Damaged and weak hair can grow back if you start taking proper care of your hair and scalp again. You can restore healthy hair by nourishing it from the outside and prevent further damage by avoiding habits that can trigger hair loss. Don't forget to supplement it with the right diet to nourish your hair from within.
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Part 1 of 3: Repairing the Damage
Step 1. Use the right shampoo
Many shampoos claim to grow hair, but some shampoos work better than others. Know which one to look for before buying a particular hair care product.
- Look for a gentle shampoo that can clean your pores without using harsh chemicals. Herbal shampoo can be your choice. Look for herbal shampoos that contain chamomile, aloe vera, ginseng, rosemary, biotin, cysteine, protein, silica, and/or vitamin E.
- Pay close attention to the ingredients of the shampoo and make sure it doesn't contain sodium lauryl sulfate. This is a common ingredient in shampoo, but it can make weak hair more brittle and damaged.
Step 2. Use a hair moisturizer
Moisturizing hair will become stronger, thicker, and less prone to breakage.
- A good conditioner is an important component of keeping hair moisturized. Herbal conditioners are the right choice because they don't contain many harmful chemicals. Look for conditioners that contain amino acids, biotin, aloe vera, ginseng, and/or green tea. Use conditioner and let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.
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After moisturizing your hair, use steam to open the cuticles and melt the conditioner so it can penetrate deeper into each strand.
- Cover the hair with a towel that has been soaked in hot water then cover the hair and towel again using a shower cap.
- Cover the first towel again with a towel that has been soaked in hot water then cover it with a shower cap.
- Leave it for an hour to steam the hair. If possible, use a hooded dryer.
Step 3. Try a hair growth product
Hair growth products such as masks, balsam oil, and serums can help thicken and protect the hair around the forehead, temples, and nape of the neck. Don't forget to massage your hair while applying the product.
- Look for products that contain protein and gentle moisturizers. Products containing vitamin E are also good because they can nourish and repair damaged scalp.
- Massage your scalp when applying the product. Massaging stimulates blood flow to the scalp thereby increasing the scalp's ability to grow hair.
Step 4. Make your own hair care oil
Natural oils can moisturize and thicken hair. By making your own grooming oil, you don't have to worry about the harmful chemicals it contains.
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One formula you can try is to mix one part organic castor oil, three parts extra virgin olive oil, and five drops of organic tea tree oil.
Olive oil is used so that the product can be used evenly throughout the scalp, and contains antioxidants and vitamin E. Castor oil works to stimulate hair follicles and tea tree oil is useful for cleaning clogged hair follicles so hair can grow
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You can also make a mixture of 60 ml of coconut oil, 10 drops of rosemary oil, and 10 drops of lavender oil.
Coconut oil moisturizes the hair, lavender oil cleanses and soothes the scalp, and rosemary oil stimulates blood flow and revives damaged hair follicles
Step 5. Use hair care oil
After making your own oil, you can massage your head using it.
- Store your homemade oil in a plastic bottle with a long tube tip. Use a bottle to apply the oil to your hair evenly.
- If you want to use the product on your hair, use a cotton bud or a clean tip of mascara.
- Use your hands to massage the scalp to allow the oil to absorb. Focus the oil on the hairline area and massage for about ten minutes before rinsing off. A good massage can stimulate blood circulation which will make hair grow back.
Step 6. You can consult a doctor
If your efforts do not yield maximum results, you can see a dermatologist or general practitioner.
- A dermatologist is the best choice because his main focus is on the skin and hair. However, seeing a GP or family doctor can help if there is little damage to your hair.
- Your doctor will help determine if your hair can grow back. If so, then the doctor will prescribe medications that promote hair growth or recommend procedures to grow hair.
Part 2 of 3: Preventing Further Damage
Step 1. Short your hair
Combing your hair can put too much pressure on the strands. Shortening your hair will reduce the time it takes to comb, thereby reducing breakage.
You can even shave off your hair so your hair can grow properly
Step 2. Comb the hair slowly
When you comb your hair, comb it gently to prevent any hair from breaking at the roots.
Be careful when combing the ends of your hair. Stop using a hard-toothed comb and switch to a soft-toothed comb. For severely damaged hair, try using a toothbrush instead of a comb
Step 3. Dry hair gently
After washing your hair, dry it using a soft towel.
Don't scrub your hair too much as this can put too much pressure on your hair
Step 4. Try to avoid hairstyles that put pressure on the hair
Braiding, braiding, tight ponytails, and even tying your hair in a ponytail can also put a lot of pressure on you. Untangle your hair to reduce excess pressure on the hair follicles.
- When you tie your hair, strands can break at the roots and cause hair loss in the temples, bangs, sideburns, and forehead.
- If you have to put your hair in a ponytail, there are several ways to reduce the excess pressure by tying your hair as loosely as possible. Hair tied under the ear will put less pressure on the roots.
- If you want to braid your hair, ask your stylist to braid it using a hair net instead of sticking it directly into your hair. This solution may not be ideal, but the net will provide less stress and less damage.
Step 5. Try to limit the use of chemicals
The chemicals in hair dye will only slightly damage healthy hair, but when used on weak hair, they can make hair problems worse.
The negative effects of these chemicals will be obvious enough, but you should also limit the use of products with milder chemicals. For example, most hair gels on the market use alcohol. The alcohol will strip your hair of moisture and make it more frizzy and brittle
Step 6. Avoid wearing wigs
Your hair needs oxygen to grow and develop. When you wear wigs, you will block the oxygen supply causing the cuticles to shrink, weakening each strand of hair.
The same can be applied when braiding hair that is attached to a net or headgear. Although this type of braid will do less damage than other types, it will still reduce the amount of oxygen your hair receives
Part 3 of 3: Part Three: Eating the Right Nutrients
Step 1. Seek information about the important role of diet
Most hair care focuses on external care. However, the health of the hair from within is just as important as the health of the outside.
- Your body sends the nutrients it eats to important organs and tissues first, so even if your body receives enough nutrients to stay healthy, your body may not receive enough nutrients to keep your hair beautiful.
- Some nutrients play an important role in hair care than others. Eating fruits that are rich in these nutrients will give strength to your hair from within.
- Nutritional supplements will also make a difference. However, in most cases hair will grow better when nourished from fresh food than from artificial supplements.
Step 2. Increase consumption of omega-3 fatty acids
Consume sources of omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon and tuna, flaxseed, walnuts, kale, and Brussels sprouts.
Omega-3 will stick to the hair shaft and cell membranes in the scalp which will strengthen the hair follicles and promote growth. This substance also makes hair stronger so that the strands don't break easily when they grow back
Step 3. Expand the consumption of zinc or zinc substances
You can eat foods rich in zinc such as chickpeas, oats, beef and beef liver, and oysters.
- Zinc promotes the growth and repair of tissues in the body, so if your hair problem is related to a damaged scalp, adding zinc to your body will make a big difference.
- In addition, zinc also stimulates the glands in your scalp to produce oils that keep hair healthy.
Step 4. Increase protein consumption
Meats and beans are some of the greatest sources of protein you can find. Include chicken, turkey, eggs, peanuts, kidney beans, peas, and lentils in your diet. Greek yogurt also provides sufficient protein for the body.
Almost all hair is made of protein, so if you don't eat enough protein you won't be able to regrow the hair that you lost. Protein deficiency can also cause the remaining hair to thin and turn gray
Step 5. Increase consumption of foods that contain iron
Iron can be found in a variety of foods such as green vegetables, whole grains, red meat, oysters, nuts, and mussels.
Iron improves blood circulation throughout the body. Without it, the blood will not be able to carry enough oxygen to the cells around the scalp and you will not be able to grow hair follicles
Step 6. Increase the consumption of vitamin A and vitamin C
Sweet potatoes, carrots, green vegetables, pumpkin, and apricots are high in vitamin A, while guavas, bell peppers, kiwis, and oranges are high in vitamin C.
- These two vitamins help your hair follicles produce a natural oil called “sebum”. This oil keeps your hair hydrated and reduces the risk of breakage.
- However, consuming more than 15,000 IU of vitamin A daily can actually cause hair to fall out more easily.
Step 7. Avoid magnesium and selenium deficiency
Nuts and fish can be good sources of both nutrients. Halibut, almonds, and cashews are rich in magnesium. Halibut is also rich in selenium, as are tuna, shrimp, sardines, and Brazil nuts.
- Magnesium plays an important role in the body, including in hair growth.
- Selenium allows the body to make selenoproteins that can help stimulate dormant hair follicles.
