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Hair fall and changes in hair texture at a young age are increasingly common today due to several reasons including stress, improper diet, excessive screen exposure, environmental toxins, frequent hair experimentation, and hormonal imbalances. In Ayurveda, hair health is closely related to the strength of your bones, digestion, and mental balance. The quality, volume, and length of your hair are determined by the balance of your doshas, especially the functioning of asthi dhatu and the strength of the agni or digestive fire. In your case, having curly, dry, rough hair with a dry scalp and progressive hair thinning despite not cutting your hair suggests a vata-pitta imbalance. Vata when aggravated causes dryness, roughness, and brittleness of hair while excess pitta leads to hair thinning, hair loss, early greying, and scalp inflammation.
Even though you have tried some very good natural remedies like amla, reetha, and onion juice, if the internal root cause is not addressed and the practices are not suitable for your hair type and dosha, you may not get the desired results. First, we need to nourish the hair from within by correcting your digestion, reducing excess heat and dryness in the body, and improving blood circulation to the scalp. Start your day with a glass of warm water with a few soaked raisins or a pinch of fennel seeds as it helps cool the system and support hormonal balance. Make sure your diet includes natural sources of calcium, iron, and proteins such as sesame seeds, dates, ghee, milk, green leafy vegetables, almonds, moong dal, and seasonal fruits. Avoid junk food, fried snacks, aerated drinks, late-night dinners, and very spicy food as they worsen pitta and vata. Add ghee or a teaspoon of flaxseed or almond oil in your daily diet to keep the body and scalp internally moisturized.
On the scalp and hair, use only gentle herbal cleansers. Reetha and shikakai are good but if overused without oiling, they can make curly and dry hair even rougher. Before washing, always oil your hair. Use Ayurvedic oils like Neelibhringadi oil, Bhringaraj tailam, or Keshya tailam prepared with herbs like amla, jatamansi, brahmi, and coconut oil base. Warm the oil slightly and apply it to the scalp and entire hair length. Massage gently with your fingertips using circular movements. Keep the oil for at least one hour or overnight if possible before washing. Avoid washing hair with hot water. Use lukewarm or room temperature water and a mild Ayurvedic shampoo or homemade shikakai and hibiscus paste mixed with aloe vera gel. Wash twice a week only. Overwashing damages curly hair further. After washing, don’t comb wet hair. Let it dry naturally. Once dry, use a wide-toothed wooden comb and apply a few drops of oil or natural serum to keep the curls nourished and tangle-free.
Internally, take Ayurvedic supplements like Narasimha Rasayanam or Chyawanprash daily in the morning which strengthens the dhatus and promotes natural hair growth and volume. If digestion is weak or if there is acidity or constipation, you can take Avipattikar churna or Triphala churna at bedtime with warm water. For girls with hormonal imbalances or irregular cycles, it is important to regulate menstruation too, as hair fall can be an indirect result of imbalanced reproductive hormones. Ashokarishta or Patrangasava may be considered in such cases.
For mental stress or sleep disturbance, which silently affect hair, practice 10 minutes of anulom-vilom pranayama every day and sleep before 10:30 PM. Even if you are a student, your body and hair need a disciplined circadian rhythm. Cover your hair when stepping into polluted areas, avoid excessive use of dryers or straighteners, and never tie wet hair tightly. You can apply a weekly mask made of fresh aloe vera gel, hibiscus flower paste, and coconut milk which nourishes dry scalp and enhances curl softness and shine. Applying a paste of methi seeds soaked overnight and ground the next day is also excellent for improving hair thickness and controlling dandruff.
Hair fall recovery is a slow but steady process. With a consistent Ayurvedic routine that includes oiling, cleansing, internal rasayana, a nourishing sattvic diet, proper hydration, and a calm mind, your hair will regain its strength, volume, and natural growth pattern. Just as your skin and digestion respond to care and discipline, your hair too will gradually transform. Patience and consistency are your best allies. You are still very young and this is the best time to reverse the problem completely using holistic care. If needed, I can also design a personalized hair care calendar and diet chart based on your prakriti and current condition.