Home remedies to make your hair thicker

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Haircare is a topic we can spend hours researching upon, especially when it comes to home remedies for long hair. With the increase in the popularity of influencers, we often find ourselves wanting to have luscious and silky long locks. Dreaming of locks as perfect as shown in shampoo commercials might seem like a far-fetched dream without the right products in your hair care routine. When emptying your pocket might not seem like the greatest idea, home remedies come to the rescue. Mom- and grandma-approved home remedies are natural, healthier, and long-lasting.

Scroll down to know more about how you can the length and volume of your dreams.

Factors That Affect Hair Health
What Is Your Hair Porosity?
Home Remedies For Hair Growth and Thickness
A DIY Hair Mask For Hair Thickening
Home Remedies For Long Hair: FAQs

Factors That Affect Hair Health

Age: Hair tends to be healthier and grows a lot faster at a younger age. From ages 15 to 30, you can find your hair growing much faster, but as you grow older, hair follicles stop working which can eventually lead to thinning and balding.

Gender: Though men and women have no difference in the duration of hair growth, it's the testosterone in men that plays an important role in maintaining the thickness of the locks.

Nutrition: A balanced diet is very important for the health of your hair. A nutritional meal works on making your hair stronger and healthier.

Pro Tip: Though most factors are biologically related to good hair health, try incorporating meals and supplements rich in vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids in your diet to have naturally healthy locks.

What Is Your Hair Porosity?

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Before we get down to the remedies, it is important to know the factors that affect how our hair takes in with products and remedies. One such factor is hair porosity, which is your hair’s ability to absorb and retain moisture. Your hair porosity levels affect how the oils and moisture pass out of the cuticle.

There are three types of hair porosity — low, medium, and high. Knowing your hair porosity type is an important step in haircare. Over a period of time with various chemical treatments and heat damage, your hair can change its porosity type.

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How To Find Your Hair Porosity Type:

1. Shampoo your hair as you normally would. Make sure to remove any product buildup.
2. Then, proceed to dry your hair without any leave-in products.
3. Once your hair is completely dry, fill a glass with water and drop a strand of hair into it.
4. Observe if the hair floats or sinks immediately.

Low Porosity: If your hair strand floats on the top before sinking, it is low porosity. It means that your cuticles are very close together due to which products can't seem to absorb completely and tend to sit on the hair.

Medium Porosity: If your hair strand floats in the middle of the glass, you have most likely medium porosity. This is an ideal hair porosity type where the cuticles are evenly spaced which makes your hair look healthy. It can hold any style for long and gives your hair a shiny look.

High Porosity: If your strand sinks to the bottom of the glass almost immediately, you might have high porosity. It means that your cuticles are more widely spaced and can absorb water and products quickly. Your hair also tends to have a lot of breakage, dryness, and frizz.

Pro Tip: It is important to include products in your hair care routine that compliments and supports your hair porosity type to help it grow healthier and stronger.

Home Remedies For Hair Growth and Thickness

Coconut Oil

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Coconut oil contains fatty acids which can go deep into your hair shaft and stops protein loss. An age-old remedy in Indian families, coconut oil has multiple uses and can be used as an overnight mask or as a leave-in treatment, depending on your hair type. If your hair type is oily, you can apply oil and keep it overnight then wash it off the next morning. But if you have dry hair, you can apply a few drops of coconut oil as a leave-in serum after your hair wash.

Pro Tip: Massaging coconut oil to your scalp and hair can help promote hair growth and add shine while making it feel extremely soft.

Castor Oil

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Castor oil focuses on promoting the growth and thickness of hair. It is rich in antioxidants, proteins, vitamins and fatty acid which increases blood circulation and nourishes the scalp. Castor oil also helps in attracting dirt and oil buildup which cleanses the hair follicles while locking in scalp and strand moisture. Applying castor oil weekly can help your hair products absorb better.

Pro Tip: You can use castor oil overnight in your hair and wash it off with a strong shampoo.

Aloe Vera Gel

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Aloe vera gel is a popular ingredient and has been commonly used for hair loss. It is a great scalp soother while conditioning your hair. Aloe vera gel works wonders in reducing dandruff and unblock hair follicles that might be blocked due to excess oil production. You can apply aloe vera gel directly to your scalp and hair for an hour before the shower. You can also find hair products that consist of aloe vera gel and add them to your routine.

Pro Tip: Although freshly harvested aloe vera gel works best, opt for an OTC one if you don't have access to fresh leaves.

Onion Juice

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Another famous home remedy, onion juice is rich in multiple benefits for hair care. Onion juice promotes hair growth and can also improve blood circulation in the scalp. It is rich in keratin which plays a vital role in growth factors and increasing blood flow to the cuticles. You can blend a few onions, squeeze the juice and apply it to your scalp and hair for 10-15 minutes before shampoo wash. Onion juice in products can also be used in your hair care routine. If you can battle the onion smell, this is a holy grail ingredient for your hair.

Pro Tip: If you have cuts or scratches on your scalp, fresh onion juice might sting, so be prepared. Try using these home remedies at least once a week. Using deep conditioning masks with castor or coconut oil weekly can improve your hair and bring in an evident change.

A DIY Hair Mask For Hair Thickening

The 3 ‘C’ mask:

Ingredients

10 tbsp coconut cream
½ cup cocoa powder (no added sugar)
¾ tbsp powdered cinnamon

Prep TIme: 5 Minutes
Leave-In Time: 30 Minutes

Method:

1. Take all the ingredients and mix them in a bowl. Keep mixing until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
2. Rinse your hair with water and apply the mixture onto damp hair from roots to tips.
3. Then, cover it with a plastic cap and leave it on for 30 minutes.
4. Rinse your hair with warm water and shampoo as usual. Try going for a cleansing shampoo.

This mask cannot be refrigerated or stored. It must be made and used fresh.

Pro Tip: Try applying this mask once a week on days you don't oil your hair. A gentle, cleansing shampoo will clear out any remaining built-up product or residue while not stripping your hair off the moisture.

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Home Remedies For Long Hair: FAQs

Q. Can we work on improving our hair porosity?

A. Yes! Though at times, a lot of factors are hereditary, you can always use and include products that are perfect for your hair type. Once you have recognized and understood what your hair truly needs, it becomes easier for your hair to heal and improve.

Q. Can hair texture change over time?

A. Yes, hair texture tends to change over time due to many reasons such as age, heat and chemical damage, hormones, and climate. It is absolutely natural and can be treated by using the right products for your current hair type.

Q. Does men’s hair grow faster than women's?

A. No, the duration of length growth might vary from person to person due to genetics but not gender. Both men and women have a similar growth rate but due to high testosterone levels in males, their hair turns out to be much thicker in comparison.

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