Hair fall is one of the most common problems we face today. What is also common is our lack of knowledge about the wonderful and simple ways through which we can treat the condition.
Hair fall is common in both men and women. While genes play a major role, there are a lot of other factors that cause hair loss.
Hair fall can be caused by a number of factors. These include:
Now that you know the various causes of hair fall, lets go ahead and check out the home remedies that can treat the condition.
What You Need
1 cup coconut milk
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You can follow this process once in a week.
Why This Works
Coconut milk is rich in vitamin E and fats that help to moisturize your hair and keep it healthy. The milk is rich in potassium, another vital ingredient for hair growth (1). It also has antibacterial properties that protect the hair from damage.
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What You Need
A leaf (or even a stalk) of the aloe vera plant
What You Need To Do
This is the traditional way of using aloe vera for treating hair growth.
When You Need To Do This
Repeat the process thrice a week, ideally in the morning after you have taken a head bath.
Why This Works
Aloe vera plays a crucial role in balancing the pH levels of the scalp and hair. It penetrates deep into the scalp and hair, thereby promoting hair growth (2), (3).
Caution
The yellow-colored sap of the aloe vera plant contains toxins, and can irritate the skin if you are latex-intolerant. You can ideally boil the plant (that converts the toxins into natural salicylic acid, which is harmless to the skin) before extracting the pulp content.
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You can use this remedy as a last rinse after shampooing your hair. It can ideally be done once every week.
Why This Works
Neem has excellent antibacterial properties that help you get rid of dandruff. This ensures the scalp is healthy and promotes hair growth (4). It also stimulates blood flow to the skin, thereby nourishing the hair roots. Neem is even found to eliminate head lice and nits (5).
Caution
Using neem for hair (especially in the case of dandruff) can cause your eyes to burn. So, be careful while washing off the neem water and ensure it doesn’t get into your eyes.
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Boil the dried Indian gooseberries in coconut oil till the oil turns black.
Wait for it to cool, and then massage your scalp with this oil.
Leave it on for about 20 minutes, and then shampoo as usual.
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You can follow this twice a week.
Why This Works
Amla is rich in vitamin C, a nutrient essential for the growth and strengthening of hair (6). Vitamin C also helps build collagen that is vital for hair growth. Apart from this, vitamin C also helps absorb iron, thereby keeping your locks strong and healthy. Amla also helps prevent premature graying of hair (7).
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Ideally, you should apply this pack once a week. But if you have dry hair, then you can use the pack twice a week.
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Greek yogurt acts as a natural conditioner for hair. It contains vitamin B5 and proteins that are extremely beneficial for hair (8). Honey contains antibacterial properties that protect hair from damage (9).
Greek yogurt contains probiotics, which, according to studies, make the hair grow (10).
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What You Need
1 cup fenugreek seeds
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You can apply this once or twice a month.
Why This Works
Fenugreek seeds enhance hair growth and help in the rebuilding of the hair follicles. They also make hair shiny, strong, and long (11).
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Do this twice a week.
Why This Works
Licorice root has healing properties that soothe the scalp and eliminate scalp irritation or dandruff. This helps in maintaining scalp health and promoting hair growth (12).
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Do this thrice a week.
Why This Works
Beetroot contains potassium, protein, and vitamins B and C, all of which are essential for healthy hair (13).
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You can apply onion juice to your hair once in a week.
Why This Works
Onion has antibacterial properties that can eliminate the bacteria that can cause scalp infections (14). It also has a high sulfur content that improves blood circulation to the hair follicles and encourages hair growth. Sulfur is also known to treat infected hair follicles (15).
Caution
Be careful while applying the juice to your hair. If the juice gets into your eyes, wash them thoroughly with cold water. Though not harmful to your eyes, onion juice can cause a burning sensation and extreme discomfort.
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You can try this remedy two to three times every week for about a month.
Why This Works
Chinese hibiscus contains vitamin C, phosphorous, and riboflavin, the essential nutrients for smooth and strong hair. The flower also contributes to toxin elimination and promotes circulation, thereby enhancing hair growth (16), (17).
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You can use this green tea solution as an after-shampoo conditioner. Repeat the procedure twice a week, after shampooing your hair.
Why This Works
Green tea is known to stimulate hair follicles and boost hair production. It also increases your metabolism, which has been linked to an increase in the rate of hair growth (18).
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What You Need
1 – 2 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil
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Do this every alternate day till you see the results.
Why This Works
Coconut oil contains antioxidants that strengthen hair and give it a natural sheen (19). It also has antimicrobial properties that help fight scalp infections.
Caution
Make it a point to wash your hair within a day of applying the oil. Otherwise, your hair would appear greasy and can attract dust and dirt as well.
Note
You can also use almond, olive, and amla oils instead of coconut oil for similar results. Olive oil has been found to improve the elasticity of the hair, thereby preventing it from breakage. Almond and amla oils also help prevent hair loss and make it stronger (20).
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What You Need
2 eggs
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Repeat the remedy twice a week.
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Why This Works
Eggs are a rich source of protein, B vitamins, and essential nutrients for optimum hair health (21).
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You can do this once a week.
Why This Works
Potatoes contain potassium, vitamin C, and iron, all of which are vital for maintaining hair health. It has also been found that a deficiency of potassium could lead to hair loss (22).
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In the morning, after a bath. Do this once or twice a week.
Why This Works
Lemons are excellent astringents. They tighten the pores in your scalp, thereby controlling hair fall. If you have oily hair, a lemon juice rinse is what you can try out.
Lemons also contain alpha-hydroxy acids that exfoliate dead cells, eliminating dandruff in the process. Lemons are rich in vitamin C, an essential nutrient that helps maintain hair health (23).
Caution
Despite being safe, lemons contain acids. Hence, close your eyes as you pour the mixture over your head. Also, remember not to use the lemon juice remedy too frequently or for a long duration; it can dry out your hair.
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In the morning, before taking a bath. You can try this out twice or thrice a week.
Why This Works
Coriander is known to make your hair soft and prevent hair loss. Apart from this, it is also effective in promoting hair growth (24).
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In addition to the home remedies, there are certain other lifestyle changes you can make and tips you can follow to keep hair fall away.
It has been proven time and again that consumption of junk food can cause hair fall. Junk food contains excessive calories and no essential nutrients, which can eventually lead to hair loss (25). You can, instead, switch to including more of green leafy vegetables, protein-rich foods, and fruits in your diet.
Wet hair is more prone to breakage, which is why you must be gentle while handling it. The best way to dry wet hair is to pat it with a dry towel, instead of rubbing it harshly.
Regular exercise enhances blood circulation and improves the flow of oxygen to your scalp, thereby controlling hair fall. Ideally exercise for about 30 minutes a day, five times a week (26).
Drinking sufficient water is one more way of keeping hair fall at bay (27). Owing to our busy and sedentary lifestyles, we seldom remember the importance of keeping ourselves hydrated. Drink about six to eight glasses of filtered water on a regular basis.
Split ends can also cause hair fall (28). To avoid this, keep trimming your hair periodically.
Hot water dehydrates the hair strands, making them brittle and vulnerable to breakage. Rinsing your hair with hot water also flushes out the essential oils of the scalp, which can lead to further shedding of hair. You can, instead, go for a shower with lukewarm or normal water.
Exposing your hair to high temperatures can destroy the vital proteins and damage your hair’s protective cuticles. When this happens, the moisture balance of your hair gets disrupted, making it susceptible to breakage.
Ideally, you can limit the usage of hot styling tools (including your blow-dryer) to not more than twice a week. Also, make it a point to apply a heat protection spray to reduce friction and protect your hair.
You can skip shampoo for a day, but make sure that doesn’t become a habit. Not washing your hair for days together can lead to the accumulation of dirt, oil, and product residue that can clog the pores in your scalp.
On the other hand, washing your hair too often (washing every day) might remove the essential oils your scalp needs. The best you can do is wash your hair every two days, more so if you are prone to excessive sweating and use many hair products. Use a sulfate-free shampoo to prevent excessive dryness.
Hair fall might be a serious problem. But like most serious problems out there, it can be prevented and treated with simple home remedies. Follow the above tips, and you will never have to worry about hair loss again!
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