There are a lot of reasons for hair fall. They range from cosmetic causes like too much shampooing or blow drying or then they could be due to some system malfunction like a thyroid problem. Hair is made of keratin which grows from the follicles below the scalp.
Hair follicles are almost all over the body, heavy in some places like the head and none in others like the soles of your feet. But hair loss is a worrisome problem for many but rest assured that all the hair in your basin does not indicate that you are going bald.
About 50 to100 hairs fall everyday and these get entangled with the normal hair which then comes out when shampooed. So what you see is normal hair fall.
There are herbal remedies that can take care of hair fall to a certain extent. A good massage with coconut oil everyday helps arrest hair loss. The oil can penetrate deep in to the scalp and follicles. It strengthens the follicles an also acts as a coolant for the body.
Camellia sinesis or green tea is thought to inhibit the 5 alpha-reductase enzyme which converts testosterone to DHT which is most unfriendly for hair. It is for this reason that green tea is thought to be effective curing baldness in men. But you need to take a capsule a day or drink many cups of tea for it to work.
Aloe Vera is again a very hair friendly product. It’s easily available in the market and is good for arresting hair fall. Mango, banana and fruit shakes are healthy nutritious drinks that work wonders for your hair. Cleaning out your colon by using Psyllium husk is another way of ensuring healthy hair. Fiber is essential for the diet and the Psyllium husk works well to gently scrub the inner walls of the colon.
Herbs like senna, cayenne and sagrada aid digestion by activating the intestinal peristaltic waves to push out blocked waste. Consult a naturopath or an herbalist for more information.
Despite using a hair fall shampoo if you still have hair loss then it is important to consult a dermatologist who will be able to help you identify allergies if any. Henna is another natural conditioner which seals the cuticle and repairs the hair shaft and protects from breakage. Henna is safe and it gives a nice tint to the hair. Neutral henna is available if no color is required.