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Scalp massage
It is recommended to massage the scalp regularly, it helps to improve blood flow and blood circulation, which increases the rate of hair growth, and thus increases its density, and the nutrients and vitamins in the oils help to nourish the hair follicles, increase its smoothness and density, and the scalp can be massaged using one Types of oils, such as: olive oil, or coconut oil, and you can add a few drops of mint oil, by following the following steps: [1]
- Mix two tablespoons of olive oil, three tablespoons of burdock root oil, or coconut oil, then add two tablespoons of honey.
- Massage the scalp with the mixture for two minutes in circular motions.
- Leave the mixture on the hair for thirty minutes.
Take vitamins
Taking vitamins is one of the things that help increase hair density, and among these vitamins are the following: [2]
- Vitamin E: Vitamin E helps the growth of thick hair naturally and quickly, stimulates blood circulation to the scalp, and foods that contain vitamin E: sunflower oil, soybean oil, and grains.
- Vitamin B: Vitamin B helps stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood, which helps to promote blood circulation, thus increasing hair density and strength, and foods containing vitamin B include oats, cereals, fish, chicken, potatoes, and bananas.
Using apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar can be used to thicken hair, it contains many vitamins, and it also helps to balance the pH in the scalp and remove dead skin from the follicles, which may prevent new hair growth , and apple cider vinegar can be used by washing the hair in it two to three times. Per week, and this can be done by following the following: [3]
- Mix a cup of apple cider vinegar with a cup of distilled water.
- Pour the mixture over dry hair, and massage the scalp with it for 3-5 minutes.
- Wash hair with warm water and shampoo.
Medicines used to thicken hair
Minoxidil
Minoxidil helps expand blood vessels, open potassium channels, stimulates hair growth, and prevents hair loss in women and men alike. It is a topical drug that does not require a prescription, but it must be continued to use it to ensure that the desired results appear, This may appear within 16 weeks. [4]
Finasteride
Finasteride contains a -2-5-alpha reductase (-2-5-alpha reductase) inhibitor, which helps reduce the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone, making it only suitable for men, as it is suitable for women. Avoid using it or touching it, as it causes some side effects for men, including: increased risk of prostate cancer, decreased sex drive and sexual ability. [4]
References
- ↑ "14 FABULOUS TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE YOUR HAIR THICKER" , www.beautyandtips.com , Retrieved 4-4-2018. Edited.
- ↑ Brown (30-6-2017), “54 Tips How To Grow Thick Hair Fast In One Month” , www.vkool.com , Retrieved 4-4-2018. Edited.
- ↑ CLARK SARULLO (18-7-2017), “How to Make Hair Grow Thicker and Faster” , www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 4-4-2018. Edited.
- ^ A b Erica Cirino, "5 Menu Home Remedies For Thicker Hair" , Www.healthline.com , Retrieved 4-4-2018. Edited.
