How to prevent hair loss naturally

Hair loss and premature graying of hairs has become a common condition these days, most of these problems can be treated or prevented successfully with the help of some natural remedies and changes in diets and lifestyle.

According to dermatologists losing 70-100 strands of hair daily is absolutely normal, the problem is when it exceeds these figures and you notice significant thinning or bald patches on your scalp. Most people are likely to experience hair loss in their 30s because at this time, hormonal change, stress and an unhealthy diet take their toll. 

As you grow older your body also age with you. You may like to have an scalp full of hairs well past your 50's but the reality tells us a different story. By the age of 35, about two-thirds of men will experience some appreciable hair loss while, about 85% of men will have significant hair thinning by the time they're 50, according to the American Hair Loss Association. Some men begin to lose their hair before they even turn 21.

Hair Loss

Hair loss has multiple causes, including diet, mineral deficiency, medications, stress, pollution, and your genetics. Whatever the cause of hair loss that might be worrying you, it's important to understand that neglecting your hair and scalp can land you in trouble and most important what you could be doing before hair loss even becomes an issue for you.

Most people think about preventing hair loss only after they have lost a lot of it. But if you start early (like when you still have a head full of hair) it works out a lot easier both emotionally and financially. In fact it is lot more easy to prevent hair loss than to treat it after you go bald.

It's always better to use natural products to stop hair fall than to go in for expensive parlor treatments, that may not help in your hair loss problem. In this article, you'll find out how to prevent hair loss with our easy tips. Try the following easy tips at home and see how effective they are in reducing hair loss!

1) Stay healthy
Your hairs are barometer for your general health. If you are healthy, your hairs will look good and if they are falling or graying than it is a sign of some possible health problems. So always try to follow a healthy lifestyle.

2) Take good care of your hairs 
There are a number of things you can do to take good care of your hair:

• Always keep your hairs clean as dirty hairs are more likely to get infected and more likely to fall. wash your hairs gently with a mild shampoo often.
• Avoid frequent and constant heating and drying procedures for your hairs, as heat weakens hair proteins and constant heating and drying can lead to brittleness and fragility that causes hair loss.
• Go easy when you style your hairs as some styles which require tight pulling of hairs can be a cause of hair loss if done daily.
• Don't use hair coloring dyes much often as it contains chemical that may be a cause of your hair loss.

Besides trying to correct these factors, adopting a few herbal remedies is also helpful in facilitating hair regrowth.

1) Get a head massage as massaging your scalp for a few minutes daily will help stimulate blood circulation. Good circulation in the scalp keeps hair follicles active. Circulation may be improved through massage by using a few drops of lavender or bay essential oil in an almond or sesame oil base.

2) Take any natural oil - olive, coconut, canola - and heat it up so that it is warm, but not too hot. Massage it gently into your scalp. Put on a shower cap and leave it on for an hour, then shampoo your hair gently.

3)  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 or You can rub your scalp with either garlic juice or ginger juice. Leave it on overnight and wash it thoroughly in the morning. Onion and garlic are rich sources of sulfur which increases the production of collagen which in turn helps the hair to grow. 

4) 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.

5) Apply warm green tea (two bags brewed in one cup of water) on your scalp and leave this mixture on for an hour and then rinse. Green tea contains antioxidants which prevent hair loss and boost hair growth.

6) 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.

7) 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.

8) Mix 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.

9) Crush Amla (Indian gooseberry)  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.

10) Believe it or not, most of the times, the root cause for hair loss is stress and tension. So be happy and medicate, meditation can help in reducing that stress and restore hormonal balance.

Often, hair loss may be the result of a faulty diet or even improper care of the hair. Make sure you eat a healthy and balanced diet that provides your body with all essential nutrients. 

Also, take care to avoid the use of harsh chemicals on your hair. Wherever possible, substitute mild herbal shampoos for the ones that contain synthetic compounds and make it a point to massage your hair with oil. With the right hair care regimen and the regular use of herbal remedies, you are sure to see an improvement in your hair condition.