If it is hair, then it has to fall! It is a natural
phenomenon. Each hair on your head sticks to a genetically
programmed schedule that includes resting and hair
shedding, hair growth etc., On an average, you lose 50 to
150 hairs each day, but due to healthy hair follicle, most
hair attains regrowth. Baldness occurs when shedding
overtakes hair growth.
For years, thinning of hair and baldness is something kids
usually identify with old or seniors. The underlying fact
here is that this process can start before 20 years of age!
It is not only with kids, but even we tend to associate a
good head of hair with youth, attractiveness, beauty or
virility. This is one of the main reasons why hair loss is
dread by most!
For quite a few centuries, man has been documenting all
endeavors towards reversing the process of hair loss and
cure baldness. Some innovative and fruit concoctions have
been derived with an aim to get the thatch back. According
to some research by renowned scientists, baldness has no
cure at present. There are some medications in the market
today, which can slow down the process of hair depletion
but cannot reverse the process of male pattern baldness.
There are a number of things that you should consider
before you choose your remedy.
It is hard to find one sure-shot remedy to cut down hair
loss. There are many hair loss remedies practiced by
different people across globe. The methods adopted depend
upon the geographic location, lifestyle, age, food habits
etc., Most importantly, if there are any genetic factors
associated with hair loss, then it is difficult to
completely cure it.
There have been many cases where proven hair loss remedies
and concoctions have worked. An excellent scalp massage
from extracts of FirTree proves beneficial in stimulating
hair follicles. Using castor oil regularly encourages hair
growth and arrests hair fall. It strengthens the hair
follicles and keeps scalp free of infection. Sometimes
sweet almond oil is mixed with castor oil for quicker
results. It increases the aroma and makes the oil smoother
and easier to spread. This oil is rich in Vitamin 'E',
which is vital to maintain the strength of the hair strand.
Olive oil derivatives, with soaked shoe flowers make
effective fragrant hair tonics. Infusions made of Avocado
leaves cures most of the scalp-related problem ending in
hair loss. It is predominantly due to its astringent
property, which makes it an effective hair loss remedy.
In India, followers of Ayurveda – specialized form of
herbal treatment, boiled sage leaves in coconut oil and
applied the blackened residue to hair and scalp. Adding
fenugreek seeds to hot oil and using this to massage your
scalp cools your head and thereby reduces hair loss.
Similarly, henna is used to condition the hair and prevent
the hair from getting brittle.
There are many methods believed to stimulate hair growth
and increase natural pigmentation. Applying a mixture of
coconut milk along with a pinch of black pepper and
fenugreek powder helps in stimulating blood circulation to
the scalp, if massaged regularly. Amla (Indian
Gooseberry), boiled in coconut oil is believed to be an
effective hair tonic.
In hot tropical countries, scalp problems were treated
using the heated extracts of banana. A relaxing massage
given to your scalp using mixture of cologne, spirit of
camphor and tincture of cantharides to your hair roots each
night gives soothing effect and eases of stress. This
indirectly arrests hair loss.
So far we have looked into some properties of herbs,
chemicals, and other derivatives which have actively
contributed towards stimulating hair growth. There are some
effective habits and practices, which can help maintain the
count of your hair on the scalp for a longer duration.
Vigorous brushing is a widely accepted hair care. Based
upon user facts, using stiff brush leaves you with a soft
and shiny hair and a soft brush stimulates hair growth.
Massaging your hair everyday atleast for couple of minutes
a day can increase blood circulation to the hair follicles
and in some cases stimulate hair growth in minor cases of
temporary hair loss. You can pick any of the several
electric scalp massagers available in the market if you
can't do it yourself!
Aromatherapy is helpful in some cases. A soothing scalp
massage using lavender oil, bay essential oil along with
other oils like almond, coconut, soybean or sesame
stimulates hair follicles to a greater extent. You can even
try Laser hair treatment. According to research, it
increases lymph and blood circulation to hair roots,
decreases any kind of scalp inflammation and energizes hair
follicles causing hair to grow thicker and fuller.
And if you are not satisfied still, kindly get up and start
exercising. Although exercising does absolutely nothing
directly to grow your hair, many holistic practitioners
recommend it. Exercising can improve blood flow, help
digestion of foods and deliver oxygen to the cells of the
body. All these help in making your follicle cells
stronger.
There are different types of hair loss remedies for
different hair loss issues. Choosing the best solution
requires patience. There are many remedies believed to work
for some and otherwise for many. But it depends upon lot
of factors. You can visit a good trichologist, hair
specialist, who can provide you with customized solutions
suiting your hair based upon your genetic factor,
lifestyle, food habits and at times even your attitude!
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