How Can I Stop Hair Loss and Regrow Hair Naturally?

1. Diet

One of the best ways to boost hair health is to make sure you are getting enough vitamins and minerals in your diet. Try to include the following foods in your diet:

• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• High-protein foods (eggs, fatty fish)
• Nuts (almonds, walnuts) which contain selenium and can help strengthen hair

Drinking water is also essential to maintain adequate moisture and integrity of the hair shaft.

2. Coconut oil mask

Coconut oil contains fatty acids that can help prevent your hair from losing protein. Massage coconut oil into your 20 minutes before washing, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water, and follow up with conditioner.

3. Scalp massage

Massaging your scalp gently 1-2 times a week can also help stimulate your scalp and enhance blood flow to the follicles. Aside from coconut oil, you can also try other natural options like almond oil, rosemary oil, argan oil, wheat germ oil, jojoba oil, and pumpkin seed oil. 

4. Green tea rinse

Green tea is known to be rich in catechins that help reduce dihydrotestosterone (DTH), a hormone that can shrink your hair follicles. In addition to combatting hair loss, green tea can also fight dandruff and prevent scalp dryness.

5. Onion juice

Onion juice is high in sulfur, which is supposed to promote blood circulation in the scalp. Studies have found that applying onion juice on the hair and scalp may help hair regrowth in people with patchy hair loss, although there isn’t enough research to back up claims that onion juice can stop hair loss. 

6. Ditch the heat

Hot curlers, hot irons, frequent keratin treatments, chemical straightening, and harsh shampoos can cause significant damage to your hair. Let your hair air dry after washing, or try to use the lowest heat setting if you need to blow-dry your hair.

Key nutrients that you need to load up on for lustrous hair include:

• Zinc: Helps regrow hair
• Iron: Needed for a healthy scalp
• Biotin: Produces a protein called keratin that helps strengthen hair
• Vitamin C: Needed to produce collagen that prevents hair follicle damage
• Vitamin A: Helps grow new hair
• Vitamin E: Protects hair from damage

Foods that are rich sources of protein and other nutrients include:

• Eggs
• Fruit (berries)
• Lentils and beans
• Fatty fish (cod, salmon)
• Nuts and seeds
• Spinach
• Sweet potatoes
• Curry leaves
• Oats

Apart from following a proper diet, simple habits can go a long way in preventing hair loss:

• Do not comb your hair when wet.
• Style your hair when completely dry.
• Avoid chemicals such as parabens and sulfates in your hair care products.
• Reduce stress by practicing yoga or other relaxation techniques.
• Avoid alcohol and cigarette smoking.