Kids Hair Fall: 5 Natural Remedies That Worked

Why My Kids Hair Falls and 5 Natural Remedies That Worked - A Mother of Two's Experience

Introduction: Why I Am Writing This Post

As a mother of two daughters, I am writing this post with my personal experience. When my elder daughter was 4 years old, her hair started falling a lot. Every time I combed her hair, a big bunch of hair came out in the comb. I was very worried and scared. I thought maybe she has some big disease. I tried many expensive shampoos and oils from the market, but nothing worked. Then I talked to our family doctor and my grandmother. They told me the real reasons and some simple home remedies. I followed them for 3 months with patience. Alhamdulillah, now both my daughters have very thick, long, strong and shiny hair. Today I will share the same 5 remedies with all mothers, so you don't have to worry like me.

What Are The Real Reasons of Hair Fall in Children?

We mothers think hair fall only happens because we don't apply oil. But there are many other important reasons.

1. Nutritional Deficiency Is The Biggest Reason

This is the number one reason for kids hair fall. When children lack Iron, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Zinc and Biotin, their hair roots become very weak. Many kids don't like to eat eggs, lentils, spinach and milk. This causes hair to fall from the root. My daughter also did not eat eggs before.

2. Using Harsh Adult Shampoos

We often use our own shampoo with strong fragrance for our kids. These shampoos have chemicals like sulfate and paraben. These chemicals remove natural oil from the child's delicate scalp. This makes the scalp dry and causes dandruff and itching, which leads to more hair fall.

3. Tight Ponytails and Hairstyles

We make very tight ponytails and braids to make our daughters look beautiful for school. But this tight hairstyle pulls hair from the root every day. Doctors call it traction alopecia. This causes hair loss from the front side of the head.

4. Lack of Sleep, Stress and Too Much Mobile Use

Nowadays kids sleep very late because of mobile and TV. When sleep is not complete, hormones become unbalanced. This also causes hair fall in small kids. Also, if the child is stressed due to school work, hair can fall.

My 5 Tried and Tested Natural Remedies for Kids Hair Growth

Here are the 5 remedies that I used for my daughters. I am sure they will help you too.

Remedy 1: Lukewarm Coconut Oil and Mustard Oil Massage

I stopped all chemical hair oils. I made my own oil at home. I take half cup of pure coconut oil and add 2 spoons of mustard oil in it. I warm it slightly, not too hot. Then I massage gently with my fingertips only for 5 minutes on the scalp. I do this only 2 times a week at night before sleep. Never massage with nails, only with soft fingertips. Daily oiling is not good because dirt and dust stick to the scalp and cause dandruff. So 2 times a week is enough.

Remedy 2: Yogurt and Aloe Vera Natural Hair Mask For Dandruff

This is my most successful remedy for dandruff and dry hair. Take one spoon of fresh homemade yogurt, one spoon of fresh aloe vera gel from the plant, and 5 drops of coconut oil. Mix it well in a bowl. Apply this mask directly to the scalp 30 minutes before bath. After 30 minutes, wash with a mild kids shampoo. This mask is a natural conditioner. It makes hair soft, shiny and removes dandruff completely. I do this mask 2 times a month for both my daughters.

Remedy 3: Healthy Diet For Hair Growth From Inside

Remember one thing, hair grows strong from inside, not just from outside oil. So I changed my daughters' diet plan. I added 4 important foods daily.

First, one boiled egg or omelet daily for Biotin and protein.

Second, a small handful of soaked almonds or peanuts in the morning for healthy fats.

Third, spinach soup, carrot or beetroot 3 times a week for Iron.

Fourth, one glass of milk with one small spoon of honey at night for Vitamin D and calcium.

After 2 months of this diet, I saw new small baby hair growing on my daughter's head.

Remedy 4: The Correct Way To Wash Hair

Earlier I made a mistake. I washed my daughters' hair every day. Daily washing makes hair rough and dry. Now I wash hair only 2 to 3 times a week. I use only sulfate-free, mild shampoo made for kids. Also, never pour shampoo directly on the head. First, take a small amount of shampoo in your hand, add some water, make foam, and then apply that foam on the scalp. And never apply conditioner on the roots. Conditioner should only be applied on the lower half of the hair.

Remedy 5: Regular Trimming and Using The Right Comb

I trim my daughters' hair every 3 months. I cut just one inch from the bottom. This removes split ends. When split ends are removed, hair grows faster and looks thicker. Also, always use a wide-toothed wooden comb. Thin plastic combs break hair more. And never ever comb wet hair. Wet hair is very weak and breaks easily. First dry hair with a soft towel, then comb gently.

When Should You Go To The Doctor Immediately?

Home remedies work for normal hair fall. But sometimes you need a doctor. If you see round bald patches on your child's head, or red spots with severe dandruff, or pus, or if hair fall is not stopping even after 3 months of good care, then you must visit a child skin specialist immediately. It can be a fungal infection which needs medicine.

My Final Message For All Mothers

Dear mothers, being a mother is the hardest job. We worry all the time for our kids. But for kids hair fall, you don't need to buy expensive chemical products. You just need a little patience, natural coconut oil, good healthy food and loving care. Try these 5 tips for 2 to 3 months regularly. InshaAllah you will see a big difference.

What oil do you use for your children? Please share your experience in the comments below so we mothers can help each other. Thank you for reading.