Having long, thick, and lustrous locks is a cherished desire of many. This makes the problems of thinning hair or hair loss very upsetting for some people, women and men alike.
Common causes of hair loss include nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalance, stress, use of improper hairstyles, heating tools, chemical-laden hair products, genetics, and various other reasons.
But you need not worry. There are some home remedies that can help nourish your hair and promote new growth. These remedies will prove to be highly effective if you follow them regularly for at least a month.
Here are the top 10 home remedies for hair growth.
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1. Scalp Massage and Hot Oil Treatment
Massaging your scalp helps improve circulation and hence stimulates hair growth, and you only need to do it for about five minutes daily to see results. Just rub your fingers on your scalp in a circular motion, applying gentle pressure and kneading occasionally to open up the blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Massaging can also be combined with a hot oil treatment once or twice a week. Heat some coconut or olive oil in a microwave or a double-boiler. Heating it will help it penetrate the hair shaft easily and also reduce dandruff.
If you have dandruff, check out the home remedies here.
Put the hot oil on your hair and comb it through to ensure even distribution and reduce breakage during shampooing. Wear a plastic cap or wrap a warm towel around your head (use a hair dryer to heat the towel) and leave it on for at least half an hour before shampooing.
Another popular tip is to flip your hair upside down for two to four minutes daily.
2. Rosemary
Rosemary is an excellent herb for your hair. It promotes growth of long hair, strengthens the roots, and eliminates dandruff. The herb has antioxidant properties that boost hair growth. In addition, the sulfur and silica content in rosemary helps reverse hair loss.
Rosemary will help increase circulation to the scalp and unclog blocked hair follicles. Furthermore, it can help darken your hair.
- Mix two drops of rosemary essential oil in two tablespoons of a base oil such as olive, coconut, jojoba, almond or avocado oil. Apply it on your hair and massage the scalp. Leave it on for at least half an hour and then shampoo your hair as usual.
- You can also use rosemary water as a final hair rinse. To prepare it, steep two or three rosemary sprigs in two cups of hot water for about five minutes. If you have the dried form of the herb, boil a handful of it in water. Allow it to cool and then strain the infusion. Rinse your hair with it after shampooing.
You can use both these remedies several times a week.
3. Castor Oil
Castor oil facilitates hair growth because it is rich in omega-9 fatty acids and vitamin E. The thick oil moisturizes your hair, adds volume, prevents frizzing, and also fights scalp infections.
- It is best to mix castor oil with an equal amount of a base oil to get a better consistency and enhance the benefits. Rub it on your scalp and massage. Leave it on for 30 to 45 minutes. Finally, rinse it out and shampoo your hair. If it is difficult to remove, use a clarifying shampoo.
- To make it more effective, mix four drops of rosemary essential oil in an ounce of castor oil and then use it on your hair and scalp.
4. Eggs
Hair is made up of keratin protein and eggs are a great source of protein. Thus, they are highly beneficial in helping your hair grow.
- Whisk two egg yolks and mix in two tablespoons of olive oil. Apply the mixture on your scalp and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse it out with cold water and then shampoo your hair as usual.
- Alternatively, mix one egg and one-quarter cup each of plain yogurt and mayonnaise in a blender. Apply this hair mask and cover your hair with a shower cap. Leave it on for at least half an hour before rinsing it out.
5. Indian Gooseberry
When dealing with hair loss, you can apply coconut oil infused with Indian gooseberry, or amla, to encourage hair growth. It will help greatly with premature graying as well.
- Heat some coconut oil in a pan and cook dried amla pieces in it until they are charred. Strain and cool the oil.
- Massage your hair and scalp with it. Leave it on for at least 30 minutes.
- Wash your hair with a mild shampoo.
- Do this on a weekly basis.
Alternatively, you can apply a mixture of one tablespoon each of dried Indian gooseberry powder and lemon juice. Simply applying fresh amla juice is also useful.
6. Lemon Juice
Lemons are rich in vitamin C and vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, folic acid, and other nutrients. Plus, they are loaded with antioxidants. In addition to hair growth, lemon juice promotes smooth, shiny, dandruff-free hair. When applied on the scalp, it stimulates circulation and hence prevents hair loss. Do not use lemon juice in excess though, as it can lighten your hair color over time.
- Mix one part lemon juice and two parts of coconut or olive oil.
- Apply it on your hair and scalp and leave it on for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Wash it out and then shampoo your hair with a mild shampoo.
- Repeat once or twice a week.
7. Beetroot Juice
Beetroot is a vegetable that can be juiced in a juicer or simply run in a blender and then pressed through a strainer. It is packed with protein, carotenoids,vitamins B and C, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and silica. To facilitate hair growth, drink beetroot juice regularly.
You can also combine it with juices of other vegetables such as cucumbers, carrots, coriander, lettuce, or others that you like. For example, you can prepare a healthy drink by blending together half a beet, half a cucumber, and five carrots. Strain it, if needed, and drink the juice.
Alfalfa juice extracted from alfalfa sprouts is also beneficial for hair growth because it is rich in vitamins A, B-complex, and E, as well as calcium, magnesium, folic acid, and zinc.
8. Fenugreek
Fenugreek, or methi, is considered good for hair growth as it is rich in protein. Plus, it contains lecithin that strengthens and moisturizes your hair.
- Soak a cup of fenugreek seeds in water overnight, or at least for four hours.
- Take them out of the water and grind them into a paste.
- Apply coconut oil on your hair, followed by the paste. Let it sit for at least an hour before rinsing it out and shampooing your hair.
- Repeat the process two or three times a week.
9. Fish Oil
Fish oils are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that not only promote smooth, shiny hair, but also encourage healthy hair growth. Oftentimes, a deficiency of these fatty acids impedes hair growth.
Take fish oil supplements daily for at least a month. If you just cannot stand the smell of fish oils, consider taking flaxseed oil. You can also include flax seeds in your diet.
10. Coconut Milk
Coconut milk contains vitamins B, C, and E, as well as calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, selenium, and numerous other nutrients. It nourishes your hair, promotes hair growth, and prevents hair loss. You can simply include fresh coconut milk in your diet, or try one of these remedies.
- Massage your scalp with coconut milk, leave it on for at least half an hour and then wash it out with lukewarm water. Do this two to four times a month.
- Apply a combination of one-quarter cup each of coconut milk, wheat germ oil, and aloe vera gel. All these ingredients encourage hair growth, and aloe vera contains an enzyme that decreases hair loss.
- Mix coconut milk with avocado pulp, olive oil, and a little honey to make a nourishing hair mask.
Besides these natural cures, diet plays an important role in healthy hair growth. So, enjoy fresh and nutritious foods in your diet, particularly green leafy vegetables and dairy products as protein and B vitamins are nourishing for your hair.
If you are experiencing hair problems due to a medical condition or medications, consult your doctor for proper treatment of the underlying cause.
Eggs are very helpful in hair growth.
Yes, I would think because of the proteint it process and that stops shedding and breakage so your hair will grow and not fall out while doing so., Allowing you to see your lenght.
How to use?
very good tips.
superb
Hi. Could I mix coconut oil, castor oil and rosemary essential oil together and then massage it into the scalp? Thank you.
My hv a hairloss from past 2month can u give me any suggesstion to prevent hairloss.
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if you suffering from hari loss….i will tell you very simple thing try this and you will watch ur hair will stop falling….take half cup youghart…rub youghart on your head and sclap…wear a cap after that and leave it for about 20 mintures and than wash it..after using it 2 to 3 times hair fall will stop.
Try out a massage with onion juice. Leave it for 15 minutes and shampoo it with a mild shampoo. Once a week.
Really
mix palm oil with cocunut oil
Sure you can, also try adding a lil grapeseed oil to your mixture. Its great for massaging and hot oil treatments.
my hairs are dry and full of dandruff. the hair cannot be grow even properly and hair falling is also very much plz suggest what cn i do that these problem can be sort out
put egg and bath for your hair once a week
Try applying Shea butter and protect your hair from sun.
Can i use fenugreek water instead of fenugreek paste, by soaking 2 tbsp of fenugreek seeds in 3/4 glass of water, leaving soaked for overnight, then applying that water on hair next morning ? Kondly reply 🙂
this combo should be effective
You can use a ready egg oil like EYOVA instead or smelly raw eggs. You will also avoid the risk of salmonella infection.
Do you think mixing this with coconut oil is even more effective? I miss my thick hair 🙁
Very great tip n helpful
When i comb My hair It is falling out even when i Just toutch My hair It is falling out please help.
use onion juice with mix of back paper and wait 1 hrs then wash cold water .best result u see
Why do I always have to wash out the oils when I put them in my hair.
hi, friend iam suffrin from hair fall since 2009-13. i use much type of medicine shampoo oil but no one help to cure now i am using hot oil message with olive oil , garlic juice on head and bhringraj oil .wash with arnica montana shampoo .nom iam shaving my head a n using it .very efffective result is coming .my hair loss reduce n regrow slowly so try frinds if u excess hair loss dont neglet be sereious.
Thank u so much
can you give me details of this process, i am worried about my hairs,
very helpful ideas for hair fall thanku so muchhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Use a lot of water and vitamins. Do something fun so as to reduce stress. You can add eggs to your hair and put on shower cap. This makes hair softer and healthier and also helps to regrow lost hair.
Hi..i have frizzy and dry damaged hair what should i put on my hair
Coconut oil and argan oil are my favourites. They smooth down the poofs you get in the front of your face. It’s amazing.
Very helpful tips, i have very thin hair due to thyroid, would these tips will suit me…i have dandruff tooo…
Ur tips r very useful.can I tke vitamin supplements to promote growth
all tips are easy and useful
I am left with only 6 months away from my marriage. And I want long hair. Please help. I want to look beautiful. Ha ha ha ha
put eggs in your hair for half and hour and rinse it out and massage your hair with shampoo… NO CONDITIONER!!
egg itself works like a conditioner n it will leave ur hair smooth n shiny.
I took all my hair (shaved / no hair on my head) on 28th april 2014.Now there is 9 cm of hair in my head.But I needed it to grow into 15 cm,these tips are very useful for me!THANK YOU VERY MUCHHHHHHHH………………!
i like these tips.wonderful tips.
awesome!
yes i love it
very good tips
I have dandruff and hair fall also.. sometimes i used clmanci and coconut… I’ve known it before but tank u smc for more info…its true pla tlg….slmat pohh..God bless
can we use rosemary , jojoba oil olive n almond oil mixture.. will it be beneficial.
Take 2-5 Hibiscus flower (specially red colour) crush it with stone until it change colour to blackly and sticky form, apply over you scalp and leave over night. And wash it with simple water. This will benefit in hair loss also blacken ur hair strong, silkly, increase thickness of hair.
All are gud tips and very useful…. Superb!!”
Thank you….. its really working. ..
I tried coconut oil. Caster oil . Gingelly oil same quantity. Add paste of henna ,curry leaves. Hibiscus. Fenugrek. Amla pwdr in tat. . Apply. .
Can I just mix all of this stuff together? Create just a super hair helper… My hair has just began thickening again… But it won’t get longer. I’m 15 but I’m into acting and singing and stuff, I want to have good natural features to myself cause I can’t wear makeup or diy my hair or any of that other stuff and my mom can’t help me anymore… We tried a perm (that I begged for when she said I have to learn to deal with my locks) but my hair broke off… So now she’s scared and blames herself I used to have long thick curly hair (I’m mixed) I need something natural and trustworthy
Hey, Raja.
You are still young and your body still develops so it is normal for the hair to respond on everything that is changing in your body. Eat healthy fresh things, drink water and get enought sleep.
1.Beside this you can try to mix your own powder shampoo (check for more infos youtube) those natural powders are great, but you will HAVE to give them time, because at the beginning thehair doesn’t feel quite clean, although it is. It needs time to get rid of the chemicals in it. Afterthat its gonna be wild.
2. Coconut oil, olive oil, almond oil, argan oil and any other kind of oil is great.
3. STAY AWAY FROM CHEMESTRY AND FAKE it damages the hair terribly.
4. Camomile tincture or tea is great as well.
5. Beer for hair washing too.
6. Use aloe vera spray as often as you can this does miracles with your hair. And especially before you blow dry it if you must …
And try to avoid stress, to drink a lot of water and love yourself.
Greets
I am 15, and my hair does the same thing. Just doesn’t seem to want to grow, ever since I cut it short everyone thinks it is fine, and that I could go afro, but it not what I want. I don’t think afro is for me. What I do is to was my hair every Saturday night. I use only the conditioner. Then, I use Aloe Vera gel, and massage on my scalp. After that I were a shower cap for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, I wash it of, with warm water. Then I massage castor oil on my hair, and scalp. During the week, I moisturize my hair every other day. I use olive oil with water, in a spray bottle. When I am done doing that, I use Aloe Vera gel, and massage my scalp, and that is all. It may also help to take your vitamins. I take Biotin 5000, for my hair, and I also take fish oil, and vitamin C. I have been doing this for 2 weeks. Please, if you find any easier way, do tell me. ?
Thank you,
Jo
thank you its really working
I love it. It is really working on my hair. Thank you top 10 Remedies for helping me .
very useful tips
can i use amla ,coconut oil and castor oil
The best!
Very Useful tips
i will use it
Very very very useful tips
Is it okey to mix coconut oil, castrol oil, olive oil and henna…
Superrrbbbb
Lemon and egg can be used on colored hair ….
only applying castor oil helps…. A lot
I used only Castor oil and in 2 weeks my hair grew like 4 inches longer
AFTER I WASH MY HAIR WITH SHAMPOO, DO I CONDITION IT AS WELL OR NO SINCE I USED THE COCONUT OIL ON MY HAIR PREVIOUSLY?
I want to increase my hair growth fastly ….n make them silky n straight….
Hi,
You can try these remedies. You can even try onion paste. This stimulates hair growth.
The website r superb and informative
Great work.I can’t plait my hair due to dandruff, pls help me
I think you should wash it once a week. I wash my hair once a week. I don’t use shampoo, I just use the conditioner, and when I am done with that, I use Aloe Vera gel, it is pure. It is a goo for dry and irritated skin, but a lot of people use it for their hair, as well. Massage it on your scalp, and then where a shower cap. Leave your hair in the shower cap, for five minutes, then rinse of the Aloe Vera. Hope that helps you.
Thank you,
Beth
I like this tips thank you so much.
it really works?
Comment:now i ve to test these tips
Ginger oil and peppermint oil are also wonderful ingredients. …they can b mixed with several oda oils like castor oil, coconut oil, sweet almond oil, rosemary oil, garlic oil….also a very food idea if u can use black soap as ur shampoo
It was a great information this article, so very usefully tips, Superrrbbbb….
I love to straighten my hair .but now I had lot of split ends using hot styling devices tell me the best way to cure it without cutting because I had trimmed them a no. Of times but it resulted only in shortening yheir length.
Very useful information, will come in handy!
Naomi u said you only apply castor oil and your hair grows wow…let me use it because i.ve got it right now.Thank you guys for de tips dey r all great n homemade
i have such short hair this will be so helpful thx
i applied this hair remedies on my hairs and the result of this tips is amazing.
No one is talking about balding ….
If one uses these therapies can you actually
get regrowth in those areas , sometimes even
if this started a few years ago….
Can any of this restore regrowth….
Can use coconut oil and onion juice for my hair and how many times if ever? Thank you
Please help. My hair has always been my pride and joy. I figured since it is pretty damn healthy, it could deal with some bleach damage. And I figured the master stylist who did all the color-corrections would know how much would be too much. I was wrong, and now I want to burst into tears every time I look at my hair or touch it. I just don’t know what to do. My hair has also NEVER been shorter than this and it breaks and falls out. What should I do to regrow hair?