What are the home remedies for hair loss?

Whenever your hair fall starts, it doesn’t always mean that you have severe diseases or problems. Hair loss can even be because of your hairstyle and daily lifestyle. If you are going through a hair loss problem and thinking of starting with some home remedies, you should know about home remedies for hair loss? For those who are not aware of any home remedies or not sure whether to follow them, I have explained a few home remedies for hair growth and thickness. 

Before moving on to discuss hair fall remedies, let’s briefly understand a few ways to stop hair fall at home. 

How to stop hair loss at home?

• Your diet needs to be checked and monitored. Hairstyles like tight ponytails should be strictly avoided as it often results in hair fall. 
• If you are using heating appliances like straightening, perming, or curling, you must know that it aggravates hair loss. Whenever you use heat products, the outermost layer, responsible for the shine starts to pull out. It really damages your hair from the outside and causes hair breaks. It also makes the hair rough. So, don’t apply these heat products to your hair. If by chance you want to use it, use them occasionally. Also, make sure that you do not expose any strand of your hair to heat for more than 8-10 seconds.
• You need to comb and oil your hair. Use a wooden comb instead of a plastic one. This is because a wooden comb lacks the static effect of plastic combs. 
• To avoid the repercussions of the static effect, you should massage your hair with oil or while taking a head bath. Just use your fingertips on your scalp and make circular motions to massage it. These are the steps by which you can prevent further hair loss.
• Dandruff is one of the most common problems. If you have a lot of dandruff on your scalp, you can use mint leaves that have antibacterial properties. You can also use castor oil, which has medicated property.
• In a serious stage of dandruff, you have to use mild shampoos that take care of the dandruff flakes.

Home remedies for hair fall

Below are some home remedies for different types of hair.

• Home remedies for dry and frizzy hair

If you have dry hair or rough hair, there may be some breakages in between. Dry frizzy hair is a sign of nutritional deficiency. To make your hair smooth, you can take the help of aloe vera gel or curd, or even eggs. Eggs are known for being one of the best remedies for hair loss because it contains vitamin E that makes your hair more silky and smooth. 

• Home remedies for oily hair

Apple cider vinegar is one of the best home remedies for oily or greasy hair. Oily hair is very frustrating. It also looks dirty and untidy. Add 2 to 3 spoons of apple cider to water and rinse your hair with this mixture. It will help you to remove the greasiness from your scalp. You need to frequently wash your hair to keep it neat and tidy. You can also use an egg yolk hair mask and tea tree oil to remove oiliness from your scalp. 

• Home remedies for Normal hair

This hair type is in between dry hair and oily hair. In this hair type, you can wash your hair twice or thrice a week. Normal hair is also very healthy and has a shiny texture. You can apply plain yogurt to your scalp and keep it for 20 mins before rinsing it. It will help you in getting the shiny texture of your hair. The application of aloe vera is one of the most effective home remedies for hair fall and regrowth. 

7 home remedies for hair growth

If you are at the initial stage of your hair fall, then you can follow some home remedies which can be very effective. So, let’s check some hair growth remedies.

1. Egg mask

• Separate one egg white in a bowl.
• Mix 1 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tbsp of honey.
• Blend the paste well and apply it from the root to the hair tips.
• Keep this for 20 minutes and then wash it off with a mild shampoo.

Eggs are laden with selenium, phosphorus, zinc, iodine, protein, and sulphur – all of which boost hair growth. 

2. Aloe vera mask

• Extract the pulp of aloe vera from its stalk.
• Apply it to your scalp and hair.
• Keep this for 45 minutes and then wash it off with normal water. Repeat this 3 – 4 times a week for best results. 

Aloe vera is known for treating the scaly, itchy, and flaky scalp, and acts as a conditioner for hair. It also unclogs hair follicles. 

3. Coconut hair oil

Irrespective of whether you have dry or oily hair, you can use coconut oil on your hair and scalp, and keep it for a few hours or as a leave-in treatment. Coconut oil has been used for centuries as one of the best home remedies for hair growth and conditioning.

4. Amla hair pack

• Blend amla powder with lime juice to make a paste.
• Massage it to your hair and scalp.
• Cover your hair with a shower cap to prevent the paste from drying out. 
• Keep this for an hour before rinsing it off with water. 

Aloe vera, known for its anti-inflammatory properties, is known for strengthening hair follicles and aiding in fast hair growth. What’s more, it also prevents premature greying. 

5. Green tea hair spray

• Soak 2 – 3 green tea bags in 1 – 2 cups of hot water, depending on how long your hair is. 
• Let this cool. Pour it on your scalp and hair, while gently massaging your scalp. 
• Keep this for 1 hour and then rinse it off with cool water. 

Rich in antioxidants, green tea prevents hair loss and encourages hair growth.

6. Fish oil

Fish oil has omega fatty acids, comprising proteins and other nutrients, that boost the health of hair from the inside. It is high in antioxidants, proving to be one of the most effective home remedies for hair growth and thickness. It also prevents hair loss and boosts the efficient functioning of cells. 

7. Onion juice

• Apply onion juice to your scalp and hair. 
• Leave it for 15 minutes.
• Rinse it off with shampoo. 

Onion juice treats patchy alopecia areata, the scientific terminology for patchy hair loss. It improves blood circulation by promoting blood flow to the cuticles. 

Fenugreek seed pack and castor oil are also known for being effective home remedies for hair fall and regrowth. 

Try having good and healthy hair by following the above tips and tricks. It is not difficult to maintain healthy hair provided you take care of them. 

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