Friday 25 October 2013

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How to Reduce Hair fall: 5 Natural Tips

Hair fall is one of the most inevitable problems faced by men as well as women. While losing hair in small amounts on a daily basis is considered to be normal, losing significant amounts may be linked to a larger problem. There are a number of natural hair fall remedies which are known to be effective in reducing as well as preventing hair loss.




Stress, inherited medical (health problems), change in weather, hormonal changes, emotional shocks, etc. are all certain factors which are inevitable in our lives and we are bound to encounter them at some point of time or the other during our lives. This may lead to changes in one’s health. One of the factors that people tend to take for granted and neglect is having healthy hair.

 Any change in diet or any of the above mentioned points may lead to various changes to the health of one’s hair. So, how can you describe the health of your hair and what are the factors that determine it? Generally hair that is smooth, shiny and has clean-cut/tapered tips can be referred to as healthy hair. The texture and shine of the hair relates to different hair surface properties.

Any loss of lustre, split ends or other hair problems may be a result of repeatedly altering the natural style of one’s hair. There are many hair fall remedies to treat hair related problems. Some of the different hair fall remedies include different products which are available to strengthen the condition of the hair, increase the volume, improve hair manageability, reduce frizz, stimulate hair growth, etc. hair problems always need to be treated from the root cause.

One of the most effective manners in treating hair problems is through homeopathy –a holistic science method which examines the totality of all symptoms. It may include a host of emotional, physical, life circumstances and mental symptoms. The treatment method is a complex formula of physical and mental symptoms and may encompass likes, dislikes, body type and even innate predispositions.

Besides this, it is very important to ensure that one’s body composition is in perfect equilibrium so as to ensure that enough proteins, nutrients, vitamins are consumed to ensure hair growth.

Some of the important vitamins and minerals include:

Vitamin A: This is essential because it works with the fat synthesis. Various foods such as carrots, leafy vegetables and carrots are high in vitamin A.

Vitamin B12: This helps in the creation of red blood cells, in turn which helps in supplying more oxygen to the body

Vitamin C & Iron: Both vitamin C and iron are known to provide the hair with iron supplements. Vitamin C is known to aid in iron absorption.


Vitamin E: This vitamin helps to encourage circulation in the body and help to grow new blood vessels. This in turn helps the hair to grow.

Besides this, there are very important minerals which are essential for healthy hair growth. Some of the essential minerals include:
  • Calcium
  • Copper
  • Magnesium
  • Iron
  • Zinc    
There are many different methods to use natural products to reduce hair fall as compared to expensive treatments and products.

How to reduce hair fall

  1. Hot Oil Treatments: Massage any natural oil, canola, coconut or olive after it is warmed to the scalp. Wear a shower cap and leave it on for an hour. Shampoo and wash the hair then.
  2. Natural Juices: Massage/rub the scalp with natural juices such as garlic/onion/ginger juice.  This should be applied overnight before it then washed with shampoo.
  3. Get a head massage: Massaging the head for a few minutes on a daily basis can help to stimulate blood circulation. This will ensure good circulation and ensure that the hair follicles are kept active and healthy.
  4. Antioxidants: Antioxidants include all those substances which inhibit oxidation.  By applying like-warm green tea bags (two bags which have been soaked in one cup of water) on the scalp and leaving the mixture there for approximately an hour can help to stimulate the scalp. Green tea is especially known to contain antioxidants which not only boost hair growth but also prevent hair loss.
  5. Meditation: Stress as well as tension is known to be a major cause for hair loss and hair fall. By practicing meditation it can not only restore any hormonal imbalance but also reduce the amount of stress which may lead to hair loss and hair fall.


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