Many guys face hair loss, but today, I want to discuss how you can keep your hair, prevent it from falling out, and review natural ways to get it back. This information is for men who have not started to go bald or lose their hair, those who don’t want to, and those who have begun to thin or notice a bit of receding.
There are some proven, natural steps that you can take to keep your hair and prevent it from falling out. There are also methods to grow your hair again.
What to focus on
- Using quality shampoos and conditioners. Low-quality, cheap shampoos and conditioners can destroy your hair because they destroy the protein. Make sure you look for shampoos and conditioners that do not have sulfates and are paraffin-free. These destroy protein in your hair and increase scalp inflammation, speeding up hair loss.
- Scalp massaging. Use a scalp massager or shampoo brush with rubber bristles in the shower every time you shampoo. This action will bring blood to the surface, which carries nutrients to make your hair healthier. It will also limit the amount that falls out and remove dead cells and buildup from your scalp.
- Supplementing. I’ve taken a hair multivitamin such as Nutrafol for a long time. It contains nutrients that stimulate hair growth and prevent hair from falling out. It’s completely natural. The downside is that it’s expensive.
- Taking biotin. Daily biotin supplements (much less expensive than Nutrafol) will help you see a difference in your hair. Zinc is another important nutrient that makes a difference.
- Micro-needling. This process uses rollers to cause small punctures in your scalp. This increases blood flow and activates growth factors such as IGF-1, which helps hair follicles regenerate. Only roll about once a week.
- Reducing seed oil consumption. Specifically reduce soy and sunflower oils because they contain omega-6, which increases inflammation and damages your hair. It stunts the anagen phase of hair growth.
- Increasing omega-3 fat consumption. Omega-3 fats are great for reducing inflammation and fueling hair growth. It’s found in avocados, salmon, and nuts.
- Applying natural hair growth serum. When researching creating Pete & Pedro Boost, I discovered 20 different nutrients that boost hair growth and reduce inflammation. The formula took me 9 months to develop, and it’s impressive. Boost gives your hair follicles what they need to stop hair loss. Rosemary is one of the ingredients, and it is just as effective at stimulating hair growth and reducing DHT as minoxidil 2%. Use it twice daily, which is also great for hydrating your hair. I also use it on my beard.
- Reducing chronic stress. Cortisol is a stress hormone that is terrible for your body and increases hair shedding.
- Getting quality sleep. You need 7 to 9 hours of quality sleep every night to help your body repair itself, including your hair follicles. Not getting enough sleep will reduce your growth hormone factor and increase cortisol levels.
- Drying your hair. Use a cooler temperature because high heat damages hair. I recommend using an ionic hair dryer. Also, I’ll hold the dryer away from your hair rather than putting it directly on it, because you could burn your hair and scalp.
- Using natural DHT blockers. Saw Palmetto and pumpkin seed oil are two great blockers of DHT. Supplementing with pumpkin seed oil orally increases follicle density by 40% after 24 weeks.
- Allowing time. Realize that any hair treatment takes time. These are not immediate fixes, so you have to be consistent. The sooner you can catch hair loss, the sooner you can do something about it.
