5 Home Remedies To Grow Strong Hair In Children
By: Priyanka Maheshwari Tue, 10 Dec 2019 1:19:11
Hair loss in children sounds weird! We might not have come across hair loss as a frequent problem in children, but in reality, some children may have poor hair growth and experience hair loss at a tender age. The American Hair Loss Association reports that children’s hair loss is responsible for approximately 3% of all pediatric office visits in the United States.Hair fall not succeeded by the growth of healthy hair is a cause of concern.
* Massage with Hot Oil
- Heat the oil of your choice, so it is warm but not too hot. Test the temperature of the oil before applying it to children to prevent burns.
- Apply the oil on your child’s scalp and gently massage it.
- Put on a shower cap, and leave it for 30 minutes or overnight.
- Wash the oil out with a mild shampoo.
- Do this two to three times a week.
* Indian Gooseberry Hair Mask
- Mix equal amounts of lemon juice and amla pulp. Apply the paste on the scalp and massage it thoroughly. Put a shower cap on and leave it overnight. Wash the hair with shampoo the next morning. Do this once a week to control hair loss.
- Alternatively, heat some coconut oil in a pan and cook dried amla pieces in it until they are charred. Strain and cool the oil. Massage your child’s hair and scalp with it. Leave it on for 30 minutes. Wash their hair with a mild shampoo. Do this on a weekly basis.
- Also, give your child an amla fruit to eat every day to achieve healthy hair.
* Aloe Vera Gel
- Scoop out fresh gel from an aloe vera leaf and run it in a blender.
- Apply the gel liberally on your child’s scalp.
- Leave it on for a few hours before washing their hair with lukewarm water.
- Repeat the application two to three times a week.
* Blend of Charred Hibiscus in Coconut Oil
- Add 7 or 8 Chinese hibiscus leaves and a few flowers to 2 cups of extra-virgin coconut oil.
- Heat the oil until the leaves and flowers are charred.
- Strain the oil and keep it aside to cool down a bit.
- Use this oil to massage your child’s scalp before going to bed.
- Leave it on overnight.
- Wash your child’s hair in the morning.
- Repeat the application a few times a week.
* Rosemary Essential Oil
- Dilute 2 or 3 drops of rosemary essential oil by mixing in 2 tablespoons of carrier oil such as olive oil or coconut oil.
- Gently apply the oil blend on your child’s hair. Massage their scalp for about 10 minutes.
- Let it seep into the hair follicles by leaving it on for at least 30 minutes.
- Using a natural shampoo, wash your child’s hair.
- Do this two times a week.
