According to MayoClinic.com, the most common treatments for thinning hair and hair loss in women are topical treatments like Minoxidil, hair transplants, and surgical treatments like scalp reduction and flap surgery. While these treatments are usually effective for combating hair loss and thinning hair, they can be expensive and highly invasive. Some home remedies can also help with thinning hair, though these treatments have not been approved by the FDA, so talk with your doctor before starting any new home treatment.
Whole Milk and Beer Rinse
According to Jethro Kloss, author of "Back to Eden: The Classic Guide to Herbal Medicine, Natural Foods, and Home Remedies Since 1939,” a rinse made of whole milk and beer can be applied to the scalp and hair follicles to prevent thinning hair in women.
Combine 3 tbsp. whole milk and 1/8 cup beer in a container, and stir to combine. Over the sink or in the bathtub or shower, pour the mixture over damp hair, and gently massage it into the scalp and hair follicles. Leave the mixture on for 15 minutes before rinsing with cool water and washing with a mild shampoo to get rid of the sugars. Let your hair dry naturally without blow drying or vigorous toweling. This treatment can be repeated daily unless it bothers your scalp or skin.
Cypress Essential Oil, Lavender Essential Oil and Jojoba Oil
According to Ann Worwood, author of "The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy,” a mixture of cypress essential oil, lavender essential oil and jojoba oil can be applied to the hair and scalp to help slow the thinning process.
Combine 1 tsp. cypress essential oil, 1 tsp. lavender essential oil and 20 tsp. jojoba oil in a small bottle or jar, and shake or stir to combine. Pour a small amount of the mixture onto wet hair, and massage it into the scalp and roots of the hair follicles. Leave the mixture on the hair for 20 to 25 minutes before rinsing with cool, clean water and washing with a mild shampoo. This treatment can be repeated every day unless you notice irritation or redness on the scalp. Unused portions of this mixture can be kept in a cool, dark place for up to a month.
Jojoba Essential Oil, Rosemary Essential Oil and Avocado Oil
According to Ann Worwood, a mixture of jojoba essential oil, rosemary essential oil and avocado oil can be used to stop hair thinning in women.
Combine 1 tbsp. jojoba essential oil, ½ tbsp. rosemary essential oil and 8 tbsp. avocado oil in a bottle or jar, and shake or stir to combine. Rinse the scalp and hair with cool water, and gently massage a small amount of the mixture onto the scalp and hair. Rinse with cool water after 15 to 20 minutes and wash with your regular shampoo. This treatment can be repeated twice per day unless you notice adverse side effects. Unused portions can be kept in a cool, dark place for up to a month.
References
- "Back to Eden: The Classic Guide to Herbal Medicine, Natural Foods, and Home Remedies Since 1939"; Jethro Kloss; 2004
- "The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy"; Ann Worwood; 1991
- Mayo Clinic: It's Not Just a Guy Thing: Treating Hair Loss in Women
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