[toc]Hair have been the crowning glory since ages and will remain so. Men groom their hair using styling gels and getting special haircuts done. Do not talk about women as far as beauty and hair are concerned. Almost all women are very much conscious of the health of their hair, most of them to the extent of obsession.
Imagine the problem of hair loss, it can make people lose their appetite and make them stressful. There are some tried and tested natural cures that can be used to keep your hair loss away from you.
Best Natural Cures For Hair Loss
Massage
As we all are aware that the benefits of massage are phenomenal due to the reason that it improves circulation of blood.
When scalp is massaged the hair follicles get enhanced supply of blood, which makes them active. You can use diluted essential oils for massaging your hair.
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Coconut Oil
Coconut has many nutrients for your hair. Use it to eat or use it to massage your hair, it is bound to get you good result. It contains proteins, and essential minerals, its regular use will decrease split hair and loss of hair.
You can apply fresh coconut milk on the affected parts of your scalp and leave it overnight before washing.
Onion Juice
Not only onion juice but also garlic juice can be used. High sulphur content allows the production of collagen. Collagen helps in new growth of hair. You need to squeeze the juice of an onion and apply it on your scalp. Leave it for half an hour and wash using a mild shampoo.
Use Mild Shampoo
Gentler the shampoo better is the care of your hair. Always go for mild shampoos, be watchful of what you wash your hair with. Harsh shampoos will harm the hair roots and may cause diseases of the scalp. They tend to make the scalp dry.
Rub Henna
Henna is a natural conditioner of the hair. With its myriad benefits for hair, it must fall in your list of natural cures. Henna balances the pH level of the scalp, thus preventing hair fall. There are many ways of using henna for your hair. You need to buy pure henna powder and use it.
The best pack for reducing hair loss is made with mustard oil and henna leaves. You are lucky if you can get them. Take 250 ml of mustard oil and put a handful of leaves in it. Warm this oil on fire till the leaves turn brown. Cool it down and strain. Use the oil to massage your hair regularly. This oil can be stored for a few months.
Use Curd
Curd along with fenugreek seeds can be used as an effective remedy for hair fall. Fenugreek seeds are rich in nicotinic acid and they contain proteins as well. These two promote hair growth. Curd is known to be an excellent hair conditioner. It conditions and nourishes your scalp. Grind and keep some fenugreek seeds in an airtight container.
Use it as and when you need. For each use you need just one teaspoon of this powder and half a cup of curd, or lesser if your hair are less. Now you need to apply it evenly on your scalp. Keep it for an hour; keep your hair covered with a shower cap all the while. It will let your hair remain wet. Wash it with a mild shampoo. Allow this treatment to show results in a fortnight.
Reduce Stress
It has been seen that stress is one of the main factors responsible for hair fall. Reduce it by all means. Adopt a positive outlook to life and understand that worry does not solve problems; it multiplies the already existing one. The easiest way of managing stress is to be in the company of people who make you feel happy.
If you feel very agitated take it out with a ball hitting it again and again aggressively. Do the exercises, they are great stress busters. Go cycling or swimming. Hobbies and mediation prove to be helpful to most people. Learn these and make a routine to use them. Keep stress at bay to prevent hair loss.
Use Aloe Vera
Egyptian Asian civilisations have been singing praises of aloe vera for growth of hair.It contains enzymes useful for hair growth. It is alkaline in nature which helps in balancing the pH value, thereby promoting hair growth.
It looks after many diseases of the scalp aiding in healthy growth of hair. Aloe is known to possess close to 70 nutrients, thereby making it indispensable for any herbal product meant for hair loss.
Eat High Protein Diet
The importance of proteins cannot be less emphasised for hair. The elders at home, hair specialists, beauty experts and your very own family physician will tell you the same thing. The foods that are rich in proteins are lentils, cottage cheese, lean meats, fish, soybean and tofu. You must include them in your diet.
Use Hibiscus
Hibiscus when used along with coconut oil is known to produce wonderful results for hair fall. Hibiscus nourishes hair, cures dandruff, prevents premature greying and its regular use can prevent hair loss as well.
The valuable part for this purpose is its flower. You need either sesame oil or coconut oil. Put in that a few crushed flowers of hibiscus so as to make a paste. Apply this paste on your hair and scalp, leave it for an hour or two and wash it with a mild shampoo.
Use Gooseberry
Gooseberry is natural source of vitamin. This fruit whether fresh or dried, is considered the ultimate remedy for hair conditions. Eat it or use it for topical application, its efficacy is unparalleled.
You can use it in many ways. You may soak it overnight, strain the liquid and use the liquid as a shampoo to wash your hair, there is no foam but it cleans your hair and promotes growth, & avoids premature greying as well. You may eat dried fruit with water every night for benefit.