• Massage: Massaging the scalp can help to restore hair growth and can be used in conjunction with hair oils and masks. This stimulates the scalp and can improve hair thickness. Taking the time to massage your scalp each day can also help you relieve stress and tension. It’s thought that stretching forcing during the massage encourage hair growth and thickness in the dermal papilla cells. 
• Aloe vera: Aloe vera has long been used for treating hair loss. It also soothes the scalp and conditions hair. It can reduce dandruff and unblock hair follicles that may be blocked by excess oil.  
• Coconut oil: It contains fatty acids that penetrate inside the hair shaft and reduce protein loss from hair. Coconut oil can be used either before or after you wash your hair depending on your hair type. Massage coconut oil into your scalp and all of your hair. If your hair is dry, you can also use it as a leave in treatment.  

• Fish oil: Consuming omega fatty acids can help to improve your hair from the inside, since they are filled with nutrients and proteins. Taking an omega supplement along with the antioxidants helps to improve hair density and diameter. It also reduce hair loss. 
• Onion juice: Onion juice has been shown to successfully treat patchy alopecia areata by promoting hair growth. Onion juice is also thought to improve circulation. You can blend a few onions and squeeze out the juice. Apply the juice to the scalp and hair and leave in for at least 15 minutes. Then shampoo normally.  
• Lemon: Using fresh lemon juice or lemon oil since they are said to enhance hair quality and growth. Lemon oil can help you to maintain a healthy scalp and encourage hair growth.  

Be creative with the remedies and mix them up as much as you like. It is important that you take time each day to focus on nourishing your hair to get the luscious locks you want. Taking this step and practising self-care will be extra beneficial if your hair loss is related to any emotional or stress related issue. Stay positive and do your best to maintain a healthy lifestyle that will complement your hair treatment plan.  

 Most of the factors that control hair growth are out of day to day control. The best step you can take is to prevent hair loss and thinning due to poor nutrition. Embrace a healthy lifestyle and be sure to eat balanced diet and stay hydrated. Our hair reflects our overall health. For well-nurtured hair, here are the must haves for a regular diet: 

• Water: The scalp (like your skin) can get dry. We should drink about 1.5 – 2 litres of water a day. 
• Protein: Hair is protein based, so taking in more protein is essential. A serving of 120g of meat protein (for breakfast and lunch) is recommended. For vegetarians – you’ll want to go over 120g of plant-based sources such as nuts, beans, legumes and tofu. 
• Biotin: Rich sources of biotin: salmon, oysters, avocados and nuts. 
• Vitamin C: Vitamin C is needed for healthy hair and skin. It plays an important role as a major antioxidant that “fights off all of the cellular damage we’re doing regularly”. Citrus fruits, sweet potatoes and red peppers are the top sources of vitamin C.  
• Good breakfast: Never underestimate the importance of a nutritious breakfast. It’s the refuelling point for most of your body- including your scalp and hair follicles. A meal that’s complete with all of the above provides much needed energy to form hair cells. 

• Sleep well: About 7-8 hours of sleep every night is ideal. It is the state where the body is in constant repair mode. It also acts as a window for growth hormone to come out and speed up cell reproduction. “The more you sleep, the more active scalp cells and the more hair growth too…. 
• Worry less: A stressed state of mind is as big of a factor as the lack of physical health. The more you stress yourself the more it can burden your brain. The goal is to worry less.  

Try these natural home remedies for healthier, happier hair and these natural treatments may help restore healthy hair growth.