Hair Loss Remedies

Are you suffering from hair loss and thinning of hair and therefore looking for a remedy? Hair loss and baldness are real grave problems. Everyday thousands of people are looking for hair loss cure and remedies. Eat a protein rich diet including green leafy vegetables, carrots, soybean, mango, dried apricots, whole grain cereals, sprouts, lentils, yeast, wheat germ, milk, yogurt (curd), and buttermilk in the everyday diet.

Home Remedies for Hair Loss

1. Following should be made a habit
   • Don’t wash your hair with too hot water.
   • Don’t wash your hair more than 2 times a week. In case of a shampoo, use only a mild one.
   • Avoid combing the hair backwards.
   • Massage the scalp forcefully for 10 to 15 minutes (until you start to feel hot there) after bathing it with water. This stimulates the blood circulation and toughens the hair follicles in the scalp.
   • Coconut oil and castor are very good for hair. Boil dry pieces of amla (Indian goose berry) in coconut oil and apply.
2. Massage almond oil on scalp 2-3 times a day on a regular basis.
3. Rinse hair with a mix of apple cider vinegar and sage tea to help hair grow
4. Rub the bald portion with onions till it becomes red and then apply honey.
5. Grind lime seeds and black pepper in same proportion in some water and apply on the scalp on a regular basis.
6. Place raw mango pulp in some oil for a year. Massage this oil on the scalp frequently.
7. Apply a paste of hot olive oil, honey, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder before bath and keep for 15 minutes.
8. Apply juice of coriander leaves.
9. Boil 1 cup mustard oil with 4 tablespoon henna (mehandi) leaves. Strain and bottle. Massage on the scalp regularly. It is very good for hair growth.
10. Make a paste by mixing olive oil, honey and cinnamon ((dal chini) powder. Massage on the scalp and leave it for 15 minutes. Wash with a mild shampoo. Repeat it for 3-4 times a week.
11. Make a paste by grinding fenugreek seeds with water. Massage on the scalp after oiling the hair and leave it for one hour before washing. Repeat it every morning for about a month.
12. Make a paste by mixing two eggs, two tablespoons each of amla, reetha and shikakai powder. Massage on the scalp and leave it for 30 minutes. Wash with a mild shampoo. Repeat it for 3-4 times a week.
13. Mix 1 egg, 2.5 tablespoons milk powder and 1 tablespoon wheat germ oil. Massage on the scalp and leave it for 30 minutes. Wash with a mild shampoo.
14. If you are already loosing volumes then you ought to be a bit more carefully. You can massage your hair for a few minutes everyday. This increases blood circulation and keeps your hair stimulated. He hair follicles are nourished and this prevents hair loss temporarily.
15. Aromatherapy is a great hair loss treatment. Apply six drops of bay and lavender essential oils mixed with four ounces of sesame oil or almond oil. Massage into the hair roots. Keep it for 20 minutes and rinse.
16. Effective herbs for hair loss treatments are rosemary and sage. Hey are effective in treating loss in hair. Boil peach leaf, rosemary, nettle, sage and burdock. Strain the liquid and wash your hair with it everyday.
17. Jojoba oil is best for people suffering from psoriasis, seborrhea, eczema and dandruff. This oil is hypoallergic and prevents dandruff and promotes hair growth.
18. One of the best hair loss treatments is the use of Aloe Vera. It helps in healing the scalp and clean the pores. If it is mixed with wheat germ oil and coconut milk helps hair growth and prevents dandruff.
19. Indian gooseberry or more popularly known as amla can be used as an excellent tonic for prevention of hair loss. Cut pieces of amla and dry them in shade. Boil this is coconut oil till it is cooked properly and turns dark in color. Massage this oil in your hair everyday. It prevents premature graying and consequent hair loss.
20. Henna is a traditional way of treating hair loss. No only conditioning henna is protects hair from breakage too. You can gain that natural sheen as well.

How to make a Shampoo?

Make a shampoo by mixing 100 g each of amla (Indian goose berry), reetha, and shikakai and boil in two liters of water until the liquid reduces to half.

Products to Avoid Hair Loss

Minoxidil has been refined into a topical solution for the treatment of hair loss. It is excellent for controlling hair loss and in some cases also encourages hair growth. In fact, a person suffering from hair loss will almost certainly control any loss of hair within a maximum period of six weeks. After three months of continuous use, between the fourth and sixth month, it is very possible that new hair will begin to grow. Another benefit is that the hair appears thicker and fuller. Unfortunately, no product has yet been invented which when used for only a short period, would solve hairlessness for life. The dosage is 1ml applied twice daily direct to a clean, dry scalp. It is very important that you shampoo your hair regularly, preferably every day. There is no need to massage minoxidil in. The liquid is alcohol based and so evaporates off (just the same as aftershave does on your face) leaving your hair dry. Each application should take less than one minute. Commercial Minoxidil hair loss lotion is available in 2% and 5% concentrations. The 2% is suitable for both men and women while the 5% is normally for men only. However, it is not uncommon for a doctor to recommend the 5% for women as well. The lotion is supplied in 60ml bottles and since the dosage is 1ml twice a day, each bottle will last one month (30 days).

Minoxidil with Additives

Minoxidil is also formulated by pharmacists in different strengths ranging from 2% to 6%. The outcome of Minoxidil may also be improved with the following additives:

• Azelaic Acid: Whilst Minoxidil promotes hair growth, azelaic acid reduces hair loss.
• Finasteride: This further reduces DHT levels in the scalp.
• Nicotinate: This acts as a vaso-dilator ensuring better absorption of the Minoxidil.
• Progesterone: Being a female hormone, its effect is to neutralize the male hormone DHT which is responsible for hair loss.

Saw Palmetto

Saw palmetto is a herbal product that was used by American Indians as a all-purpose tonic and to encourage appetite and normal weight gain. The fat soluble extract of saw palmetto has been shown to restrain the enzyme 5-alpha reductase thereby reducing the formation of DHT. Research has shown that the herb saw palmetto has the same effects as Finasteride in treating patients with Benign Prostate Enlargement. Since both hair loss and prostatic disease are related to DHT, many suggest that saw palmetto will also be efficient in treating hair loss by reducing the amount of DHT in our body and around the hair follicles.