Hair loss is a common problem among men and women, and many people seek to treat this problem with chemical solutions, hair transplants and even surgery. If you prefer to look for ways to make your hair grow naturally, you can immediately start using mild and economical remedies such as massaging your scalp, applying beneficial oils and making changes to your diet. In addition, another excellent measure to keep your head healthy is to take good care of your hair to avoid further loss.
Method 1 Use natural treatments
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- Massage your scalp daily. The scalp massage promotes good circulation around the hair follicles, which creates the right environment for hair growth. Use your fingertips to gently massage your scalp in a circular motion. You should take your time and massage each part of your scalp to stimulate blood flow to all areas where you want the hair to grow again.
- Get used to massaging your scalp every time you wash your hair in the shower.
- Brush your hair daily with a soft bristle brush to massage your scalp. This procedure will be especially effective if you have long hair.
- You can get a professional massage to learn the best way to massage your scalp.
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- Try to massage yourself with oil. If you add oil to the treatment, you will improve the circulation even more than with a standard massage. The oil helps uncover the hair follicles and stimulates new growth. You should schedule to massage your head with oil one to two times a week. You will find it easier to perform this procedure in the shower and then rinse the oil once you're done. Some popular oils with which you can try are the following:
- Coconut oil. This rich and moisturizing oil is excellent for the body in many ways, and some say it helps the hair grow back. Heat a tablespoon of coconut oil in the microwave (15 seconds should be enough to melt it). Then rub it between your hands and use your fingers to massage your scalp.
- Jojoba oil This is very similar in texture to sebum (natural oil that produces the scalp and serves to lubricate the hair and keep it healthy).
- Almonds oil. This is traditionally used in India to stimulate healthy hair growth.
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- Apply therapeutic hair masks. A good hair mask serves the double function of keeping hair moist and healthy, while stimulating growth. Some homemade items such as honey, egg whites, avocados, aloe vera and apple cider vinegar are beneficial for the hair. You should apply a mask for 15 minutes, making sure you also cover the scalp, and then wash your hair as you normally do. Be sure to avoid using shampoo with added sulfate. You can try the following masks:
- If you have too dry hair, you should combine honey, egg whites and argan oil in equal parts.
- If you have normal hair, you must combine honey, aloe vera and olive oil in equal parts.
- If you have oily hair, you must combine honey, apple cider vinegar and castor oil in equal parts.
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Use essential oils in combination with other hair products. It is known that certain essential oils promote healthy circulation and stimulate hair growth. You can add a few drops of these oils to treatments, masks and shampoos to enhance their effects on the scalp. Try adding five drops of any of these oils:
- lavender
- tea tree
- Cedar wood
- rosemary
- argan
- coconut
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Avoid using shampoos containing sulfates and rough ingredients. Many commercially produced shampoos contain sulfates as primary cleansers. These salts strip the hair of its natural oils, which makes it dry and brittle. This can eventually lead to hair loss. If you use a mild and totally natural shampoo, your hair will have the opportunity to grow strong and healthy. You must get rid of sulfates and get a very mild shampoo to see results in a few months.
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Receive treatment for the underlying medical problems. Sometimes, hair loss is the result of an underlying problem that you are probably not even aware of. If this is the case, the hair will not grow back until you receive proper treatment. If you are not sure of the reason you experience hair loss, you should consult a doctor to find out what is happening. It is common for the following diseases to cause hair loss:
- thyroid problems
- hormonal imbalances
- alopecia
Method 2 Make diet changes
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- Eat a lot of protein. Protein is the basic component to develop healthy hair. If you eat a very high protein diet, you will help the hair grow faster. Be sure to consume the recommended daily amount of protein every day.
- Protein-rich foods include eggs, meat, nuts, legumes and green leafy vegetables.
- It is common for vegans and vegetarians to consume less protein than those who consume meat, since there are fewer protein-rich options. If you are vegan or vegetarian, you should pay close attention to your protein intake to make sure you get everything you need.
- Proteins will help your hair more if you consume them in combination with complex carbohydrates. Legumes (for example, beans, peas and lentils), brown rice and other whole foods, in addition to starchy vegetables (such as corn and potatoes) are excellent sources of complex carbohydrates.
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- Add more omega 3 fatty acids to your diet. This healthy fat is essential to promote healthy hair growth, and if you do not consume enough in your diet, the hair may appear brittle and dull. You should incorporate more omega 3 fatty acids in your diet daily. The skin also benefits from a diet rich in omega 3 fatty acids.
- The best sources of omega 3 are avocados, nuts, eggs and fatty fish (such as salmon).
- Consider taking fish oil or flaxseed oil supplements to increase the daily dose.
- Almonds, carrots, yeasts, nuts and fish are among the foods that contain the most biotin. Consider taking supplements if you do not consume any of these foods daily.
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- Take biotin supplements. Biotin supplements are made up of B vitamins that contribute to hair health. Vitamin B12 is especially important when it comes to making hair grow back. Consider taking biotin supplements to know that you are getting enough vitamin B every day. It is common to find B vitamins in prenatal supplements.
- You can also consume vitamin B12 daily by eating organ meat, fatty fish and other animal products.
- Vegans and vegetarians have more difficulty getting enough vitamin B12. If you are vegan or vegetarian, you should consider taking supplements.
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- Eat foods rich in iron. If you do not consume enough iron, your body will produce less red blood cells, which will lead to a condition known as anemia. This disease can cause hair loss among many other symptoms. You should add more iron to your diet by eating green leafy vegetables, red meat and other iron-rich foods. Alternatively, consider taking iron supplements to meet your daily needs.
- If you are worried that you may be anemic, it is important that you consult a doctor. In many cases, the recommended treatment is to take iron supplements, but sometimes additional treatment is necessary.
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Stay well hydrated. Water consumption can help hair grow stronger and healthier. Like other parts of the body, hair is greatly affected by dehydration. Be sure to drink enough water every day. You should drink water when you are thirsty, and change coffee, soda and alcohol for water as often as possible. The recommended intake of water is at least 2 liters per day.
Method 3 Take care of your hair
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- Avoid washing your hair every day. If you wash every day, you put unnecessary pressure on the hair follicles. The nourishing oil that your scalp produces naturally is washed (in addition to pulling your hair in the process of washing, drying and combing it). If your goal is to make hair grow back, you should treat the scalp as gently as possible and leave it alone whenever you can.
- Beauty experts recommend washing your hair every three days or so (or even longer) as the best measure.
- Between the days of washing, try using a dry shampoo. This is a powder that you must apply to the hair and then comb it. The hair will look clean and have a fresh smell during the day.
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- Comb your hair instead of brushing it. When you get out of the shower, you should use a wide tooth comb to gently remove tangles, starting at the tips and moving towards the roots. If you pull the brush through the hair, you will damage it from the roots to the ends. This procedure causes the hair to be lost and the ends to break or open.
- You should be especially careful when your hair is wet, as it will be more easily damaged if it is wet and elastic.
- The thicker and curly the hair, the wider the comb teeth should be. If you have too curly hair, you should avoid combing it more than necessary.
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Avoid applying heat to the hair. Plain and simple heat is harmful to the hair. Even if you use a heat shield, your hair will still be affected when you apply heat from a dryer, curling iron or iron. You should apply heat only when absolutely necessary for a special occasion. Otherwise, you should let the hair air dry and comb it without using heat tools.
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- Cut your hair, but not too often. If you try to make the hair grow back, the cuts will not help with the problem. It's a good idea to cut the split parts after a few months, but don't overdo it when making new styles. If you let a stylist cut you and comb your hair with heat tools and heavy products, you could make things worse. It is better to have a daily massage, use treatments with oil and masks, and try to leave the scalp calm so that the hair can begin to grow.
- If you plan to cut your hair, choose to have it dry. Check if the stylist will use a wide tooth comb instead of a brush to comb your hair after washing.
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- Avoid extensions and other harmful styles. The extensions are rough for the hair and scalp. The weight of the extensions pulls the hair and breaks it, and, in the worst case, causes baldness. If you try to grow your hair, you should leave it as natural as possible. Extensions, chemical straightening, discoloration and dyeing are extremely harmful and do not help hair grow back.
- You should experiment with styles that look good and do not require treatments that are too rough for your hair.
- If it is absolutely necessary that you dye your hair, you should try a natural henna dye, which nourishes the hair instead of damaging it.
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- Be careful when using wigs and hairpieces. Although it may be tempting to wear a wig if the hair is thinned, this could actually worsen hair loss by damaging the scalp and interfering with circulation. If you have to use a wig, you should take these measures to minimize possible damage: [2]
- Make sure the wig fits you well. You must use the equipment provided by a hair care professional.
- You should get a "breathable" wig that allows air flow in the scalp.
- You should avoid using adhesives for hairpieces made of materials that can irritate the scalp.
- You should take off your wig or hairpiece as often as possible. Avoid keeping these items on your head when you are at home.
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Use a silk pillowcase. If you sleep on silk, you will minimize stress on the hair by preventing tangles and harmful frizz. In addition, this helps the hair retain its natural oils and moisture during the night. Be sure to select a case made of 100% silk to get the best results. [3]
Tips
- You should try to sleep well to reduce stress. Hair loss can have its cause in lack of sleep and excessive stress.
- As with any solution for hair loss, each measure reacts differently in each person. What works for one might not work for another, therefore, if you are going to buy any hair loss product, you should make sure it has a money back guarantee.
- Do not brush your hair if it is wet. Hair becomes more elastic when wet, so it is more likely to break.
- Stress can cause a lot of hair loss. Try to go for a walk, meditate, rest, pamper yourself and stay happy. It's hard to find out that your hair is tumbling. However, you should not worry, since the hair can grow back. You must stay positive to perform miracles with your hair.
