How to Use Spirulina for Hair Growth

Grow long mermaid hair with the superfood from the sea: spirulina. This post talks about the benefits and how to use spirulina for hair growth! 

Spirulina, the Superfood from the Sea 

Spirulina is a blue-green algae that is even believed to be one of the oldest life forms on Planet Earth. 

It naturally grows in oceans, lakes and other waterbodies like ponds. 

Long ago, it was actually a food source for the Aztecs and other Mesoamericans until the 16^th century when the Spanish conquered Mexico.

Spanish storytellers described local Aztec fishermen collecting blue-colored ‘techuitlatl’, the Aztec name for spirulina, from the lagoons.

It was then drained of water and spread out in the sandy shore of the waterbody for sun drying.

Nutrients in Spirulina for Hair Growth

The reason why spirulina is hailed as a superfood is because it is RICH in a boatload of nutrients. 

Spirulina is extremely high in many hair growth nutrients including:

• Protein
• Beta carotene
• Vitamin B1 
• Vitamin B2 
• Vitamin B3 
• Copper 
• Iron

It also has good amounts of omega 3 fatty acids, manganese, potassium and magnesium. 

Not to mention, it contains small amounts of almost every other nutrient that your body needs to function optimally and sustain healthy strong long hair.

Where to Get Spirulina Powder

If you’re looking for a good brand, you can try Nutricost’s Organic Spirulina Powder.

10 Benefits of Spirulina for Hair Growth

1. Increases hair density 
2. Protects hair cells from oxidative damage
3. Treats Alopecia 
4. Improves hair elasticity 
5. Stops hair breakage 
6. Nourishes hair follicles 
7. Strengthens hair strands 
8. Moisturizes scalp & strands 
9. Creates hair shine 
10. Fastens hair growth rate 

How to Use Spirulina for Hair Growth 

1.    Make a hair growth mask 

One of the best ways to use spirulina for hair growth is making a hair mask! 

Below is my favorite spirulina hair mask for hair growth. Here are the ingredients and their benefits:

• Greek yogurt soothes and moisturizes the scalp 
• Spirulina feeds the hair follicles with nutrients
• Coconut oil penetrates the hair shaft and keeps hair strong and healthy 
• Raw honey cleanses and locks moisture into hair
• Peppermint oil has menthol that invigorates hair follicles thereby increasing blood flow and stimulating hair growth.

What you need:

• ¼ cup of plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp spirulina powder
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp raw honey
• 10 drops peppermint essential oil

Procedure: 

1. In a medium-sized bowl, add ¼ cup of Greek yogurt. 

2. Next, dump in 1 tsp of spirulina powder and mix till you get a wonderful dark blue-green mixture.

3. The third step is to add 1 tsp each of coconut oil and raw honey. 

4. Finally, add 10 drops of peppermint essential oil and whisk everything together to form a smooth cream. 

5. Take your bowl to the sink and apply it onto dry scalp. Make sure to rub the goodness on your whole scalp! 

6. After you’re done with the scalp, use the leftover hair mask on your hair ends.

7. Tie your hair up and let the mask penetrate for a good 15 minutes. 

8. Once the time is up, wash your hair in the shower as usual. Use a natural shampoo preferably.

2.    Add it to your smoothies 

I love adding this blue-green superfood into my breakfast smoothie in the morning. 

Just dump 1 teaspoon of spirulina powder into your smoothie of the day and BAM it becomes a superfood meal! 

3.    Drink spirulina lemonade 

Make a cooling and refreshing not to mention hair growth boosting lemonade with spirulina! Here’s how:

What you need: 

• 2 cups filtered water 
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 
• 2 teaspoons raw honey or maple syrup 
• Juice from ½ lemon, freshly squeezed 
• ¼ tsp spirulina powder

Procedure: 

1. Pour 2 cups of water into a pan and heat it over the stove until warm or hot.

2. Next, pour the water into a drinking glass, followed by 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup. 

3. Squeeze the juice out of half of a lemon.

4. Finally add ¼ tsp of spirulina powder.

5. Stir everything together and add a few ice cubes.

6. Enjoy! 

4.    Take spirulina capsules every day 

Not a fan of the powder? Then try spirulina capsules. Just swallow one down with water and you’re still promoting hair growth form the inside-out! 

I hope you’ve learned the benefits and how to use spirulina for hair growth! Thanks for reading!