Hair loss is a common health issue which is faced by each and every one, be it a 14 year teenager or 25 year youth or 55 year old age people. Age is not a factor, but hair fall does. Hair loss happens due to many factors. Hair fall issue is related to hair follicles.our scalp has about 1,00,000 strands of hair. We tend to lose about 50 to 100 daily. If the limit crosses then plan of action is required.( Read: How to avoid white hair)
When does hair loss/fall happens?
Hair loss happens when hair follicles gets blocked due to pollution, dust oily scalp,heavy shampoos, etc., Stress is also one of the major factors related to loss Certain study shows that restless sleep also leads to hair loss Thyriodism, hormonal imbalances, genetic disorders, pcod problems, deficiency in anemia may also result in hair loss Tsoriasis is also one of the diseases, which leads to hair fall and excess dandruff People suffering from vitamin D deficiency. (Read: How to grow hair fast)
How to prevent hair loss?
Always go for mild shampoos See to it that shampoo goes entirely from scalp Massage your hair and scalp twice a week with coconut oil Cover your hair while going out Add to your diet lots of vitamins, copper, iron, zinc
Natural homemade remedies are easy to use and results are guaranteed. If it exceeds the limit, then immediately consult doctor for the treatment.(Read: How to get pink lips)
Home Remedies for Hair Loss.
Aloevera:
Aloe vera usually balances the pH levels of the scalp, promotes regrowth of hair and also makes hair silky.(Read: remedies for dark underarms)
Ingredients :
Aloevera : 1/2 aloevera leaf.
Process :
- Take 1/2 of the aloe vera leaf.
- Extract the gel and apply on your scalp.
- massage gently on the scalp in circular and anti-circular motion.
- wash your hair neatly.
- Leave it for 15 mins.
- Wash with lukewarm water.
- Repeat this process thrice a week.
Onion :
Onion which is rich in sulphur, helps from breaking and thinning of hair. its anti fungal properties helps in hair nourishment and hair to regrow.(Read: Benefits of onion leaves)
Ingredients :
onion : 1
Prep time : 5 mins
Process :
- Take an onion Cut the onion into 4 pieces.
- Add this into blender and make juice.
- Extract the juice and strain it in muslin cloth.
- With the help of your finger tips, add to your scalp.
- Massage on to your scalp in circular and anti circular motion.
- Leave it for 1 hour and wash with mild shampoo.
- This can be done twice a week,as it reduces the hairfall to the maximum.
Curry leaves :
The protein and beta-carotene present in curry leaves helps from hair thinning and hair loss. It removes the dead cells from scalp and regenerates hair growth. (Read: Benefits of cabbage leaves for breast)
Ingredients :
- Fresh curry leaves : handful
- Coconut oil : 4 tablespoons
Prep time : 10 mins
Process :
- Take a pan.
- Pour 4 tbsp of coconut oil and curry leaves.
- Heat it for 4 mins untill curry leaves juice gets settles into the hair.
- let it cool.
- Strain the oil.
- Apply it directly on the scalp.
- Massage gently in circular motion from roots to tips.
- Leave it for one hour.
- Gently wash with mild shampoo.
- Move away while heating, as curry leaves splatters and it tend splatter on face too.
Potatoes :
Potatoes are not only good for health, face but also hair too. Potato juice does miracles in health growth. (Read: Guava leaves benefits)
Ingerdients :
- Potato :1
- Honey : 1 teaspoon.
- Water : 1 teaspoon.
Prep time : 10 mins
Process :
- Take a potato and peel off.
- Make it in to pieces, and make a juice of it.
- Remove the juice in a bowl.
- Add 1 tsp of honey, 1 tsp of water.
- Whisk it properly.
- Apply on the scalp, and massage it gently.
- Leave it for 30 mins and wash off with shampoo.
- This can be done once in a week.
Fenugreek seeds/methi:
The hormone antecedents present in fenugreek seeds helps in hair growth and regrowth of hair, nourishes hair and scalp too. (Read: Kidney stones diet)
Ingredients :
- Fenugreek seeds : 1 cup.
- Water : as per required.
Prep time : 10 mins
Process :
- Take 1 cup of fenugreek seeds.
- Soak them overnight.
- In the next morning grind them to paste.
- Apply it on the scalp and cover with shower cap.
- After 40 mins wash with mild shampoo.
- This can be daily morning, until hair loss suppresses.
Egg mask :
Eggs are rich in protein, sulphur, iodine, zinc., it really helps in hair growth internally and externally too. (Read: Tulsi leaves benefits)
Ingredients :
- Egg white : 1
- Olive oil : 1 tea spoon.
- Honey : 1 tea spoon.
Prep time : 10 mins.
Process :
- Take 1 egg white in bowl.
- Add olive oil and honey.
- Whisk it properly.
- Apply the paste for 20 minutes.
- Rinse off with lukewarm water and mild shampoo.
- This can be done once a week.
- This pack gives immense shine and strength to hair.
