Natural Ways to Fortify Hair Follicles & Prevent Against Loss

Untreated gradual hair loss potentially can lead to total hair loss. In the early stages, hair loss can be treated to prevent further loss through a series of natural scalp care and dietary modifications. These methods help ensure that the scalp receives proper nutritional benefit in order to facilitate blood circulation and, in turn, to maintain healthy hair growth.

Vitamin Supplements

• Use a multivitamin supplement containing biotin, folic acid, inositol and vitamin C. These vitamins also can be found in the foods we eat, such as leafy vegetables and citrus fruits. Using these vitamins can improve the texture and color of your hair and increase growth by increasing the level of blood circulation to the scalp.

Aloe Vera

• Use aloe vera juice from the aloe plant before washing your hair. You also can find it in the form of pre-wash rinse, available in many beauty supply stores. Using aloe vera in conjunction with vitamin supplements and careful washing and rinsing techniques helps keep the hair well-moisturized and prevent the formation of excessive oily buildup in the hair. The enzymes in aloe vera also have been shown to renew the growth cycle of the hair.

Apple Cider Vinegar

• After washing with a natural shampoo, rinse your hair with a solution of 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup water. Apply the apple cider vinegar rinse to the hair follicles and massage into your scalp. Using the apple cider vinegar rinse helps to balance the pH level of the scalp and prevent against scalp conditions such as yeast infections and seborrheic dermatitis, two of the most common causes of hair loss.