Hair loss can be heartbreaking, if not taken care of at the right time. Because a full head of hair is attractive and something coveted by women (and men) the world over, hair loss needs to be addressed at the onset, if you don’t want it to exacerbate. Not only are bald patches on your head embarrassing, it’s agonizing to lose your precious hair. Sudden hair loss that starts with circular bald patches on your scalp is called alopecia areata. For ease of use, we will use hair loss, instead of alopecia.
Every day, you lose hair. What is considered normal is to lose 50 to 100 strands a day. But the problem arises when you start losing more than that amount, making you sit up and take notice. Bald spots and/or baldness in general is not very attractive. So before your situation heads there, you need to do something about it, and stat. That’s where natural home remedies for hair loss come in. Of course, you can look for products laced with chemicals and other potent ingredients, but these come with their own set of side effects. That’s why, opting for natural remedies is your best bet. They may take a bit longer, but they will be effective and longer lasting too.
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Symptoms of hair loss
Some of the obvious symptoms of hair loss are:
- Full body hair loss (in some cases)
- Thinning of hair on top of the head
- Circular/patchy bald spots
- Sudden loosening of hair
- Noticeable loss of volume in hair
Causes of hair loss
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Some of the most common causes of hair loss include:
- Lack of proper nutrition
- Prolonged illness
- Anemia
- Weakness
- Deficiency of iron, folic acid, and/or vitamin B6
- Hormonal imbalance
- Mental/emotional stress
- Anxiety
- Genetic predisposition
- Excessive smoking
- Aging
- Chemotherapy
- Certain medications
- Thyroid disorders, autoimmune disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome
- Split ends
- Dirty scalp
- Scalp infections
- Use of wrong/chemically enhanced hair products
- Excessive use of hair styling equipment like curlers, straighteners, and/or irons
- Braiding hair too tightly or pulling and tying hair too tightly
- Environmental factors
Home remedies for hair loss
If you’re trying to put a stop to hair loss, then you might want to try these natural home remedies for hair loss.
1. Aloe vera
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Aloe vera is a godsend when it comes to healthy, soft, shiny hair. And it is effective in stopping hair loss too. Aloe vera contains certain enzymes that promote healthy hair growth. Also, it contains alkalizing properties that can help balance the pH levels of the hair and scalp, thereby promoting hair growth. And its soothing properties can also help relieve itching, redness, and inflammation in the scalp. Additionally, it helps strengthen and add shine to your hair.
Remedies
- Slice open an aloe vera leaf and squeeze out the fresh gel into a clean bowl. Apply this directly on your hair and scalp, leaving it on for a few hours. Then, wash it off with lukewarm water. Repeat this remedy at least three or four times a week.
- Drink 1 tablespoon of fresh aloe vera juice every day on an empty stomach to see visible hair growth.
Pro tip: Do NOT drink more than 2 tablespoons of aloe vera juice in a day.
2. Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is an excellent home remedy for preventing hair loss because it contains powerful antioxidants and many vital minerals and vitamins. It also helps maintain the pH balance in your scalp, thereby curbing hair loss.
Remedy
- To 1 cup of apple cider vinegar, add half a cup of sage tea, freshly brewed. After shampooing, rinse your hair with this solution. Use this remedy at least twice a week for positive results.
Pro tip: Brew sage tea with fresh sage leaves, instead of using dried sage.
3. Beetroot
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Beetroot is a powerhouse of many essential nutrients, including phosphorous, calcium, vitamins B and C, potassium, carbohydrates, and proteins. Since all of these vitamins and minerals are essential for healthy hair growth, beetroot is an excellent vegetable to include in your diet.
Remedies
- Boil a handful of beetroot leaves in some water, and allow it to cool. Put this in a blender, along with a handful of henna leaves, and make a smooth paste. Apply this on your hair and scalp, leaving it on for 20 minutes, before rinsing it off with lukewarm water. Repeat this remedy as needed, at least thrice a week.
- Extract its juice and include it in your diet to keep your hair healthy, while keeping hair loss at bay.
Pro tip: Spinach juice, alfalfa juice, carrot juice, and/or lettuce juice provide the same effect as beetroot juice.
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4. Chinese hibiscus
Chinese hibiscus flower possesses many properties that help in treating hair loss. Not only does this promote hair growth, it is also effective in treating dandruff, split ends, thicken hair, and prevent premature greying.
Remedy
- To 2 cups of coconut oil, add 10 Chinese hibiscus flowers and heat it till it’s charred. Strain to collect the oil in a clean bowl. Apply this cooled oil on your hair and scalp before hitting the sack. The following morning, rinse your hair in lukewarm water using a mild shampoo. Repeat this remedy at least thrice a week for best results.
Pro tip: If you can’t find Chinese hibiscus, regular hibiscus flowers work too.
5. Coconut milk
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Coconut milk is a rich source of proteins and essential fats that are amazing in boosting hair growth, while also help preventing hair loss.
Remedies
- Grate half a coconut into a pan of water. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, and let the strained liquid to cool. Apply this thoroughly onto the scalp and hair, letting it sit for about 20 minutes before rinsing it off a mild shampoo.
Pro tip: Add black pepper and fenugreek seeds powder to this coconut milk to make it more effective.
6. Curry leaves
Curry leaves are full of essential nutrients like iron, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, nicotinic acid, vitamins A, B, E, and C, along with antioxidants, all of which boost healthy hair growth.
Remedy
- Take a handful of curry leaves, along with 2 tablespoons of fresh aloe vera gel and a handful of henna leaves. Put them all in a blender and make a smooth paste. Apply this paste on your hair and scalp, letting it sit for half an hour, before rinsing it off with lukewarm water and a mild shampoo.
7. Fenugreek
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Fenugreek seeds are superbly effective in treating hair loss, all thanks to the hormone antecedents it contains. These promote healthy hair growth, while also helping rebuild hair follicles. Plus, they contain proteins and nicotinic acid, both of which are known to stimulate hair growth.
Remedy
- In a glass of water, soak 1 cup of fenugreek seeds overnight. The following morning, grind them into a smooth paste. Apply this paste on your hair and scalp, leaving it on for 40 minutes, before rinsing it off with lukewarm water. Repeat this remedy at least four times a week for positive results.
8. Flax seeds
One of the rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids, flax seeds help curb hair loss, while also promoting healthy hair growth.
Remedies
- Consume 1 tablespoon of freshly ground flax seeds mixed in a glass of water every day in the morning. Another healthy way to ingest flax seeds is to sprinkle them into your salads, soups, smoothies, and other dishes.
- Apply flax seed into your scalp and hair, and massage gently. Not only will flax seed oil massage help prevent hair loss, it will also strengthen your hair.
9. Hair oil massage
One of the most common yet most overlooked natural remedies for hair loss is hair oil massage. Proper and frequent massage helps improve the blood circulation to the hair follicles, while also conditioning the scalp and strengthening your hair’s roots. Additionally, a hair oil massage helps reduce overall stress, which is one of the main causes for hair loss.
Oils like olive oil, coconut oil, castor oil, or almond oil work best. Also, you can add a few drops of essential oils like lavender oil, argan oil, and wheatgerm oil to the carrier oils mentioned above to massage your hair.
Remedy
- Use any of the oils mentioned above, and massage your hair and scalp with it, applying gently pressure with your fingertips. Repeat this at least once every week.
Pro tip: It would help absorb the oil more effectively, if you heat the oil a bit prior to application.
10. Indian gooseberry
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Indian gooseberry is amazing for your hair, thanks to the high amounts of vitamin C it contains. Plus, it possesses anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and exfoliating properties, that help get rid of any scalp infections, while promoting healthy hair growth.
Remedy
- In a clean bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon each of Indian gooseberry juice and lemon juice. Massage your scalp using this solution thoroughly. Cover it with a shower cap, since it needs to stay on overnight. The following morning, wash your hair with lukewarm water and a mild shampoo.
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11. Onion juice
Onion juice is one of the most effective natural home remedies for hair loss there is, all thanks to its high sulfur content. Not only does it help improve blood circulation to hair follicles, it also regenerates hair follicles and reduces inflammation caused by any underlying scalp infections. Mainly, these scalp infections are treated by its anti-bacterial properties.
Remedies
- In a clean bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons of onion juice, 2 tablespoons of fresh aloe vera gel, and 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. If it isn’t smooth enough, blend them together, and apply the resulting paste on your hair and scalp. Let it sit for about half an hour before rinsing it off with lukewarm water and a mild shampoo.
- Extract the juice from 1 onion and apply this directly on your scalp and hair. Let it sit for about half an hour, before washing it off with lukewarm water and a mild shampoo.
These are all the natural home remedies for hair loss that work amazingly effectively on your hair and scalp. Not only will they put a stop to hair loss, they also boost healthy hair growth. Stop wasting money on chemical products and try these natural remedies – today!
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