Are you familiar with seeing a large clump of hair after you leave the shower or while you are brushing your hair? Of course it is totally normal to lose hair through the day – in fact every human loses around 50 to 100 hair strands per day. However, this number can increase and lead to stress and worry.
There are many factors that contribute to hair loss, such as stress, hormonal imbalances, genetics, diseases, etc. If you are experiencing hair loss in small quantities, your hair loss may be linked to stress. The bad side of this type of hair loss is that it is a never-ending cycle: you are stressed due to something going in your life – you start losing hair – you are even more stressed, and so on and so forth.
But you do not need to worry since it is possible to treat hair loss that is caused by stress. And if you are lucky, you can make your treatment at home, without having to go to the doctor’s office. We will list a few hair growth remedies that are made of items you can find in your home!
Disclaimer: If you have tried one of these treatments and have received no positive results, we recommend seeing a doctor to learn about the cause of your hair loss. In case your hair loss is irreversible, we recommend getting a hair transplant surgery.
Olive Oil
Olive oil is known to be very rich in mouistirizing elements. This can benefit both your hair and your scalp. If you have hair loss due to a dry scalp, olive oil can be the best option for you. You can lightly massage your scalp with little amount of olive oil. If you wish, you can also apply olive oil on the length of your hair and let it sit for around half an hour.
Then, you should wash your hair with a gentle shampoo.
Switch your Hair Care Line
Using the wrong hair care products can lead to unwanted results. If your shampoo is too harsh, your scalp may get dry – which can further lead to weak hair follicles and finally cause hair loss. If you think that your hair looks dead, weak and brittle, you can switch to another haircare line that may be more suitable for your hair type. We advise our patients to invest in natural hair products that do not contain harsh chemicals.
Egg Yolk
Egg yolk contains biotin, which is known to strengthen hair follicles and grow out hair. You can mix some egg yolk in a bowl and massage your scalp with it. You can also put it on the ends of your hair since egg yolk gives shine to the hair. However, do not forget to rinse out the egg yolk thorougly! Eggs can leave a bad smell if not washed thorougly, which can lead to more damage through constant washing.
Garlic
Garlic is used in many natural shampoos and is known to promote hair growth and increase the thickness of the hair. You can use a natural shampoo with garlic or mince some garlic and massage your scalp with it. Leave it on your head for around 15 minutes before rinsing it out with a soft shampoo.
Turmeric
You can prepare an at-home-mask with turmeric. You can use the turmeric by making a paste with either water or honey. Turmeric is known to promote new hair growth and make your hair fuller, stronger and shinier. So, you can apply the mask on your scalp and on the longer parts of your hair. Keep in mind that turmeric can stain your scalp, so make sure to rinse thorougly with water.
Regular Head Massages
You can perform regular hair massages to increase the blood circulation in your scalp. Your hair can become dull and weak if your scalp is not healthy. Naturally, a healthy blood circulation is a muss for a health scalp. Additionally, you can wash your scalp with cold water to increase the blood circulation.
Aloe Vera
If you are growing an aloe vera plant at home, you can extract the gel in its leaves and make a mask out of it. Aloe vera is a really nutritious and nourishing plant. It will absolutely nourish your scalp and promote hair growth. Additionally, aloe vera will also help the ends of your hair if they are dull and weak.
Set Wash Days
Washing your hair every day with shampoos that contain harsh chemicals can really destroy your hair quality. A dry scalp can also lead to hair loss and overall, make your looks frizzy and dead. If you are washing your hair every day, try setting a schedule and let your hair get a little oily. The natural oils in our hair nourish our scalp, so it is actually good to let your scalp get a little oily.
On your wash day, make sure to use the right shampoo and do not harshly blowdry your hair at extreme heat.
