Are you tired of hair fall and thinning hair? Hair fall and hair loss can be disheartening. With some effective home remedies, you can stop hair fall and promote hair growth.
In this article, you will learn how to stop hair fall immediately at home. Follow these home remedies for hair growth, hair fall and dandruff. You can regrow thinning hair naturally in a few weeks with these home remedies for hair fall.
What is Hair Loss or Hair Fall?
Hair loss from the scalp results in thinning, patchiness, or even baldness. Hair loss in patches or patterns, dandruff, skin lesions, and scarring are some of the symptoms of hair loss.
In medical terms, the hair follicle growth occurs in cycles. At the end of the phase, the hair falls out and a new hair starts growing in the follicle beginning the cycle again. Normally, about 0–78 hairs reach the end of the phase and fall out. When more than 100 hairs fall out per day, it is known as hair loss.
Vitamins such as Biotin, Niacin (Vitamin B3) and Vitamin C, and minerals such as Zinc and Iron, are very essential for hair growth. Deficiencies of these vitamins and minerals may cause hair loss.
There are many other factors for hair loss. Some of the widely accepted ones are increasing age, medical conditions like diabetes, high levels of stress and weight loss.
There are 3 most common types of hair loss:
1. Male or Female hair loss: Permanent hair loss from the scalp. The cause of male-pattern hair loss is a combination of genetics and male hormones. Whereas the cause of female pattern hair loss is unclear.
2. Alopecia areata: Sudden hair loss with circular bald patches.
3. Telogen effluvium: When hair falls out after a stressful experience (reversible condition).
Natural Home Remedies for Hair Loss
The most popular remedy for hair loss or hair fall is hair massage with essential oils. It is said that massaging the scalp can restore normal hair growth and prohibits any kind of hair loss or hair fall. Massaging stimulates the scalp and restores hair thickness and hair density.
Here are some of the best oils which are used for hair massage and all kinds of hair treatments.
1. Aloe Vera
The fatty acids found in the aloe plant have anti-inflammatory properties and Aloe Vera resolves the scalp inflammation that dandruff causes.
Aloe Vera is very effective in cleaning the hair follicle by sucking off extra oil and residue. Aloe Vera promotes hair growth as it has a powerful ability to increase blood circulation.
It also contains vitamins A, C, and E. All of these vitamins are very essential for natural and healthy hair-cell growth. Aloe Vera has Vitamin B-12 and folic acid which stops hair fall.
2. Rosemary oil
Rosemary improves hair thickness and natural hair growth on cellular levels. Note that using Rosemary essential oils directly on the skin is prohibited.
Always mix Rosemary oil in a carrier (oil or shampoo) and then use it. The best is, mix 20-30 drops of rosemary oil with olive oil or coconut oil and then apply it to the scalp. Leave the scalp intact for at least 15 minutes and then wash it off with any herbal shampoo.
This must be repeated thrice a week for best results.
3. Coconut oil
We all know the use of coconut oil for hair growth. Coconut oil stimulates natural hair growth. It also makes the hair thick and long.
Coconut oil has several vitamins and essential fatty acids (lauric acid) which nourish the scalp and remove sebum from hair follicles. It protects the hair-roots and boosts healthy hair growth.
It is advised to massage coconut oil onto the scalp and leave it for 20 minutes (before you wash it off). If hair is dry, one should leave the massage scalp for a longer period (20-25 minutes).
Apart from the coconut oil, the coconut milk also promotes rapid hair growth. Apply fresh coconut milk to the scalp, keep the head covered in a towel for 20-25 minutes and wash it off with cold water.
Note that one must massage the scalp with virgin coconut oil.
4. Amla (Indian Gooseberry)
Amla possesses hair growth naturally. Amla has many kinds of vitamins and minerals which help scalp blood circulation and thus stimulates natural hair growth.
The Vitamin C in amla produces collagen protein which stimulates hair growth and makes hair long and dense. One must apply fresh amla juice to the scalp, leave it on for 30 minutes and rinse it off. One can use a mild cleanser to wash it off.
5. Dahi (Yogurt) and Methi (Fenugreek)
Dahi (Yogurt) and Methi (Fenugreek) is another great combination which can help hair fall and regrow hair naturally. Dahi or Yogurt is a rich source of probiotics which can prevent hair damage (primarily hair fall and hair thinning).
Methi is a natural hair growth promoter. Methi has high protein and nicotinic acid content which reduces hair loss and stimulates new hair growth significantly.
The best way to use Methi is to soak them in water overnight, make a fine paste and apply it to the hair and scalp. Leave it on for 45-60 minutes and rinse it off with cold water.
6. Onion Juice
If you can tolerate the foul smell of the onion juice, it can work wonders. Onion juice contains Sulphur and Vitamins E, C & B and many micro-nutrients which can help hair grow naturally. It stops sudden hair fall and makes new hair thicker and longer.
7. Apple Cider Vinegar
One of the major causes for hair loss is clogged and dirty follicles. Apple Cider Vinegar clears up the dirty follicles and helps grow the hair in a natural manner. It acts as a natural moisture for the scalp.
One can use apple cider vinegar wash by mixing it in a bowl of lukewarm water and wash the scalp and hair with it. One can also massage the scalp with apple cider vinegar and leave it for 15 minutes before washing it off.
Hair Loss in Pregnancy
Hair loss is very common after childbirth (in the postpartum period). Such hair loss doesn’t cause baldness, but it is an excessive hair shedding which is caused by sudden drop in the hormone estrogen level and iron deficiency.
Iron deficiency or low iron level in the human body means the lack of enough red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the human body. This is what causes hair shedding and hair thinning.
Typically between 2 and 5 months hair typically grows back naturally.
All these remedies can help reduce hair fall and stop hair loss naturally. These remedies take time to show results.