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The One DIY Hair Product Experts Swear By To Stop Thinning Hair For Good

February 29, 2020 by Hannah Kerns
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Incorporating natural DIY remedies into your hair routine is a great way to keep it healthy and avoid unnecessary hair fall out. To find out which home remedy was best, we asked a wellness expert, Wellness Mama Katie Wells–who recently founded her Wellnesse line of hair care products.

Keep reading for her favorite natural DIY hair product!

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Nettle Leaf DIY Hair Growth Serum

Nettle leaf is the key ingredient in Katie's DIY hair growth serum for good reason.

 

She explains, "I’m a huge fan of nettle leaf to increase hair growth naturally and to stop thinning hair. Nettle is rich in sulfur and silica to help strengthen hair and increase shine. I take nettle internally in teas and supplements and include it in all of my DIY hair products."

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Other Key Ingredients

Katie's recipe also includes horsetail leaf, which is high in silica and can help support hair growth. Plus, the recipe has aloe vera in it as well--which supports scalp health and moisture.

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How To Make It

What You'll Need: distilled water, dried nettle leaf, horsetail leaf (optional), aloe vera gel, clary sage sssential oil, rosemary essential oil, lavender essential oil

 

Full Recipe: Wellnesse Mama

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With that in mind, if you are struggling with hair loss and want to try some home remedies, this recipe is definitely a good place to start.

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Hannah Kerns pitches and writes compelling stories for SheFinds' readers. When she isn't listening to podcasts or catching up on true crime, she covers the latest in beauty, health, fashion, and celebrity news. To reach Hannah, email hannah@shefinds.com.

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