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Hair loss is one of the most chronic and most common problems both men and women suffer from nowadays. There are a lot of reasons why our hair falls out, it could a genetic thing, and it could be a reaction to damaging chemicals, unhealthy products, and heat. It could also be due to the lack of much-needed nutrition and overall unbalanced health.
Whatever the reason is, it is a real problem with which we all struggle and don’t always know what to do to fix it or treat it. Luckily, nature is rich with remedies and antidotes that can fix any problem, hair loss included. And in this article, you will find the best 11 natural remedies that will help you say goodbye and good riddance to hair loss once and forever!
1. Jojoba Oil
Dry scalp can cause dandruff, flakes, hair loss, and lack of shine. Applying Jojoba oil on your scalp can prevent all of the above as it moisturizes and rejuvenate the hair follicles which results in stronger, thicker & healthier-looking hair. It also gives your hair strong and much-needed protection against breakage, split ends, and hair loss.
Despite having an oily composition, Jojoba oil can be washed off easily and doesn’t leave any oil residue after being washed.
How to use: Heat up a few drops of the Jojoba oil, then rub it onto your scalp focusing on your hair roots. Leave on for 10-15 minutes, then wash your hair normally with your regular shampoo and conditioner.
2. Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe Vera is a guaranteed natural remedy that’s easy to use and sure to work. Aloe Vera works on conditioning damaged scalp and hydrating dry follicles. It also cleans off all the sebum and grease built up on your scalp allowing your hair to grow easier and stronger.
How to use: Rub the aloe vera gel into your scalp and hair allowing it to penetrate your hair follicles from roots to ends. Let is sit for an hour, then rinse the gel off with a mild shampoo or an aloe vera-based shampoo.
3. Licorice Root
Licorice Root has various benefits when it comes to treating damaged hair. For starters, it works as a coolant factor as it hydrates and cools off the irritated hair follicles due to dryness or dandruff. More importantly, it also opens up the closed pores on the scalp allowing the nutrients to seep through to the week follicles and damaged roots.
How to use: You can apply the Licorice Root directly onto your scalp on a weekly basis or make a paste of milk, saffron, and licorice and apply said paste to the scalp also once a week to prevent hair loss and stimulate growth. You can drink it so that your entire body can benefit from it.
4. Onion Juice
The Journal of Dermatology magazine has published a study that shows that onion juice is a strong stimulant for hair repair and growth. After having applied the onion juice to the scalp twice a day for 6 weeks, 20 out the 23 participants have reported highly positive results when it comes to hair growth, strength, and shine. Onion is a natural remedy for hair loss as it contains sulfur which stimulates the blood circulation and boosts the collagen in your scalp. It also works as an anti-bacterial factor reducing any inflammation or irritation of the scalp. This all gives your scalp a chance to breathe and your hair a chance to grow healthier and stronger.
How to use: Massage the onion juice into your scalp twice a week and leave it on for at least 15 minutes, then rinse it off with your regular shampoo.
5. Rosemary Oil
Rosemary oil is one of the most essential oils for your hair care routine, it is a strong disinfectant that helps to repair the scalp and prevent flakiness, dandruff, bacteria, and inflammation, all the reasons your hair falls, to begin with. According to the Journal of Biotechnology magazine, rosemary has antioxidants and anti-bacteria components that help clean the scalp thoroughly and repair any damages resulting in instant hair growth.
How to use: Take about 5 drops of rosemary essential oil and massage it evenly into your scalp after your shower. You can also mix the rosemary oil into your shampoo, conditioner, or hair creams or lotions.
6. Garlic
According to a 2007 study, dermatology researchers have found that applying a garlic paste directly onto the areas of the scalp where hair loss occurred results in noticeable hair growth in a short amount of time. Garlic, like onion, is filled with minerals and vitamins that naturally repair damaged hair and prevent hair loss.
How to use: Make a paste of garlic cloves and apply it directly to your scalp, leave it in for 20 minutes then rinse it off with a mild shampoo. The same can be done using garlic oil.
7. Coconut Milk
There is a reason why most hair products contain coconut and it is because coconut is a strong natural moisturizer that leaves the hair hydrated but not greasy. And seeing how one of the main reasons why hair falls in the first place is dry and dehydrated scalp, applying coconut milk onto the scalp directly and the rest of the hair gives your hair its most needed hydration.
How to use: Take some coconut milk and heat it up in a bowl until it is slightly warm. Massage the warm coconut milk into your scalp and keep massaging it for about 15 minutes. After having covered your entire scalp, work the coconut milk through your hair from the roots to the tips, and leave it on for about 45 minutes, then wash your hair with your regular shampoo and conditioner. You can do this up to twice a week for fast results.
8. Apple Cider Vinegar
Aside from dryness, there is another reason that causes major hair loss and it is product and oil build up on the scalp which blocks the pores and prevents your hair roots from producing it natural healthy oils, thus, the hair gets weaker and falls off. Apple cider vinegar works to unblock your clogged pores and prevent prevents any oil or product build-up on whether on the scalp or the hair itself.
How to use: Mix a couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with water and pour the mixture evenly over your hair working it onto your scalp after you are done with shampooing and conditioning. Let the apple cider vinegar sit on your hair for a couple of minutes then rinse it out with water. You should do that at least once a week to get rid of all product build-up allowing your hair to grow stronger and longer.
9. Chili Pepper or Cayenne Pepper
Hair falls because of weak hair follicles, and the reason why some follicles become weak is slow or lack of blood circulation in the scalp. Chili pepper is the perfect natural remedy for this problem as it stimulates the blood circulation and reduces inflammation giving back your hair its natural shine and strong look.
How to use: Create a paste or a hair mask using the cayenne pepper and apply it to your scalp and hair before you rinse it off with a mild shampoo. There are different things you can mix with the pepper to create a healthy hair mask, such as olive oil or coconut oil.
10. Safflower oil
In addition to Rosemary oil and Jojoba oil, Safflower oil repairs damaged hair by moisturizing dry follicles and fights off dandruff. Safflower oil seeps through the hair follicles to hydrate it and strengthen your hair from roots to ends.
How to use: All you have to do is take a few drops of safflower oil in the palm of your hands and rub them together to warm the oil up. Apply the oil to the ends of your hair and work it to your scalp. Leave the oil set for an hour, then rinse thoroughly. You can do this process once a week to keep your hair hydrated and healthy.
11. Eggs
Despite not being a crowd’s favorite, eggs are actually one of the most effective natural remedies for hair growth. Applying an eggs-based hair mask to your scalp and ends prevents hair loss and stimulates hair growth because it is one of the most protein-rich natural ingredients that your can apply to your hair.
How to use: In a bowl, mix one egg with a tablespoon of olive oil and apply the mixture to a clean wet hair. Wrap your head with a shower cap or a plastic bag and let the mixture sit on your hair for 30-45 minutes. Once you feel that your hair has soaked up the mixture, rinse it off with cool water and your regular shampoo and conditioner. Note: You can’t apply this mixture to your hair more than once a week so your hair doesn’t become protein-sensitive.
