Hair serves to protect the skin and maintain a balance in body temperature. Hair development is a cyclical process that depends on the location of the hair, the age of the person concerned, family history, nutritional status or condition, and environmental factors. There are many ways to treat hair loss, including using garlic. Follow the easy steps in this article to treat hair loss using garlic.
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Method 1 of 4: Making Garlic Ointment for Hair
Step 1. Make the garlic juice
You can make garlic ointment for hair loss. Prepare six to eight cloves of garlic. Peel the skin. After that, use a garlic press or mash and squeeze the garlic until you get about 15 ml of garlic juice from six to eight cloves of garlic that has been prepared.
If you don't get enough of the garlic juice, squeeze back a few cloves of garlic until you have enough juice to use
Step 2. Make a honey mixture
Once you get the garlic juice, set it aside first. Prepare honey and measure about 1 teaspoon (15 ml). Put the honey in a small bowl and mix it with the garlic juice that you prepared earlier. After that, leave the mixture in the refrigerator.
Step 3. Brew chamomile tea
While you cool the honey and garlic mixture in the refrigerator, brew some chamomile tea. Prepare two chamomile tea bags or three tablespoons of dry tea. Put the tea in a pot and place the pot on the stove. Brew the tea in 700ml of water and heat it for 30 minutes.
After the tea has brewed for the recommended amount of time, pour the tea into a cup. If you are using dry tea, first strain the tea as you made it to drink
Step 4. Make an ointment from the prepared ingredients
Once your tea is ready, remove the honey and garlic mixture from the refrigerator. Add egg yolks to the mixture. You may need to whisk it for a few minutes until all of the ingredients are well combined, as honey is very thick and difficult to mix. After that, add a tablespoon of aloe vera gel and mix until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Step 5. Use the ointment that has been made
Once all the ingredients are mixed, move to a room where you can apply the ointment without fear of contaminating the room (eg the bathroom). Gently massage the mixture into the scalp (not the hair). Since hair grows from the scalp, you need to concentrate the benefits of garlic on the scalp. After you have smeared your scalp with the ointment, wrap your head with a clean cotton towel.
Leave it for 20 minutes
Step 6. Wash your hair
After you've waited a long time (about 20 minutes), rinse the mixture off your hair using baby shampoo or another mild shampoo. Rinse until clean. After that, prepare the egg yolk again and massage it on your scalp. Rinse using warm water.
Make sure all your hair is clean of egg yolk. You don't have to wash your hair anymore; just make sure your hair is clean of egg yolk
Step 7. End the treatment process
Once your hair and scalp are clean of egg yolk, you need to use chamomile tea. Take a cup of chamomile tea and apply it to your scalp, as if you were rinsing your hair again with tea. Do this treatment two to three times a week until your hair grows back or the hair loss ends.
Repeat the treatment twice a month
Method 2 of 4: Using Other Types of Drugs
Step 1. Use other garlic-based remedies
You can use pure garlic oil to treat hair loss. Massage the oil into your scalp before you wash your hair with shampoo. To make the massage process easier and to feel comfortable on the scalp, warm the oil before use. Repeat this treatment two to three times a week until the hair grows back or the hair loss ends. If the treatment is successful in dealing with hair loss, repeat the treatment twice a month. You can buy garlic oil products at pharmacies, or order them from pharmacy websites such as Medicastore and Herbal Medicines Mart, and even from shopping sites such as Tokopedia.
- You can also buy hair care products that are fortified with garlic extract. Try hair oil products such as Dabur Vatika Hair Oil enriched with garlic extract, or hair masks with garlic extract such as Alter Ego Garlic Mask.
- You can also add garlic to your mild shampoo. Finely chop two to three white bottom cloves and add them to a very mild shampoo. Use the shampoo to wash your hair two to three times a week.
- Currently, there is no direct evidence that the consumption of garlic, either as a food or a supplement, can help with hair loss. However, it can't hurt you to give it a try. Add garlic to the food you eat or take garlic as a supplement to treat hair loss.
- There have been several studies that have focused on using garlic gel in steroid treatments for severe hair loss. The results showed that garlic can significantly increase hair growth.
Step 2. Eat protein-rich foods to support hair growth
Protein is the main substance that plays a role in the formation of hair so that the health and strength of the hair will certainly depend on the quality of the constituent substances, regardless of the benefits or 'strength' of the shampoo or conditioner which is often described in advertisements or packaging. Make sure you get enough high-quality protein intake to encourage hair growth. You should also try to eat a variety of complete protein sources that contain all the essential amino acids - the building blocks of protein.
Eat more protein-rich foods such as eggs, dairy products, quinoa, buckwheat, hempseed, chia seeds, soybeans, tofu, tempeh, natto (traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans)., rice and peas
Step 3. Increase your intake of B vitamins
You need to eat foods that are rich in vitamin B complex. These substances are needed to maintain healthy hair follicles and hair growth. Types of foods that are rich in B vitamins, among others, are spinach, parsley, mustard leaves, romaine lettuce, radish leaves, beetroot, broccoli, beets, radishes, peppers, beans (especially peas), lentils, beef liver and calf liver, as well as whole grains that have been fortified with B vitamins.
Step 4. Increase your mineral intake
The only mineral that has been shown to have an effect on hair loss is iron. Although iron and selenium deficiency can cause hair loss, it is not known whether iron or selenium deficiency is the primary or secondary cause of hair loss. Therefore, try taking supplements that contain iron, zinc, and selenium, and increase the consumption of foods rich in these minerals.
- Eat more foods rich in iron, such as eggs, lean meat, red meat (from animals that eat green grass), green leafy vegetables, legumes, lentils, and liver. You can also increase your zinc intake by eating seafood, shellfish, spinach, pumpkin, chayote, sunflower seeds, and nuts (eg peanuts).
- Omega-3 fatty acids (when applied to the scalp) have been shown to increase the number of strands of hair. Increasing consumption of foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids is also beneficial in dealing with hair loss. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in foods such as salmon, mackerel, eggs, flaxseed oil, soybeans, chia seeds, walnuts, herring, sardines, and sea bass.
- If you want to take a mineral supplement, make sure you don't overdo it and follow the product instructions provided by the product manufacturer. Do not let you experience excess minerals in the body.
Method 3 of 4: Changing Hair Care Habits
Step 1. Avoid shampooing too much
You can treat hair loss by changing your hair care habits. As much as possible, do not use shampoo too often, because washing your hair too often can strip your hair of natural oils. While it doesn't actually (or directly) cause hair loss, if you remove too much of the natural oils that protect your hair, your hair will become more brittle.
It is recommended that you wash your hair with shampoo two to three times a week
Step 2. Stop using shampoos that contain too many chemicals
There are some shampoo products that contain a lot of chemicals. These additives can actually damage your hair, make it dry, and lead to more severe hair loss. Instead of using shampoo products that contain too many chemicals, try using natural shampoos with ingredients that can treat hair, and not lift the nutrients in the hair.
Avoid using hair care products that contain ingredients such as sodium laurylsulphate (SLS), parabens, and ammonium chloride, especially if you have thin, damaged hair, or have had special hair treatments (eg straightening, curling, or coloring).
Step 3. Avoid using too much conditioner
Hair loss can be caused by using too much conditioner. Conditioner can weigh down the hair roots and damage the hair follicles, causing hair to break and fall out. Use conditioner only once or twice a week, and avoid using conditioner on the scalp.
You can also try natural conditioning products, such as Natur, Nature's Gate, Babo Botanicals, WEN, and Intelligent Nutrients
Method 4 of 4: Getting Medical Treatment for Hair Loss
Step 1. Seek medical help
If hair loss is persistent, you need to find out what's causing the hair loss. Therefore, it is highly recommended to get a full examination by a doctor. There are many diseases that cause hair loss as a symptom, so it is important for you to find out the cause of the loss. However, there are several approaches you can take to improve the condition of your hair before you get a doctor's diagnosis.
Step 2. Try a drug treatment for hair loss in men
The main drug treatment for hair loss in men is the use of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors such as Proscar and Propecia. 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are useful in inhibiting the activity of damaging hormones in hair follicles. Another type of drug used to promote hair growth is minoxidil.
Although generally considered less effective than finasteride, minoxidil can be applied directly to the area that is experiencing hair loss
Step 3. Try a drug treatment for hair loss in women
Although about 40% of people who experience hair loss are women, hair loss in women is often overlooked. 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are often not used in women because they can cause adverse effects on female hormones. On the other hand, minoxidil (2%) is used more often because it can be applied directly to the area that is experiencing hair loss, has fewer side effects, and is more effective for women. Other types of drugs that can be used, among others, are aldactone, tagamet, and cyproterone acetate.
