Human beings on an average lose about hundred hairs a day from the scalp. Most of them grow back over a period of time. But due to some reasons which could be general health, hormonal imbalance, deficiencies, hairstyle changes, extreme climatic conditions, water contamination and many other internal and external factors, hair loss is more than the new hair which grows back. This results in baldness or scanty hair over a period of time.

The following are a few simple tips to prevent hair loss.

Everyday natural tips

• One hour before you go to bed, open a clove of garlic and rub the slices on the hairless area. Massage the scalp thoroughly with olive oil and then cover your head with a cap before going to bed.

• Massage the scalp everyday with a teaspoon of honey and half a cup of onion juice.

• Before going to bed every night, rub the scalp with sesame oil. Rinse with a mixture of apple cider vinegar and wash thoroughly with a good shampoo.

Periodical tips

• You can soak fenugreek in tepid water overnight and massage the liquid on your scalp. Cover your head with a cap and leave it for 3 hours. Rinse it thoroughly. You can repeat this process at least once in a month to promote good hair health and growth.

• Take half of raw onion and massage the scalp before going to bed. Cover your head with a cap and go to bed. Rinse it with mixture of warm water and apple cider the next morning and wash your hair thoroughly with shampoo.

• Massage corn oil on the scalp and wrap you head with a cloth soaked in warm water. Leave it for one hour. Rinse your hair with a mixture of tepid water and apple cider and wash it with shampoo.

• Massage your scalp at least for three nights in a week with olive oil and leave it overnight. Rinse with a mild shampoo the next morning. It removes the trapped dirt, grease and oil in the hair and clears the pores allowing the hair to grow. This also gives thicker hair.

Lifestyle tips

• Drink green tea every day. Target at least taking four cups on a daily basis. Some people may not like the taste or not have the time. In this case, it comes in the capsule form and can be consumed for hair growth.

• Consume foods rich in the vital nutrients required for hair growth - vitamin b, vitamin d, biotin, protein, copper, zinc, magnesium and iron. Spinach, chicken, eggs, almonds and turkey are good sources of these nutrients and promote hair growth.

Choosing shampoos

Shampoos containing a chemical called Sodium Laureth Sulphate have to be avoided. Though it removes oil and dirt, it affects hair growth. Hence, while purchasing your favourite brand next time, read the product label and check whether this ingredient is present.

Hair loss prevention products in the market

• There are various hair loss prevention solutions in the market. You can try out ‘natural products’ free of chemicals as they are safe to use and do not cause any adverse reactions on the scalp.

• Try and avoid products which have chemical content in them in order to reduce the risk of adverse reactions.

Jonathan Pitts

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