Every hair growth cycle involves some amount of hair loss daily. 90% of our hair is in a growth phase; 10% in a resting phase which is lost every 2 or 3 months. Thinning of hair gets noticed when the loss is over the normal shedding limits. These include: The common manifestation is the appearance of one or more spots on the scalp. Generally caused due to immunity disorder where the body’s own white blood cells attack the hair follicles. Alopecia Totalis happens with complete loss of scalp hair. Infrequently a condition called alopecia universalis occurs where hair is lost from the entire body.

It is called male pattern baldness. It is primarily genetic but is also due to the male hormone testosterone. Testosterone is usually converted to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Men who do not have testosterone do not get male pattern baldness.

Skin diseases: yet another cause for hair loss which affect the scalp. Such conditions include dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, scalp fungus such as ringworm and tinea captis.

Sudden illness or fever: this could also cause massive hair loss. However, this only lasts for a little time.

Childbirth, menopause, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and aging are some of the other factors which could be behind hair loss. There are several other reasons for hair loss other than these main ones.

Treating hair loss can be done successfully by which you not only stop hair fall but help in re-growth too. Some ways you could treat hair loss naturally are:

1. Vitamins A, B, C and E are excellent for promoting new hair growth. These vitamins help to provide sebum, good blood circulation to the scalp by increasing oxygen absorption and collagen.

2. Taking care of your scalp: Learn to massage your scalp regularly with herbal oils like olive oil, jojoba oil, amla oil. These include: essential oils of thyme, rosemary, lavender and cedar wood.

3. Avoid scalp abuse: Avoid daily use of chemical shampoos and blow drying. Hair and scalp get damaged by chemical treatments such as coloring and straightening. Even daily hair wash with hot water can damage the hair and scalp as hair then turns brittle and the natural oils dry up.

4. Switch to herbal therapy: Powders of amla, shikakai, henna and ritha as shampoo and conditioner could provide you with a natural and herbal option to treat hair loss. It is also a powerful anti-oxidant. It has a natural low pH. Use henna then which plays its role as a natural conditioner.

5. Lifestyle changes: This involves doing some stress management by doing exercises and meditation, as stress causes hair loss. Give up Smoking: Smoking causes constriction of the blood vessel which supply blood to the scalp. Avoid over exposure to the sun as the UV rays could damage your scalp.