Home Remedies For Hair Loss
Hair loss is
normal, but when it happens in excess it’s frightening and upsetting. It’s
common to lose 50-100 strands a day. When you wash your hair you can lose 250
strands. Most of the hair on your head is growing.
About 10% of your hair is
dormant, and will fall out after 2-3 months. Sometime you don't realize that
everyday habits can contribute to hair loss.
Here are some natural ways to get
your hair growing and prevent hair loss, and some tips on what not to do, to
ensure your hair stays on your head.
Coconut
milk
Coconut milk
is a rich source of nutrients including vitamin E, potassium, and iron.
Applying this liquid directly to the roots can help prevent hair breakage and
accelerate hair growth. The antibacterial properties in this milk can also
protect the scalp as it is a natural conditioner for both hair and skin. It’s
recommended that you leave this treatment in overnight.
Amla, Indian
gooseberry
This fruit
is well known for its high levels of vitamin C and is packed with antioxidants,
which can prevent premature graying. The essential fatty acids in this fruit
can also keep hair follicles strong. It is also purported to reverse graying
hair. Applying a paste of dried amla with lime juice to the scalp will nourish
your locks and make your hair extra lustrous. To make the paste mix 2 teaspoons
of lime juice with 2 teaspoons of dried amla powder.
Scalp
massage
Regularly
treating your head to a massage is effective in keeping your hair healthy. A
massage stimulates blood flow to the scalp and promotes hair growth. Combining
a head massage with lukewarm oil can prevent hair loss and dandruff too.
There are a
number of oils to try: coconut, jojoba, mustard, almond, lavender, olive, or
sesame oil are all full of added nutrients. Jojoba oil is especially
recommended because it replaces sebum to the scalp.
Neem, Indian
lilac
Neem oil is
extracted from the fruit of the Indian lilac tree. This treatment is effective
because the tree is rich in antioxidants which counter free radicals. Neem is
regenerative and contains fatty acids like linoleic, oleic, and stearic acids,
which also condition the scalp and hair beautifully.
Neem is an
astringent and can also treat itching, dandruff and head lice without
chemicals. Neem oil has a bitter smell so it’s recommended that you mix it with
an aromatic essential oil like lavender, tea tree or orange. You can massage
this mixture into your scalp and apply it to your locks too.
Aloe vera
Aloe Vera is
another good remedy for hair loss. Applying pure aloe gel directly to the scalp
helps balance the pH level. The plant extract is rich in vitamins, amino acids,
minerals, and enzymes. The aloe strengthens hairs elasticity and can soften and
moisturize your hair, acting as a natural conditioner. Dissolving a small
amount of salt into the gel can also help. The salt penetrates the deeper skin
layers and can prevent hair from falling out unnecessarily.
Egg white
& curd
The
combination of egg white and curd creates a super hair treatment that promotes
hair growth. Eggs are rich in sulphur, selenium, iodine, phosphorus, iron and
zinc. Curd has many nutrients and is anti-fungal. This mixture makes an
excellent conditioner, making your hair shiny and at the same time effectively
fights dandruff and hair loss. Combine the ingredients and apply the mask to
your scalp and hair.
Henna
While most
people know henna as a natural hair dye, it is also an excellent way to
strengthen and condition hair. More importantly henna controls excessive hair
loss. When applied to hair and scalp it creates a protective coat over the hair
shafts and its nutrients repair the hair cuticles, making the strands thick and
strong.
To prevent
hair loss, combine dried henna leaves or powdered henna with mustard oil and a
teaspoon of lemon juice. Massage this oil mix into your scalp. Leave this to
rest for 30 minutes and rinse your hair after.
This vibrant
flower has many rejuvenating properties for hair. It is an old Indian method of
maintaining a thick mane of hair. Because of its rich vitamin C and amino acid
content, this flower works to prevent premature graying, nourish the hair and
treat dandruff. When you combine the crushed leaves of the flowers with coconut
or sesame oil and apply this paste to your scalp regularly, it can also help
with hair loss. It’s best to leave the paste in your hair for several hours and
then rinse.
Habits to
avoid:
Don’t comb
or rub your hair wet
When you wet
your hair its more fragile because the protective layer has been stripped.
Towel drying or combing your hair when wet can cause the hair to snap and
break. Detangle your hair before you wet it and blot your hair with a towel.
Don’t
overheat your hair
Excess use
of your hair dryer or straightening iron can dry out your hair shafts, leading
to dull, and brittle hair. The heat can damage the proteins and the dryness
also strips your hair of natural moisture, resulting in dry cuticles, which
will snap off. It's recommended you limit this activity to 2 to 3 times a week.
Don’t wash
your hair with hot water
Boiling hot
water can weaken your hair follicles and cause hair to fall out. Having a
steaming hot shower frequently can strip away the protective oils and this can
cause your scalp pores to overproduce oil, which can damage the hair at the
root, resulting in excessive shedding. Opt for washing your hair with lukewarm
to warm water, and rinsing with cooler temperatures, to lock in moisture.
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