Hair loss is a common problem among both men and women nowadays. Everyone loses hair each day as a normal part of the hair growth cycle, but excessive hair loss requires special attention. You may lose your hair from an illness, a bad diet, excessive physical or emotional stress, nutritional deficiencies, pollution, hormonal imbalances, allergies, poor hair care routine, use of wrong hair care products, etc. But most of all, hair loss is hereditary.
Losing your hair can be a nightmare. But, you can end your worries by stopping your hair loss and regrowing your hair. For this, there is no need to spend money on expensive treatments and products. There are many natural remedies to regrow your hair – scalp massage, beneficial oils and dietary changes, which are chemical-free and inexpensive.
1. Egg Yolk
Eggs contain lecithin and protein that really help to strengthen and moisturize your hair. The egg yolk particularly works well for enhancing hair condition, and it is an all natural, affordable option to commercial hair fortifiers or lotions.
How to do?
Mix together one egg yolk, one tablespoon of a hair oil of your choice and two tablespoons of water. Use this mixture to massage your scalp thoroughly. Follow this remedy once a week to enjoy thicker hair.
(OR)
Mix together 1 egg yolk, 2 tablespoons of castor oil and 1 tablespoon of honey. Apply this mask on the hair and wait for 2-4 hours.Repeat this treatment for 1-2 times a week and after 2 months, you will have long, beautiful and thick hair.
2. Head Massage
Head massage is one of the most important rituals for healthy hair and scalp. It improves blood circulation and drains away toxins from the scalp. You can head massage without using any oil, but prefer to do it with oil. Few examples of the best oils to prevent hair loss are coconut, olive, sunflower, flaxseed, avocado, castor (diluted with any other oil), etc.
How to do?
Apply oil (of your choice) evenly on the scalp and massage gently with the pads of your fingers. Finish by running fingers through your hair. It shouldn’t take more than 10 to 15 minutes. Leave on for an hour before washing, or you can also keep it overnight for better conditioning. For healthier and stronger, head massage at least once a week.
Always use cold-pressed unrefined oils as they retain maximum nutrients.
3. Finger nails rubbing
Rubbing your fingernails briskly against one another, for about ten minutes every day stimulates hair regrowth and makes hair strong and healthy. It is an ancient technique and works similar to reflexology – through energy channels.
4. Stay away from conditioners
Applying a conditioner means injecting more chemicals into your scalp and hair. And more chemicals mean more damage to your hair. So, stay away from fancy brand conditioners. Instead, use a leave-in conditioner.
Oils (coconut, almond, olive, and jojoba oil) or plant butters (shea, kokum, or aloe butter) make excellent leave-in conditioners.
How to do?
Take a little amount (not more than a pea size) of oil or butter and rub it between your palms and apply to damp or dry hair (avoiding the roots) and leave in. This will smooth down frizz and flyaways, and leave your hair looking shiny and smooth.
5. Nutritious diet
Your hair needs a regular supply of vitamins and minerals – such as vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, iron, calcium, biotin, zinc – to grow healthy and strong. Eat a healthy diet which includes plenty of fruits, green leafy vegetables, nuts, whole grains, eggs, and poultry – as they provide the necessary nutrients that are required for the healthy hair growth.
The very structure of hair is composed of protein. Make sure you are getting enough protein from vegetarian or nonvegetarian sources to help you grow hair faster. Also, avoid foods that are high in sugar or fat. Essential fatty acids may be obtained from fish, among animal sources and from nuts and flaxseeds among plant sources.
6. Eat Flaxseeds (Also called Alsi, Jawas, Linseeds)
A daily dose of flax seeds will keep you and your hair vibrant and beautiful. Flaxseeds are loaded with omega-3, copper, selenium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, B vitamins, and amino acids – these nutrients are important for healthy hair growth and strength.
How to eat?
Sprinkle some ground flax seed on your salads, or make flax seed chutney, which you can add to your sandwiches, stuffed bread (paratha), etc. Or simply eat a spoonful as a snack.
7. Use an Herbal Rinse
Packed with plant nutrients, an herbal hair rinse is a perfect way to nourish and condition your hair. After shampooing, follow up with an herbal infusion.
Few examples of Hair nourishing herbs: amla, chamomile, hibiscus, marigold, rosemary, shikakai, lemon, orange, reetha, and mint.
8. Exercise
Exercise is another important key to healthy hair. Whenever you exercise, you sweat and that unclogs the hair follicles – that gets clogged by dead skin and grease – giving enough space for the new hair to grow. Exercising also increases blood flow to your scalp. The increased blood flow brings with it more nutrients and more oxygen, and thereby promoting healthy hair growth.
So, go for a walk, play, run, dance, cycle, do yoga or whatever you enjoy!
9. Stay happy
Doesn’t it happen that you were doing all the right things like eating healthy, exercising, but all of a sudden had a deluge of hair fall? Then the reason was excess worry or stress.
Stress affects all of our body, and our hair is no exception. Too much stress can cause changes in your hormone levels and in the cortisol in your body which can, in turn, lead to hair loss. This is temporary, though, as long as the stress event is temporary. So make sure you give yourself enough time to relax and get enough sleep.
Conclusion:
If you are suffering from excessive hair fall, following the above tips will help you to a great extent. Moreover, taking good care of your hair to prevent further loss is another great way to maintain a healthy hair.
Enjoy the long and shiny hair!