On many occasions, wearing long and dense hair is a somewhat complicated task since, for various reasons, the hair splits or falls out and we do not reach the desired length. This is why we usually tend to resort to natural remedies to stimulate hair growth. One of them is to make cinnamon-based masks and apply them to the scalp, but, Does cinnamon really make hair grow? Are visible results obtained?

En Hospital Capilar we can help you. With a hair clinic in Madrid, Murcia and Pontevedra, we tell you everything you need to know about this natural remedy. Is it true that cinnamon makes hair grow? We tell you!

How does cinnamon work on hair?

Cinnamon is an aromatic spice with health benefits and also for the palate. In confectionery it is one of the most used spices for its good flavor but, in addition, lately it is also being a good ally to take care of hair health. Why?

The truth is that cinnamon is rich in vitamin C, zinc, iron, copper, potassium, fatty acids and other types of beneficial nutritional components for hair. This is why there is currently a trend of making cinnamon masks with honey and olive oil with the aim of promoting hair growth and keeping it in the best conditions.

To know if cinnamon makes hair grow, we must first know what its properties are. This aromatic spice applied topically is said to have stimulating, antiseptic, antioxidant, exfoliating and restorative properties. In this way, it is considered as a home remedy aimed at accelerating hair growth, keeping dandruff at bay, cleaning the scalp in depth and nourishing the hair. However, is all this true? Could it be said that cinnamon makes hair grow?

Is it true that cinnamon makes hair grow?

Fragile, weakened, dry hair and/or hair loss can be the main reasons why we cannot achieve the hair length we want. To find a solution, we must duly inform ourselves about whether cinnamon really makes hair grow or, on the contrary, is another of the false hair myths.

Cinnamon is beneficial for hair as it deeply cleanses the scalp and improves hair texture. This is why many of the hair care products include this aromatic spice in their formulations. However, we cannot say that cinnamon makes hair grow as such, it is true that it can promote the proper functioning of hair follicles but we cannot expect miracles and believe that we will achieve long hair.

Ultimately, It is not possible to confirm that cinnamon literally makes hair grow, but it does help to obtain quality hair.. 

Effective treatments to stimulate hair growth and stop hair loss

Although it is not true that cinnamon makes hair grow 100%, there are other types of methods that we can use to achieve long hair, stop hair loss and improve its quality.

Specific hair products

Use specific hair products for our hair type It is essential especially in daily care. In case what prevents us from getting the mane we want is an unusual fall, the anti-hair loss products They can be a good option to combat it.

Hair treatments

In cases where this hair loss is more intense, which even accompanies a lack of density and areas without hair, it is essential to go to an expert hair clinic to advise us and even assess the possibility of a hair graft. In these cases, hair treatments They are a very good ally since they stop hair loss, promote its growth and regeneration.

Capillary Regeneration Treatment or CRT

En Hospital Capilar we have the Capillary Regeneration Treatment, or CRT. It consists of extracting blood from the patient with which we obtain platelets rich in growth factors. These are applied directly to the scalp through subdermal dermoinfiltrations, stopping hair loss and stimulating hair growth.

Hair Redensification Treatment or HRT

Furthermore, the Hair Redensification Treatment, or HRT, is more suitable, especially in cases of incipient alopecia of a hormonal nature, such as androgenic alopecia. Through the infiltration of vitamins and drugs adapted to the patient, hair loss is treated at the root and, in addition, higher quality hair is achieved.