What Are The Causes Of Hair Fall And How To Stop Hair Fall Using Home Remedies?

[Vishal Kaushik]

Hair fall or having your hair fall o ut is a common problem that can affect anyone, whether male or female. There can be many reasons behind hair loss, whose information we will give further in the article. At the same time, people also take many modern remedies to get rid of this problem, the side effects of which can make the hair problem even more complicated. This is the reason why in this article, we are going to tell you ways to prevent hair loss. The home remedies mentioned here can be helpful in reducing your problem to some extent.


What Causes Hair Fall?


There can be many reasons behind hair loss. Some the major reasons may include —


Genetics


Genetic is a major cause of hair loss. If someone in the family has had a problem of hair loss earlier, then any other member in the family may also have to face it.


Physical Or Mental Stress


Hair loss can also occur due to physical or emotional stress. This type of hair loss is called telogen effluvium. When you comb, shampoo, or turn your hands into hair, a lot of hair comes together in a fist.

The reason for hair fall due to physical or emotional stress are —

• High fever or severe infection
  
• Delivery
  
• Major surgery, major illness or sudden blood loss
  
• Severe emotional stress
  
• Crash diet (short weight loss diet), especially those that do not have enough protein
  
• Because of certain medicines, such as contraceptive medicine or antidepressants
  
• Some women between the ages of 30 and 60 may also suffer from this type of hair loss problem. However, no exact cause of telogen effluvium has yet been known
  

Other Causes Of Hair Loss

• Anemia
  
• Alopecia Areata — Severe hair loss problem
  
• Autoimmune conditions such as lupus
  
• Due to burns
  
• Some infectious diseases such as syphilis (sexual intercourse)
  
• Excessive use of shampoo and blow—drying
  
• Hormonal changes
  
• Thyroid disease
  
• Some habits such as — constantly rubbing hair, pulling or rubbing scalp
  
• Tinea capitis — herpes zoster
  
• Bacterial infections of scalp
  

Home Remedies For Hair Fall


Home treatment and remedies may include —


1. Coconut Oil


Material

• Coconut oil as required
  

Method Of Use

• Massage your hair and scalp thoroughly with coconut oil before sleeping at night
  
• Then wash it with light shampoo next day
  
• Coconut oil can be used two to three times a week
  

Coconut oil is used in many hair products.  Coconut oil can be useful in reducing damage to hair. It is quite light and can provide nourishment to the hair deeply. Before or after washing your hair, the use of coconut oil helps to maintain hair protein, which can promote hair health.  Also, the use of coconut oil can reduce the risk of hair loss or breakage.


2. Onion Juice


Material

• An onion
  
• A cotton ball
  

Method Of Use

• Grind the onion and extract its juice
  
• Now by immersing cotton in it, apply the juice from the roots of the hair to the ends
  
• After half an hour, wash the hair with cold water and shampoo it later
  

According to a research published of the National Center for Biotechnology Information, the use of raw onion juice on scalp has been found useful in hair growth. On this basis, the use of onion juice can be effective for alopecia areata.


3. Curry Leaves


Material

• A handful of curry leaves
  
• Half a cup of coconut oil
  

Method Of Use

• Put a handful of curry leaves in half a cup of coconut oil and heat it in a saucepan
  
• When the mixture starts to turn a light black color, turn off the gas burner and leave the mixture to cool
  
• Sieve the mixture after it cools
  
• Now apply this mixture on your hair and scalp and leave it for half an hour
  
• Then wash with shampoo and conditioner
  
• It can be used once a week
  

Curry leaves have been used for hair for many years. It can act as a tonic for the hair, keeping the hair color intact as well as helping to freeze new hair. Not only this, curry leaves can also reduce the risk of hair becoming white. Although no exact scientific evidence exists yet, one can use curry leaves to keep hair healthy.


4. Egg


Material

• An egg
  
• Two to three teaspoons of almond oil
  

Method Of Use

• Mix the egg white in almond oil
  
• Now apply it in your hair gently
  
• After about half an hour wash your hair with shampoo
  

Eggs can be an effective ingredient to keep hair healthy. This can not only keep the hair healthy but also prevent the hair from breaking. Eggs can also be used for hair along with many other ingredients such as olive oil, honey, and yogurt.  Not only this, egg yolk can also be beneficial for hair and can act as a useful treatment in hair loss.


5. Amla (Gooseberry)


Material

• 4-5 gooseberry
  
• A cup of coconut oil
  

Method Of Use

• Boil gooseberry in coconut oil until the oil turns black
  
• After this, cool the oil and massage the scalp gently
  
• After about 20-30 minutes, wash your hair with shampoo
  

Amla or gooseberry has been used as a hair tonic and its use can help to strengthen hair. If it is used with coconut oil, it can be helpful in preventing hair fall. In addition, amla can provide nourishment to the hair, which can make the hair healthier. If amla is consumed, it may be more beneficial.


6. Liquorice Powder


Material

• One teaspoon liquorice powder
  
• A cup of milk
  
• A spoon of saffron
  

Method Of Use

• Mix the liquorice powder and saffron in milk
  
• Apply this mixture on the head before going to bed at night
  
• Wash your hair thoroughly next morning
  
• It can be used once or twice a week
  

Liquorice is used in tonic made for hair and it may help in preventing hair loss. In addition, liquorice shampoos may be beneficial for keeping hair healthy and other hair problems. However, no precise scientific evidence is available yet. It is an herbal herb so it can be used to keep hair healthy.


7. Green Tea


Material

• Two green tea bags
  
• Two to three cups of hot water
  

Method Of Use

• Put both tea bags in hot water and wait for the water to cool down
  
• After taking out the tea bags, wash the hair with this water
  
• Also massage the head
  

Green tea contains a polyphenol called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). EGCG can be helpful in hair growth and may be beneficial for alopecia as well.


8. Yogurt


Material

• A bowl of yogurt
  
• Some fenugreek seeds
  

Method Of Use

• Grind the fenugreek seeds in a grinder
  
• Now mix this powder in yogurt
  
• Apply this mixture on your hair and gently massage the scalp with light hands
  
• After about 20 minutes wash your hair with lukewarm water, shampoo it
  

Yogurt is a source of probiotics. According to a research, the use of probiotics can work to improve hair growth and their thickness.


9. Hibiscus


Material

• 1-2 Hibiscus flowers
  
• 5-6 Hibiscus leaves
  
• Coconut oil (as required)
  

Method Of Use

• Blend the hibiscus flowers and leaves
  
• Add a little coconut oil to this mixture
  
• Apply it on your scalp with light hands
  
• Leave for 30-60 minutes
  
• Then wash off with shampoo and conditioner
  
• Can use it once a week
  

Hibiscus flowers and leaves can be beneficial for hair. According to research conducted on mice, hibiscus flowers and leaves can help hair grow.

Research has revealed that the leaves can be more useful than flowers.  In addition, hibiscus can also be used as a hair tonic. Its use can reduce hair loss to a great extent.


10. Rosemary Oil


Material

• Rosemary oil (as required)
  
• 8 to 10 drops of olive or coconut oil
  

Method Of Use

• Mix rosemary oil and olive or coconut oil
  
• Apply it in the head before sleeping at night
  
• Wash the hair next day
  
• It can be used once or twice a week
  

Use of Rosemary oil can be very beneficial for hair.


11. Aloe-Vera


Material

• A leaf of aloe-vera
  

Method Of Use

• Boil aloe vera leaves in hot water and then grind them to a paste
  
• Now wash the hair
  
• Apply the paste well on your hair
  
• After this, massage the scalp lightly with hands
  
• After about 15 minutes wash the hair with cold water
  
• It can be applied 2-3 times a week
  

Aloe-vera can be beneficial for health and skin as well as hair. It can be helpful in hair loss and hair growth and can be used as a hair fall medicine. This can prevent hair from deteriorating and can help keep hair healthy. Aloe vera can also be used with other ingredients such as almonds or castor oil. 


12. Shikakai (Acacia Concinna)


Material

• One teaspoon shikakai powder
  
• A spoonful of aloe vera powder
  
• One spoon amla powder
  
• One spoon henna Powder
  

Method Of Use

• Mix all these ingredients in an equal amount and make a paste
  
• Now apply the mixture on your head and hair
  
• After a while wash your hair with lukewarm water and do shampoo
  
• It can be used twice a week
  

Shikakai has been used for years as an herbal shampoo.   Not only this, along with cleaning the hair, anti-dandruff shampoo made from it can also be helpful in getting rid of dandruff.


What To Eat To Prevent Hair Loss?


Diet also plays an important role when it comes to preventing hair loss. If the diet is correct then the hair will also be healthy. At the same time, lack of nutrients can also be the cause of hair loss. 

Omega-3 And Omega-6 Fatty Acids

Consumption of omega-3 and omega-6 may be beneficial to prevent hair loss.  Salmon fish and walnuts, pumpkin seeds contains plenty of omega-3 and omega-6.  Iron can also be beneficial for making hair healthy.  In such cases, iron-rich foods such as spinach, peas or kale can be consumed. 


Zinc


Zinc deficiency can cause hair loss when it comes to nutrients. In such a diet containing zinc, foods such as chicken, almonds, oatmeal, peas can be consumed. 


What To Avoid?



Vitamin A


Vitamin A is beneficial for hair, but excessive intake of it can cause hair loss.

Also, it may be a good idea to distance yourself from the foods and beverages mentioned below, these can complicate the problem of hair. However, scientific evidence related to how they affect hair is not available.

• Sugary beverages
  
• Alcohol
  
• Junk foods
  
• Excessive consumption of tea and coffee
  

Hair Fall Treatment

• Doctors may recommend applying Minoxidil in hair fall medicine. It is a type of lotion
  
• Hair fall can also be treated through hair transplant surgery. This can be an effective hair loss treatment
  
• Doctor may prescribe some other treatments or medicines depending on the hair problem;