Hair loss and thinning are common issues nowadays. Modern lifestyles, pollution, and excessive chemical usage in traditional hair care products reduce hair quality, hair damage, and hair loss. Considering the situation, many women are switching to natural treatments to promote hair growth. This article will discuss ‘how to stop hair loss and grow hair naturally at home.’
1. Massage
Massaging the scalp with hair oils and masks stimulates the scalp and may improve hair thickness.
Stretching during the massage could encourage hair growth and thickness in the dermal papilla cells, which are located at the bottom of the hair follicle. These cells play a key role in the regeneration and growth cycle of hair.
A 2019 study showed that scalp massaging improved hair growth, blood flow, and scalp health in people. Massaging your scalp can also help relieve stress and tension, two emotions that may cause hair loss.
To massage your scalp, use your fingertips, not your fingernails. Move your way across your scalp in small circles, applying light to medium pressure. There’s no specific amount of time to massage. However, in the study above, each scalp massage was given daily for 4 minutes over 24 weeks.
2. Aloe vera
Aloe vera may help treat hair loss. Some anecdotal evidence suggests that aloe vera may help by:
- soothing your scalp
- conditioning your hair
- reducing dandruff
- unblocking hair follicles
However, the authors of a 2022 review suggest that only limited animal studies exist. More research on humans is needed.
You can apply pure aloe vera gel to your scalp a few times per week. You can also use shampoo and conditioner that contain aloe vera.
3. Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains fatty acids, called lauric acid, that penetrate inside the hair shaft and reduce protein loss from hair.
A 2021 study also found that coconut oil applied to the scalp may enrich the scalp’s microbiome, making the scalp and hair follicles healthier.
Coconut oil can be used before or after you wash your hair, depending on your hair type. If your hair tends to be oily, you can do a leave-in treatment overnight or for a few hours before you wash it.
Massage coconut oil into your scalp and all of your hair. If your hair is dry, you can also use it as a leave-in treatment.
4. Viviscal
Viviscal is a natural hair growth supplement that may promote hair growth in people with thinning hair.
It contains a mineral-rich combination of:
- shark and mollusk powder
- organic silica
- vitamin C (derived from acerola cherry)
- biotin
- zinc
These ingredients may help regenerate new cells and strengthen existing cells.
You have to take the pills twice daily for at least 6 months to see results. Viviscal also makes a shampoo and conditioner.
5. Fish oil
Fish oil supplements are filled with nutrients, such as proteins and omega fatty acids.
A 2015 study found that taking an omega supplement, along with antioxidants, helped improve hair density, diameter, and hair loss.
Omega-3 fatty acids may also help reduce inflammation and boost immunity. These could help boost your hair growth cycle and improve your overall health.
Speak with a healthcare professional before introducing supplements to your diet and follow the manufacturer’s recommended dosage.