Natural Products For Thicker Hair

The best place to start when dealing with thinning hair is to find the root cause of your thinning hair. Stress, hormone imbalances, and diet all play a role in the health of your hair. Once you have ruled out any underlying causes you can look to some helpful products that will give you stronger, thicker, healthier hair. Here are some natural products for thicker hair. (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here})

Rosemary Oil

There have been studies that show rosemary oil is comparable to the effectiveness of rogaine in preventing hair loss. It strengthens scalp circulation and has anti-inflammatory properties. Rosemary oil is also used to prevent premature graying and dandruff. It also blocks the hormone DHT, which causes male pattern baldness and thinning hair in women. Rosemary oil can be mixed with aloe vera gel or olive oil to be massaged onto the scalp to thicken the hair. Leave it on your hair overnight or 15 minutes before shampooing.

Collagen

Collagen is considered the most abundant protein in the body. It’s what holds everything together, providing strength and structure to the body. The skin, hair, and nails are made up of collagen. There are two types of collagen, endogenous and exogenous. Endogenous is natural collagen that’s produced naturally in the body. Exogenous is synthetic, that comes from sources such as supplements.

Sea Kelp

Sea kelp is a rich source of magnesium and contributes to the production of the protein keratin. It contains many essential nutrients for healthy hair growth. It has iodine, iron, sodium, phosphorus and calcium. It also contains laminaria angustata, that helps thicken the hair.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera contains polysaccharides that helps to naturally strengthen and thicken the hair. A natural antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory that is beneficial to the health of the scalp and hair. Aloe vera helps moisturize your hair and scalp, keeping it balanced and less prone to breakage. It can be used in the juice or gel form. Aloe vera is also great for the digestive system.