Herbal Home Remedies

Herbal Remedies For Most Hair Volume

The type of hair you have is greatly determined by genetic factors. Yet, it is important that you take care to maintain your hair in good health, especially if you have an active, stressful lifestyle. Exposure to sunlight, air and water pollutants, harsh chemicals present in commercially available hair care and styling products, as well as stress, anxiety, lack of sound sleep and nutritional imbalances can lead to thinning and loss of hair.

A few basic measures can be followed at home to increase hair volume. It is essential that you oil your hair regularly. Use coconut, almond or olive oil, either separately or mixed together to massage your scalp in gentle circular motions with your fingertips. It is preferable that you oil your hair just before going to bed and use a warm, steamed towel to wrap up the bulk of your hair. The next morning wash your hair with a mild shampoo that suits your hair type. Following this procedure thrice a week greatly enhances the growth of hair and makes it grow thicker, as it involves stimulation of the sebaceous glands and the hair follicles beneath the scalp. This naturally aids the production of both sebum and keratin, which help hair grow more glowing and thicker. Rinsing your hair with a solution of vinegar and distilled water after you have shampooed it also makes it look light and bouncy. For another remedy, mix a little grapeseed oil with the pulp of a ripe banana and apply this all over your scalp and hair an hour before shampooing. This makes hair stronger and thicker. You could also try boiling some dry capsicum in water for 5 minutes, collect the clear liquid and let it cool down for 15 minutes; then wash your hair and apply this extract on your scalp and hair. This increases the rate of hair growth as well as promotes the growth of new hair, thereby adding to the volume of hair you have. Another useful tip for adding to the volume of your hair is to add an egg to your regular shampoo and using this mixture to wash your hair. Egg is a natural source of proteins, which makes hair grow thicker. Alternatively, you may also use gelatin with your regular shampoo in the same manner to treat thinning hair and add to its bulk. Besides, eat plenty of raw fruits and vegetables to supply the vital minerals and vitamins necessary for faster and healthier growth of hair.