What to Look For in a Herbal Hair Gel

Herbal hair gels are making the rounds these days. People are getting scared of commercial gels. And it is true that hair gel can cause hair loss. The reason why this tends to happen is that the gel usually contains lots of chemicals that clog the hair pores which results in potential hair loss. Commercial hair gels also tend to weigh down the hair and there is usually excessive product build up which results in dandruff and an itch scalp.

 Before I go on, you should know that hair grows at an average rate of half an inch to one inch of hair a month. This is an average that can be greatly improved if you use herbal hair gels.

 Here is what you need in a good herbal hair gel:

 The first is extract of Hibiscus. Why Hibiscus? Well Hibiscus has been proven in many independent tests to stimulate the Anagen phase by 40% naturally without side effects. The anagen phase is the growth phase of your mane. You want the anagen phase to be as long as possible if you want to stop your tresses from falling and to promote the growth of a healthy mane.

 Another essential ingredient would be Aloe Vera gel. Most other gels use glycerin or some other chemical base. A good herbal hair gel will have Aloe Vera as its base. Aloe Vera by itself is a great extract to help grow a longer mane and it is also a good conditioner. It will also nourish your mane and stop dandruff. It also has a soothing and calming effect on the scalp.

 Another good ingredient in a good herbal hair gel would be Eclipta Alba. This natural herb has also been shown to stimulate the growth of new tresses. In one study done by Arch Dermatol Res in 2008 called "Hair growth promoting activity of Eclipta Alba in male albino rats" found that Eclipta Alba can speed up the growth of your tresses, it also promoted new hair growth and it showed a greater number of hair follicles. And the study went further to show that this one herb displayed better results than Minoxidil-which is a chemical based hair growth stimulator without side effects.

 The other recommendation I want to share with you is that you should always wash your hair with a natural rinse. A solution of apple cider vinegar mixed with water is the perfect rinse after you shampoo or use hair products. It will keep your scalp clean and allow you to grow a healthy and thick mane.

 The point is it is possible for a gel to have both styling and hair growth abilities. The reason why herbal hair gels are a better choice for you is that they not only stimulate new growth, they also style the hair the way you desire without depositing harmful chemicals dangerous to the health of your mane.

 In summary always pick a herbal hair gel over a commercial one and find one that has the dual purpose of styling your hair as well as nurturing and growing it.