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Are you noticing more than a few hairs in the sink when you comb your mop in the morning? Perhaps you find yourself scrubbing your shower stall more frequently or making wall art with what you shed.
Hair loss can sometimes signify a severe health issue, so you shouldn’t treat the condition as a mere matter of vanity. However, if your doctor checks you out and doesn’t find anything wrong, you still need to address this troublesome problem. Here are eight natural remedies for hair loss that can help keep your tresses and scalp healthier.
You might have the ultimate hair loss remedy right in your refrigerator’s crisper drawer. Hooray for saving your cold, hard cash, especially in 2020!
The magic lies in two ingredients. Onions contain a high level of quercetin, a potent antioxidant, antifungal and anti-inflammatory. Sometimes, hair loss occurs from exposure to environmental toxins, and if that’s your culprit, this stuff can detox your scalp.
Onions also contain hefty amounts of biotin. Often called “the hair growth vitamin,” this nutrient is critical for long, flowing locks.
All you need to do is make a paste from one large onion each week and apply it to your scalp for 20 to 30 minutes before rinsing. If you dislike the idea of putting nothing but onion on your head, you can make blends — one version using another hair loss solution, coconut milk, below.
Coconut milk is another potent anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial agent. Additionally, it’s super-moisturizing and can restore luster to your locks while encouraging it to grow.
You can make a mask of both coconut milk and onion paste to supercharge your hair regrowth efforts. Add a little rosemary essential oil to the mix — it’s another, less well-known remedy.
Pro-tip: Since all but the essential oil is edible, double your benefits by consuming these foods — they work internally and externally. Toss a handful of onions on your next salad, or try substituting coconut milk for regular in your morning coffee. If you prefer tea, it adds a subtle vegan sweetness to your brew.
You have to love it when science proves folk tales right. Research sponsored by the National Institute for Health recently indicated that topical fish oil applications could increase the length of hair fibers.
“Great,” you might think. “A tuna and onion hair mask. I’ll smell terrific for date night.” Please don’t stress. You can buy fish oil over-the-counter, and manufacturers render many brands virtually odorless. Plus, you wash your locks with standard shampoo — you rinse away any scent in the shower.
You can also take fish oil supplements. Alternatively, start serving up fish Friday or order the tuna salad for lunch.
Part of the reason for hair loss results from a lack of blood flow and vital nutrients to the affected area. Massage helps to get your vessels pumping and juices flowing to the region.
You get some massage when you wash your hair, but to regrow hair, you must do so more frequently. Ask your partner to give you a head rub while you relax in front of Netflix.
Your body consists of electrical charges that transmit from nerve to nerve every minute of the day and night. Some researchers believe that electrical stimulation can help coax reluctant hair follicles to life. Science does support that this principle works in action.
Of course, you don’t want to go out in public with a bulky device connected to your head — unless you enjoy looking like a robot. Have no fear — Dr. Xudong Wang, a professor of materials science and engineering at UW-Madison, recently developed a gadget that could fit under a baseball cap and powers itself from your body’s impulses. Soon, you could pop on a hat to run to the store and regrow your tresses.
Lemon juice is another well-known natural hair loss remedy. It’s particularly effective if you have dandruff — it helps unclog pores and eliminates unsightly flakes.
The vitamin C in lemon juice is a predecessor of today’s retinoid treatments. This nutrient helps to spur collagen production, a vital component of hair growth.
Eggs are rich in nutrients that benefit hair growth. They contain healthy levels of vitamin E, a critical nutrient for hair regrowth.
Apply an egg mask solo or by adding lemon juice. One word of caution — never mix an egg with ingredients like bentonite clay for use on your hair. You’ll end up with your locks glued together and might have to resort to cutting to cure the mess.
Jojoba oil is one of the best natural ingredients to look for in hair care products. It’s rich in vitamins and minerals that nourish your tresses and leave what you do have silky and shiny.
This plant-based oil is also a miracle worker when it comes to dandruff and flakes. You can warm the oil on the stove and apply it directly or add a few drops to your favorite treatment mask.
Don’t despair when you see extra strands in the sink after you groom in the morning. Try one of these eight natural remedies for hair loss and regain your crowning glory.
