The choice of natural remedies for female hair loss depends on the underlying condition of your hair. Before you get started on these remedies or treatments, there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Hair fall is a natural everyday process that is part of the hair growth cycle. Shedding 50–100 strands a day is considered normal, but more than this number could be a sign of some hair loss problem. That’s when you want to become serious about seeking a good remedy or treatment to stop the excessive loss and encourage hair growth.
Some women may wait until the moment the scalp becomes highly visible to get started on any kind of treatment. But the earlier you pay attention and do something to remedy hair loss, the lesser the chance for your hair follicles to deteriorate any further.
Although hair regrowth also comes naturally, it might have been retarded due to some factors that include poor diet, genetics, and too much hairstyling among others. Treating hair thinning can remedied by using commercial hair regrowth products and alternatives are natural remedies.
Natural remedies to treat hair loss are preferred by many due to the fact that these cost less, negative reactions are almost nil, and can be more convenient and healthy. A few examples are acupuncture, aromatherapy, use of specific herbs, and a healthy diet.
3 Effective Natural Remedies for Female Hair Loss
These hair loss remedies should be taken seriously. Check the most convenient and possible treatment for you and be patient. These thinning hair remedies are not miraculous; hence, it may take some time before positive results are obtained.
1. Herbs
The following herbs have long been used to maintain healthy hair and as a natural hair loss treatment:
• Sea vegetables or seaweeds contain essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Examples are Himanthalia elongata (commonly known as ‘sea spaghetti’ or ‘sea thong’) and kelp, which are known to help hair growth.
• Aloe vera contains gel that heals the scalp and hair follicles to stimulate the growth of hair.
• Green tea has catechins that inhibit the build-up of dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, which is the main cause of pattern baldness in women and men.
• Ginkgo biloba improves blood circulation particularly on the skin and to the brain which will provide more nutrients to the scalp and hair follicles.
• Ginseng is a popular hair tonic and nourishment.
2. Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is known to be an effective hair loss remedy with the use of essential oils and repeated sessions. Some of the oils for aromatherapy are extracted from herbs but are processed for the purpose. These are rosemary, thyme, grape seed, cedarwood, jojoba, and lavender. The right mix must be done. The mixed oils are massaged onto the scalp and after massaging, the head is covered by a warm towel for a few minutes.
3. Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a traditional Oriental treatment for many diseases and disorders that includes hair thinning. The method involves inserting small needles into the ‘trigger points’ in the scalp, thus stimulating the circulation of blood to the scalp. In effect, this also triggers hair regrowth.