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5 homemade remedies for preventing hair breakage

Coconut, onion juice, lemon juice and garlic are among the homemade remedies that can help prevent hair loss.

It always brings a frustrating feeling to see your hair strands coming out with the brush without being able to do a thing about it.

More frustrating it becomes when after spending a little bit of fortune on hair loss cream and the condition still remains the same.

However, it is important to know that there are homemade remedies that can actually work wonders for you, without the side effect of chemicals, if you apply them with devotion.

Below are homemade remedies for preventing hair loss.

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1. Coconut

Coconut has several benefits for your hair. Not only does it promote hair growth, it also conditions it.

It has essential fats, minerals, and proteins which reduce hair breakage and is also rich in potassium and iron. You can also make use of coconut oil or milk to prevent hair fall.

How to prevent hair loss with coconut?

Warm a bit of coconut oil and massage it from your hair root to tip and wash after one hour.

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Alternatively, grate a coconut and squeeze out its milk by mixing in a little water.

And apply it on the area where you notice thinning or balding.Let it stay overnight and wash off the next morning.

2. Onion juice

Onion is a rich source of sulphur which helps in hair growth by increasing collagen production. Using its juice on the scalp can help in controlling hair fall.

How to prevent hair loss with onion juice?

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It advisable to this twice a week for effective result.

3. Garlic

Like the onion, garlic also has high sulphur content. This is the reason why it is used in traditional hair regrowth medicines. You'd be surprised to know these beauty benefits of garlic.

How to prevent hair loss with garlic?

For effective result, do this two times in a week.

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4. Lemon Juice

Scientific studies show that lemons are excellent astringents. They help control hair fall by tightening the pores in your scalp.

Additionally, lemons also contain alpha-hydroxy acids that exfoliate dead cells, whilst eliminating dandruff in the process. The vitamin C in lemon makes it an essential nutrient that helps maintain hair health.

You will need at least two lemons to carry out this process. And here is what you need to do with them:

How to prevent hair loss with lemon?

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You can do this twice a week after morning bath.

Caution!

Despite being safe, lemons contain acids. Hence, close your eyes as you pour the mixture over your head.

Also, remember not to use the lemon juice remedy too frequently or for a long duration; it can dry out your hair.

5.Manage your stress

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Sometimes, stress can be the root cause of hair loss. Believe it or not, it is true.

Although the absence of the right diet, vitamins, and nutrients intake usually play a huge role in hair loss, where they're not the case, stress can become.

Hoping and believing is one positive way to manage your stress. And another perfect way to manage stress is by finding your own way to manage it.

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