For years, thinning of hair and baldness is something kids usually identify with old or seniors. The underlying fact here is that this process can start before 20 years of age! It is not only with kids, but even we tend to associate a good head of hair with youth, attractiveness, beauty or virility. This is one of the main reasons why hair loss is dread by most!



For quite a few centuries, man has been documenting all endeavors towards reversing the process of hair loss and cure baldness. Some innovative and fruit concoctions have been derived with an aim to get the thatch back. According to some research by renowned scientists, baldness has no cure at present. There are some medications in the market today, which can slow down the process of hair depletion but cannot reverse the process of male pattern baldness. There are a number of things that you should consider before you choose your remedy.

It is hard to find one sure-shot remedy to cut down hair loss. There are many hair loss remedies practiced by different people across globe. The methods adopted depend upon the geographic location, lifestyle, age, food habits etc., Most importantly, if there are any genetic factors associated with hair loss, then it is difficult to completely cure it.

There have been many cases where proven hair loss remedies and concoctions have worked. An excellent scalp massage from extracts of FirTree proves beneficial in stimulating hair follicles. Using castor oil regularly encourages hair growth and arrests hair fall. It strengthens the hair follicles and keeps scalp free of infection. Sometimes sweet almond oil is mixed with castor oil for quicker results. It increases the aroma and makes the oil smoother and easier to spread. This oil is rich in Vitamin ‘E', which is vital to maintain the strength of the hair strand.

Olive oil derivatives, with soaked shoe flowers make effective fragrant hair tonics. Infusions made of Avocado leaves cures most of the scalp-related problem ending in hair loss. It is predominantly due to its astringent property, which makes it an effective hair loss remedy.

In India, followers of Ayurveda – specialized form of herbal treatment, boiled sage leaves in coconut oil and applied the blackened residue to hair and scalp. Adding fenugreek seeds to hot oil and using this to massage your scalp cools your head and thereby reduces hair loss. Similarly, henna is used to condition the hair and prevent the hair from getting brittle.

There are many methods believed to stimulate hair growth and increase natural pigmentation. Applying a mixture of coconut milk along with a pinch of black pepper and fenugreek powder helps in stimulating blood circulation to the scalp, if massaged regularly. Amla (Indian Gooseberry), boiled in coconut oil is believed to be an effective hair tonic.

In hot tropical countries, scalp problems were treated using the heated extracts of banana. A relaxing massage given to your scalp using mixture of cologne, spirit of camphor and tincture of cantharides to your hair roots each night gives soothing effect and eases of stress. This indirectly arrests hair loss.

So far we have looked into some properties of herbs, chemicals, and other derivatives which have actively contributed towards stimulating hair growth. There are some effective habits and practices, which can help maintain the count of your hair on the scalp for a longer duration.

Vigorous brushing is a widely accepted hair care. Based upon user facts, using stiff brush leaves you with a soft and shiny hair and a soft brush stimulates hair growth.

Massaging your hair everyday atleast for couple of minutes a day can increase blood circulation to the hair follicles and in some cases stimulate hair growth in minor cases of temporary hair loss. You can pick any of the several electric scalp massagers available in the market if you can't do it yourself!

Aromatherapy is helpful in some cases. A soothing scalp massage using lavender oil, bay essential oil along with other oils like almond, coconut, soybean or sesame stimulates hair follicles to a greater extent. You can even try Laser hair treatment. According to research, it increases lymph and blood circulation to hair roots, decreases any kind of scalp inflammation and energizes hair follicles causing hair to grow thicker and fuller.

And if you are not satisfied still, kindly get up and start exercising. Although exercising does absolutely nothing directly to grow your hair, many holistic practitioners recommend it. Exercising can improve blood flow, help digestion of foods and deliver oxygen to the cells of the body. All these help in making your follicle cells stronger.

There are different types of hair loss remedies for different hair loss issues. Choosing the best solution requires patience. There are many remedies believed to work for some and otherwise for many. But it depends upon lot of factors. You can visit a good trichologist, hair specialist, who can provide you with customized solutions suiting your hair based upon your genetic factor, lifestyle, food habits and at times even your attitude!