Hair loss is experienced by people of all ages. Hair loss is caused by many things, from medical conditions such as alopecia to treatments for cancer, or by age (hair loss or thinning is very common in postmenopausal women). For women, hair loss is very disturbing because many identify beauty with hair. If you are experiencing hair loss and want to grow your hair back, there are many things you can try, including home treatments and medical procedures.
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Method 1 of 2: Home Treatments to Promote Hair Growth
Step 1. Get in the habit of taking care of your hair properly
In some cases, not taking care of your hair can lead to hair loss or prevent regrowth. The habit of caring for hair in the right and healthy way can help grow hair that falls out.
Step 2. Wash hair regularly and gently
Clean your hair and scalp regularly and gently with shampoo and conditioner. This not only helps hair grow, but prevents the damage that can lead to further hair loss.
- Wash your hair every other day or as often as possible. Frequent shampooing can damage hair strands.
- Massage the shampoo into your scalp and all over your hair to the ends.
- Rinse by letting the water run from the scalp to the ends of the hair. Do not rub your hair while rinsing as this can cause breakage or hair loss.
Step 3. Apply conditioner
When you're done shampooing and rinsing your hair, apply conditioner along the strands from the ends to the coconut shell. This can prevent hair loss due to damaged conditions, including broken hair.
Make sure you use conditioner every time you wash your hair
Step 4. Dry hair carefully
Drying hair with towels and blow dryers can cause breakage and breakage. Be careful when blow-drying your hair to prevent breakage and promote regrowth.
- After shampooing, dry hair using a towel, by rubbing or patting. Don't wrap your hair in a towel as this can damage and cause breakage.
- Let your hair dry on its own if possible.
- If you are using a dryer, use low heat. Reducing the use of dryers can also promote hair growth.
Step 5. Do not brush or comb your hair vigorously
If you brush or comb your hair, do it gently and not too often. Reducing the habit of brushing or combing your hair and changing the way you do it can help promote hair growth and prevent breakage.
- Hair should only be brushed when styling. The old advice to brush your hair 100 times a day is just a myth.
- After shampooing, allow hair to dry slightly before brushing or combing.
- Use a wide-toothed comb to smooth wet hair. This type of comb does less damage than a hair brush.
- If your hair is tangled, gently untangle it and use conditioner to help if needed.
Step 6. Style your hair wisely
Many people style their hair or use products like curling irons, which are usually hotter than a blow dryer. If you must style your hair, choose a loose style, avoid heavy products, and use a low heat appliance.
- Tying your hair in a tight ponytail or braid will not only break or damage your hair, it will also cause hair loss. So, tie your hair loosely and try different hairstyles every day to relax your hair and scalp.
- Use a wrapped hair band to tie the hair. Bare bands can pull and break hair.
- Avoid hair styling products that are labeled “long lasting”. Such products can damage hair and cause hair breakage.
- If you are using a tool such as a curling iron, straight iron, or hot comb, use the lowest setting.
- If you use hair extensions or extra hair, choose something light so it doesn't pull on the hair and scalp.
Step 7. Use chemical treatments only as needed or not at all
If you use chemicals, such as hair dye, curling agents, or hair relaxants, keep a long distance between uses or avoid them entirely if you can. This will not only promote hair growth, but can also prevent breakage and breakage.
- Leave a gap of up to 10 weeks before re-treatment.
- Perform only one type of service at a time. If you want multiple services, space them out two weeks.
Step 8. Protect your hair and scalp from the sun
If you spend a lot of time outdoors, use sunscreen cream or a wide-brimmed hat. Not only will this protect your hair and scalp from the harmful rays of the sun, but it will also promote hair growth and prevent hair breakage.
- Any wide-brimmed hat can protect your hair.
- You can use a sunscreen specifically formulated for hair or a leave-in conditioner with zinc oxide to protect your hair and scalp.
Step 9. Stimulate hair growth with scalp massage
Massaging the scalp can stimulate and increase blood flow. Try a professional scalp massage or do it yourself to help prevent hair loss and promote growth.
- Massage therapists are usually trained to help increase blood flow to the scalp with massage.
- If blood flow increases, nutrient absorption also increases, which in turn stimulates hair growth.
- Massage can condition the scalp and strengthen the hair roots.
Step 10. Massage lavender oil into your hair
There is evidence that lavender oil can help with hair loss. Massage a small amount of lavender oil into your hair and scalp to promote hair growth and reduce hair loss.
- You can buy lavender oil at drug stores and supermarkets.
- Massage a small amount of oil into the scalp once a day.
- You can mix scalp oil with essential oils like thyme, rosemary, and cedar.
Step 11. Increase nutrient consumption
Hair health reflects the health of the body in general, and certain vitamins and minerals contribute to healthy hair. Increase intake of certain nutrients to help hair growth and strength.
- Protein is an important nutrient for hair. Consumption of lean protein, dairy products, fish, eggs, and nuts can make hair strong and grow back.
- Iron helps prevent hair loss. You can get extra iron from red meat, liver, fish, and chicken, as well as plant-based options like lentils, kale, and broccoli.
- Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron and produces collagen which strengthens the hair shaft. Try eating blueberries, broccoli, oranges, and strawberries to meet the needs of vitamin C.
- Omega-3 fatty acids help retain oil on the scalp, which in turn keeps hair hydrated. Get omega-3s from fish like salmon and trout, and other sources like avocado and pumpkin seeds.
- Zinc and/or selenium deficiency can cause hair loss. Eat fortified whole grains, shellfish, beef, and eggs to prevent hair loss.
- Biotin helps make hair strong and flexible. Biotin deficiency can make hair brittle or fall out. You can get biotin from whole grains, liver, eggs, and yeast.
Step 12. Put on a wig
If the loss makes you feel insecure, consider wearing a wig while waiting for your hair to grow back. With a wig, you may be more comfortable in public or when meeting friends and family.
You can also wear a wig if your hair doesn't respond to treatment
Method 2 of 2: Using Medical Treatment
Step 1. Visit a doctor
If your hair is falling out, see a doctor to find out what's causing it. Maybe you actually have a certain disease that causes hair loss, and that disease must be treated in order for the hair to grow back.
The doctor will do blood tests to determine the level of hormones that can cause hair loss
Step 2. Rub minoxidil into the scalp
Minoxidil is an over-the-counter liquid or foam that is massaged into coconut skin twice a day. This medication can help promote hair growth or reduce hair loss, or both.
- Minoxidil can be used by both men and women and does not require a prescription.
- Regrowth will peak after about 16 weeks. Minoxidil must be used continuously if it is to maintain its benefits.
- There are some side effects of using minoxidil, such as scalp irritation, increased heart rate, and even hair growth on the face and hands.
- Minoxidil can be purchased at pharmacies and drug stores.
Step 3. Consider restoration surgery or a hair transplant
If home remedies and remedies don't help, consider a transplant or surgical restoration. This method can instantly thicken hair and can stimulate growth.
- In a transplant or restoration procedure, the doctor will remove a small amount of hair from various areas of the scalp and implant it into thin or bald areas.
- Maybe you should use hair loss medication before surgery.
- Hair transplants are sometimes very painful and can lead to infection and scarring.
- Be aware that hair transplant and restoration costs are quite expensive and may not be covered by insurance.
Step 4. Get laser therapy
Some studies show that low-level laser treatments can help reduce hair loss and thicken hair. Although further research is still needed, laser treatment is a good option if medication doesn't work and you don't want to undergo a painful hair transplant.
