10+ Natural Therapies For Healthy Hair

Hair – An Adorable Grace

Hair, the proud of every human. A thing which is not so necessary, but really very necessary. Styled in different forms to look smarter or descent than others in this world full of exhibition. Something that humans get by genes and depends on luck sometimes, whether it would fulfill the need or not. Possess different colors depending on region; it could be black, brown or shades of white. While artificially people make them colorful.

Does it have needed to care about how hair grows or why they fall?

Yes, in today’s era of fashion it is an essential topic to look upon. Mainly the type of hair one has depicts the heredity of genes. They could be curly or straight or mix or short, sometimes long or it might be thick or thin. Hair loss occurs mostly after a particular age of 30 years. It could be seen prominently in men then in women. The growth of hair is a natural process which could be slow or fast depending on the nourishment.

Causes of Alopecia –

Hair loss is also called as alopecia or baldness. It could be severe if occurs on large scale. There are different causes of hair fall mentioned below:-

• Infections – Several types of fungal or bacterial infections can lead to baldness or thinning of hair.
• Drugs – Medications took for diabetes, blood pressure low or high, thyroid, cancer, and many more. These allopathic medications have several side effects and those effects mostly results in the form of hair loss on large scale.
• Hormones – Elevation in certain hormones could lead to hair fall. The excessive secretion of dihydrotestosteron in males or conversion of its type in females is a major cause of alopecia after 30 years of age.
• Therapy – Particular therapies are given to cancer patients like radio therapy or chemo therapy which leads to hair loss very fast.
• Poisoning – The intake of alcohol or various stimulatory drugs or smoking are types of poison given to a normal human body. These poisons then show their results on comb filled with broken strands of hair.
• Trauma – Stress on human mind is a big trauma which can’t be solved out by any type of medication. This stress blocks the circulation of blood in follicles which gives out hair fall.
• Major surgery – Surgeries like child birth or certain operations make body weak and starts nourishing the weaker sections, thus hair are taken for granted.
• Poor nutrition – The vitamins needed for beautiful hair are vitamin A, B, C,D and minerals like iron, manganese, zinc and protein. When failed to provide them, thus hair also becomes unfavorable to body.

Types of hair fall:-

The alopecia or baldness has different types as it behaves like a disease. Some of them are –

• Male pattern hair loss (occurs in males).
• Female pattern hair loss (occurs in females).
• Alopecia areata (leads to complete baldness).
• Telogen effluvium (most common, thinning of hair) takes place mainly after pregnancy.

The various types of hair fall have different causes and are treated differently with heavy medications which may provide positive or negative results. No medicine gives a permanent guarantee of hair regrowth. Dermatologists provide certain treatments like hair transplant through surgery or prescribe steroid injections which could stop the conversion of hormones to dihydrotestosrteron. These medications or surgeries are required to be repeated every now and then in order to maintain the result or else they give zero solution.

Diagnosis of hair loss-

Does it is falling or getting thin is diagnosed by various methods like:

• Pull and pluck test – This is performed by pulling or plucking hair gently, to know if the roots are strong enough or are weak and malnourishment is the main reason for hair loss.
• Scalp biopsy – The scalp biopsy is done by visualizing it through magnifier so as to predict if dandruff and dryness are the reasons for hair loss.
• Daily hair counts – This is the most common method done at home to count hair strands after combing or waking up.
• Trichoscopy – Hair and scalp both are visualized in many folds of magnification so if the patient is suffering from any type of dermal disorder or disease. 

Ayurvedic herbs act as treatments for hair fall on large basis without giving any side effects. Some of the herbs could be used in the form of oil or raw to nourish hair are:

1. Bhringraj (Eclipta alba).
2. Ashwagandha (Indian ginseng).
3. Japa (Hibiscus).
4. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia).
5. Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri).
6. Kumari (Aloevera).

Naturopathy for alopecia:

Natural healthy hair could be possessed by giving them full nutrition and nourishment naturally and on time. The basic food or diet should be maintained for hair regrowth and health. The healthy hair diet should include:

1. Leafy vegetables – The green leafy veggies like spinach, cabbage provides certain vitamins and iron needed or hair follicles to nurture and regrow new hair. Spinach in particular contains omega-3 acid and iron in higher quantity good for healthy scalp and gives lustrous hair.
2. Peppermint – The peppermint act as a vasodilator by increasing the blood circulation of the area where it is applied externally. Hence by massaging on scalp increases circulation of blood in hair follicles make them regrew in healthy way.
3. Coriander – The king of kitchen, coriander also helps in hair fall as it consists of several minerals like iron, magnesium, manganese, and certain vitamins necessary for hair growth.
4. Yoghurt – The food usually consumed in summers gives enormous benefits when applied directly on scalp. The richness of lactic acid provides stoppage of unusual dryness or damaging of hair.
5. Pumpkin – The oil extracted contains phytosterols which blocks the enzymes or hormones responsible for hair loss. The oil made through seeds of this fruit is of much importance.
6. Cucumber – Used as salad in all households, contains vitamin-A and C. Also rich in silica, essential for hair health.
7. Onion – The juice of onion has antibacterial properties which fight against scalp infections. And the presence of sulphur improves circulation.
8. Fenugreek – The seeds of fenugreek spice repair hair follicles and prevents from dryness.
9. Beetroot – The juice of beetroot acts as detoxifying agent as it has folate, potassium, betaine and vitamin-A as well as B6.
10. Walnut – The very dry fruit strengthens hair cuticles and nourishes scalp by providing vitamin-B, B6 and B9.
11. Oats – Provides fiber, omega-6 and fatty acids for thickening of hair and make them healthy.
12. Carrot – Another component from salad plate prevents hair breakage, itchiness and dryness also helps with dandruff.
13. Lentils – The biotin present in lentils helps in restoring the red blood cells and makes them healthy in order to supply oxygen in sufficient amount required for healthy hair.
14. Sweet potato – The beta carotene present stimulates certain glands in scalp to secrete oily fluid sebum required against dryness and dullness of hair.
15. Strawberry – The most favorite fruit has high levels of silica which prevents hair from becoming brittle and breaking.
16. Amla or gooseberry – It has several anti-inflammatory and exfoliating properties so as to nourish hair.

Regular routine needed for healthy hair:

In order to have a healthy and beautiful hair of scalp it is needed to be cared and nourished on daily routine basis.

• Have a good goodnight sleep of at least 6 hours.
• Exercise daily with meditation.
• Regular trimming and removal of split ends is necessary.
• Avoid hot shower directly on hair or scalp.
• Avoid combing of wet hair.
• Let hair dry by itself naturally.
• Avoid using tight hair styles or rubber bands.
• Be free of stress.

Live healthy, live happy.

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