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• Part 1 of 3: Natural remedies
• Part 2 of 3: Changes in your diet
• Part 3 of 3: Taking care of your hair
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Hair loss is common in both men and women, and many people resort to chemicals, hair restoration or surgery. If you'd rather regrow your hair naturally, scalp massage, beneficial oil massages, and dietary adjustments are safe and inexpensive ways to try. Taking good care of your hair will prevent you from losing more hair, so that you keep a healthy head of hair.

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Part 1 of 3: Natural remedies

1. Massage your scalp daily. Scalp massage stimulates blood flow around your hair follicles, creating the right environment for your hair to grow. Massage your scalp with your fingers in circular motions. Take the time to treat your entire scalp to help boost blood flow where you want your hair to grow back.
   • Get into the habit of massaging your scalp every time you wash your hair.
   • It can be educational to have a professional scalp massage first.
2. Try an oil massage. By adding oil you stimulate the blood circulation extra. The oil helps free the hair follicles so that new hair can grow. Massage your head with oil once or twice a week. This is easiest in the shower, then you can rinse off all the oil afterwards. Here are some types of oil you can try:
   • Coconut oil. This rich, nourishing oil is very good for your body, and it is said to help regrow your hair as well. Warm a tablespoon of coconut oil between your palms and then massage it into your scalp with your fingers.
   • Jojoba Oil. This is very similar in texture to sebum, the natural oil your scalp produces to nourish your hair.
   • Almond oil. This is widely used in India to stimulate hair growth.
3. Take a nourishing mask. A good hair mask keeps your hair healthy and hydrated and stimulates new hair growth. Household remedies such as honey, egg white, avocado, aloe vera and apple cider vinegar are all very beneficial for the hair as well. Leave a hair mask on for 15 minutes, and make sure your scalp is also well lubricated, and then simply wash your hair with shampoo. Try the following masks:
   • For extra dry hair, mix equal parts honey, egg white and argan oil.
   • For normal hair, mix equal parts honey, aloe vera and olive oil.
   • For oily hair, mix equal parts honey, apple cider vinegar and castor oil.
4. Use essential oil. Certain essential oils appear to stimulate blood flow and promote hair growth. Put a few drops of the following oil in a mask or oil treatment to give your scalp an extra boost. Add five drops of one of the following oils:
   • Lavender oil
   • Tea tree oil
   • Cedar oil
5. Do not use shampoo with sulfates or other irritating ingredients. Most shampoos contain sulfates as a cleaning agent. Sulfates strip the hair of its natural fats, making it dry and brittle. That can lead to hair loss and split ends. Using a milder, all-natural shampoo will give your hair a chance to grow healthy and strong. Throw out those sulfates and buy a mild shampoo and you will see results within a few weeks.
6. Treat underlying medical problems. Sometimes hair loss is the result of an underlying problem that you may not even be aware of. If so, your hair won't grow back until you treat the cause. If you don't know what's causing your hair fall out, see your doctor. The following conditions can cause hair loss:
   • Thyroid problems
   • Hormonal imbalance
   • Skin diseases

Part 2 of 3: Changes in your diet

1. Eat a lot of protein. Proteins are the building blocks of your hair. Eating a lot of protein can help your hair grow faster. Make sure you get the recommended amount of protein daily.
   • Protein-rich foods include eggs, meat, nuts, legumes and leafy vegetables.
   • Vegans and vegetarians tend to eat less protein than meat eaters because they have fewer options. If you are vegan or vegetarian, pay close attention to whether you are getting enough protein.
2. Add more Omega3 fatty acids to your diet. This healthy fat is indispensable for healthy hair, and if you don't consume enough, your hair can become brittle and dull. Eat Omega3 fatty acids every day. Your skin will also benefit.
   • Avocados, nuts and fatty fish are full of Omega3.
   • Consider taking fish oil supplements or flaxseeds to boost your daily dose.
3. Take biotin supplements. Biotin supplements are composed of different types of B vitamins that make your hair healthy. Vitamin B12 is especially important when it comes to your hair. Consider taking biotin supplements so that you get enough vitamin B every day.
   • You can also get vitamin B12 by eating organ meats, fatty fish and other animal products.
   • Vegans and vegetarians sometimes don't get enough B12. Take supplements if you are a vegetarian or vegan.
4. Eat enough iron. If you don't get enough iron, your body makes fewer red blood cells, causing anemia. This can cause hair loss, among other things. Eat more iron by eating leafy greens, red meat and other iron-rich foods more often. Or consider taking an iron supplement.
   • If you are concerned that you have anemia, see your doctor. You will usually receive iron supplements, but sometimes a different treatment is necessary.
5. Stay well hydrated. Did you know that drinking water will give you shinier and healthier hair? Like other parts of your body, your hair needs to be kept well hydrated. Make sure you drink enough water every day. Drink when you are thirsty and replace coffee, soda and alcohol with water as much as possible.

Part 3 of 3: Taking care of your hair

1. Don't wash your hair every day. Washing your hair every day is not good for your hair follicles. The nourishing oil that your scalp naturally produces is washed away, you pull your hair, you comb it and you dry it. If you want to regrow your hair, you need to treat your hair and scalp as gently as possible. Leave your hair alone as much as possible.
   • Washing your hair every three days or less is recommended by most experts if you want beautiful hair.
   • You can use dry shampoo in the days in between. This is a powder that you sprinkle on your hair roots after which you comb it through. Your hair looks clean and smells good again.
2. Comb instead of brush. When you get out of the shower, use a wide-toothed comb to get the knots out of your hair, starting at the ends and working your way up. Rubbing a brush through your hair will damage your hair and cause it to break, split, or fall out.
   • Be especially careful when your hair is wet as it will damage it even more easily.
   • The thicker and curlier your hair is, the wider the comb should be. If you have very thick or curly hair, don't comb it more often than necessary.
3. Don't use heat on your hair. Heat damages your hair, it's that simple. Even if you use a protective spray, your hair will be affected by the heat, be it a blow dryer, curling iron or flat iron. Only use heat for special occasions. Simply let your hair air dry and style without using any devices.
4. Get it cut, but not too often. If you want to regrow your hair, cutting will not solve the problem. It's good to get the ends trimmed every few months, but don't overdo it. Having your stylist style your hair with appliances and chemical products won't do your hair any good either. It is better to massage your scalp daily, occasionally with oil, and leave your hair alone so that it can recover.
   • If you do get your hair cut, tell it not to blow dry. Ask your stylist to comb it with a wide comb instead of a brush after washing.
5. Avoid hair extensions and other damaging styles. Hair extensions are not good for your hair and scalp. The weight of the extensions puts a lot of pressure on your hair and hair follicles, which can cause your hair to break and, in the worst case, create bald spots. If you want to grow your hair back, you should wear it as naturally as possible. Hair extensions, chemical straightening, bleaching or dyeing are all very harmful and will not help if you want to regrow your hair.
   • Experiment with models that are beautiful without damaging your hair.
   • If you do want to color your hair, use henna, which nourishes your hair instead of damaging it.

Tips

• Everyone will react differently to different methods. What works for one person may not work for another. If you're paying money for a particular hair conditioner, make sure it comes with a money-back guarantee.