Home remedies for baldness that actually works

The Webster dictionary defines “baldness” to be a state in which an individual has no hair on the top of his head. Although many male individuals and nowadays even females are seen to consider it to be a fashion statement, excessive hair loss leading to baldness could be the indication of a severe disease or indications of other health problems.


Scientifically speaking it is normal for anyone to lose 50-100 strands of hair daily and that is no problem, but the problem arises the moment the value increases this limit. Hair is part of the skin and so any issues relating to it (hair fall, excess hair even) are all problems that dermatologists or skin doctors deal with. There are many things which may cause hair to fall beyond the stated limit, some of the major factors include genetics, bad eating habits, age and in some cases excessive stress. For some people, issues like stress and poor eating habits affect them stronger than others, again this isn’t a rule of thumb and the actual reasons causing a specific persons hair to fall may vary just as much as each person varies from another person respectively. But a deeper analysis has provided some generally common things that can cause hair loss and at the same time, some easy remedies to help pro long the hair loss or cure it. These will be looked into in the next part of this essay.

Here are some home remedies you can try to prevent baldness:

• Sulphur the element helps in the making of collagens which aid in hair repair and growth. Garlic and onions both are rich sources of sulphur and so they are often used as home remedies for improving hair issues. Mostly they are consumed orally.
• When it comes to caring for your hair, coconut provides a host of ingredients that naturally condition and promote growth of hair. The milk of the coconut contains proteins, essential fats and minerals such as potassium and iron; the use of this oil regularly can reduce the breakage of hair. Coconut oil also carries the same rich ingredients and it helps to make the hair stronger right from the root, through the shaft to the tip. Regular use of this oil to massage the scalp has a protective action against hair loss.
• Eggs are another rich source of sulphur; they also contain a lot of protein and minerals such as selenium, iodine, phosphorus, iron and zinc. This makes it an excellent promoter of hair regrowth especially when combined with olive oil.
• Coconut oil and hibiscus are the secrets to the thick mane of hair we observe in people living in Kerala, India. Hibiscus has rejuvenating properties – it nourishes hair, prevents premature greying and also helps cure dandruff.
• Regular use of the flowers can help prevent hair loss too. Packed with vitamin C and rich in antioxidants, amla is among the perfect solution for most hair loss woes. Besides applying to the scalp, it is also helpful to consume it on a regular basis because the vitamin C is good for your body. Known for long as a natural hair color and conditioner in many Asian countries, henna has a major role to play in the strengthening of hair. When combined with mustard oil, it works even better.
• Often, hair loss may be the result of a faulty diet or even improper care of the hair. There are so many things regarding one’s health that can be taken care of by simply eating clean. Clean eating is a concept which involves basically avoiding foods with large quantities of calories and fats and focusing more on foods with high quantities of fiber, low calories and boots of energy. These include numerous things but to name a few would be fish, fresh fruits and nuts. Make sure you eat a healthy and balanced diet that provides your body with all of the essential nutrients.

Also, take care to avoid the use of harsh chemicals on your hair as well as overall in or on your body. Wherever possible, substitute mild herbal shampoos for the ones that contain synthetic compounds and make it a point to massage your hair with oil, stimulating the skin on your head or your scalp with a light massage as proven to be very beneficial. The best way to perform a scalp massage is using the finger tips’, using the fingers or palms has a tendency to cause damage to the hair and the resulting trauma break even more hair resulting in more hair fall. With the right hair care regimen and the regular use of herbal remedies, you are sure to see a considerable amount of improvement in your hair condition and the benefits of healthy hair go beyond just looking good. The head also contains the brain and massages of the scalp stimulate blood circulation.