skin issues like rashes and itching on the scalp. If you already know that you are allergic to potatoes, it’s best to steer clear of using potato juice externally, as it could trigger an allergic response. Additionally, when choosing the potatoes for juicing, make sure they haven’t sprouted or turned green. Sprouted and green potatoes contain a toxic substance called solanine, which can be harmful if it is ingested or comes into contact with your skin (13). Always do a patch test before using potato juice on your hair to check for any adverse reactions.

Infographic: 4 Ways To Use Potato Juice For Hair Growth

Using potato juice on the scalp can keep it clean and hydrated, preventing dandruff and other fungal issues. Potatoes are high in minerals and vitamins that help with hair regrowth and keep the hair shiny and healthy. Check out the infographic below to learn 4 easy ways to use potato juice for hair growth. Scroll down!

Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team

Frequently Asked Questions

Does potato juice bleach hair?

Potato juice is believed to have mild bleaching properties that can slightly lighten the hair. However, the effect may not last very long.

Is boiled potato water good for hair?

Anecdotal evidence suggests that rinsing the hair with the water used for boiling potatoes may help add a nice luster to hair.

Does potato juice soften hair?

Potato juice may help soften the hair due to its rich nutritional profile that can help nourish and moisturize the hair. The juice is believed to have a conditioning effect on the hair, helping to reduce dryness, brittleness, and frizz.

How long does it take for potato juice to work?

The time it takes for potato juice to work on hair varies depending on the individual’s hair health and the specific hair condition they are attempting to address. Although potato juice is thought to have advantages for hair growth, softness, and general health, it might take some time to see observable results. Some people may experience improvements after applying potato juice on their hair within a few weeks, while others may take longer.

Potato juice is packed with vitamins and minerals that can benefit your skin, hair, and body. Watch this video to learn how to use it for healthier, glowing skin and stronger hair.

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