Everyone desires thick, strong, and long hair, but today's hectic lifestyle, pollution, unhealthy food intake, and stress have led to hair loss and stunted growth. External care is not enough to have good hair; to have healthy hair, you need to have nourishment from within.

In these situations, you should include some really good natural treatments in your hair care routine that nourish the hair roots and promote hair growth. Let's learn about some such remedies that can help you achieve good hair growth.

Balanced diet: The first step to strong and growing hair is a balanced diet. Include protein, iron, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins A, C, and E in your diet. Eggs, lentils, fish, spinach, carrots, and dried fruits nourish the hair and strengthen it from within.

Regular oil massages: Scalp massages using oils should be done at least twice a week to increase the circulation of blood to the hair follicles. Some of the best oils that work very well for such purposes include coconut oil, amla oil, castor oil, and almond oil. Lukewarm oil used during a scalp massage will facilitate hair growth.

Avoid excessive stress: Hair loss could result from a hormonal imbalance. To minimise such issues, you can do yoga, meditation, and sleep properly. So, practice these regularly.

Avoid harmful chemicals: Too much hair dyeing, too much use of heat appliances and even hair perms are damaging to your hair. Reduce their frequency and try using more natural products.

Hair Washing/Caring Tips: Wash your hair 2–3 times per week, using a mild shampoo. After shampooing, always use a conditioner. When drying your hair after washing it, gently pat it dry without rubbing.

Try herbal treatments: Fenugreek seed paste, aloe vera gel, onion juice, and bhringraj are effective for hair growth. With the help of these natural treatments, you can have well-strengthened hair roots and also promote new hair growth.

Drink plenty of water: Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day in order to keep your scalp well hydrated and to remove toxins from it.

Use hair masks: Use masks once a week on your hair. You can use homemade ones such as yogurt and honey, or an avocado mixed with olive oil.