How To Reduce Hair Fall:Home Remedies

You lose about 50 to 100 strands of hair every day
which is perfectly normal, say dermatologists. Only
when the hair loss exceeds this figure that we begin to
notice thinning of hair or bald patches – a condition
known as alopecia.
Many people are likely to experience hair loss in their
30s because at this time, hormonal change, stress and
an unhealthy diet take their toll. Besides trying to
correct factors leading to hair loss, adopting a few
home remedies is also helpful in facilitating hair
regrowth.

Onion and garlic
The element sulphur increases the production of
collagen which in turn helps the hair to grow. Onion
and garlic are rich sources of sulphur and this
explains why they have been used in traditional
medicines for regrowth of hair.
Chop the onion into fine pieces and squeeze the juice
out. Apply to the scalp and leave on for about 15
minutes; then rinse with a mild shampoo. Crush a few
cloves of garlic, add in a little coconut oil and boil for
a few minutes. When this mix cools down to feel warm
to the touch, apply it on the scalp with a little
massaging action. Repeat this treatment two to three
times a week for best results.

Coconut
When it comes to caring for your hair, coconut
provides a host of ingredients that naturally condition
and promote growth of hair. The milk of the coconut
contains proteins, essential fats and minerals such as
potassium and iron; using it regularly can reduce the
breakage of hair. Coconut oil also carries the same rich
ingredients and it helps to make the hair stronger right
from the root, through the shaft to the tip. Regular use
of this oil to massage the scalp has a protective action
against hair loss.
Grate coconut and squeeze out the milk by mixing in a
little water. Apply this to the specific area where you
notice thinning or balding. Allow to stay overnight and
the next morning, rinse off with water. Read about
other oils which help prevent hair loss .

Henna
Known for long as a natural hair colour and
conditioner in the Asian countries, henna has a major
role to play in strengthening hair. When combined
with mustard oil, it works even better.
Take about 250 ml of mustard oil in a tin can; add in
about 60 g of washed and dried henna leaves. Boil the
mixture until the leaves get totally burnt and then filter
the oil using muslin cloth. Cool and store the oil in an
airtight container and use it to massage hair on a
regular basis.
Some people also use a hair renewal pack that consists
of 1 cup of the dry powder of henna leaves mixed with
half a cup of curd. Apply this to the hair and allow to
dry, and then wash with cool water and a mild
shampoo. If you desire beautiful hair, try these other
home-made packs henna hair packs .

Hibiscus
Coconut oil and hibiscus are the secrets to the thick
mane of hair we observe in people living in Kerala,
India. Hibiscus has rejuvenating properties – it
nourishes hair, prevents premature greying and also
helps cure dandruff. Regular use of the flowers can
help prevent hair loss too.
Crush a few flowers of hibiscus and mix with sesame
oil or coconut oil to make a fine paste. Apply this to
the scalp and hair, leave on for a few hours and then
rinse with cool water and a mild shampoo.

Amla
Packed with vitamin C and rich in antioxidants, amla is
the perfect solution for most hair loss woes. Besides
applying to the scalp, it is also helpful to consume it on
a regular basis because the vitamin C is good for your
body.
Crush the amla fruit to extract a juice or buy the amla
powder available at an herbal store. Add 2 teaspoons
of the juice or the powder into an equal quantity of
the juice freshly squeezed from a lime. Mix well, apply
to the scalp and leave it to dry; then rinse using warm
water. Also read other benefits of amla for your hair
and skin .

Egg
Eggs are another rich source of sulphur; they also
contain a lot of protein and minerals such as selenium,
iodine, phosphorus, iron and zinc. This makes it an
excellent promoter of hair regrowth especially when
combined with olive oil.
Take the white of one egg and mix in a teaspoon of
olive oil. Beat to give a paste-like consistency and
apply to the entire scalp and hair. Keep it on for about
15 to 20 minutes and then rinse with cool water and a
mild shampoo. You can reap in benefits of egg by
making other home-made egg hair packs too.