{"id":70883,"date":"2021-04-22T02:25:46","date_gmt":"2021-04-22T02:25:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefastfashion.com\/?p=70883"},"modified":"2021-04-22T02:25:46","modified_gmt":"2021-04-22T02:25:46","slug":"can-black-seed-oil-help-regrow-hair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefastfashion.com\/?p=70883","title":{"rendered":"Can Black Seed Oil Help to Regrow Your Hair?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I get asked about natural beauty cures and home remedies all the time\u2014do they work, are they safe, how should I use them? My response usually goes something like this: Even if there isn\u2019t a double-blind placebo-controlled study proving a particular tincture or extract is effective, that doesn\u2019t mean you won\u2019t see results. After all,\u00a0many of these ingredients, like rosehip oil,\u00a0have been used for thousands of years\u2014there\u2019s got to be\u00a0some<\/em>\u00a0truth to the tales of their purported benefits.<\/p>\n

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Black seed oil is one such ingredient. This pressed oil from the seeds of the Nigella sativa plant\u2014a flowering shrub species native to Western Asia, Northern Africa, and parts of Europe\u2014has long been\u00a0thought to help with hair growth, giving limp or thinning locks a boost, like\u00a0other popular oils are said to do. But\u00a0one research review\u00a0suggests the ingredient, also known as black caraway or black cumin, has more far-ranging powers in cosmetic products as an antimicrobial, anti-aging, and even sun-protecting agent.<\/p>\n

I wanted to get to the bottom of this, so I tapped some of my favorite beauty pros to help set the record straight on whether this compelling natural ingredient will make your hair healthier.<\/p>\n

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Is black seed oil actually good for your hair?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In a word: Possibly. Some research suggests that Nigella sativa oil can, in fact, be helpful for those struggling with thinning hair or shedding.\u00a0One study\u00a0found that black seed oil mixed with coconut oil helped promote hair growth while\u00a0another white paper\u00a0found that hair fallout was reduced by 76 percent when subjects used a hair oil containing Nigella sativa. And\u00a0a 2013 study\u00a0showed that women with telogen effluvium\u2014that\u2019s sudden, temporary hair fallout or thinning\u2014experienced an improvement after using the ingredient topically.<\/p>\n

So what\u2019s behind black seed oil\u2019s crown boosting powers? That\u2019d be\u00a0thymoquinone<\/em>, a component of the oil that has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. \u201cThese effects can help create a supportive scalp environment for healthy hair growth,\u201d says natural hair stylist and trichologist\u00a0Kari Williams, PhD.\u00a0\u201cBecause we know healthy hair cannot grow from a scalp that\u2019s inflamed.\u201d<\/p>\n

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But don\u2019t get\u00a0too\u00a0<\/em>excited. Much of this research was conducted with a relatively small pool of subjects and is preliminary or inconclusive (telogen effluvium, for example, often comes and goes mysteriously, so it\u2019s hard to tell if the black seed oil truly helped). \u201cI wouldn\u2019t say it\u2019s a panacea for hair growth,\u201d says\u00a0Mona Gohara, M.D., associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University. \u201cBut I would say it\u2019s okay to use topically.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ready to try? Here’s how to use black seed oil.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In addition to finding the ingredient in myriad hair products and treatments (see below for some of my recommendations), the ingredient is also available in supplement form. But both Williams and Gohara urge you to proceed with caution if you want to go down that route. \u201cI don\u2019t think it\u2019s a great idea,\u201d says Gohara. \u201cThe FDA doesn\u2019t regulate certain supplements, so you don\u2019t really know what\u2019s in there.\u201d And one thing we do know that\u2019s in there\u2014the thymoquinone mentioned above\u2014is also an antihistamine, so \u201cit\u2019s not really innocuous. It does have potential medicinal properties and may not be right for everyone. Moral of the story: Talk to your doctor before taking any OTC supplements.<\/p>\n

But you\u00a0can\u00a0<\/em>have fun experimenting with all manner of haircare products infused with black seed oil. Just read the product’s instructions. Those with strands that feel limp or lackluster could see benefit, as could those with dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis. \u201cNigella sativa also has antifungal properties, so it\u2019s conceivable that it may help with those conditions.<\/p>\n\n

Should anyone avoid black seed oil?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As with any topical ingredient, there is a possibility that black seed oil could cause an adverse skin reaction such as sensitivity. \u201cThat\u2019s why I always recommend that people do a patch test before they put it all over their scalp,\u201d says Williams. Just select an inconspicuous spot on the underside of your arm and apply a small amount of product. Wait a few minutes and if you don\u2019t notice any redness or irritation, you\u2019re in the clear.<\/p>\n

Don’t expect to see results right away.<\/h2>\n

As with much in life\u2014finding true love, earning a degree, getting your tax refund\u2014good things come to those who wait. Black seed oil isn\u2019t an overnight fix, so you\u2019ll need to use your product of choice consistently to notice any change. \u201cI usually say to use a product for at least three months to really determine its effectiveness,\u201d Williams advises.<\/p>\n

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