Edited By Vaishali Bhatt, Reviewed By Deeksha
Receiving hairline is no longer an issue of growing age or a specific gender. Today, it affects everyone, be it young or old.
The reasons could be many- hormonal imbalances, heredity, stress, improper care, etc. But it's never too late to have a head full of thick mane.
There are many remedies available, depending on the severity of the hair loss . Here is an in-depth guide about the causes, treatments and care tips to help you grow and maintain those long and thick locks.
What Makes You Prematurely Lose Hair?
Below are the reasons that make you lose your precious hair prematurely.
Tips for Growing Hair that is Thick and Strong
Despite all the causes of balding, you can win the battle by following care tips strictly and choosing hair products wisely. Here are a few easy-to-follow tips on how to grow thick hair.
Oil Your Hair and Massage Your Scalp
These are essential tips to grow and maintain thick locks of hair. You need to regularly oil your hair and massage your scalp. You have to ensure you do not oil your scalp as your scalp is already rich with natural oils. It is your hair that needs moisture and nourishment through oiling.
After applying a generous amount of oil to your hair, take out a few minutes to gently massage your scalp. It helps regulate the blood flow and increase the number of red blood cells in the scalp, which ultimately leads to increased production of new hair follicles.
Wash Hair with Chemical Free Shampoo
After giving generous amounts of oil and soothing massage to your hair and scalp, washing them with a chemical-rich shampoo will not help you achieve the required results. Choose a hair cleanser that does clean your hair without causing any damage to it.
When choosing your shampoo, spare some moments to look at its ingredients.
Chemicals like Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate or Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Parabens, Sodium Chloride, Polyethylene Glycols, Formaldehyde, Alcohol, etc. present in your shampoo are harmful. Go for Ayurvedic shampoos or those with natural ingredients.
Always Condition Your Hair After a Wash
Conditioner is like a moisturizer. Your hair, after a wash, tends to get frizzy and dry because they become free from dirt. Conditioning your hair after washing will add the much-needed moisture to it, make it smooth and add a cover of protection to it against damage from exposure to the harsh weather.
Tips for Choosing the Best Conditioner for Balding Hairline - Your thin hair is weak and prone to breakage easily. So you need to use a conditioner that is lightweight as it will not weigh your hair down and make it look too sleekly or greasy.
Apart from this, your conditioner should also have thickening ingredients for faster growth. By treating your hair with the combination of the right shampoo and conditioner, you will notice a definite increase in the length and volume of your hair within a few weeks.
Go for a Trim or Haircut Every 3 Months
It is essential to let your hair go under the scissor every three months to enjoy sustainable health and growth. Your hair tends to develop split ends over time that come in the way of its growth. You could either go for trimming to remove the dead ends or give your hair a fresh look with a haircut.
Stay Stress-Free
Imagine doing all the above things but still not getting rid of stress. Your hair will suffer the consequences gravely. It is vital to keep a calm and happy mind as much as possible. Because when you are stressed, your hair suffers following conditions-
Comb Your Hair Regularly
How many times do you run a brush through your hair? Not much, right? This has a relation with the belief that uncombed hair looks more stunning. But if you wish to enjoy thick and long hair, you have to understand the importance of regular combing.
Two things happen when you comb your hair — the blood circulation in your scalp increases. And the sebaceous gland, the producer of natural scalp oil, gets activated. This results in your roots being enriched and rejuvenated with more nutrients and oxygen bursting them with new strands of hair.
Have a Healthy Diet
It's not just oil that is required to keep your hair growing thickly. What you eat also affects the growth of your hair. Poor nutrition is one of the reasons for hair loss. You need to have a highly nourishing meal at the right time, in the proper quantity.
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What to Avoid to Maintain Your Thick and Strong Hair
Now that you are following these tips and enjoying a prolific thick hair growth, you have to add more things in your to-do or take-care list to ensure they stay like that. Here are things to avoid for the health of your locks.
Do Not Over Wash Your Hair
Too much of everything is harmful, right? So even though shampooing rids your hair of dirt and keeps it healthy and shining, you should avoid doing it every day.
Washing your hair daily makes your scalp lose its natural oils that are essential nutrients for your hair. Instead, go for alternate day washes. Also, ensure to wash hair with cold or lukewarm water. Hot water can weaken your hair and thus make it prone to breakage.
Do not Use or Limit Your Use of Hair Dryers and Heat-Based Styling Tools
Just washed your hair and need to run for work or a meet-up? You are more likely to plug in a hairdryer.
But it is strongly advised to refrain from doing so. Hairdryers apply hot air to your hair to make it dry within a few minutes. But that heat is causing your hair cuticles to turn weak and your hair and scalp to become dry and dead.
Regular use of hair dryers will result in your hair losing all their natural sheen and becoming prone to damage and breakage. Same goes for heat-based styling tools. There are ways of drying and styling your hair naturally.
How to Dry Your Hair Naturally:
How to Style Your Hair Naturally:
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Don't Tie Up or Style Your Hair in a Way That Puts Your Roots Under Strain
Have you noticed how after styling your hair in a particular fashion leaves you with a headache? This is because most of the chic and 'on trend' hairstyles are not designed keeping the health of the hair roots in mind. They require the excessive pulling of the strands and tight knots and ties.
This leads to your hair becoming weak from the roots, and eventually fall off. There are plenty of styles wherein you don't have to pull your hair harshly or pin it tightly. Go for styles that suit your hair type and also makes it stay comfortable throughout the time you are wearing it.
Do Not Comb Your Hair Harshly
Combing is an essential routine in stimulating hair growth, as mentioned in the tips section. But there is a way of doing it correctly.
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Are There Any Home Remedies to Try for Thicker Hair Growth?
Absolutely! For old souls who believe the solution for every problem, whether physical or emotional, lies in their home, there are many easy home remedies for thick hair growth.
Aloe Gel
The thorny succulent plant surviving on little water and care is an excellent remedy for stimulating the growth of thick hair.
Its sticky, clear juice can be directly applied on the scalp. Leave it for 30 minutes before washing. Repeat this once or twice a week to see immediate results. You can also mix coconut or olive oil to the juice.
Yoghurt
This power food for your hair works like a miracle when eaten with your meals or applied to your hair. You can make a hair mask using curd, olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Add 3 tbsp of curd to 1 tbsp of olive oil and ½ tbsp of apple cider vinegar.
Apply this mixture to your hair (do not apply it on the scalp). Rinse off after 30 minutes. Use it once every month to get luscious, strong and hydrated hair.
For dry hair, a mixture of yoghurt with gram flour and olive oil works great. This mixture adds shine and smoothness to your hair while strengthening your roots for thicker, stronger hair. Add 6 tbsp of curd and gram flour or besan with 3 tbsp of olive oil. Apply on your dry hair and wash after leaving it for 20 minutes.
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Olive Oil
Olive oil is your best buddy when it comes to fighting hair loss. It is rich with nutrients like omega3 acids that make your hair roots strong, remove dandruff, and offer deep moisturization. Unlike other oils, olive oil can be applied directly to the scalp. You can apply it cold or heat it a little before applying.
Massage your scalp lightly, wait for 15-20 minutes before shampooing. Within a few applications, you will notice a sudden increase in length and thickness in your hair with a hint of silky smoothness and shine.
Green Tea
Green tea is an excellent way to promote hair growth. According to a study by scientists, green tea is found to have a component called EGG, which is a powerful antioxidant. So daily consumption of green tea is recommended for those facing balding or hair thinning.
Green tea also has catechins, which prevents hair loss by minimizing dihydrotestosterone, a hormone responsible for hair thinning. Polyphenol, an essential compound for strengthening roots and follicles is also found in green tea.
You can consume green tea two or three times a day. Go for loose green tea leaves rather than tea bags. You can also use it as a mask for your hair. Combine 2 tbsp of loose green tea with 1 tbsp olive oil and one egg yolk or lemon juice. Apply to your hair and rinse after half an hour.
This was all about how to grow thick hair. We hope you found the information useful and will follow it diligently for best results.
