6 Home Remedies To Treat Thinning Hair
By: Priyanka Maheshwari Tue, 10 Oct 2023 7:26:38
In the present day, your hair encounters numerous challenges in maintaining its health and thickness. Factors like stress, pollution, and hormonal fluctuations are contributing significantly to the rapid thinning of your hair. However, don't lose hope just yet, as there are several home remedies available that can work wonders.
The thinning of your hair may indicate various underlying issues, such as an inadequate diet, allergies, hormonal changes, unhealthy lifestyle choices, or even an undisclosed medical condition. While there are medical treatments that can address hair loss quickly, you can also find effective solutions right in your kitchen pantry. In this article, we will explore some home remedies and recommendations to combat thinning hair, offering you the prospect of achieving resilient and lush locks in the long term. Continue reading to discover these solutions!
# Aloe Vera
Aloe vera contains proteolytic enzymes that help heal and repair dead skin cells. This could help stimulate hair growth from dormant hair follicles, thus increasing hair volume. Daily consumption of aloe vera juice is also recommended to help promote hair growth.
You Will Need
2 teaspoons aloe vera gel
Process
- Extract about 2 teaspoons of gel from an aloe vera leaf. You can do this by slicing the leaf with a knife and simply scooping the gel out.
- Blend the gel so that it gets to a smooth consistency.
- Start massaging the gel into your scalp with your fingertips.
- After massaging your scalp for about 5 minutes with the gel, leave it on for an additional 25 minutes.
- Rinse it out with warm water.
# Eggs
Eggs are a rich source of protein and sulfur that stimulate hair growth. Frequent protein treatments are crucial for hair shine and thickness.
You Will Need
1 whole egg
1 tablespoon olive oil
Shower cap
Process
- In a bowl, combine one egg with one tablespoon of olive oil. Stir until you get a smooth mixture.
- Apply the mixture to your hair and scalp, working it in from the roots to the tips.
- Once your scalp and hair are completely covered in the mixture, leave it on for about 20 minutes.
- Cover your hair with a shower cap during this time to avoid a mess.
- Proceed to wash your hair with shampoo and cool water. Do not use warm water to wash your hair at this point as it can ‘cook’ the egg.
- Finish by conditioning your hair. (You may skip this step if you have oily hair.)
# Avocado
Avocado contains vitamins A, B6, C, and E. These nutrients help support healthy hair growth. It also contains omega-3 fatty acids and essential amino acids that deeply nourish and condition your hair and follicles.
You Will Need
1 ripe avocado
1 ripe banana
Shower cap
Process
- Mash the avocado and banana in a bowl until you get a smooth, lump-free mixture.
- Apply the mixture to your hair and scalp, working it in from the roots to the tips.
- Once your scalp and hair are completely covered in the mixture, leave it on for about 30 minutes to an hour.
- Cover your hair with a shower cap during this time to avoid a mess.
- Proceed to wash your hair with shampoo and cool water.
- You can skip conditioning as the hair mask will leave your hair feeling soft and smooth.
# Amla
Amla helps in hair strengthening and promotes hair growth. It is a powerhouse of antioxidants and `. The high amounts of vitamin C in this pack help boost the collagen levels in your scalp, thus increasing hair growth.
You Will Need
1 tablespoon amla powder
1 tablespoon lime juice
Process
- Combine equal parts of amla and lime juice until you get a smooth mixture.
- Apply the mixture to your hair and scalp, working it in from the roots to the tips.
- Once your scalp is covered in the mixture, leave it on until it dries up.
- Proceed to wash your hair with shampoo and cool water.
# Fenugreek Seeds
Fenugreek is traditionally used as a remedy for hair growth. Although there is no scientific evidence that fenugreek possesses the ability to induce hair growth, animal studies have found that it can treat dandruff.
You Will Need
2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds
1/2 cup water
Process
- Soak the fenugreek seeds in half a cup of water and leave it overnight.
- In the morning, blend the seeds with a little bit of the water that it was soaked in until you get a thick, smooth paste.
- Apply the mixture to your hair and scalp, working it in from the roots to the tips.
- Once your scalp and hair are completely covered in the mixture, leave it on for about 30 minutes.
- Proceed to wash your hair with shampoo and cool water.
# Henna Leaves
Henna contains phenolic compounds that combat a number of hair issues like lice and dandruff. Such phenolic compounds also have the potential to boost hair growth and combat alopecia areata. Along with alopecia treatment, some anecdotal evidence suggests that henna conditions hair and makes it more manageable.
You Will Need
A bunch of fresh henna leaves
1 cup water
Shower cap
Process
- Grind the fresh henna leaves with some water until you get a smooth mixture.
- Apply the mixture to your hair and scalp, working it in from the roots to the tips.
- Once your scalp and hair are completely covered in the mixture, leave it on for about 3 hours.
- Cover your hair with a shower cap during this time to avoid a mess.
- Proceed to wash your hair with shampoo and cool water.
