Natural Home Remedies for Hair Loss

When people start losing their hair, most will try anything to stop it. In fact, consumers spend millions of dollars annually on expensive hair loss remedies that do not guarantee results. The fact is, there are many natural remedies for hair loss that work just as well, if not better, than many of the chemical alternatives. What's more, these natural hair loss remedies are less invasive and less expensive in most cases.

Saw Palmetto

Saw palmetto is a palm-like plant that is quite possibly one of the most popular natural hair loss remedies. You can either ingest saw palmetto or apply it topically. Saw palmetto stops hair loss because it influences testosterone and enzyme production within the body. This is the same way that chemical hair loss remedies like Propecia work. Because there are side effects to taking saw palmetto, be sure to talk to your doctor before trying this hair loss remedy.

Rosemary

Rosemary essential oil has been used as a natural remedy for hair loss for some time. Apply a few drops of rosemary essential oil to your shampoo, or you can apply it directly to the scalp twice a week. Rosemary helps increase circulation to the scalp, and unblocks and stimulates the hair follicles. The increased circulation helps hair growth because it stimulates the hair follicles and ensures that the nutrients from your diet that nourish the hair actually reach the hair follicle.

Burdock Root Oil

Burdock root oil is one of the most popular hair loss remedies in Europe. You can apply burdock root oil directly to the scalp. Burdock root oil also helps improve hair strength and shine, and reduce dandruff and scalp itch. Burdock root oil helps stop hair loss because it has the phytosterols that are required for a healthy scalp and hair growth. Phytosterols, are plant sterols that can help protect the cells in the human body.

Kelp

Kelp is very high in vitamins, nutrients and minerals, which is why it works well for hair loss. Often, hair loss is the direct result of a nutrient deficiency that can be remedied by taking a nutrient-rich herb like kelp. Kelp also contains iodine, which helps regulate the thyroid and pituitary glands. Some people who have a thyroid or pituitary imbalance may experience hair loss that can be remedied by taking nutrient-rich kelp.

Henna

Many people think of henna as a natural hair colorant, but henna can do so much more for hair. Henna helps condition the hair and protect it from breakage and damage from the sun and other external sources. Henna can also promote hair growth, because it nourishes the scalp and hair follicles when used with conditioner.

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