Young or old, we love our hair, don’t we? Hair condition plays a deciding role in styling your look. Hair fall, damage, split ends, and dandruff are some of the common hair problems faced by all. Earlier hair loss used to be a sign of ageing. Given today’s hectic lifestyles and work-related stress, hair fall is becoming noticeable early on. Instead of resorting to over-the-counter solutions or chemical treatments, why not try some holistic home remedies for hair growth that are safe effective and better still, you will find all you need in your kitchen!

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Home Remedies For Hair Growth

So how to grow new hair naturally? There are many advantages of going natural with hair care. The most important being the fact that it works and it is inexpensive. It’s like having the cake and the cherry at the same time!

There are many remedies from nature that deliver great results. We have split this list into 4 categories of Kitchen remedies, essential oils and dietary needs for better clarity.

A. Kitchen Ingredients

1. Onion Juice
2. Apple Cider Vinegar
3. Egg Mask
4. Fenugreek
5. Indian Gooseberry (Amla)
6. Potato Juice
7. Henna Pack
8. Cayenne Pepper
9. Coconut Milk
10. Green Tea
11. Cumin Seeds
12. Peppercorns
13. Hibiscus Flower
14. Garlic
15. Biotin

B. Essential Oils Treatment

16. Vitamin E Oil
17. Aloe Vera Gel
18. Argan Oil
19. Coconut Oil
20. Rosemary Oil
21. Sage Oil
22. Lavender Oil
23. Jojoba Oil
24. Flaxseeds Oil
25. Olive Oil
26. Castor Oil

C. Diet For Hair Growth

27. Protein-Rich Foods
28. Vitamin A
29. Vitamin B
30. Vitamin C
31. Vitamin E
32. Green Vegetables

D. Natural Solutions

33. ‘Say No’ To Hair Styling Products
34. Regular Combing And Trimming

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A. Kitchen Ingredients For Hair Growth

1. Onion Juice

This is the oldest and the most efficient home remedy for hair growth.

Why?

Onion juice is rich in sulphur that boosts collagen production in the tissues and helps in re-growth of hair.

How To Use:

• Use red onions or shallots
• Chop it into small pieces
• Squeeze out its juice.
• Now apply it on your scalp carefully and keep for 15 minutes.
• Finally rinse off with a mild shampoo.

For better understanding, here’s an excellent post on how onion helps hair growth.

The Summary:

Onion’s high sulphur content helps boost collagen production, thereby promoting hair growth.

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2. Apple Cider Vinegar

Why?

The vinegar gently cleanses the scalp and maintains the PH balance of the hair accelerating hair growth.

How To Use:

• Wash your hair
• Use apple cider vinegar as a final rinse after washing your hair to get healthy and shiny hair.
• For 1 litre of solution – mix 75ml of apple cider vinegar to one litre of water
• You may store this entirely or make it smaller batches.
• For smaller quantities, take 15 ml of apple cider vinegar and add it to a cup of warm filtered water
• After washing your hair, using this cup of water as the final rinse.
• Alternatively, you could purchase a bottle of Kama Ayurveda Himalayan Deodar Hair Conditioner containing pure essential oils from Himalayan deodar, Hibiscus extract and Aloe Vera juice that gently cleanse your hair and prevent hair fall.

The Summary:

Apple cider vinegar maintains the pH balance of the hair, and hence helps in hair growth.

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3. Egg Mask

This home remedy is found to be a part of the many cultures all over the world with different variations.

Why?

It contains high levels of proteins which help in the formation of new hair. It is also rich in sulphur, zinc, iron, selenium, phosphorous and iodine.

How To Use:

• Take the white of one egg
• Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and honey to it
• Mix it all well to form a smooth paste
• Apply it all over your hair carefully and leave it for 20 minutes
• Rinse with cool water and shampoo it off.

Not just for hair, you can use egg masks to get glowing skin too

The Summary:

The high protein content makes eggs one of the best ingredients that promote hair growth.

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4. Fenugreek

This is another widely used home remedy for treating hair fall.

Why?

Fenugreek accelerates hair growth and protects the natural colour of your hair.

How To Use:

• Take 1 teaspoon of the fenugreek paste
• Add 2 teaspoons of coconut milk to it
• Apply it all over your hair and scalp
• Leave it on for 30 minutes
• Wash off with a mild shampoo

Here is an excellent post on beauty benefits of fenugreek.

The Summary:

Fenugreek solves two purposes; it promotes hair growth and also protects the natural colour of your hair.

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5. Indian Gooseberry (Amla)

Why?

Everyone is familiar with the varied magical properties of amla. It is the powerhouse of antioxidants and vitamin C. Amla promotes healthy hair growth and also improves the pigmentation of the hair.

How To Use:

• Mix 2 teaspoons of amla powder or juice with 2 teaspoons of lime juice
• Apply this on your scalp properly and let it dry
• Now rinse it well with warm water
• Alternatively, you can use Kama Ayurveda Himalayan Deodar Hair Conditioner that combines the benefits of amla with aloe vera extracts and pure oil from Himalayan deodar (also called Wood of God!)

Here is how Amla helps hair growth.

The Summary:

Amla is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, two vital nutrients that strengthen hair and also improve hair pigmentation.

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6. Potato Juice

This is a secret home remedy. Most people are not familiar with the hair growth properties of potato juice.

Why?

Potato is rich in Vitamin A, B and C. These are essential for healthy hair. This can be used even if you are suffering from alopecia i.e. thinning of hair.

How To Use:

• Place potato in an extractor for juicing
• Apply the potato juice on the scalp
• Leave it on for 15 minutes
• Wash off using mild shampoo

Potato is good for use as face packs too.

The Summary:

Potato is rich in vitamins A, B and C, all of which are essential for healthy and strong hair.

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7. Henna Pack

Henna is very well known as a natural conditioner. It is also good for hair growth.

Why?

It transforms dull and dry hair to smooth and shiny hair and adds colour too. It promotes hair growth by strengthening the roots of your hair.

How To Use:

• Make a pack by mixing 1 cup of dry henna powder with ½ cup of yoghurt
• Apply it all over your hair from root to tip.
• Leave the pack until it dries off completely
• Wash off with a mild shampoo

Here are 3 more henna hair packs.

The Summary:

Henna acts as a natural conditioner and also strengthens the roots of your hair.

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8. Cayenne Pepper

Why?

Cayanne pepper stimulates hair growth and prevents thinning of hair. It has a chemical in it known as Capsaicin. This ingredient when applied on the scalp causes the nerves to activate and increase the blood flow to the scalp. This results in increased absorption of nutrients and better hair growth.

How To Use:

• Mix 1 teaspoon of pepper powder with 2 teaspoons of olive oil
• Apply it on the scalp where thinning is more prominent
• Wash off with cool water

The Summary:

The presence of a chemical named capsaicin makes cayenne pepper ideal for promoting hair growth. Capsaicin activates the nerves and increases the blood flow to the scalp.

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9. Coconut Milk

Why?

Coconut milk is rich in iron, potassium and essential fats. It reduces hair fall and breakage.

How To Use:

• Extract the milk of a coconut
• Apply it on the targeted areas
• Keep it overnight
• Rinse off with cool water the next day

This is the most effective hair growth treatment. Here are more benefits of coconut for your hair.

The Summary:

Rich in proteins, iron and other essential nutrients, coconut milk promotes hair growth and prevents breakage.

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10. Green Tea

Why?

As you all know, green tea is rich in antioxidants. These antioxidants prevent hair loss and boost hair growth.

How To Use:

• Apply warm green tea all over your scalp
• Leave it for an hour
• Rinse off with cool water

Here are more benefits of green tea.

The Summary:

Green tea is known for its high content of antioxidants, the substances required for healthy and strong hair.

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11. Cumin Seeds

Why?

Cumin seeds come packed with 100’s of nutrients and vitamins that are great for replenishing your hair.

How To Use:

• Soak cumin seeds in olive oil or castor oil
• Let it soak overnight
• The next morning, apply it to the targeted areas
• Wash after 15 minutes with a mild shampoo

The Summary:

Cumin seeds have numerous nutrients essential for healthy and shining hair.

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12. Peppercorns

The use of black peppercorns is prevalent in the ayurvedic medicine. It leaves your hair soft and lustrous while improving the texture.

Why?

Black peppercorns have essential oils which keep your scalp well-hydrated.

How To Use:

• Blend 2 teaspoons of peppercorns with half a cup of lime juice
• Form a smooth paste
• Apply this paste on the roots
• Cover your head with a warm towel for deep penetration.
• Rinse off after half an hour.

The Summary:

Also used in the ayurvedic medicine, peppercorns make your hair soft, shiny and strong.

[ Read: Ayurvedic Medicine for Dandruff ]

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13. Hibiscus Flower

Hibiscus flower is another home remedy for hair growth.

Why?

Hibiscus is truly said to be the “flower of hair care.” This flower is used for curing dandruff and enhancing hair growth. It also thickens the hair and prevents pre-mature ageing.

How To Use:

• Make a paste of the hibiscus flower with coconut oil or sesame oil
• Apply it on your hair evenly.
• Rinse with a mild shampoo.
• If finding a hibiscus flower isn’t easy or if making the paste gets on your nerves, just try Kama Ayurveda Himalayan Deodar Hair Conditioner that blends the benefits of Hibiscus with amla, aloe vera and Himalayan Deodar (Wood of God) for beautiful, strong and glossy hair.

The Summary:

Hibiscus cures dandruff and promotes hair growth, and also plays a role in slowing down the signs of aging.

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14. Garlic

Garlic is widely known as a home remedy for reducing the shedding of hair.

Why?

It boosts the regeneration of new hair and promotes the scalp circulation.

How To Use:

• Boil a few cloves of crushed garlic in olive oil or coconut oil
• Apply it to the roots of your hair follicles.
• Wash off properly
• Use this treatment thrice a week for best results.

Here are some more beauty benefit of garlic.

The Summary:

Garlic is known for promoting hair regeneration, thereby reducing hair fall.

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15. Biotin

Biotin is water-soluble B-vitamin found in green leafy vegetables. Its deficiency can cause hair loss.

Why?

If you are suffering from hair fall, vitamin B is your best bet as it renews hair follicles, making hair fuller and healthier.

How To Use:

Biotin can be taken as an oral supplement and can also be applied topically. To apply it directly to hair, crush biotin tablets and mix it with any essential oil. Massage it on the scalp and leave overnight.

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16. Vitamin E Oil

For ages, Vitamin E has been a home remedy for hair growth.

Why?

Vitamin E oil is rich in antioxidants and thus it helps to fight away the free radicals. It helps in increasing oxygen in the body and so increases the blood circulation in the scalp.

How To Use:

• Massage vitamin E oil onto the scalp
• Leave it overnight.
• Wash off with a mild shampoo the next day for soft and smooth hair.

Regular massage with the essential oils promotes hair growth, reduces hair fall and split ends. This makes your hair softer and smoother. After massaging your hair with any essential oil, wrap your head with a hot towel or a shower cap. This allows the pores of the scalp to open up and helps the oils to penetrate into the scalp better. It also stimulates the scalp and improves the blood circulation which boosts hair growth. Regular hot oil treatments also reduce dandruff and give a shine to your hair.

Here is a post on how Vitamic E helps hair growth.

The Summary:

Vitamin E promotes hair growth as it is rich in antioxidants and helps increase the blood circulation in the scalp.

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 17. Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe Vera is also called miracle plant for its amazing benefits to health and beauty.

Why?

Aloe Vera contains proteolytic enzymes which repair the scalp’s dead skin cells. It also conditions the hair to make it shiny and smooth, averts scalp infections, and prevents dandruff and itching.

How to Use:

Cut out a stem of Aloe Vera plant and remove the outer layer to separate the transparent gel-like pulp. Grind it will a little bit of water and strain. Wash your hair with a shampoo and then apply this mask. Leave it on for at least ten minutes and rinse off. This is the best conditioner you could have!

If the plant is unavailable or if the remedy is too tiresome to try, just purchase a natural hair conditioner such as Kama Ayurveda Himalayan Deodar Hair Conditioner that brings you the exotic benefits of aloeverawith hibiscus, amla and Himalayan deodar (also called the Wood of God!)

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B. Home Remedies For Hair Growth For Women – Essential Oil Treatments

18. Argan Oil

Argan oil is a revolutionary gift of nature. Called ‘liquid pure gold’, it works magic on thinning hair.

Why?

It improves hair quality by moisturizing hair follicles and enhancing hair growth. It loosens dry skin cells around hair follicles and stimulates the scalp to secrete more oil to keep your hair healthy and shiny.

How to use:

To use Argan oil for hair, rub a small amount of it into your palm and then apply to your hair starting at the ends. You can also massage it into the roots and leave it overnight. Wash it off with a mild shampoo.

Summary:

Repeat these steps once or twice per week for silky, smooth, glossy, irresistible hair.

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19. Coconut Oil

This is the best natural conditioner for hair. It has been used for centuries now.

Why?

Rich in potassium, coconut oil keeps your scalp healthy; promotes the growth of new hair and repairs damaged hair. It also reduces dandruff, hair breakage and hair loss. Coconut oil is also used as a pre-conditioning hair treatment for damaged hair. It acts as a moisturiser and strengthens the hair shaft from the root, thus preventing breakage. It keeps the scalp well-nourished and moisturised. Use coconut hot oil treatment for effective results.

The Summary:

Coconut oil acts as a moisturizer and strengthens hair from the roots. It also prevents breakage and reduces dandruff.

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20. Rosemary Oil

In use mostly in the middle eastern countries. It is prepared from the distillation of the rosemary herb.

Why?

Rosemary oil increases the cell division and expands the blood vessels, thus stimulating the blood circulation. It increases the hair growth and also acts as a hair tonic.

You can use rosemary oil by mixing it with your shampoo or conditioner. You can also massage your scalp with it by combining it with other essential oils like olive oil or tea tree oil.

Learn how Rosemary oil helps hair growth.

The Summary:

Rosemary oil stimulates blood circulation and accelerates hair growth.

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21. Sage Oil

Sage oil is used for a host of health benefits.

Why?

Sage oil is excellent for treating hair loss. Along with hair loss, sage oil is also used for treating acne, wrinkles and digestive disorders. You can use sage oil by either combining it with apple cider vinegar or with other essential oils like the rosemary oil.

The Summary:

Sage oil, when combined with apple cider vinegar or other essential oils like rosemary, proves to be an excellent promoter of hair growth.

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22. Lavender Oil

Lavender oil is known as the beauty oil. It has been known for its hair benefits for long.

Why?

Lavender oil is widely used for curing “alopecia- thinning of hair and hair loss in patches”. Apart from the hair growth, it also reduces sleeplessness and stress. It is used in majority of the spa treatments.

How to Use:

• Prepare an essential oil mixture by adding lavender oil, rosemary oil, thyme oil and jojoba oil in equal proportions.
• Apply this to your scalp
• Wrap with a shower cap
• Leave it on for an hour
• Wash and rinse thoroughly thereafter.

The Summary:

Lavender oil works great by reducing hair thinning, thereby increasing hair growth.

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23. Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil is known for its moisturising and hydrating properties.

Why?

Jojoba oils stimulates hair growth by improving the blood circulation and moisturizing the hair follicles. It also repairs dry and damaged hair.

The Summary:

Known for its moisturizing and hydrating properties, jojoba oil improves blood circulation and promotes hair growth.

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24. Flaxseed Oil

Why?

Flaxseeds are a rich source of essential fatty acids which helps to transform dry, damaged and brittle hair to healthy and shiny hair. The omega 3 fatty acids in the oil promote healthy hair growth.

How To Use:

• Include flaxseed oil supplements in your daily diet
• Use it with the combination of other essential oils.

Learn more about flax seeds here.

The Summary:

Flaxseeds contain essential fatty acids that make dry and brittle hair strong and shiny.

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25. Olive Oil

Every beauty enthusiast is familiar with the health and the beauty benefits of the olive oil. Olive oil is used in face packs, face masks, scrubs, body oils, hair tonic etc.

Why?

Olive oil helps in preventing as well as curing hair loss. It stimulates the formation of new hair. Regular use of olive oil prevents the formation of DTH hormone and thus facilitates hair growth. Rich in antioxidants, it is beneficial for overall hair health. Olive oil also acts as a natural conditioner by making your hair soft and silky.

How To Use:

• Include olive oil in your daily diet
• Use it as a pre-shampoo treatment.
• You can also mix it with lavender, sage and rosemary oil for hot oil treatment.

Here is an excellent post on olive oil.

The Summary:

Olive oil stimulates hair growth as it is extremely rich in antioxidants.

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26. Castor Oil

What You Need

Castor oil (as per the requirement)

What You Need To Do

1. Warm up castor oil.
2. Apply it on clean scalp. Massage it well. Leave it on for at least 20 minutes before you shower.
3. Wrap your hair in a warm moist towel and keep it on for 20 minutes.
4. As the oil is very sticky, you can add a little lemon juice to it that will make it a bit smooth and also eradicate dandruff problems on your scalp.

How Often Should You Do This

You can apply the oil twice a week for the best results.

Why This Works

Castor oil is one of the most beneficial oils that can make your hair grow faster, stronger, and lustrous. It is claimed to be the best natural treatment for hair growth that boosts hair growth while reducing possible bald patches (23).

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C. Diet For Hair Growth

Before we discuss the diet for healthy hair growth, here is a small brief about the hair growth cycle. Each strand of our hair goes through three stages in its entire life cycle:

1. The Anagen stage – A phase where you can actually notice the growth of your hair. The follicle divides and contributes to the lengthening.
2. The Catagen stage – This is more of a transitional phase. Here, the hair growth stops and the shaft of the hair is pushed up closer to the surface as the follicle shrinks.
3. The Telogen stage – This is the resting phase and lasts for about two to four months. Once this phase is over, the hair sheds on its own accord.

A few dietary modifications are very important for stimulating the process of hair growth and preventing hair loss. Abolition of junk and processed food, aerated drinks, smoking, and drinking is very beneficial for your hair and scalp health. Include vitamin and mineral-rich fruits and vegetables, whole grains, carbohydrates, omega-3 fatty acids, and protein-rich food in your diet. These are rich in phytonutrients that are beneficial for hair growth.

Below are the lists of some foods you can include in your daily diet for better hair.

27. Protein-Rich Foods

Our hair is made of a special protein called the “keratin”. We should have a protein-rich diet. Include eggs, chicken, tofu, soybean; kidney beans and other similar foods to your diet. These are the richest source of proteins for hair. They promote the growth of new hair and make your hair shiny and smooth.

The Summary:

Since our hair consists of a protein called keratin, it is essential we take protein-rich foods to maintain hair health.

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28. Vitamin A

Vitamin A is beneficial for hair growth. Again, too much of it can cause hair loss. Mango, papaya, orange, prunes, carrot are few fruits with high contents of vitamin A.

Here is an excellent post on how vitamins help hair growth.

The Summary:

Vitamin A, when taken in the right quantities, can greatly promote hair growth.

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29. Vitamin B

Vitamin B stimulates the production of haemoglobin in our blood which acts as the oxygen carrier. This increases the blood circulation in the scalp. Include potato, banana, chicken, oatmeal, fish and beans in your diet.

The Summary:

Vitamin B is responsible for the production of haemoglobin in the blood, which improves blood circulation ultimately leading to strong hair.

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30. Vitamin C

Vitamin C helps in the collagen production and fights off the free radicals in the skin. Do not forget to include lots of citrus fruits like amla, orange, kiwi, guava to your daily diet.

The Summary:

Vitamin C, just like garlic, helps in collage production thereby promoting hair growth.

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31. Vitamin E

The scalp capillary function is stimulated by the intake of vitamin E in your diet. Thus it increases the blood circulation and promotes hair growth. Cereals, sunflower oil, soybean oil, tofu etc contain good amount of vitamin E. You must try and include as much of these foods to your diet as you can.

The Summary:

Vitamin E plays a vital role in improving blood circulation, which in turn leads to strong and healthy hair.

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32. Green Vegetables

Have lots of dark green vegetables. These contain iron which is really essential for hair growth. Fish is a great source of omega 3 fatty acids and so are nuts.

The Summary:

Green vegetables are rich in iron which is a prerequisite for strong hair.

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D. Natural Solutions

Proper care and prevention will surely help to cope with any type of scalp or hair trouble. All the natural solutions will show their effect only when you are capable of fighting against indiscriminate hair loss.

33. ‘Say No’ To Hair Styling Products

A popular proverb says, ‘no style is the best style’. This is truest when it comes to hair. Many of the hair styling products contain harmful chemicals, and superficial agents, which can be highly dangerous at times. You may look attractive for a few days by applying a hair styling product, but you never know how it affects the condition of your hair and scalp in the long term. Therefore, you should try to minimize the application of harmful styling products like hair colors, serums, and straighteners.

The Summary:

Make sure to reduce the usage of hair-styling products as they contain harmful chemicals that can damage your hair in the long run.

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34. Regular Combing and Trimming

Comb your hair thrice a day and trim it in every three months. Regular combing and trimming is extremely important for expediting the growth of new hair. Combing is essential as it provides good blood circulation, and stimulates hair follicles, helping them produce new hair naturally.

The Summary:

Regularly combing and trimming your hair enhances blood circulation of the scalp, thereby improving hair growth.

 

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Try these effective Indian home remedies for better hair growth. Tell us about your secret home remedies too.

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