The Best Way to Stimulate Dormant Hair Follicles Naturally

According to the American Hair Loss Association, hair grows about .3 to .4mm per day, or 6 inches a year. The anagen phase is when hair is actively growing, where cells in the roots are developing. New hairs form in this phase and push out hairs which are no longer growing. The telogen phase is the resting phase. On average, you shed 25 to 100 telogen hairs daily. Massaging essential oils along with vitamin E into your scalp may stimulate hair follicles; however, there is no scientific evidence to support the efficacy of this approach. Check with your doctor if you are experiencing unusual hair loss as it may be the sign of a medical problem.

Tips and Warnings

• The Alternative Medicine Zone also suggests that you consume plenty of green vegetables, yogurt and sesame seeds, all which are beneficial to hair health. Rinsing your hair with sage tea in apple cider vinegar may also help to stimulate hair growth. Taking a tincture or tea made with the herbs stinging nettles, burdock or marshmallow may also improve blood circulation and stimulate hair growth. You can find most of these herbs, along with the jojoba and vitamin E oil at a natural health food store. Eating foods that contain zinc, magnesium and calcium along with plenty of essential oil fatty acids may also be helpful.
• Sudden or unusual hair loss may be a sign of a more serious health concern. Please contact your physician if you have any questions. Even though there are many examples of natural ways to help hair growth, not enough evidence exists to prove them completely effective.

Things You'll Need

• 8 oz jojoba oil
• Vitamin E oil
• Eye dropper
• Rosemary essential oil
• Lavender essential oil
• Towel
• Shampoo
• Conditioner

References

• American Hair Loss Association: Hair Science
• Alternative Medicine Zone: Ayurvedic Treatment For Hair Loss To Control Excess Hair Fall