Rosemary and sage are two herbs that have shown benefit traditionally when used externally. Boil together in water rosemary, sage, peach leaf, nettle and burdock. Then strain the loose herbs from the liquid and use the liquid to wash the hair daily.
One of the best home remedies for treating hair loss is to massage your scalp with fingers gently. It will also aid in increasing blood circulation and lend glow to your hair.
Apple cider vinegar is known to provide a lot of health benefits. It is not surprising that many people believe that it in itself is a hair loss remedy. All that you need to do is warm up a little bit apple cider vinegar. Apply it to your scalp for one hour before you plan to wash your hair. It is said that you will notice less excessive hair loss after continuing this natural home remedy for hair loss on a regular basis.
After you shampoo your hair, use the following tonic: take half cup milk; add to this a tablespoon of cream. Beat it up. Apply on the scalp, hair strands and hair ends. Leave it on for 15 mintues. Rinse and wash well with water. This helps to get rid of split end.
Two tablespoons of any warm oil (coconut, mustard, olive, sesame seed), to which ingredients like crushed pepper, garlic and herbs are added, can be used as a nutritious massage concoction for your scalp. The oil should be gently massaged by the fingertips in gentle, circular movements, until it is absorbed. This enhances circulation and also has a therapeutic effect. You can cover the scalp with a damp, warm towel, for a hot-turban therapy which makes the follicles absorb the nutrients better. Wash it off after an hour but not with a shampoo. Use a paste of either chickpea/gram flour or the powder of soap-nut (Reetha in Hindi) seeds. Neither of these takes the greasiness away entirely, but it makes the hair stronger and longer.
Add 6-8 drops of lemon juice to an egg. Beat well and apply on your hair followed by washing with a herbal shampoo.
Using coconut milk for improving hair growth is another simple home remedy for hair loss that some claim to offer results. Grind coconut shavings and press them tightly to get the extract, the coconut milk. Apply this liquid all over your scalp with fingers and give your scalp a deep massage so that the coconut milk reaches the roots of your hair. It serves to nourish the hair and promote the growth of new hair. In addition, it keeps the existing hair in a healthy condition.
Amla oil is considered very useful in treating hair loss. Mix equal quantity of fresh amla juice and lime juice and use this as a hair shampoo. It prevents baldness.
