Updated: 09/05/2019

Today many people have been suffering from hair fall due to stress, environmental factors, genetics, nutritional deficiencies, aging, and others. It is fairly normal to fall from 60 to 100 strands daily^[1]. However, if you are losing more than that number, it will be worth concerning. Nowadays, with the development of technology, hair fall products have spread out in the market, and most of which are undeniably useful. Nonetheless, these products are quite pricey and probably result in harming your health. Thankfully, nature always blesses us with many great home remedies for controlling this issue, which are not only easy-to-follow but also safe and effective. In this article, we will share with you 25 best natural home remedies for hair fall control that you can try at home.

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25 Best Natural Home Remedies For Hair Fall Control

1. Olive Oil

Olive oil is used widely for skin care such as preventing eczema and psoriasis^[2]. Moreover, olive oil contains anticancer properties which are beneficial for reducing the risk of colorectal cancer, breast cancer, and skin cancer^[3].

Olive oil contains antioxidants that can be beneficial in controlling hair fall^[4]. Monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E which exist in the olive oil^[5] may prevent the hair fall and promote your hair growth^{[6] [7]}. Here are steps to treat hair loss by using olive oil that you can easily carry out at home:

Process 1:

Ingredients:

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• 2 tsp of olive oil
• 1 tsp of coconut oil
• A bowl
• A shower cap

Direction:

• First, mix olive oil and coconut oil well in the bowl.
• Next, apply a small amount of the mixture to your scalp and hair
• Then, gently massage your hair in 15 minutes. Be careful that you should not pull the hair while massaging because it may increase the amount of hair fall.
• After that, cover your head with the shower cap. Let the mixture stay on your hair overnight or at least 4 hours.
• In the next morning, rinse your hair off with shampoo and water.

Process 2:

Honey is another useful remedy for your hair since it contains moisturizing and nourishing properties^[8].

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp of honey
• 2 tsp of olive oil
• A bowl
• 1 tsp of freshly powdered cinnamon

Direction:

• Mix the honey and olive oil well in the bowl first.
• Then add the cinnamon to the mixture to create a smooth paste
• Next, apply this mixture on your scalp and hair
• Let it stay in 20-25 minutes and after that, rinse it off with shampoo and water
• Repeat this remedy once a week for visible results

2. Onion Juice

Onion contains high sulfur content, which helps in controlling your problem and in hair growth. Thanks to its antibacterial properties, this juice may help to rid the scalp of germs and parasites, then treat scalp infection and inflammation that may be the cause of your hair fall^[9].

Process 1:

Ingredients:

• 1 onion

Direction:

• First, chop the onion into fine pieces and then squeeze its juice out
• Next, apply the juice on the affected scalp
• Let it stay in 15-20 minutes
• Afterward, rinse your hair off with shampoo and water
• Repeat this remedy 2-3 a week till you can see the positive effects

Process 2:

Ingredients:

• 3 tsp of onion juice
• 2 tsp of aloe vera gel
• 1 tsp of olive oil

Direction:

• Mix the ingredients well
• Then, apply the mixture on your scalp and let it stay in 30 minutes
• Lastly, rinse your hair and scalp off with shampoo and water
• Repeat this remedy 2-3 times a week

Process 3:

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup of onion juice
• 1 tsp of honey

Direction:

• Mix the ingredients well
• Then, apply it to your scalp. You can drink the juice, which can bring you the same positive effects.

3. Coconut Milk

Coconut milk and coconut oil are the best natural home remedies for hair fall because of their tissue-nourishing. They may prevent your hair fall and promote your hair growth^[10].

Process 1:

Ingredient:

• A coconut
• 2 tsp of water
• A container
• A shower cap (optional)

Direction:

• First, you cut the coconut in half and then grate it
• Next, squeeze its milk out in the container and after that, add the water into it
• After that, simmer the mixture in 5 minutes and strain it
• Apply the liquid to your hair and gently massage your scalp
• Let it stay in 15-20 minutes
• Rinse your hair with warm water
• Repeat this remedy once a week for positive results

You can wear a shower cap and let it stay overnight. In the morning, you wash your hair with warm water.

In order to make the solution more potent, you can mix coconut milk with powdered black pepper and fenugreek seeds.

Process 2:

Ingredient:

• Some drops of coconut oil

Direction:

• First, warm the coconut oil and then massage your hair with this mixture from root to tip
• Let it stay in 1 hour
• Rinse your hair off with warm water
• Repeat this remedy once a week.

Process 3:

Ingredients:

• Lemon juice
• Some drops of coconut oil or olive oil

Direction:

• Mix the lemon juice with one choice of the oil
• Then, apply the mixture onto your hair and scalp
• Gently massage the hair with the mix
• Let it stay in 30 minutes
• Rinse the hair off with shampoo and water
• Repeat this solution 2-3 times a week

4. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is regarded as one of the effective home remedies for hair fall because it may eliminate dandruff, which may cause hair loss. Due to antifungal and antibacterial properties of aloe vera, it prevents the creation of dandruff on the head ^[11]. Moreover, aloe vera has vitamin A, C, E which help promote healthy cell growth and shiny hair^[12]. Additionally, its alkalizing properties may help to bring your scalp and hair's pH up to the more desirable level that may significantly promote hair growth and particularly control your hair fall^[13]. You can use either aloe vera juice or its gel, both of which will work with your problem.

Process 1:

Ingredients:

• Aloe vera juice or gel

Direction:

• Apply the juice or gel on your scalp
• Let it stay in 3-4 hours
• Next, rinse it off with shampoo and water
• Repeat this solution 3-4 times a week

You can consume 1 tsp of aloe vera juice every day on an empty stomach for more positive effects.

Process 2:

Ingredients:

• 1 onion
• 2 tsp of aloe vera gel
• 1 tsp of olive oil
• A bowl

Direction:

• First, chop the onion, extract the juice and pour it in the bowl
• Next, add aloe vera gel and the olive oil to it and mix them well
• Then, apply it to your hair and scalp and let it stay in 30 minutes
• Lastly, rinse your hair off with shampoo and cold water
• Repeat this remedy 2-3 times a week

5. Garlic

Many people use garlic for not only adding flavor to meals but also treating various diseases such as flu. Like the onion, garlic contains high sulfur content, too. As a result, garlic conventionally has been used as one of the best natural home remedies for hair fall and hair growth^[14].

The combination of garlic and coconut oil may be the home remedies for hair fall because of their benefits for hair growth and hair fall control.

Ingredients:

• Some garlic
• 3 tsp of coconut oil
• A bowl
• A cooking pan

Direction:

• First, crush the garlic and then toss them in the bowl
• Next, add the coconut to it and mix them well
• After that, pour the mixture into the pan and after that, warm it up with the slow heat in 2 minutes
• Next, let the mixture cool down before you apply the mixture to your hair and scalp
• Gently massage your scalp and hair and let the mixture stay in 30 minutes
• Last, rinse your hair off with cold water
• Repeat this remedy 2-3 times a week

6. Egg

Eggs are considered as a rich source of protein^[15], which strengthens your hair and control your hair fall^[16]. It also may be used as a hair conditioner so as to avoid the frizzy or dry hair.

Process 1:

Ingredient:

• One egg

Direction:

• Beat the egg and then apply it in the hair
• Let it stay in 20 minutes
• Rinse your hair off with shampoo and cold water
• Repeat this remedy 2-3 times a week

Process 2:

Instead, you can use egg oil that is regarded as one of the best home remedies for hair fall. Using egg oil continuously for the long term may prevent graying and hair fall. Egg oil is more convenient than egg yolk masks, and it does not smell much like the raw egg yolks, or it may easily be cooked in the hair if you use the hot shower. You can make the egg oil by yourself, or you can buy it in the market.

Ingredient:

• Some drops of egg oil
• A shower cap

Direction:

• Before sleeping, gently massage your hair and scalp with the egg oil
• Cover your hair by the shower cap and let it stay overnight
• Then, in the morning, wash your hair with herbal shampoo and water
• Repeat this remedy 2-3 times a week for around 12 weeks

Process 3:

Ingredients:

• 1 egg
• 1 tsp of olive oil
• A bowl

Direction:

• First, crack the egg and take only the whites in the bowl
• Next, add the olive oil to it and stir them well
• Then, apply the mixture on your hair and scalp
• Let it stay in 15-20 minutes
• Last, rinse your hair off with shampoo and water
• Repeat this solution 2-3 times a week for positive results

7. Fenugreek Seed

Fenugreek seeds are also the effective natural home remedies for hair fall that you can try as they contain hormone antecedents, which may help your hair grow by rebuilding the hair follicles^[13]. These seeds also have proteins and nicotinic acid that stimulate the hair growth^[17].

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of fenugreek seeds
• Water
• A shower cap

Direction:

• Soak the seeds in water overnight
• In the morning, grind the soaked seeds into a paste
• Next, apply the paste to your hair and after that, put on the shower cap
• After that, you let it stay in 40 minutes and rinse off with shampoo and water
• Repeat this remedy daily in 1 month for positive side effects

8. Neem Or Indian Lilac

Neem is ornamented with many essential qualities, including antifungal, antibacterial, anti-diabetic, anti-viral, antiseptic and sedative in nature^[18]. As a result, neem is not only useful for treating some diseases but also one of the excellent home remedies for hair fall that you can try^{[19] [20]}.

Process 1:

Ingredients:

• Some leaves of neem
• Water

Direction:

• Boil the leaves in the water till the water remains half
• Then, let the liquid cool
• Wash your hair once a week with the water till you see the positive results.

Process 2:

Ingredients:

• Some dried powdered neem leaves
• 1 aloe vera juice
• Some drops of amla oil

Direction:

• First, extract the juice from the aloe vera juice
• Then, add the neem powder to the juice
• Mix them well and after that, add the amla oil to this mixture
• After that, apply the mix onto your hair and scalp
• Let it stay in 30 minutes, and then you rinse your hair off with shampoo and water
• Repeat this solution 1-2 a week for the positive effects

Process 3:

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• A bowl
• 2 tsp of yogurt or curb
• 1 tsp of neem power

Direction:

• First, take the egg white of the two eggs in the bowl
• Then, add the curd to the egg white
• Next, mix them well and after that, add the neem powder to the mixture
• After that, apply it onto your scalp
• Let it stay in 30 minutes
• Rinse your hair and scalp off with shampoo and water
• Repeat this remedy once a week

9. Licorice Root

Licorice root is composed of mollifying properties, which opens the pores, soothes the scalp and gets relief from imitations^[13]. It is known that dandruff is one of the causes of hair fall, even of baldness; therefore, you should take advantage of licorice root and follow this remedy. You can take licorice both externally and internally. For the internal treatment, you can drink licorice tea 3 times daily. The following is the direction for the external one that can be mixed with some other ingredients for better effects:

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp of licorice root
• 1 cup of milk
• 1/4 tsp of saffron

Direction:

• Mix the ingredients well
• Next, apply to your affected scalp and hair
• Let it stay overnight and then shampoo your hair in the morning.
• Repeat this remedy 1-2 a week

10. Indian Gooseberry

Among fast natural home remedies for hair fall, Indian gooseberry (or also called amla) has been considered as a good choice for you due to its richness of vitamin C, which you lack in your body, may lead to hair fall. Moreover, the anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, exfoliating, and the antioxidant properties present in the Indian gooseberry may help to promote your hair growth and maintain a healthy scalp^[21].

Process 1:

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp of Indian gooseberry
• 1 tsp of lemon juice
• A shower cap

Direction:

• Mix the Indian gooseberry with the lemon juice well
• Then, gently massage your hair and scalp with this mixture
• Next, cover your hair by using the shower cap
• Let it stay overnight and then shampoo your hair and scalp in the morning
• Repeat this remedy 1-2 times a week

Process 2:

Ingredients:

• A bowl
• Some gooseberries
• 1 tsp of lemon juice

Direction:

• First, squeeze the gooseberries and then pour its juice over the bowl
• Next, add the lemon juice to the bowl and mix them well
• After that, apply the mixture to your hair and scalp
• Let it stay in 20-30 minutes
• Lastly, rinse your hair and scalp off with shampoo and water
• Repeat this solution 1-2 a week

11. Chinese Hibiscus

Chinese hibiscus flower consists of many natural properties, which can help to treat your hair fall. Besides promoting your hair growth, this flower may also be used to treat dandruff, thicken your hair and prevent split ends and premature graying^{[22] [23]}.

Ingredients:

• 10 Chinese hibiscus flowers
• 2 cups of coconut oil

Direction:

• First, add the flowers to the coconut oil
• Next, heat the mixture till charred
• Then, strain it in order to collect the oil
• Afterward, apply the oil into your hair and scalp before sleeping.
• Let it stay overnight and then rinse your hair off in the morning.
• You should repeat this solution 2-3 times a week for positive results

In addition, you can create a tea with this kind of flower and then work the tea as a rinse for the hair and scalp to encourage proper growth.

12. Flax Seeds

Flaxseeds contain a rich wide range of omega-3 fatty acids, which may not only prevent hair fall but also encourage hair growth^{[13] [24]}. You can use these remedies for both external and internal treatments.

Process 1: Internal treatment:

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp of flaxseeds
• 1 glass of water

Direction:

• Consume the flax seeds with the water daily in the morning.

You can also add the flax seeds to smoothies, soups and salads and other dishes in your daily meal.

Process 2: External treatment:

Ingredient:

• 2-3 tsp of flaxseed oil

Direction:

• Apply the oil onto your hair
• Gently massage your hair with it in 5 minutes
• Then, let it stay in 30-40 minutes and then rinse your hair off with shampoo and water
• Repeat this remedy 2-3 times a week till you get rid of your hair fall

13. Beetroot

It is considered that beetroot juice has protein, phosphorus, carbohydrates, calcium, carbohydrates, and vitamins C and B, which are necessary for healthy hair. Therefore, beetroot is one of the good home remedies for hair fall that you can treat your hair both internally and externally^[13].

Process 1: For internal treatment:

Ingredients:

• Fresh beetroot juice
• Spinach juice, lettuce juice, alfalfa juice or carrot juice (optional)

Direction:

• Drink fresh beetroot juice in the diet.
• Repeat this remedy daily or at least 2-3 times a week
• You can mix this juice with one choice of the mentioned juice for the further improvements to your hair

Process 2: For external treatment:

Ingredients:

• Some beetroot leaves
• Henna
• Water

Direction:

• First, boil the leaves in the water and then grind them with the henna
• Next, apply this paste onto your scalp and hair
• Let it stay in 15-20 minutes and then rinse your hair and scalp off with shampoo and water
• Repeat this solution 2-3 times a week for the positive effects

14. Having Enough Nutrition

Besides some external treatments that we have mentioned above, you should change your diet, such as:

• Eat foods that are high in iron, such as spinach, beans, and meat because iron deficiency may lead to hair loss^[25].
• Protein is essential for healthy hair. Therefore, you should add enough protein in daily meals with fish, eggs, nuts, and soy products^[26].
• Remember to consume omega fatty acids^[27]. You can find these nutrients from fish, olive oil, almond, etc.
• Another bad habit that may lead to hair fall is eating junk foods. All unhealthy lifestyle and eating habits may cause your hair loss. Therefore, it is advisable to try to avoid the junk and oily foods far away from you. Instead, you should increase the moderate exercise that may improve your blood flow to the scalp and head to prevent hair fall and build up the intake of water that may remove toxins.

15. Getting Sufficient Vitamins

Vitamin sufficiency is one of the safe home remedies for hair fall that you should consume in your daily meal, including, vitamin A, B, D, and E.

• Vitamin A, which promotes the production of sebum in your scalp, is located in carrots, kale, sweet potatoes, mango and broccoli leaf, etc.^[28]
• Vitamin B, which is necessary for the process of melanin production that gives your hair its color, lies in fish, pork, whole cereal, poultry, eggs, soybean, etc^[29].
• Vitamin D deficiency may lead to alopecia, which is a technical term for hair loss^[30]. Some sources of vitamin D are liver oil, some mushrooms, and fortified foods, etc
• Lastly, vitamin E which promotes the blood circulation in your scalp and keeps the hair follicles active is maintained in margarine, nuts, wheat germ and vegetable oil, etc^[30a].

16. Relieving Stress

Stress is another cause of your hair fall if you cannot manage it well^[31]. While some are all susceptible to stressful solutions, it is highly recommended that you take everything in its stride. You can participate in some physical exercises and meditation, which are some methods to get your mind off anything stressing to you.

17. Treat Hair Properly

#1: Limiting styling practices

There is a wide range of styling practices, including the usage of perms, rubber bands, curling wands, dyes, and straightening irons, which may result in your serious hair fall. You are advised to minimize the chemicals applied to your hair so that you can limit the causes of hair fall.

#2: Gently washing and brushing hair

You should gently treat your hair when washing and brushing it so that your hair may avoid breakage.

Do you get tired of regularly seeing your hair fall? The top 25 best natural home remedies for hair fall control we have mentioned above may be useful for you. However, these are of nature; therefore, you should follow the solutions continuously for 1-2 months for seeing the positive results. Moreover, this article is a case of information, not for educational or medical purposes; as a result, you should ask the doctor for advice before using these remedies in case you can get allergies or sensitive to any treatments. If you have other useful treatments or any questions and comments, please feel free to leave them below, and we will try to reply you as soon as possible. Last but not least, we hope these best natural home remedies can help you get your thick and long hair back sooner. To get more information related to effective natural remedies for health problems, go to our main Home Remedies page.