10 Tips to Naturally Regrow Your Hair (2023)

What is hair loss?

Hair loss can be categorized by several symptoms. Male or female pattern baldness, also called androgenic alopecia, is most common among men over 50 and women who already experienced menopause.

Male pattern baldness

For male pattern baldness, causes include:

• genetics
• cancers
• thyroid conditions
• medications
• nutritional disorders
• high levels of sex hormones called androgens

Female pattern baldness

It’s less likely for women to go completely bald, but it’s common for thinning to occur. Doctors divide female pattern baldness into 3 types:

• Type I: This is when a small amount of thinning starts around the hair part.
• Type II: This involves widening of the part and increase thinning around it.
• Type III: This is thinning throughout, with a see-through at the top of the scalp.

Female pattern baldness can be naturally occurring, related to genetics, a side effect of medication or treatments, or hormone changes caused by pregnancy or menopause.

Women are less likely to experience hair thinning in their 20s and instead may start to see symptoms in their 40s, 50s, and beyond.

Alternative hair regrowth options

1. Massage

Massaging the scalp, which can be used in conjunction with hair oils and masks, stimulates the scalp and may improve hair thickness.

It’s thought that stretching during the massage encourages hair growth and thickness in the dermal papilla cells, which are located in the bottom of the hair follicle. These cells play a key role in the formation of hair, hair growth, and the shedding and regrowth cycle.

Massage is also known to improve blood flow and the health of the scalp. A 2019 study found that hair growth improved blood flow and the health of the scalp.

Taking the time to massage your scalp each day can also help you relieve stress and tension, an added bonus if these emotions are at the root of your hair loss.

Massage your scalp with your fingertips, not your fingernails. Move your way across your scalp in small circles, applying light to medium pressure. While there’s no set amount of time that you have to do a scalp massage, each scalp massage was given daily for 4 minutes for a period of 24 weeks in the 2019 study above.

The bottom line: Be patient and consistent.

2. Aloe vera

Aloe vera has long been used for treating hair loss. It also soothes the scalp and conditions hair. It can reduce dandruff and unblock hair follicles that may be blocked by excess oil.

While research on how aloe vera

You can apply pure aloe vera gel to your scalp and hair a few times per week. You can also use shampoo and conditioner that contain aloe vera.

3. Coconut oil

Coconut oil contains fatty acids, called lauric acid, that penetrate inside the hair shaft and reduce protein loss from hair.

Coconut oil can be used either before or after you wash your hair, depending on your hair type. If your hair tends to be oily, you can do a leave-in treatment overnight or for a few hours before you wash it.

Massage coconut oil into your scalp and all of your hair. If your hair is dry, you can also use it as a leave-in treatment. There needs to be more research on coconut oil as a promoter of hair growth, but it’s been shown to lubricate the hair shaft and prevent breakage.

One study also found that coconut applied to the scalp helps enrich the scalp’s microbiome, making the scalp and hair follicles healthier.

4. Viviscal

Viviscal is a natural hair growth supplement that promotes hair growth in people with thinning hair.

It contains a marine complex known as AminoMar C, which is a mineral-rich combination of shark and mollusk powder, organic silica, and vitamin C (derived from acerola cherry). These ingredients can help regenerate new cells and strengthen existing cells.

You have to take the pills twice daily for at least 6 months in order to see results. Viviscal also makes a shampoo and conditioner.

5. Fish oil

Consuming omega fatty acids can help improve your hair from the inside, since they are filled with nutrients and proteins. Taking an omega supplement, along with antioxidants, helps improve hair density and diameter. It also reduces hair loss.

Omega fatty acids help your cells work correctly and can boost immunity, leading to better overall health.

You should follow the manufacturer’s recommended dosage and consult your doctor prior to introducing any new supplements to your diet.

6. Ginseng

Taking ginseng supplements can promote hair growth by stimulating hair follicles. Ginsenosides are the active components of ginseng and are thought to be responsible for ginseng’s positive effect on hair.

Research on how ginseng can encourage hair growth is limited, but a recent 2018 review showed some promising results.

You should always take supplements as directed and be sure to check for any possible side effects.

7. Onion juice

If you can handle the smell of onion juice, you may find that the benefits are worth it. Onion juice has been shown to promote hair growth and successfully treat patchy alopecia areata — an autoimmune condition in which the body attacks the hair follicles and causes hair loss on various parts of the body.

Onion juice is also thought to improve circulation. Animal studies show improved keratinocyte growth factor, an important mediator of hair follicle development and growth.

To consume onion juice, blend a few onions and squeeze out the juice. Apply the juice to your scalp and hair, and leave it in for at least 15 minutes. Then, follow up with shampoo.

8. Rosemary oil

Rosemary is a common essential oil that people use to promote hair growth and reduce hair loss. Rosemary oil has been found to stimulate new hair growth and can even be used to treat androgenetic alopecia.

Mix a few drops of rosemary oil into a carrier oil, like argan oil or jojoba oil, and massage it into your hair and scalp before rinsing. You can do this a few times per week.

You can also add a few drops of rosemary oil into your shampoo and conditioner on a daily basis. However, you shouldn’t use essential oils directly on the skin, and you should always mix them in a carrier oil or shampoo.

9. Geranium oil

Geranium, or Pelargonium graveolens, is a fragrant plant that’s native to South Africa. Geranium oil is the concentrated essential oil that’s extracted from its leaves. You can use geranium oil to promote hair growth and boost circulation.

Mix three drops of geranium essential oil with eight drops of a carrier oil, and apply it directly to your hair. You can also add a few drops to your shampoo and conditioner.

Geranium oil can help strengthen, hydrate, and restore your hair.

10. Lemon

You can use fresh lemon juice or lemon oil, since they’ve both been found to enhance hair quality and growth. Lemon oil may help you maintain a healthy scalp and encourage hair growth.

Apply fresh lemon juice to your scalp and hair 15 minutes before you shampoo. You can also use lemon essential oil diluted in a carrier oil as part of a hair mask.

Frequently asked questions

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Can I use natural hair regrowth methods with other treatments?

Naturally regrowing your hair often requires a multidirectional approach, which means you may have to combine different approaches for the best results.

If you’re currently under a physician’s care for hair loss, and you want to combine natural methods with your medical treatment, talk with your doctor to make sure there are no concerns or possible contraindications.

What causes hair loss?

Hair loss can have multiple causes. In some cases, there’s a genetic component. Other times, it’s a result of autoimmune disease, high stress levels, recent surgery or illness, hair damage from bleach or dyes, scalp conditions, or vitamin deficiencies.

Hair loss can also develop in response to hormonal imbalances or thyroid conditions. Pulling on your hair and wearing tight hairstyles can also contribute to hair loss over time.

When should I see a doctor?

Most people lose about 50 to 100 strands of hair per day. This may seem like a lot, but it’s insignificant compared to the 100,000 hair follicles you have on your head.

If you’re noticing that you’re losing more hair than average, it’s worth discussing with your doctor, especially if hair loss is combined with other symptoms, like fatigue, anxiety, itching, and mood changes.

Takeaway

If you want to improve your hair, come up with a plan and stay consistent. Remember that the treatments may take a few months to yield noticeable results. Be creative with the remedies and mix them up as much as you like.

It’s important that you take time each day to focus on nourishing your hair. Taking this step and practicing self-care are beneficial if your hair loss is related to any emotional or stress-related issues. Do your best to maintain a healthy lifestyle that complements your hair treatment plan.

Talk with your doctor about medications or procedures if these natural methods don’t work for you.