Banish Hair Loss with this Complete Natural Guide

Most people will get a bald spot at some point in life, and a pattern of baldness will start appearing. Many suffer from gradual thinning of the hair until they go bald. There are many reasons for heavier-than-usual hair loss and most of these can be effectively treated from within the home. 

 

Keep in mind that it is normal to lose some hair, and the average person loses about 100 hairs every day. But for those going bald, this is something that's very hard to live with, and so we're bringing you some easy home-made remedies that might encourage the growth of hair. 

 

If you're also having an issue with dandruff, read through these homemade dandruff remedies.

The most common causes of hair loss: 

• Rapid shedding of hair after childbirth 

• Hair loss after fever 

• Sudden weight loss •

 Some medications 

• Certain illness and infections

• Severe stress 

• Thyroid problems 

• Anemia 

• Age 

• Poor diet

Symptoms Of Hair Loss 

• Clumps of hair falling out 

• Loss of more than 100 hairs in a day 

• Thinning of the hairline 

 

After we understand the cause behind hair loss, it is time to treat it with some effective home remedies that will keep your scalp and follicles clean and encourage healthy growth. 

 

Home Remedies That'll Encourage Hair Growth:

1. Aloe Vera 

Aloe vera can be used to moisturize your scalp and will prevent it from getting dry and itchy, while balancing its pH levels. Apply pure aloe vera gel directly on the scalp and gently massage it with your fingers for about 10 minutes. Leave the gel on your scalp for a few hours and then wash with lukewarm water. Repeat this procedure twice a week for best results. 

 

2. Hot Oil Massage 

A very effective home remedy for hair growth, massaging the head and scalp with hot oil has several benefits: it can rejuvenate your hair follicles, improve the blood flow to the scalp, prevent dandruff and prevent hair loss. You can use either almond, olive, coconut, jojoba, rosemary or lavender oil - but remember to massage your scalp daily. The oil should be warm or lukewarm. Leave the oil in your hair for at least 30 minutes, then wash it off. For best results, leave the oil overnight and wash it in the morning.

3. Onion Juice  

You may not know this, but onion juice is one of the oldest remedies for encouraging hair growth. The sulfur in the onion juice promotes the creation of collagen proteins and aids in the growth of new hair. Chop a few red onions (or shallots) into small pieces. Then, squeeze the juice out of them. Apply the juice to your scalp for 15 minutes and then rinse off with a mild shampoo. Do this every other day for best results.    

 

4. Apple Cider Vinegar 

Is there anything this material can't do? Even when it comes to washing your scalp, vinegar will help keep it clean and healthy, and prevent infections (as well as dandruff). A clean and healthy scalp will definitely help hair grow faster. Shampoo your hair well, and then rinse it with diluted apple cider vinegar for healthy, shiny hair.

5. Egg 

 A simple egg can make for a good hair mask and egg will provide your hair with needed proteins. The egg also provides a few other essential nutrients the hair needs, such as iron, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, sulfur etc. Take a regular egg and add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and honey. Mix them well and apply the resulting paste onto your hair. Leave it like that for about 20 minutes and then rinse with cool water and shampoo. 

 

6. Green Tea 

As a powerful antioxidant, green tea can be used both as an external and internal solution. Drinking 3-4 cups of green tea a day will help your overall body health as well as promote regrowth of hair follicles. You can help this by applying some warm green tea to your scalp and leaving it there for about an hour. Then, rinse off the green tea with cool water, and your hair will become shiny and soft.

7. Oil of Vitamin E 

Oil enriched with vitamin E has powerful antioxidant properties and can remove the free radicals that damage our cells. In addition, it can purify the oxygen supply to the scalp and blood flow, which help in healthy hair growth. Take the oil and massage it gently into the scalp, leave in overnight and wash it with a mild shampoo when you get up. 

 

8. Henna 

Henna is a natural conditioner. Apply a bit to make your dry hair softer and smoother. Henna strengthens the root of the hair as well. Mix 2 tablespoons of henna powder with half a cup of yogurt, and let it sit for 2 hours. Apply the mix to your hair and leave it there for about 1 hour. Then, wash it off with cold water.

9. Coconut Milk Coconut milk is heavy in protein and happens to also contain large amounts of iron, potassium and various fats that are essential to the body. Using coconut milk on your scalp and hair will reduce your hair loss while strengthening your individual hairs. 

 

10. Banana and Honey 

Banana and honey make for a powerful mix that can perform as a conditioner and moisturizer for your hair. Mash one banana and add a tablespoon of honey to create a mixture. Apply this mix to your hair, leave it for 45 minutes and then wash it off.

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.   

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6 Homemade Shampoos For Various Hair Types and Conditions

Shampoo is one of those essential items most of us pick up at the store without giving it a second thought. Making homemade shampoo sounds like a tedious task for some people, but the ability to control and customize the exact ingredients that go into your shampoo has many benefits. It allows you to create a custom-made product that’s perfectly suited for your hair and scalp using natural ingredients at a budget price. This article offers guidance to those who want to start making their own shampoo at home.

Who will benefit from homemade shampoo? 

Anyone who isn’t happy with their current shampoo can try making homemade shampoo. Like store-bought shampoo formulas, homemade shampoo concoctions have different properties: some nourish and moisturize the hair whereas others clarify the scalp or relieve an itchy and irritated scalp. People sensitive to harsh chemical ingredients may actually find that homemade shampoo makes their hair healthier and shinier than store-bought shampoo.

If you’re usually using a medicated shampoo that keeps a specific skin or hair issue at bay, it’s important that you consult a dermatologist to make sure that using homemade shampoo is right for you. Patch testing any shampoo on a small skin area will help prevent adverse skin reactions. Note that preparing liquid homemade shampoo usually yields a runnier consistency because store-bought shampoos usually have special thickening agents added. 

 

Most of the ingredients we feature in this article contain Castille soap as the main lathering ingredient. The recipe for this soap was first made in the Castile region of Spain. Castille soap is a natural, biodegradable soap made from vegetable oils. This natural soap is great at gently clarifying and has a very low risk of scalp sensitivity, but it may make hair dye fade a bit faster because it has a slightly higher pH level. 

 

To learn more about the uses of Castile soap, read my next post titled Not Using Castile Soap Yet? Here Are 10 Reasons You Must. Generally speaking, though, homemade shampoo is a good choice for any hair type, even though it may take a few weeks for some hair types to adjust to the new, natural hair care routine. 

 

Homemade Shampoo Recipes 

 

The basis for any homemade shampoo is a lathering ingredient, water, and a few drops of natural oil. It’s best to use distilled or boiled water because it will allow you to extend the shelf life of a liquid shampoo to about 2 weeks if kept refrigerated. Depending on your hair type and hair care needs, you’ll need a different balance of these three basic ingredients. 

 

Certain hair types will also benefit from essential oils and plant-based ingredients. Essential oils will also extend the shelf-life of your homemade shampoo, and allow you to customize the scent of your shampoo. Below, we list 6 shampoo recipes that address different hair concerns, such as an oily scalp, thinning hair, or brittle and dry hair.  

 

1. Stimulating shampoo for volume and growth

If your hair is looking a bit flat or limp, or your goal is to stimulate hair growth, it’s useful to customize the formula with peppermint oil, aloe, and carrot seed oil. Peppermint oil and aloe have a pleasant cooling sensation that stimulates the scalp without irritating it, whereas carrot seed oil has been shown to stimulate hair growth and gently cleanse the scalp due to its antifungal properties. This recipe also contains green tea and honey, which are beneficial for cleansing and nourishing the scalp.  

 

Ingredients: 

- ¼ cup castile soap 

- ½ cup strong green tea 

- 1 teaspoon aloe vera juice (or aloe gel)

- 1 tablespoon honey 

- 7 drops carrot seed oil

- 10 drops of peppermint essential oil

- Bottle. 

 

Instructions:  

1. Brew a strong cup of green tea and let it cool. 

2. Whisk in the remaining ingredients and transfer them to a bottle. Shake well before use.

2. Moisturizing shampoo for dry and brittle hair

If you have brittle, dry, curly, or color-treated hair, using Castille soap every wash may be a bit too much for your hair. If that is the case, you can easily alternate between a stronger shampoo and this moisturizing version that’s free of Castille soap. This shampoo doesn’t lather and it contains plenty of restorative and moisturizing ingredients like honey and coconut milk. 

 

Ingredients: 

- ½ can coconut milk 

- 1 tablespoon vinegar 

- 1 tablespoon honey 

- ½ teaspoon jojoba oil 

- ½ teaspoon castor oil 

- ½ teaspoon vanilla essential oil 

- Bottle.  

 

Instructions: 

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, blending them together in an even mixture. 

2. Transfer into a bottle. Make sure to shake the mixture well before use.

3. Tea tree and rosemary shampoo for itchy scalps

Both tea tree oil and rosemary have potent antimicrobial and restorative properties. This shampoo will fit any hair type, but it’s especially soothing for an itchy or slightly flaky scalp. 

 

Ingredients: 

- ½ cup water 

- ¼ cup liquid unscented Castile soap 

- ½ teaspoon grapeseed or sweet almond oil 

- 3 stalks of lemongrass (or 1 tablespoon of lemongrass powder) 

- 3 sprigs of rosemary (or 1 tablespoon dried rosemary) 

- 2 teaspoons tea tree oil 

- 1 teaspoon vanilla essential oil 

- Bottle. 

 

Instructions: 

 

1. Bring the water to a boil, add the rosemary and lemongrass, and boil at low heat for 20-30 minutes. 

2. Let the mixture cool down, then strain the leaves. You should be left with about ¼ cup of liquid. 

3. Transfer the liquid into your shampoo bottle and add in all the remaining ingredients. Use as you would any shampoo, store in a cool place. 

 

4. Chamomile shampoo for sensitive scalp

Castille soap is quite a nice soothing ingredient on its own, but you can boost its calming properties with chamomile and lavender essential oil. Lastly, this homemade shampoo contains glycerin, a wonderfully soothing, softening, and conditioning ingredient.  

 

Ingredients: 

- ¼ cup water 

- ¼ cup Castille soap 

- 2 chamomile tea bags 

- 2 teaspoons glycerin 

- Bottle.  

 

Instructions: 

1. Bring the water to a boil, add the chamomile teabags, and step for 20-30 minutes. 

2. Discard the tea bags and let the liquid cool to room temperature. 

3. In a bottle, combine all ingredients and shake well to blend in the glycerin.

 

5. Clarifying rinse 

Clarifying rinses and shampoos are used to remove product and mineral buildup from the hair. If you use hair styling products or live in an area with hard water, it’s beneficial to use a clarifying shampoo or rinse once every two weeks to restore a healthy shine to your hair. 

 

If you have a store-bought clarifying shampoo, you can use it in place of your usual shampoo. But you can make your own clarifying rinse with just 2 ingredients that you can use after washing and conditioning your hair. 

 

Ingredients: 

- 2 cups water 

- 3-4 tablespoons vinegar 

- Bottle.  

 

Instructions: 

1. Shake to combine ingredients. Use as the last step of your hair washing routine. 

 

6. DIY shampoo bar

 

Not all homemade shampoo recipes are liquids. Shampoo bars are becoming increasingly popular these days, as they're more portable, last for a long time, and are more environmentally friendly since they don't require any packaging. Here is a basic solid shampoo recipe suitable for all hair types. The recipe uses a Castile melt-and-pour soap base that can be easily purchased online. 

 

Ingredients: 

- 1 cup Castile melt-and-pour soap base, cut into cubes 

- 1 teaspoon sweet almond oil 

- ½ teaspoon castor oil 

- 15 drops rosemary or vanilla essential oil 

- 1 soap mold (you can also use any plastic container or a yogurt cup).  

 

Directions: 

1. In a double boiler or any metal bowl in a bigger pan half-filled with water, melt the soap base on low heat. 

2. Stir continuously and add in the almond and castor oils. 

3. Take the mixture off the heat and let it cool only slightly. Then add in the essential oils. 

4. Pour the mixture into your mold and let cool for a day. Then store in a cool dry place for up to 2-3 months.

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.   

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