Remedies to prevent premature baldness

Hair loss can be frustrating and at times can also affect one’s self-esteem.

What’s worse? Melancholy creeps in slowly and unexplained balding can give you restless nights. Thanks to the lifestyles we’ve adopted, there is no age barrier and hair thinning can set in as early as the 20s.

Luckily, there are proven home remedies to prevent premature baldness.

Nourish your scalp

Coconut oil is the best hair conditioner Indian households have known. Adding amla (Indian gooseberry) or hibiscus to the coconut oil works wonders in preventing hair fall and nourishes hair.

Regular usage of other essential oils like cedarwood, lavender, cypress, thyme and rosemary are also known to give results.

An unlikely food ingredient, but applying onion (which is rich in sulphur) juice can also activate hair growth through the collagen content in onion. Another lesser known but effective food ingredient loaded with sulphur is garlic, mix it with coconut oil for best results.

Massaging your scalp with a warm cup of green tea (which is rich in antioxidants) will not only stimulate growth but also curtail the hair loss.

Consume diet loaded with the ‘mega 3’ (proteins, vitamins and minerals)

Food is central to your body and has a direct impact on your health. Proteins are the building blocks of your body and hair. Build a protein rich diet to provide nourishment to your hair. Foods packed in protein are eggs, milk, salmon, chicken, tuna.

Beetroot is filled with multiple nutrients - proteins, vitamins, calcium. Regular consumption of a glass of beetroot juice helps in revitalising hair growth and arrests hair fall naturally.

Inducing omega-3 rich foods like walnuts, mackerel, soybeans, tofu and beans helps in making your hair healthier.

Stay hydrated

Staying hydrated is key for tissue growth and health of the hair. Dehydration is one of the crucial reasons for hair loss since a quarter of the hair shaft comprises of water. You should consume at least 2 to 3 litres of water on an everyday basis for maintenance of healthy hair.

Henna hair pack

Apart from adding colour to the hair, henna also helps in strengthening hair roots. For best results, combine henna powder with yoghurt or add amla powder and methi seed powder to the pack. You will notice the difference yourself on regular application of henna.

Give up bad habits and inculcate yoga and exercise

Avoid the following bad habits as they affect the immune system and cause hair breakage and thinning

- Alcohol

- Caffeine

- Smoking

Get fit, go for an exercise or practice yoga. A healthy body and a healthy lifestyle will not only add life to your hair but it will also trigger a healthier, happier you.

Be kind to your hair, you’ll see astonishingly visible results if you follow a combination of these remedies at least twice a week.