The fall months usually see an explosion of people looking for natural and non-natural hair loss treatments. Many, myself included, usually notice an increase in shedding that is always a bit scary when you don’t understand what’s going on. If you suffer from higher than average hair loss year-round, then you might actually notice it even more around this time of year.
The stuff you find over the counter is mostly fillers and questionable ingredients, often expensive. And frankly there’s just TOO MUCH STUFF to chose from. If you’re like me and you don’t want to waste money on products that aren’t relevant for your situation and you’re looking for EFFECTIVE natural hair loss treatments, then this post is for you.
There are many reasons why you could be losing more hair than usual. There is no point bothering with products or treatments, natural or otherwise, that are not appropriate for your type of hair loss. You’d be wasting money AND time, while getting increasingly frustrated.
This post will give you an introduction to the different types of hair loss. That will help you identify which type you’re suffering from, if you’re not sure. I will then lay out the different natural hair loss treatments you can try, according to each type of hair loss. At the end you’ll find all the natural hair loss recipes mentioned throughout the post.
Types of hair loss
There are a great many different technical names for the slight and not so slight differences in hair loss types experienced by men and women.
Most of us will just notice a seasonal increase in hair loss towards the end of the summer and fall months, which should be mild and temporary.
The experts disagree on why this is, if it really IS a thing. The reasons range from higher than normal aggression to the hair during the summer months, to some sort of process similar to other animals in nature, that lose one coat to grow a more season-appropriate one.
However, if the hair loss seems to be sustained, or persistent, or severe it’s best to take it more seriously and try to determine the cause. This will help you determine the best possible natural hair loss treatments for you.
So other than this seasonal type of hair loss, what other types of hair loss could you be looking at? Without getting into very scientific specifics, most cases will fall under the following categories.
Androgenetic (female/male pattern hair loss)
This is considered a genetic condition that seems to be triggered by an excess of androgens in the body.
An androgen is a sex hormone produced in larger quantities in males, of which testosterone is the most well-known. It’s responsible for the typically male sexual characteristics and differentiation, among other things, but it’s also present in women in smaller amounts.
In the case of hair loss, the androgen receptors in the scalp are activated by testosterone and particularly dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
Testosterone converts into DHT through an enzyme (5α-reductase), which will then attach 5 times more and longer to those receptors than testosterone alone. (*)
This happens in women, as well as men, and causes a progressive shrinking of hair follicles, which will produce increasingly finer hair.
The process is the same for both sexes, but in women it’s known as Female Pattern Hair Loss, as opposed to Male Pattern Hair Loss, literally because the hair loss patterns are not the same.
The high levels of androgens in women can be due to insulin resistance, an estrogen-progesterone imbalance caused by PCOS, weight gain, lack of exercise, or low thyroid levels. It can be triggered while you’re still in your 20s, but the prevalence will increase around menopause age, when estrogen levels naturally decrease and androgens increase, affecting over 50% of women over the age of 80.
Estrogen has a protective effect on hair, improving growth and maintenance. (*)
Alopecia areata (autoimmune / patchy hair loss)
Generally considered an autoimmune, non-scarring, inflammatory and temporary type of hair loss. It can affect the whole body, though it most commonly affects the scalp. (*)
It can lead to partial or total hair loss, although it always preserves the hair follicle, which means that the hair has the ability grow back at any time.
Mostly it causes a typical patchy hair loss pattern and it will affect about 2% of the general population at some point during their lifetime. (*)
The exact causes are still not entirely clear or agreed upon by the experts. It’s clear that there is a response from the body’s immune system, including an antibody response that affects the hair follicles.
However, the origin of the response is not always clear, and it can be present during infections and inflammations, as well as coexist with other autoimmune diseases. (*) Some researchers believe it might be partially genetic as well. (*)
It’s usually treated with corticosteroids, which lower the inflammation and the body’s immune response.
Scarring alopecia
Scarring alopecia is a local inflammatory process that can cause a permanent loss of follicles. It can be due to injury, burns, or even fungal and bacterial infections, such as seborrheic dermatitis and ringworm.
Traction alopecia
This is basically when you tend to wear hair clips, ties, or hairstyles that are too tight and put excessive tension on the hair roots for too long a period. This can cause too much traction at the roots. Usually you’ll notice hair loss or thinning in those areas of the scalp that are most often subject to the hair pulling.
Telogen effluvium (diffuse hair loss)
There are two types of telogen effluvium – acute and chronic.
Acute telogen effluvium is a temporary shedding caused usually by physical illness, surgery, blood loss, prolonged fasting, or crash dieting.
Chronic telogen effluvium, on the other hand, is usually a symptom of thyroid disease, systemic lupus (autoimmune condition), drug ingestion (also prescription medicine), and iron deficiency anemia.
Iron deficiency without anemia (yes, apparently you can have that) is not thought to cause hair loss.
In both types of telogen effluvium there is an increase in shedding that does not result in an apparent loss of hair volume. (*)
What is the best natural treatment for your hair loss type
That means that, depending on what type of hair loss you’re dealing with, you should concentrate your natural hair loss treatments and efforts differently to achieve the best results. So basically, hair loss can be due to:
- an androgen issue (androgenetic)
- an autoimmune/inflammatory issue (areata)
- a nutrient issue (acute telogen effluvium)
- with or without stress and/or poor lifestyle habits (chronic telogen effluvium)
- or even some kind of damage to the scalp (scarring)
Common or important to most of these types is the diet element, since it can cause or worsen a hormone imbalance, lead to autoimmune and inflammatory reactions, and plainly prevent the right amount of essential nutrients of reaching the hair follicles and producing healthy hair.
For that reason, before dividing the suggested natural hair loss treatments and approaches according to the different hair loss types, I’ll do a quick Diet and Hair Growth Nutrient 101.
Diet and hair nutrients as natural hair loss treatments
Micronutrients are a factor in all forms of non-scarring alopecia, due to the plain fact that they are essential to the normal hair follicle cycle and cellular turnover.
The micronutrients that are important for proper growth and maintenance of hair are:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B7/8 (biotin), B9 (folic acid), Vitamin B12
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Iron
- Omega 3&6
- Polyphenols (type of antioxidant)
- Selenium
- Zinc
You need a diet that provides you with diverse and ample amounts of vitamins and minerals to make sure you are, at the very least, not deficient in any of those important micronutrients. This should always be an integral part of natural hair loss treatments and strategies.
Most common hair loss nutrient deficiencies
Iron is the most well-known common deficiency that leads to hair loss. This can be due to malabsorption in the stomach, strict vegetarian diets, heavy menstrual bleeding, among other factors.
Best sources: organ meats (especially liver), red meats, oysters, dried apricots, beans, spinach, dark chocolate, quinoa, mushrooms, quash and pumpkin seeds.
Zinc deficiency is also possible and can lead to brittle hair and hair loss, as well as delayed wound healing and dermatitis.
Best sources: oysters, beef, chicken, tofu, hemp seeds, lentils, yogurt, oatmeal, shitake mushrooms.
Omega 3&6 deficiency can also lead to loss of hair and eyebrows, as well as hair lightening (gray hair). They also have a role in blocking 5α-reductase, which turns testosterone into DHT and causes hair follicle shrinking.
Best sources: flax and shia seeds, salmon and other fatty fish, walnuts, shellfish, Brussel sprouts, avocados, broccoli, spinach, kidney beans.
Selenium protects from oxidative stress and has an important role in hair production and development. However, toxicity due to supplementation is well documented and can also cause hair loss, memory problems, skin lesions, and stomach issues.
Best sources: brazil nuts, tuna, oysters, red meat, chicken, tofu, shrimp, shitake mushroom.
Vitamin D is important in hair follicle cycling and jump starting the hair growth. Low levels are a factor in Female Pattern Hair Loss – the lower the levels, the worse the severity of hair loss.
Best sources: exposure to sunlight, salmon, fortified foods, eggs.
Vitamin A activates the hair follicle, but over supplementation will also cause hair loss, so natural sources would be better.
Best sources: carrots, tuna, organ meats, butternut squash, sweet potato, spinach, red bell peppers, broccoli.
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant, but an excess of it can lead to low thyroid levels, which can cause hair loss.
Best sources: sunflower seeds, almonds, avocados, spinach, butternut squash, kiwi, broccoli, trout, olive oil, shrimp.
Folic acid and biotin strangely enough DO NOT have a correlation with hair loss and it’s in fact hard to be deficient in them, because the gut microbes tend to produce enough amounts.
Best sources (folic): edamame beans, lentils, asparagus, spinach, broccoli, avocado, mango, lettuce, sweet corn, oranges.
Best sources (biotin): eggs, peanuts, almonds, liver, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, bananas, broccoli, nutritional and brewer’s yeast, avocados.
Do you need hair loss supplements?
Improving your antioxidant intake (vitamin A, C, E, selenium, zinc, and polyphenols) is great for fighting the oxidative stress that can cause hair loss.
Nevertheless, you should always favor natural food sources, since supplementation with isolated micronutrients often come in unnaturally high doses.
This might interfere with the oxidant-antioxidant balance – yes that’s a thing – and actually end up causing more oxidation. Also, supplementation will not necessarily do anything for you, if there isn’t an actual nutrient deficiency to correct. (*)
The scientific data supports that: (*)
- Supplementing with vitamin D can improve telogen effluvium, androgenetic alopecia, and alopecia areata
- That is also the case for iron, if there is an iron deficiency. In this case, supplementing with vitamin C is also useful, since it enhances the bioavailability and absorption of iron.
- There is yet no sufficient data to recommend zinc, riboflavin (B2), folic acid, biotin, or vitamin B12 supplements for hair loss, if there is no deficiency.
- On the other hand too much vitamin A or selenium can actually contribute to hair loss.
- There is evidence for supplementation with omega 3&6, along with a general antioxidant mix to improve hair density and thickness of new growth, while also reducing hair loss. (*)
The important thing to keep in mind is that nutrient deficiency will have an impact on hair quality and growth, but over supplementation of individual nutrients might also lead to hair loss.
NATURAL HAIR LOSS TREATMENTS BY TYPE OF HAIR LOSS
Below are the different approaches, tips, and natural hair loss treatments suggested for each type of hair loss.
Seasonal hair loss
The most important thing to keep in mind is that it’s extremely common, short-lived, and that it shouldn’t lead to any kind of loss in hair density or volume.
Despite the explosion of hair tonics and pills sold absolutely everywhere as soon as the Fall season approaches, it’s not actually a type of hair loss that you would necessarily need to address. It’s a temporary shedding that might be a bit scary, but that will go away on its own without leaving much of a dent.
- Make sure that you’re eating a well-balanced, whole foods-based diet, with enough fruit and veggies to ensure you’re not deficient in anything essential.
- If you want to give your scalp and follicles a little TLC and boost hair growth, treat yourself to a weekly nourishing oil-based hair mask (recipes at the end of the post).
- Give yourself a detoxifying scalp scrub once a week to help slough off product buildup from the summer months.
- But most importantly, don’t stress about it!
Traction hair loss
The first thing to do is obvious, of course – stop using hairstyles that pull excessively on the hair roots. Not just for the sake of the hair follicles, but also because you’re causing local inflammation and possibly giving yourself headaches on top of that.
Hairstyles that pull on the hair roots for extended periods of time, as in by habit, can cause irreversible damage. It’s actually considered a type of scarring alopecia.
Next, you’ll want to stimulate and strengthen your hair follicles to start producing healthy, strong hair again.
- You can rub onion or ginger juice on the areas of the scalp that are thinned out from the traction at least a couple of times a week.
- Do a weekly oil-based scalp mask with stimulating essential oils (like rosemary, peppermint, thyme) to also help restore the hair follicles.
- Use soothing and cooling essential oils (such as chamomile and peppermint) if the area feels inflamed or sore to sooth the scalp.
Scarring hair loss
If it’s due to fungal or bacterial infection, the best thing would be to treat it with a light oil-based nourishing mask, using antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antifungal essential oils.
- Lavender, rosemary, thyme, used individually or mixed together, would be perfect for this (but check the essential oils list at the end of the post).
- Alternate with 2 or 3 onion juice scalp massages a week.
- For an extra soothing and antibacterial kick, finish with a vinegar-water rinse after you’re done with washing your hair. To do this simply mix 1 part vinegar with 7 to 8 parts water and rinse your hair, making sure it soaks your entire scalp.
On the other hand, if the scarring is due to a physical injury to the scalp, such as a burn or wound, it can be difficult since the hair follicle is often irreparably damaged in the process.
I’m a big believer in not giving up and researching any unorthodox methods that might help. In this case I would definitely at least try microneedling, before resorting to more heavy-handed things like hair transplants.
Microneedling for hair growth
Microneedling is a very common dermatological treatment for scars in general (including acne and surgical), for rejuvenation of the skin, melasma, and enlarged pores.
It’s also very useful for transdermal delivery – as a delivery agent for substances to the deeper layers of the skin. It would be a perfect tool to use together with the scalp massage oils or formulas below and, therefore, one of the more modern natural hair loss treatments.
A dermaroller is basically composed of dozens of tiny needles (ranging from 0.5-1.5 mm in length), which pierce the outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) creating tiny little holes, without damaging the other 4 layers that make up the top layer of our skin (epidermis).
This stimulates the natural collagen and elastin formation of the skin, leading to reduced scarring and firmer skin. (*)
As a transdermal delivery system, microneedling has also been shown to be more effective, than simply applying a hair growth boosting formula on its own.
In studies done pairing microneedling with Minoxidil (a common topical prescription for androgenetic hair loss) there was an accelerated hair growth and a significant increase in hair density after a period of 6 months, compared to the Minoxidil alone. (*)
It is important to (*):
- use quality dermarrollers
- as it pertains to hair growth, and according to the studies, weekly microneedling sessions are effective and safe
- prepare the area beforehand, cleaning it thoroughly
- roll the instrument 15-20 times on the area, making sure to perform strokes in vertical, horizontal and oblique directions
- apply a disinfectant solution after, such as witch hazel or vinegar toner
- allow 24 hours before applying the hair tonic of your choice
Always make sure to follow the instructions of the manufacturer carefully in terms of use, maintenance, and storage of your dermaroller.
Telogen effluvium / diffuse hair loss
As I’ve mentioned, this type of hair loss is usually divided into acute and chronic.
Acute diffuse hair loss
The acute version is usually a result of physical illness, blood loss, or a prolonged state of stress, which disturbs the natural balance of the body’s ecosystem (homeostasis).
It can be a result of nutrient deficiency due to a bad or imbalanced diet, prolonged fasting, or so-called crash dieting.
- Address the illness as best as possible, try to get enough rest so that the body has a chance to recover quickly.
- You could also benefit from introducing breathing exercises that will help you handle stress more efficiently.
- Make sure you’re eating as balanced and healthily as possible, since this will enhance the body’s ability to heal itself, as well as ensure that you have the proper nutrients to build healthy hair.
If nutrient loss is the main problem, then this is where you’ll need to concentrate your efforts. There is no point on fussing with hair masks, if you’re missing the key nutrients that are essential in hair production and maintenance.
It’s important to keep in mind that your body is an incredibly adaptive and optimized system. It recognizes essential and non-essential processes and it sets priorities accordingly. The survival of the body is its most basic goal – after that comes everything else.
If you’re not providing enough nutrients for the body to function optimally (and the body cannot make those nutrients itself, or is not able to make them in sufficient amount) it WILL start to prioritize where to send them.
The hair on our head, though beautiful and useful in its way, is NOT essential to the survival of the system. If the nutrients are not enough, hair (as well as skin) will be sacrificed.
Chronic diffuse hair loss
On the other hand, chronic telogen effluvium is mostly due to thyroid conditions, lupus (autoimmune), drug ingestion (including prescription medicine), or iron deficiency anemia.
Whether you’re losing hair due to a thyroid condition, iron deficiency anemia, or even some kind of autoimmune disease – diet should always be the first place you look!
- Make sure you’re getting ample amounts of all the essential nutrients.
- Eat the best possible quality food you can get.
- Make sure you’re including plenty of anti-inflammatory foods.
- Try the cycle-syncing diet, which supports your hormones and adrenals, helping to correct hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance.
At the same time, to boost hair growth and recovery:
- Rub your scalp with onion or ginger juice at least twice a week.
- Use an oil-based nourishing hair masks to help nourish the hair follicles faster by doing it topically as well (favor coconut, olive, and castor oil).
Alopecia areata (autoimmune / patchy hair loss)
This is another type of hair loss where diet is an important factor, given that it seems to be an autoimmune and inflammatory reaction.
- Make sure you’re getting a variety of fruits and vegetables
- Your diet should be as clean as possible. An important point here is the quality of animal products, if they’re part of your diet. If you’re consuming animal meats and by-products it’s absolutely vital to make sure that they are as free as possible of artificial hormones and antibiotics. If you cannot afford organic and free-range, try to limit these foods as much as you can, since they wreak all kinds of havoc in the body – not least of which to your hormones!
- Make sure you’re getting enough healthy fats, omega 3&6, and anti-inflammatory foods.
Remember, this type of hair loss does not involve the loss of hair follicles, which means that as soon as the source of the autoimmune response is resolved, the hair will start growing again, even if it’s been years.
Concentrate your efforts on diet and maintaining a healthy lifestyle – getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, handling stress properly. Try breathing exercises, cold water therapy, yoga, boxing, meditation, or journaling – whatever it takes to keep those stress levels in check and your body moving. Keep your blood sugar level in check!
Then boost your results with natural hair loss treatments for the scalp:
- do a bi-weekly scalp massage with onion or ginger juice
- or a bi-weekly stimulating scalp massage with essential oils (like rosemary and peppermint). You can use carrier oils or aloe vera gel (or both, in fact)
- or alternate between these two options
Androgenetic (female/male pattern hair loss)
In this type of hair loss you mainly need to address the hormonal issue that’s causing the excess of androgen (so-called male) hormones, if you’re a woman.
Very common reasons for this in women are PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) or other hormonal imbalances caused by insulin resistance and inflammatory foods. (*)
All are usually a result of improper diet and lifestyle habits, and therefore can be totally fixed. A good way to go about it is again to try the cycle-syncing method made famous by Alisa Vitti.
I’ve written a basic introduction to the concept of cycle syncing in another blog post, if you want to check it out. Vitti has also written two books on the subject (The Woman Code and In The Flow). You can also check out her website for more information. Vitti herself completely reversed her own PCOS through diet and lifestyle changes. She’s become an expert on the female hormonal system and how to hack it for optimal health.
To fight Female Pattern Hair Loss:
- clean up your diet and follow a hormone balancing program
- add beneficial lifestyle habits, such as regular exercise, proper sleep and stress management
- introduce natural DHT blockers as supplements and scalp massages to stop further hair loss and boost new hair growth
To fight Male Pattern Hair Loss:
- introduce as many natural DHT blockers as possible, both internally as well as topically
- (also) clean up your lifestyle habits and reduce stress
Best natural DHT blockers
The most well researched DHT and/or androgen blockers you can try as supplements or food are (*):
- Green Tea
- Licorice
- Reishi mushrooms
- Spearmint
- Saw Palmetto
They’re all considered generally safe in terms of possible side effects, but of course it’s all down to dosages and individual sensitivities. As always with any supplement, do your research and consult with a healthcare provider if you’re not sure which or how much you should be taking.
You can further boost your progress and recovery by adding weekly or bi-weekly scalp massages made with pumpkin and/or grape seed oils. These have also been shown to increase hair growth and density for men with male pattern hair loss. (*)
This is supposedly due to a compound called procyanidin oligomers, which is high in both of these seeds and is believed to also be a 5α-reductase (therefore, DHT) blocker. (*)
Add the appropriate essential oils (check below) and commit to it for up to 6 months before deciding if things are working or not.
Favor the essential oils with a proven DHT blocking effect, as well as the onion, ginger, and/or nettle scalp rubs. These will boost your results the most.
You can also pair the natural hair loss recipes at the end of the post with microneedling, as explained in the Scarring Alopecia section. This has been proven to enhance the results for androgenetic type of hair loss.
Hormonal changes take some time to correct, so you need to be a bit patient to see results.
NATURAL HAIR LOSS REMEDIES (recipes)
Below are hair treatment recipes using the most effective ingredients for hair loss and hair thinning.
I’m giving you general guidelines, so that you can adapt them to your particular condition and/or personal preferences, as natural hair loss treatments.
Oil-based scalp massages
carrier oils for hair loss
The best carrier oils for strengthening and nourishing scalp massages are:
- olive (heavy, moisturizing, nourishing, antioxidant – vitamin E and polyphenols – anti-inflammatory)
- castor (heavy, moisturizing, antimicrobial, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, boosts blood circulation)
- coconut (medium, moisturizing, antimicrobial, antiviral, antifungal, most penetrates hair shaft – hair thickener)
- jojoba (light, most similar to natural scalp oils, moisturizing, antioxidant – vitamin E and B – antibacterial, antifungal, wound healing, anti-inflammatory)
- grape seed (light, powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory) and pumpkin oil (light, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory). Both have specifically been shown to boost hair growth and density in men with male pattern hair loss (DHT blocking effect)
You can use them individually or mix any of them together as your base carrier oils. Castor is usually best used with some other oil, simply because it’s easier to apply that way.
method
- Use 2 to 3 tablespoons of your choice carrier oil(s).
- Then add 4 to 6 drops of your choice of essential oil(s) – see below.
- Apply the mixture to your scalp and massage thoroughly for a couple of minutes.
- Leave on for at least 30 minutes and up to several hours – you can leave it on overnight if you want.
- Wash off and do a final rinse with vinegar-water to add shine and help balance the scalp’s pH: 1 part vinegar to 7/8 parts water
Below is a list of the most commonly favored essential oils for the hair and their general properties.
ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HAIR LOSS
Lavender: antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, regenerative, anti-inflammatory, soothing.
Thyme: antimicrobial, antibacterial, antioxidant, antifungal, stimulates blood flow, balances hormones.
Rosemary: anti-inflammatory, stimulates blood flow, DHT blocker, boosts hair growth.
Peppermint: natural analgesic (pain killer), cooling, antibacterial, stimulates blood flow, boosts hair growth, anti-inflammatory, relieves itching.
Spearmint: same general properties as peppermint, plus confirmed DHT blocker.
Cypress: antibacterial, antiseptic, stimulates blood flow, anti-inflammatory, tightens tissues.
Lemon: antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory.
Chamomile: sedative, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic.
Basil: antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antioxidant, stimulant.
Non-oily scalp massages
These natural hair loss treatments are all very powerful hair follicle stimulants that have proven to be very effective in both jump starting and speeding up new growth.
Onion (*)
It is a very strong antibacterial with a very high sulfur content.
Promotes circulation and decreases inflammation.
It is very effective in regenerating hair follicles and stimulating new growth.
To use:
- pulp an onion and strain out the juice
- apply the juice to the scalp and massage for a couple of minutes
- leave on for at least an hour, or overnight
- wash off
Ginger (*)
It’s a powerful antifungal and anti-inflammatory. Like onion, very useful in hair loss caused by fungal or bacterial infection.
It also has been shown to inhibit the 5α-reductase enzyme from converting testosterone into DHT (DHT blocker). Another excellent tool for androgenetic hair loss.
To use:
- just pulp some ginger
- apply the juice in the same way as described for the onion.
Aloe vera
A major component of aloe vera is aloenin, which has been shown to encourage hair growth (*)
It is also a strong regenerative, wound healer, antifungal, anti-inflammatory humectant (draws moisture).
It enhances skin permeation helping the transdermal delivery of other substances, so they penetrate deeper into the layers of the skin. (*)
This means that any essential oil you add to it will penetrate even deeper than it would by nature. (*)
To use:
- 1 or 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel (fresh if you can, otherwise use a good natural commercial gel with a minimum amount of other ingredients)
- 3 to 6 drops of essential oil of choice
- Apply to scalp with massage for a couple of minutes
- Leave on for at least an hour, or overnight
- Wash off
Nettle
The roots of the stinging nettle have been proven to have a natural DHT blocking effect. (*)
The stems and leaves have also been shown to be effective in telogen effluvium type of hair loss, by stimulating the metabolism of hair follicle cells. (*) It boosts blood circulation, causing an increase of hair follicles in the growth phase.
To use as natural hair loss treatments, you can use the fresh juice, make a vinegar infusion to apply as a hair rinse, or make an oil infusion to apply as a scalp massage.
To use as juice:
- Crush the leaves as best you can, or use a juicer
- Always do a patch test on the skin to make sure that the sting was deactivated
- Apply to the scalp and massage for a couple of minutes
- Leave on for at least 30 minutes
- Wash off
To make a vinegar or oil infusion:
- Take a handful or two of dried nettle leaves
- Add to vinegar or oil of choice in a mason jar and cover
- Let steep for 2 weeks and strain
Use the oil as the base for your oil scalp massage.
Dilute 1 part of the infused vinegar in 7 or 8 parts of water to use as a final rinse in the shower.
So there you have it. This post is a bit long because I wanted to include natural hair loss treatments for all hair loss types and not just give general tips. Hopefully you made it to the end with me 🙂
If there is stuff that isn’t too clear, please let me know in the comments section below. I hope you get useful information out of it. Please feel free to add any natural hair loss treatments or tips of your own, or any feedback below!
