Top 5 ways to recover thinning hair for strong and healthy hair

I love styling my hair but hate the fact that my thinning hair no longer supports my hairstyles. It has led to more hair falling off late.

Hair is considered a great prestige for a person. Everyone dreams of dense and healthy hair, but not all are blessed with it. The hair texture varies from thick, to medium to thin. Thin hair is more prone to hair breakage, difficulty in hair-styling, gets greasy quickly, has no volume and results in quick hair loss.

Apart from ageing, factors such as hereditary (e.g., male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness), hormonal imbalance, environmental pollution, improper diet, medical issues due to thyroid and excessive use of heat styling products may be responsible for gradual thinning hair, hair shedding and balding spots.

Signs to look for hair thinning:

Losing hair is a gradual process. Paying attention to the first signs of hair thinning can prevent patchy hair loss and balding in the long run.

You can look for- waning or receding hairline, if there is more hair fall than normal, sparse hair at crown area and if your hair takes longer to grow.

Worried about Thinning hair? There are 5 Ways to help recover healthy and fuller hair:

• 1. Focus on Hair Nutrition
• 2. Go for Oiling and Hair masks
• 3. Use mild Shampoo and Conditioner without harmful Sulphates
• 4. Minimize the usage of heat styling products
• 5. Cover the hair when out in the sun

1. Focus on Hair Nutrition

Hair needs proper minerals and vitamins like biotin for nourishment. Nutritional deficiencies affect hair health and can induce changes in hair structure and texture, making them thin and more prone to hair loss. In this case, you should include biotin, vitamin B complex, C, D, E, and A; minerals like iron and zinc; protein and fatty acids like omega 3 and 9 in the diet.

You can include eggs, walnuts, yoghurt, beans, oranges, milk, whole grains, poultry and fresh green vegetables for a wholesome hair-healthy diet.

You can add daily hair supplements like hair growth tablets, and gummies enriched with amino acids, vitamins and minerals for maximum nourishment and promote longer, stronger and faster hair growth.

2. Go for Oiling and Hair masks

Go for age-old thinning hair remedies to curb hair fall and breakage. Oiling plays a crucial role in keeping hair healthy and thick. Regular scalp massaging enhances blood circulation strengthens the hair roots, and hair follicles and ultimately boosts the volume of hair.

Which oils are best for hair health?

Olive oil: It consists of alpha-linolenic acid, omega 3 and oleic acid which helps repair split ends, hair loss, and moisture loss.

Almond oil: Contains magnesium, proteins and specific essential fatty acids for treating the hair problems like breakage, dullness, etc. remarkably.

Neem oil: Enriched with fatty acids that nourish and condition the scalp and hair. Due to the presence of antioxidants, it protects the scalp skin from damage caused due to free radicals. Avocado oil: Contains amino acids, proteins and fatty acids that prevent hair loss and absorbs extra oil from hair for a non-greasy look.

Earlier, it was suggested to keep the hair oil for a night for maximum hair care benefits, but the application of hair oil for 30 to 60 minutes is adequate. Keeping the oil for the night can clog the pores and may cause inflammation and dandruff. Use lukewarm oil that works wonders for your hair and scalp health.

Coming to hair masks- These are safe and natural ingredients commonly found in the kitchen which can be concatenated for an effective remedy for hair thinning and hair loss. Some worth considering options are as under:

Onion Juice: Onions are well known for their healing qualities which include antibacterial, cleansing, stimulating and nourishing powers. Along with Sulphur, it contains significant minerals and vitamins, such as vitamins C and B6, potassium, calcium, magnesium and germanium which are effective in regenerating hair follicles and boosting hair regrowth.

How to use onion juice? Extract the juice of the onion and massage it onto your scalp and leave as such for 10 minutes.

Green Tea: Due to its antioxidant properties and presence of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) (highly effective green tea catechin), green tea helps in keeping the scalp clean and healthy to promote hair growth.

How to use green tea for hair?

Mix green tea, and add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and olive oil each. Put on your scalp and hair. You can also use egg yolk, as desired. Put it on your scalp. Keep it on for 15-20 minutes and wash normally.

Fenugreek Seeds: Fenugreek has been known to induce hair growth and fight hair thinning.

How to use fenugreek seeds for hair?

Mix soaked fenugreek seeds, 1 teaspoon of coconut oil with 2 teaspoons of hibiscus flower powder and massage it on your scalp gently. Keep it as such for about 20-30 minutes for maximum benefits for hair growth and then wash it with shampoo.

3. Use mild Shampoo and Conditioner without harmful Sulphates

Volumizing shampoos are suitable for hair thinning treatment as they contain protein and moisturizing ingredients such as silicone, glycerin, and keratin proteins. You can always try a mild, anti-hair fall shampoo and conditioner enriched with vitamins and phytoextracts to bring back life to thin and damaged hair, making them shiny and manageable. Shampoos containing sulfates, diethanolamine, triethanolamine, and propylene glycol need to be avoided.

If you have dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, shampoos with anti-inflammatory agents can be a lifesaver.

4. Minimum use of heat styling products

Thin hair needs low heat exposure as high heat is common cause of hair breakage and burns. When using the standard styling tools (dryers, curling irons, etc.), prefer to use them at minimum temperature/less heat. Prefer the tools with ceramic or tourmaline surfaces with a setting to regulate the temperature.

You can also go for layered haircuts for thin hair. To avoid traction alopecia (excess pulled up hairstyles like tight ponytails), you can go for braids and loose ponytails.

5. Cover the hair when out in the sun

Excessive sun exposure is always a concern either for skin or hair. People with thin hair strands face more harm as the hair is more prone to exposure and sun damage which causes split ends, and breakable and dry hair. So, always cover your hair when going out in the sun.

Take away…

Hair damage is an interplay of many factors, such as environmental pollution, grooming habits, UV exposure, hair colour, androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern hair loss) and hair thinning. Adapting simple ways in our daily routine can greatly contribute towards the betterment of your hair making them well-nourished, shiny and fuller.

To know more about Amazing Hair Growth Tips that actually work to get a gorgeous mane, you can read here!

FAQs

Q. How to regrow thinning hair female?

Ans. Thinning hair can come back and effectively be managed if you know what caused it to begin with. Hair regrowth is possible in case of nutrient deficiencies, pregnancy, stress and other non-genetic reasons in women. You can go for simple home remedies, massages, hair growth supplements and in severe cases- medicated drugs only after consultation with a dermatologist or expert.

Q. What is hair thinning? How is it different from hair loss?

Ans. Hair thinning is a gradual drop in the diameter of the hair due to the weakening of the hair shaft. Whereas, hair loss causes hair to fall.

Q. Which haircut is best for thin hair?

Ans. Layered haircuts can be the best bet for thin hair. It makes the hair appear more voluminous and full-bodied. Side part of hair can also help conceal sparse around your temples and is most simple hairstyle for thin hair.

Q. Is keratin treatment good for thin hair?

Ans. Keratin treatment can weigh down your hair, lack volume and flatten down the hair. So, it may not be a suitable option if you have fine, thin hair. Curly, coarse or colour-treated hair can best benefit from keratin hair treatments.

Q. What are some of the main reasons for thinning hair?

Ans. Anyone can experience hair thinning which may be due to normal ageing, hormonal imbalances, medical conditions, environmental changes and/or genetic.