Nobody likes to lose hair, whether you are a student, a working woman or a homemaker. It is very distressful to lose hair and to see the hair line receding. Hairs lose leads to thin hair and this effects even those who are not so beauty conscious. The first step in checking hair fall is to stop worrying about it. Stress always accelerates the process of hair loss. So, stop worrying and think how you can combat this problem. There are a number of salons and spas where you get expert treatments for hair fall. But natural treatment is much better than such treatments. It is much more effective and do not harm your hair or the scalp. You can do this comfortably at home, without spending much for it.
Here are Some Tips For You to Improve Hair Growth:
Aloe Vera for Hair:
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Aloe vera is a magical plant that is wonderful for your hair as well as the skin and your health. It is excellent for your hair. It is a good conditioner for the hair. In addition to it, aloe vera also removes dandruff and promotes hair growth. If you drink aloe vera juice half an hour before meal, it will help your hair grow strong and thick. You can also take aloe vera juice and massage your scalp well with it. It has antifungal and antibacterial properties, which keep the scalp clean and free from infections, increasing hair growth.
Ale vera contains an enzyme, which helps in removing dead cells that clog pores of the scalp. as a result, the hair follicles are enabled to get more nutrients and this promotes hair growth. If you have a strong and healthy hair, your hair will not show any split ends or breakages.
Coconut oil for Hair:
Coconut oil is one of the most popular oil that is used for massaging the scalp. It helps in conditioning the hair and increases the growth of hair by penetrating deep in to the hair follicles. Coconut oil locks moisture on the scalp and protects the hair from environmental factors. It also increases blood circulation and makes it possible for the hair follicles to get more oxygen and nutrients, thus inducing hair growth. The antibacterial and antifungal properties of coconut oil protect the hair from dandruff and also from lice.
How to use coconut oil:
- Take some coconut oil and warm it.
- Massage your scalp well with the lukewarm coconut oil.
- You can also use coconut milk, which is better for the hair and moisturize the hair.
- Leave it on the hair for about 7 to 8 hours.
- Wash off with water and a mild shampoo.
Jojoba oil for Hair:
Jojoba oil is a kind of wax that you get from the seed of jojoba plant. It keeps the scalp moisturized and clean. As a result, your hair becomes less brittle and stronger, thus preventing hair loss. It also keeps the pores clean and open, stimulating the growth of new hair strands. You can use jojoba oil regularly for massaging your scalp. If you want hot oil massage, mix a few drops of jojoba oil with almond oil, olive oil or coconut oil. Warm the mixture and massage your scalp. It is also possible to mix jojoba oil with your conditioner and use it. If you have rough hair and split ends, apply jojoba oil and you will see that all these problems are solved within no time.
For best results, it is recommended that you apply jojoba oil on your scalp and hair at night, before you go to bed. Leave it on the hair overnight. Next morning, massage your scalp well and then wash off with water and a good quality mild shampoo. This will condition your hair and also provides luster to the hair, besides making it grow well. Hair loss is often caused when the scalp is infected by fungi and bacteria. This stunts hair growth and makes the hair rough and brittle. Jojoba oil fights against such infections and increases the blood circulation, making the hair grow with full force.
Proper Diet for Hair Care:
All the above mentioned treatments are topical. But it is also important that you pay great care to the diet you take daily. It is as important as the topical application. A proper and balanced diet that is full of all the essential nutrients is necessary for your hair to grow healthy and strong. This improves the hair quality and induces hair growth as well as keratin.
- Try to consume lots of foods that are rich in proteins and vitamins.
- Eggs, cottage cheese, chicken, wheat germ juice, tofu, orange juice, apples, carrots, green leafy vegetables, amla juice, mangoes etc are some of the foods that are good for promoting hair growth, besides being good for your overall health.
Scalp Massage with Oil:
Massaging your hair using lukewarm oil is an excellent way to condition your hair and to improve the texture of the hair. It also increases the circulation of blood in the scalp. This stimulates the functioning of the hair follicles and removes dead skin flakes. As a result, the hair starts growing better than before.
- Take some coconut oil in a small bowl. Warm the oil a little.
- Take a cotton ball and dip the cotton ball in the lukewarm oil.
- Apply the oil on your scalp with this cotton ball. Let the oil remain on your scalp and hair for an hour.
- Massage your hair well so that the oil gets absorbed by the skin on the scalp.
- Wash with a mild shampoo.
So, if you are suffering from hair fall and thinning of hair, do not panic. Try some of the tips given above. This coupled with proper exercise is sure to make your hair grow healthy and beautiful. Meditation and yoga can be practiced daily for getting relief from stress and tension.
