Text updated 08.04.2021

Although hair loss is a natural process, in the course of which we lose about 100 of them every day, it is usually very difficult to come to terms with it. This is a particular problem for people in whom this phenomenon is significantly intensified, and the growing baldness can become a cause of serious stress. Unfortunately, this phenomenon concerns not only men, we also have to deal with baldness in women, so it should be firmly counteracted with the use of various methods. Just as effective as pharmaceuticals are home remedies for hair loss, which should definitely be tried.

Home remedies, as already used by our mothers or grandmothers, will work in many cases, however, the whole treatment should start with finding out what the causes of hair loss are. They can be really diverse, many of them are unfortunately our fault, and when we diagnose them, alone or with the help of a trychologist, it will be easier for us to find the right treatment. Most often excessive hair loss is caused by:

Not always some kind of alopecia itself, alopecia areata or androgenic alopecia, also diseases, in the course of which hair loss is one of the characteristic symptoms. They are caused, among others, by hormonal disorders associated with thyroid diseases, which can disrupt the level of testosterone secretion. In adverse conditions, testosterone mutates to dihydrotestosterone, DHT, which damages, often irreversibly, the follicles responsible for normal hair growth. The scalp and hair are also harmed by:

And they are the result of our own negligence and we can still come across a situation where someone washes their hair only once a week, no matter how oily or dry it is. This is a serious problem, and its consequences are quickly losing hair, which every day we find more and more on the brush or comb.

It is therefore essential to follow the principles of proper hair and scalp care and to carefully select the right cosmetics. Shampoos and conditioners must have a natural composition, preferably plant-based and free from harmful additives such as parabens, SLS and SLES. Hair loss may also be caused by brushing the hair too hard or tying it up with an elastic band, weakening hair roots and damaging hair structure, as well as by frequent use of hair dryers and straighteners.

This is not only a cause of overweight and obesity, but also of hair loss in large quantities. If you find yourself in this situation, you can only blame yourself for the fact that your daily diet contains too few or no ingredients for a healthy hair and scalp. These include vitamins and mineralsin particular:

Surely, each of us, at least once in his life, had a problem with excessively falling hair, caused by one of the reasons described above. Let’s face it, it can happen to us again and that’s why you should always be prepared for it. Most people in this situation reach for powerful pharmaceuticals, without thinking about the fact that in many cases, they do more harm than good. The ingredients contained in them may cause serious side effects, often having a negative impact on the entire health, and under their influence hair loss may even increase.

That is why it is worth using only home remedies for hair loss, tested for generations and based solely on what nature has given us. There are really many methods, and specialists, including the aforementioned trichologists, especially recommend:

Known and used for thousands of years, they also work perfectly as an extremely effective remedy for hair loss. Why should you spend hundreds or even thousands of zlotys on preparations based on artificial, harmful substances, whose action can be faulted a lot, when natural ingredients can be found in the garden or in a nearby meadow. Herbs are used in natural medicine of many cultures from all over the world and are valued for:

These advantages of using herbs to treat hair loss cannot be disputed, that is why they are recommended by top specialists and can be found in many cosmetics and dietary supplements designed to prevent baldness. When it comes to specific species of herbs, it works best:

Nettle

The absolute number one choice for hair and scalp health and a must-have ingredient in almost any hair loss treatment. This is because it most effectively prevents one of its most important causes, the DHT mutation of testosterone. Thus, it protects against a common form of the disease, androgenic alopecia, affecting both men and women.

The basis for such high effectiveness of nettle is its chemical composition, in which we can find a multitude of substances stopping hair loss on one hand, and accelerating its regrowth on the other:

Field horsetail

Deservedly taking second place, because it is a rich source of silicon, an element without which it is impossible to keep hair healthy. Unjustly regarded as a weed, like the nettle, it contains the following nutrients, which will help you quickly get rid of hair loss

It is thanks to such ingredients that field horsetail extracts effectively deal with hair loss regardless of its cause. Horsetail restores their proper mineralization, supports regrowth at every stage, takes care of the health of hair bulbs and hair follicles. Similarly to nettle, it counteracts the destruction of the latter by dihydrotestosterone, proving effective in treatment and prevention of androgenic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness.

Birch sap

Also known as birch water, its source is primarily the bark of this popular and widely growing tree. It is collected in the spring, during the period of greatest activity, when it emits the most sap full of nutrients such as:

All these contribute to the numerous health properties of birch water, acting anti-inflammatory, soothing skin irritations, removing skin lesions, including acne, flushing toxins from the body. In terms of hair care, birch sap:

Burdock root

More specifically, the extract obtained from it, which promotes health, including that of the hair and scalp. In burdock oil, extract or juice you will also find the substances responsible for this effect, which are:

Regular use of burdock strengthens hair bulbs and hair itself, thus significantly reducing their loss, stimulates them to faster growth, also positively affects the condition of the scalp, helping to thoroughly nourish it. It restores shine to hair, makes it denser and facilitates combing.

Black turnip

One of the longest used plants for hair loss, which certainly used our Grandmothers and Mothers. At first, its specific and sharp smell may put you off, but these minor inconveniences are fully compensated by its chemical composition where you can find

They guarantee thorough nourishment of the skin on the head, from the epidermis to its deepest layers, which has a good effect on the functioning of hair follicles. Black turnip juice regulates sebum secretion, preventing one of the common types of hair loss, seborrheic alopecia.

How to use herbs for hair loss

These are, of course, just some of the native herbs and plants with medicinal properties, preventing hair loss, strengthening and accelerating hair growth. As for the more exotic ones, saw palmetto, better known as sabal palm, works just as well. The ways to use such plants are many, and most often we opt for:

Few people struggling with accelerated hair loss know what a huge impact their diet has on it. Following a proper diet is almost mandatory, especially providing the right doses of nutrients, so that hair loss will no longer be a problem for us. However, it will be necessary to change the current eating habits quite a lot, and from the daily menu you should absolutely eliminate:

They must be replaced with products full of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, thanks to which our hair will thicken again and hair loss will be significantly reduced, not exceeding the norm of 100 a day. The nutrients that should be in our diet are: