Home Remedies for Hair Loss 


"Let food be your medicine and your medicine be your food. Each one of the substances in a person's diet, acts upon the body and changes it in some unique way, and upon these changes the whole life depends, whether in health, in sickness or convalescent."  

Hippocrates 2 000 years ago.



If you are here looking for Home Remedies for Hair Loss you must be worried that you are losing more hair than is normal and the threat of losing your crowning glory can be very upsetting.

Welcome to our website page, where we explore natural solutions to help promote hair growth and combat thinning hair.

Loosing hair can be a distressing experience, but with the power of nature's ingredients, you CAN nourish your scalp and strengthen your hair follicles to encourage healthy growth.

Now you are probably asking the question - are there dietary patterns involved in hair loss?

There has to be, because the hair is a living protein, and as with the rest of our body, proper nutrition is vital for all living parts.

What causes Hair Loss (Alopecia)?

  • It is absolutely normal to shed hair. One will drop out at the end of its growth cycle because a new one has developed and grown underneath it.
  • Healthy adults can discard between 50 to 100 hairs per day.
  • It is also normal to lose hair as part of the aging process.
  • In men, this is referred to as Male Pattern Baldness, which is largely due to genetic influences.
  • If your hair loss is significant, it could be attributed to a few factors namely hereditary factors as indicated above, or a hormonal imbalance.
  • Hair loss may also be caused by a variety of other conditions, such as pregnancy, anemia, circulatory problems, thyroid disorders and the ever present monster - stress!
  • Certain drugs such as blood thinners, anti-depressants and birth control pills could also cause this malfunction.

As with all other ailments the first step before perusing our home remedies for hair loss is to check with your medical practitioner that there are no underlying conditions which could be causing this shedding of hair.

Once you have been given the thumbs up and any possible medical conditions have been ruled out, take a break and browse through these Home Remedies for Hair loss.

They are simple, down to earth, easy on the pocket remedies.

How can I stop my Hair Loss?

  • Mix a tablespoon of honey, a teaspoon of cinnamon and some warm olive oil.
  •  Comb this paste into your hair and leave for 15 minutes before shampooing. Do this on a regular basis i.e. at least once a week.
  • A common thread that runs through our quest for finding easy, simple and traditional home remedies is the use of honey and cinnamon.
  • Hairdressers commonly use massaging as a means of stimulating hair follicles.
Healing with Honey
  • Honey is known for its moisturizing properties and can help reduce hair breakage and promote a healthy scalp.  Its antibacterial properties can also help prevent scalp infections that may contribute to hair loss.
  • Through the ages this combination of honey and cinnamon have been used to help cure all sorts of ailments, and here it pops up again for treatment of hair loss, this time in the form of a paste for external use.

An Old Home Remedy for Hair Loss using Rosemary and Olive Oil.


  • Olive oil helps moisturize and nourish the scalp. Together, they can improve circulation to the hair follicles and promote stronger, healthier hair.
  • Steep a handful of Rosemary leaves in some warm olive oil and allow to stand for awhile. Massage this mixture into your hair and leave for 15 minutes before shampooing. This should also be done on a regular basis i.e. at least once a week.
  • Rosemary is popular as a culinary herb, but the belief is that used as indicated above, and on a regular basis, it can help to stimulate hair follicles.
  • This will help your hair grow stronger, slow down premature balding as well as graying.
  • Massaging your scalp gets the blood flowing to the manipulated area which is believed to help the stimulation of hair follicles.

Stress and Hair Loss

  • Stress is thought to be a major role player in hair loss.
  • People suffering from high stress levels have often been found to be short of B Vitamins .
  • So pump up your B Vitamins as a natural home remedy for hair loss by consuming yeast extracts (Brewers Yeast) peas, eggs, milk and whole grain foods.
Vitamin B

Don't go away, we have added another section on Hair loss herbal renedies which we just know you will love!!

Hair Loss Herbal Remedies - Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow!

Hair Loss Herbal Remedies takes a good look at natural remedies for this ailment known as alopecia in medical terms, in normal terms it means you are losing your hair and going bald.

Your health care provider will assess the problem and will find out if any of the factors listed below (which are the main causes hair loss), may be giving rise to your misery.

He will also advise you as to whether you can combine hair loss herbal remedies with any medication he has prescribed for you.

Main Causes of Hair Loss

  • Thyroid disease
  • Hormones
  • Heredity
  • Ageing
  • Stress
  • Ringworm
  • chemicals such as hair dyes
  • vitamin deficiency
  • poor circulation
  • surgery
  • radiation exposure
  • iron deficiency
  • diabetes
  • chemotherapy
  • medication
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Medical Terms for Hair Loss

So....... what are the actual medical terms for hair loss?

  • Alopecia totalis 
  • Alopecia universalis
  • Alopecia areata
  • Androgenetic alopecia
  • Excessive Hair Loss
  • Complete hair loss on body & scalp.
  • Hair Loss in clumps.
  • Hair from scalp or body

Aloe Vera and Hair Loss 

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  • Aloe Vera can also help balance the pH level of the scalp, creating an optimal environment for hair growth.
  • Clinical studies have shown that Aloe Vera has anti-inflammatory properties that protect against damage to the scalp and hair.
  • It also contains enzymes that can stimulate hair growth, while its soothing properties can help reduce inflammation and itching on the scalp.
  • It is also a circulatory stimulant that helps improve circulation to the scalp.
  • Wash your hair then rinse and condition with aloe vera.

Ginger

  • Ginger is rich in fatty acids which are recommended for hair loss.
  •  This herb contains antioxidants that can improve blood circulation to the scalp, promoting  hair growth.
  • Ginger also has anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe the scalp and reduce dandruff, which can contribute hair loss.
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Tea Tree Oil


Tea Tree Oil
  • Helps combat mites and bacteria that may cause hair loss and as one of our hair loss home. remedies all you need to do is to massage the oil into your hair.
  • Leave on for 10 minutes then shampoo.  
  • Tea tree oil is well-known for its antimicrobial properties, making it an effective remedy for scalp conditions such as dandruff and fungal infections that can lead to hair loss.
  • It can help unclog hair follicles and promote a healthy scalp environment for hair growth.  

Basil

  • Basil is well known as a scalp tonic and hair conditioner probably because of its anti-oxidant properties that may provide protection for the hair follicles and which also encourages hair growth.
  • Basil oil massaged into the scalp is an effective hair loss home remedy that improves poor scalp circulation, a well known cause of hair loss.
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Burdock

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  • Burdock goes down in history as a dandruff and scalp treatment as well as a natural treatment for hair loss.
  • It's legendary powers include helping to strengthen hair and add shine and body.


Cinnamon

  • Cinnamon/honey combinations are a thread which run throughout this website and have been used for many different ailments as well as for hair loss herbal remedies.
  • Cinnamon improves blood circulation to the scalp, stimulating hair follicles and promoting hair growth.
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  • Additionally, cinnamon has antimicrobial properties that can help to keep the scalp clean and free from infections.

Hops

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  • Apart from been an ingredient in brewing beer, hops contains ingredients and essential oils that help to slow down hair loss.

Watercress

  • Watercress has a high iodine content which helps improve the function of the thyroid gland and relieves the symptoms of many forms of hypothyrodism that include hair loss.
  • Watercress can be used topically to treat dandruff and prevent hair loss, due to its sulfur, iron and zinc content.
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  • Make an infusion or tincture with watercress and massage into your hair and leave on for 10 minutes or so, before washing.

Nasturtium

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  • Nasturtium leaves will help stimulate the capillaries in the scalp.
  • Make in infusion from the nasturtium leaves allow to cool and massage into your scalp and leave on for at least 10 minutes before shampooing.


Rosemary

  • Rosemary has been shown to promote increased circulation to the scalp as well as help remove dandruff.
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Saw Palmetto


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  • This herb is very effective at blocking the formation of DHT which is believed to be one of the main ingredients in the causes of androgenetic alopecia or male pattern baldness.
  • You can get this as a supplement which can be found in capsule, liquid or tea form from any health Shop.


Zinc


  • Zinc Stimulates hair growth by enhancing  the immune function.
  •  A zinc deficiency can lead to all sorts of problems, not just hair loss.
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Iron

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  • Iron also helps maintain healthy hair, so to help prevent an iron deficiency eat plenty of iron-rich foods such as cereals, beans, fish, poultry, meat and leafy green vegetables.



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