Thick full eyebrows can absolutely be one of your strong points and could certainly make your face look more polished. Thus, unruly and thinning eyebrows usually are the result of overplucking, aging, stress, and nutrition deficiencies. Lucky for us, Mother Nature has blessed us with quite a few remedies and DIY home-made eyebrow growth oils and serums to get those brows nice and full again.
What follows are 12 simple home remedies that can aid you in the eyebrow growth process at home.
1. Castor Oil
A very well-known hair growth cure, i.e., castor oil, is rich in the fatty acid ricinoleic, which not only works on improving the blood circulation to your hair follicles but also fights hair infections and fortifies the hair roots.
How to use:
- Dip a clean spoolie or a cotton swab in the oil and rub a little bit of it on the brows gently.
- Let it sit on your brows overnight and wash off in the morning.
- For maximum effect, apply every day without a break.
2. Coconut Oil
Yes, indeed, it is our good old favorite coconut oil which is a natural store of happening fatty acids that have a soothing and nourishing effect on the hair follicles and they are also great for the prevention of hair fall due to their antioxidant properties.
How to use:
- Regularly airbrush your brows with a small amount of liquid-state virgin coconut oil.
- Let it sit for 30 minutes or sleep while it is on, only to wash your face in the next morning.
3. Olive Oil
Loaded with nutrients including vitamins E and A, olive oil gives our eyebrows the perfect combination of nourishment and growth stimulation.
How to use:
- Heat the oil and rub gentian on the brows.
- Keep for half an hour and then wash your face.
4. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera moisturizes the skin and is rich in an enzyme that stimulates the growth of the hair.
How to use:
- Make the aloe vera gel yourself and put it on your eyebrows.
- Wait for 20-30 minutes and then wash it off.
5. Onion Juice
Onion juice has a lot of sulfur, which helps in the production of collagen and, hence, hair growth.
How to use:
- Mix an onion and remove the juice after that.
- Use a cotton pad to apply it to your eyebrows and let it stay for 15 minutes before rinsing off.
6. Egg Yolk Mask
Eggs contain biotin and proteins, which are beneficial to hair growth.
How to use:
- Whip an egg yolk and then dab it onto your eyebrows.
- Wait for 20 minutes and then clean with cold water to rinse off.
7. Fenugreek Seeds
Fenugreek seeds have proteins and nicotinic acid that boost hair growth.
How to use:
- First, soak fenugreek seeds overnight, then make a paste, and eventually apply it to your brows.
- Allow it to sit for 20 minutes before rinsing it off.
8. Vitamin E Oil
Vitamin E oil regenerates the damaged hair follicles and enhances growth.
How to use:
- Split the vitamin E capsule and then smear the oil on your brows.
- Long deep conditioning by keeping it overnight.
9. Peppermint Oil
Peppermint oil accelerates blood supply to the hair follicles, thus ensuring better rinsing off of hair.
How to use:
- Stir in 2-3 drops of peppermint oil with a carrier oil such as coconut oil.
- Massage into eyebrows and set for 20 minutes, after which you are supposed to wash it off with clean water.
10. Lavender Oil
Lavender oil acts as an antibacterial agent and besides that moisturizes the hair to grow besides thicken.
How to use:
- Blend lavender oil with a carrier oil and smear it onto your brows.
- Let it sit for about 30 minutes, and then you can wash it off.
11. DIY Eyebrow Growth Serum
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp castor oil
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp almond oil
- 2-3 drops of lavender or peppermint oil
How to use:
- Combine all of the oils in a small bottle.
- Every day, apply using a spoolie brush.
12. Balanced Diet & Hydration
A diet full of biotin, omega-3s, vitamins A, C, and E is beneficial for hair growth. One of the ways to maintain hair follicles healthy is to drink plenty of water.
Foods to eat: Eggs, nuts, spinach, sweet potatoes, and fish.
Final Tips for Thicker Eyebrows
- Do not pluck or thread too often and excessively.
- Be patient, as it usually takes a long time to grow the eyebrows (4-8 weeks).
- Implement the use of a soft brush for exfoliation and to stimulate growth.
By following these natural remedies and DIY eyebrow serums, you can have thicker, fuller, and darker eyebrows. Consistency is all you need!
