Introduction

Hair loss is extremely common. Some people start losing their hair in their mid-teens, while others don’t experience it until much later in life. The problem can affect men and women alike.

But even though balding is often genetically predetermined, that doesn’t mean that it can’t be slowed down - or even reversed.

So here are some handy tips on how to grow hair on a bald head naturally, without the aid of expensive and potentially harmful chemical remedies.

Why do people lose their hair?

Before we look at a range of natural techniques to grow hair back, we have to understand why people lose their hair in the first place. This will help inform and improve our response to the problem.

There are lots of different triggers for hair loss. Here are just a few of them.

Genes

As mentioned above, one cause is the genetic luck of the draw. The technical term for genetic hair loss is “androgenetic alopecia” and, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, it is the most common cause of balding. The gene can be inherited from either of your parents, although you have a greater chance of inheriting it if both your parents experience hair loss.

Hypothyroidism

Another cause, this one more commonly experienced by women, is hypothyroidism. This is when you have an underactive thyroid, the gland that helps to regulate your metabolism. A low metabolic rate - which is the rate at which your body takes in the oxygen and energy necessary to function and grow - will affect the growth of your hair, as well as the condition of your skin and nails.

Hormonal Imbalance

The balance of hormones in your body matter a lot, too. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a derivative of the male hormone testosterone and is present to varying degrees in all human bodies. But for various reasons, DHT shrinks the hair follicles on your head. So higher levels of DHT in your system may be at the root of your hair loss.

Seborrhoea Baldness

Then there is baldness caused by seborrheic dermatitis, which is a skin condition that contributes to the weakening and shedding of hair. It’s a severe form of dandruff where the skin becomes inflamed, oily, and unusually flakey.

The cause of seborrheic dermatitis is thought to be excessive sebum production. Sebum is the natural oil produced by your scalp to keep your hair healthy. When your scalp produces too much of sebum, it clogs the hair follicles on your head causing dead skin to pile up.

What’s wrong with chemical supplements to aid hair growth?

A lot of people buy chemical hair growth supplements when they start to lose their hair. These supplements are popular because they promise a quick, simple solution to the problem of hair loss.

But they carry some drawbacks. In addition to being quite expensive, some of them can actually pose a risk to your health.

For instance, keratin is a naturally occurring agent in your body, and it’s vital to the natural replenishing of your hair, skin, and nails.

Some people who experience hair loss take keratin supplements in order to halt the balding process. But this can result in hyperkeratosis, which is when your body makes too much keratin, forcing the kidneys to work harder to metabolize it, leading to a painful condition called renal insufficiency.

So, what techniques should I use to grow hair naturally?

Luckily, there are some natural treatments that can help to grow hair back naturally.

Treat Your Hair Well

Whatever hair you have left - even if there’s not very much of it! - treat it well. Our hair follicles are super sensitive. So one of the reasons that you might be balding in the first place is that you’ve been washing, drying, and styling your hair too roughly.

The best thing to do is ease up on it. Damp it down with a towel really lightly after a shower rather than blow drying it. Don’t use chemicals to style it. Don't expose it to excessive heat or cold. You might find that when you start treating your scalp with greater care, your hair begins to thicken and regrow naturally.

Olive Oil Massage

Olive oil is said to be conducive to hair regrowth. An olive oil scalp massage, mixing olive oil, honey, and cinnamon powder, will help to cleanse greasy deposits from your hair follicles and facilitate regrowth.

Gently work the mixture onto your scalp and leave it there for 20 or 25 minutes, then wash it out with some warm water and shampoo. Do this every week and in time you’ll start to see your hair regrow.

Exercise

Exercise is key to healthy hair. Sweat generated by exercise can help to unclog your hair follicles, creating space for new hair to grow. Regular exercise also hugely improves your circulatory system, which improves blood flow and, in turn, promotes healthy hair growth.

How can Dr. Yu’s Formula help me grow hair naturally?

As a healthy, clean, and effective complement to all these hair regrowth techniques, there’s Dr. Yu’s Formula Pro Hair 3.

The Pro Hair 3 Formula is designed to boost your immune system and regulate a steady oil distribution across your scalp and through your hair roots, helping to unclog those follicles.

Pro Hair 3 is completely free of harmful chemicals. It uses instead a variety of nourishing Chinese medical herbs that minimize hair loss and facilitate hair regrowth.

So if you’re looking for a natural supplement to grow hair back, look no further than this product. And if you combine it with the techniques laid out above, the results will be even more impressive.

Read more about our Pro Hair 3 HERE!