[Harish]

It is unfair that you were born with thick and long hair, but because of stress, age, pollution, health conditions, or some other reason, you are losing hair fast. What are the options you have to make your hair look thick again?

[Sandeep]

I regret the day I stopped using coconut oil and shifted to those artificial conditioners and shampoos without taking anybody’s advice. At the age of 84, my mother has hair that is thicker and lengthier than mine. She massages her hair thrice a week with warm coconut oil.

I again am applying coconut oil and have brought about a change in my diet. Coconut oil promotes hair growth by making it longer and more robust. Since I am a pure vegetarian, I ensure my food has sufficient proteins and vitamins besides peanuts, spinach, pumpkin, etc. If you are a non-vegan, include eggs and fish in your diet.

[Sangam]

From personal experience, I can suggest pampering your hair with a massage one or two times a week. Be sure to have plenty of protein-rich food, omega 3s, and olive oil. Use good quality shampoo & conditioner. Most doctors and hair stylists I consulted advised me not to ignore the scalp. It has all the rich microbiome of bacteria and fungus required to keep hair healthy. If you do not use shampoo regularly, it can cause skin problems, affecting hair growth.