7 simple home remedies to promote thick, healthy hair and reduce hair loss

5) Apply aloe vera. According to Top 10 Home Remedies, aloe vera contains enzymes that promote healthy hair growth, and its alkalizing properties can balance the pH level of your scalp. It also combats scalp inflammation and irritation which can all be factors in thinning hair. Try applying aloe gel or juice directly to the scalp and leaving on for a few hours, then rinsing with warm water.

6) Reduce the heat. If you regularly use hairdryers, straightening irons or curlers, you’re doing damage to your hair. There are products that claim to protect your hair from the heat damage, but the safest way to do this is to reduce the temperature on your styling tools and reduce the frequency with which you use them. Then try this treatment to nourish dry hair: mix an egg yolk with a tablespoon of olive oil, and apply the mask to damp hair. Leave in for up to thirty minutes and then wash out with cool water. The protein, fat, and oil help to rebuild damaged hair so that it appears thicker and healthier.

7)Stress less. Emotional stress takes its toll on your physical health, and your hair is no exception. If you are stressed to the point that it affects your sleeping patterns and your appetite, you may be releasing extra stress hormones which are thought to contribute to premature aging, including hair loss.

Everyone wants to have lovely looking hair, but the most important thing is that it’s healthy. Dry, brittle or thinning hair is most often caused by excessive stress on the hair (in the form of styling chemicals and heat), vitamin deficiencies and dietary issues. Consider the whole picture before reaching for expensive products that claim to fix your hair overnight, and make good choices around your diet and lifestyle instead.