Remedies for Hair Loss at Home

Hair loss is a disorder in which the hair starts falling, and loss of appearance of hair from some places o head. The hair is made up of keratin which is a type of protein formed when the papilla on the layer of the follicle produces hair. The quantity of this keratin production determines the quantity of hair growth on the head. Hair loss is found more in men as compared to women.

The main causes of hair loss are lack of essential vitamins like B6 and folic acid, stress factors, heredity and long illness like anemia or typhoid.

The hair loss is initially symptomized by falling and thinning of hair.

Now comes the home remedies for the treatment of hair loss

Add henna to boiling mustard oil. Keep it to cool down then filter it and keep it in a bottle. Use the mixture for the massage of the scalp. This will help in the hair growth on the bald area.

The application of grinded seeds of fenugreek with added water on the head for half an hour before washing is good for hair growth.

Rub the scalp with your fingers after washing your hair. This helps in proper blood circulation leading to hair growth.

Add egg yolk to the honey and apply on the head and massage it gently and keep it for half an hour and then wash your hair.

Mix a portion of curd with lemon juice and raw gram powder and apply it on the head for 30 minutes and then wash your hair.

Take out the juice of amaranth and then apply on the hair. The hair will stop from falling and more hair will grow.

Take equal quantities of amla, reetha and shikakai and boil them in water. Use this as a shampoo for your hair. This will help in more hair growth and less hair fall.

Apply coconut oil or aloe Vera gel on the scalp. Massage gently. Keep it for 30 minutes and then wash your hair using warm water. This should be done at least twice a week.

The mixture of aloe Vera and triphala powder should be applied on the hair regularly for at least five to six months for hair growth.

In addition to these applications on your head the diet and some other factors also plays a major role in the growth of hair. The following are some of the tips for the proper growth of hair and to prevent hair fall.

Increase the intake of protein, iron and folic acid in the diet.
Add supplement of calcium, magnesium and zinc in your diet.
Increase the intake of green leafy vegetables and fresh fruitsr
Avoid using hair dryers and hair straightners regularly on your hair.
Do not use a brush or a comb on the wet hair.
The hair dyes should not be used as they contain harmful chemicals that lead to hair fall.