How to make your hair thicker and increase hair volume

Aloe vera is one of the best and natural ways to enhance hair volume. When used correctly, it helps you get thick and lustrous hair by providing essential nutrients and moisture to your scalp. Regular use of aloe vera helps to control hair fall, which increases hair volume naturally. 

How to use aloe vera

• Apply an even layer of aloe vera gel to your scalp.
• Let it dry for an hour.
• Shampoo and watch your hair get thick and shiny over time. 

Alternatively, you can apply aloe vera gel on your hair overnight and wash it with water in the morning.

Orange juice is full of Vitamin C and the practin present in it also helps in restoring the natural shine of your hair. The acid present in orange helps a lot in removing the damage caused to the roots due to hair styling.

How to use orange -

• Take an orange and put it in the mixer.
• Don't worry about peeling as the properties of the peel help clean the roots.
• When it mixes well, then apply the orange pulp to your hair.
• Apply the pulp to your hair for half an hour.
• Now wash your hair with shampoo.
• After washing with shampoo, make sure to apply conditioner because the acid present in it can make your hair dry.
• Apply this mixture once a week.
• By following these steps, you will see your hair becoming thicker and longer within a few weeks.

For healthy and thick hair, you must include protein and all types of vitamins and minerals in your diet. Protein and Vitamin B help in making hair thick and long. So definitely include these in your diet -

• Milk
• Eggs
• Chicken
• Fatty fish
• Beans
• Seeds and dried fruits
• Whole grains
• Fresh green vegetables

Use henna for hair growth in natural ways. Henna leaves will help in giving natural color to your hair will make the hair soft and thick and will also prevent breakage.

Use henna in two ways -

First method -

• To make a paste of henna leaves, put a handful of henna leaves in a mixer and add some water to it.
• After the paste is ready, leave it for two hours and then apply the paste to your hair.
• Now cover your hair with a shower cap.
• When the mehendi dries, wash the hair with water.
• After washing, apply mustard oil on the hair so that the color of the henna remains in the hair for a long time.
• Then after a few hours wash your hair with shampoo.

Second way -

• Apart from this, you can also add curd along with water in henna powder and add green tea instead of water.
• Now after stirring the paste well, leave it like this overnight.
• Then the next day add one egg and two spoons of lemon to this mixture.
• After mixing well, apply this mixture to your hair and wait till it dries.
• Finally, wash the hair with water and use oil and shampoo on your hair like the process mentioned above.

Note: Before applying henna to hair, cover your hands or use a brush.

Avocado moisturizes the hair, with the help of which the hair starts becoming thick. Along with this, the Vitamin E present in it helps in making the hair shaft healthy.

Use avocado in two ways 

First method -

• First of all, crush one avocado and one banana.
• Then add one spoon of olive oil to it.
• Now after mixing this mixture well, apply it to your roots and massage.
• Leave this mixture on your hair for half an hour.
• Finally, wash the hair with water and shampoo.

Second way -

• You can also make a hydrating hair mask.
• First of all, mix two spoons of wheat germ oil with half a crushed avocado.
• Now apply this hair mask to shampooed hair and leave it for twenty minutes.
• Then wash your hair with shampoo after washing it with water.
• You must apply this avocado hair mask once a week.

If the hair is becoming thin and falling, then using Pudin can be beneficial in this situation. For this, a mint hair mask should be applied -

How to use mint -

• Take mint leaves as needed.
• Put it in water and boil for 15 minutes.
• Then when it cools down, apply this mask to the hair.
• Leave it on the hair for some time and then shampoo.

Flax seeds contain fatty acids and proteins, which are both required for hair growth and thickness. According to a recent study, fatty acids from flax seeds help in improving the hair thickness of women reaching menopause.

How to use flax seeds

• Soak 1/3rd cup of flax seeds in water overnight.
• Boil flaxseeds in water the next morning.
• After it reaches the consistency of foaming jelly, let it cool.
• Apply the jelly on your hair and scalp to get bouncy thick hair.

Application of filtered onion juice with yoghurt and coconut oil is said to be helpful in getting thick voluminous hair in just a few weeks. This cheap natural remedy works well because of the sulphur content present in onion. The mineral helps in the production of collagen, a protein that enhances hair volume.

How to use onion for thick hair

• Mix a tablespoon of onion juice with a tablespoon of coconut oil and a tablespoon of yoghurt to make a paste.
• Apply the paste to your hair till it drenches down the ends and also penetrates your hair roots.
• Repeat this twice a week for better hair density.

Alternatively, you can take an onion and grind it to extract its juice. Apply the juice to your scalp and hair and wash off after two to three hours.

Eggs provide proteins, folates and vitamin D for the hair. They also contain minerals such as sulphur, iron, zinc, selenium, phosphorous and iodine that helps in strengthening hair roots. Scientists have shown that chicken egg contains key hair growth factor that stimulates the human hair follicle.

How to use eggs for thick hair

• Beat one or two eggs in a bowl.
• Apply a thin layer of the paste to wet hair.
• Keep it on for thirty minutes before washing it off with warm water and shampoo.
• Use this twice a week for the best effect.

Fenugreek seeds or methi dana has traditionally been used for various health benefits. It is rich in Vitamin C, vitamin A, magnesium, iron and folic acid. A research study established that treatment with fenugreek seeds helped patients with hair loss, slow-growing hair or hair thinning. The results indicated that methi dana or fenugreek was really helpful in hair thinning issues. Also, the proteins and nicotinic acid present in fenugreek help to resolve hair thinning.

How to use fenugreek seeds for thick hair

• Soak and grind a tablespoon of fenugreek seeds.
• Add two teaspoons of olive oil or coconut oil to the fenugreek powder to make a paste.
• Apply the paste on your hair for 30 minutes every week.

The remedy hair may not only improve your hair volume and strength but may also help decrease or even eradicate dandruff.

(Read more: How to get rid of dandruff)

For years, this combination has been used to boost hair growth and thickness. Amla or Indian gooseberry contains high quantity of antioxidants that help repair damaged hair cells. Reetha is a rich source of iron, while shikakai is a rich source of Vitamin C and lowers the pH value of your hair and retains natural oils. Combination of this helps in hair loss and hair thinning issues.

How to use amla, shikakai and reetha for thick hair

• Mix amla, reetha and shikakai powder in equal amounts in a bowl.
• Soak the mixture in water overnight.
• Strain the water in the morning and use it to wash your hair without a shampoo.

(Read more: Amla, reetha, shikakai benefits for hair)

Castor oil is high in omega-3 fatty acids, ricinoleic acid, and vitamin E, in addition to many other minerals and proteins. Furthermore, castor oil has antifungal and antibacterial properties that help fight scalp infections affecting the growth of hair. Thus it is an excellent choice of oil to grow thicker and stronger hair.

How to use castor oil

• Take a few tablespoons of castor oil.
• Mix it with a carrier oil like coconut oil or mustard oil
• Massage the mixture into your scalp.
• Wash after 2-6 hours.

You must not use castor oil directly on your hair since it can damage your hair and make them severely hard to comb.

Coconut oil is rich in fatty acids that provide nourishment to your scalp and hair. Moreover, the penetrating ability of coconut oil inside the hair cortex and cuticle protects hair from damage.  

How to use coconut oil

• Take a tablespoon of coconut oil and heat it in a pan until it melts but not boils. The oil should be warm to touch.
• Massage your hair with warm coconut oil using your fingertips.
• Leave the oil on overnight.
• Wash off with a mild shampoo in the morning.

Olive oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E, which penetrate into hair providing enough moisture and reducing damage.

How to use olive oil

Take some olive oil and massage it deeply into your hair for a few minutes.

You can also massage it onto your scalp if you have a dry scalp.

For the most effective conditioning, wrap your hair in a shower cap and let the oil soak in for 15 minutes or more before rinsing it off with a shampoo.

(Read more: Best hair oils and how to use them)

Avoid any shampoo or conditioner that consists of too many chemicals. Sodium laurel and laureth sulfates are cleaning agents found in most shampoos. These chemicals damage hair cuticles, leading to rough hair. So, check the labels of your shampoo for these products and always make use of sulphate-free natural shampoos.

Do not shampoo your hair more than twice or thrice a week.

Vitamin E has long been considered a skin and hair therapy. A study in 2010 found that this vitamin contains tocotrienols, which are antioxidants contributing to healthy hair. Vitamin E can naturally be found in nuts, vegetable oil, leafy greens and peanut butter.

How to use vitamin E supplements

• Take 2 tablespoons of any type of hair oil in a bowl.
• Separate the inside portion of two vitamin capsules and mix them with the oil.
• Apply the mixture over your hair and scalp.
• Let the mixture sit for some time and wash away after 20 minutes.

Chemical treatments such as bleaching or dyeing lead to a decrease in the lipid content of the hair and rupture hair fibres. Changing the colour of hair, either with hydroxides or with thioglycolate, is a delicate procedure that may cause hair damage and breakage. These changes have been observed microscopically by scientists. Hence, you should wisely choose hair care products.

Instead of chemical dyes, you can use beet juice or carrot juice mixed in coconut oil to get red shades in hair. You can use lemon juice to get lighter hair and henna to get orange shade in your hair.

(Read more: Natural remedies for straight hair)

Avoid the excessive use of heating tools such as hair dryers, straighteners and curlers to prevent your hair from thinning. Researchers have shown that using hair dryers can cause a reduction in the moisture content of your hair, leading to hair damage. Additionally, using straighteners and curlers at temperatures of more than 180-degree Celsius can lead to a significant protein loss from hair, leading to weakening of the hair shaft.

So, try to naturally dry your hair after hair wash or use your dryer 15 cm away to dry your hair.

An easy way to make hair shiny and silky is this cleanser, which you can buy online.