Hair loss or thinning hair (alopecia) can begin with a few strands of hair on your comb or in the sink, and then progress to a balding scalp. Losing hair can be very stressful for any individual. Though hair loss is most often associated with men, it can certainly occur in women as well. To prevent hair loss naturally you will need to find home remedies using readily available foods and products. The process doesn't have to be difficult just follow these steps to avoid thinning hair or baldness.

1. Women can experience excessive hair loss if they do not have enough nutrients, particularly iron, in their diet. Lihua Wang , in the book Chinese Home Remedies, notes that this deficiency can be corrected by increasing your intake of iron-rich foods such as eating lean red meat, carrots, bananas, eggs, fish and shrimp. You should also strive to consume more foods that contain vegetable protein like corn, soybeans and black sesame seeds. Make sure to take multi-vitamins each day, if needed, to supplement your dietary intake. All these could contribute to enriching the body's nutrient reserve and help towards reducing or eliminating hair loss.

2. Pour 1/2 cup of olive oil into a small bowl. Add 1 tsp. of cumin to the olive oil. Mix the oil and cumin thoroughly with a fork or small whisk. Rub the mixture into your scalp and other areas of hair loss. Allow the mixture to dry for 30 minutes. Rinse your hair with fresh water.

3. Prepare a concoction of coconut milk and aloe vera gel. Make it an equal parts mixture. Then apply to your scalp and allow it to soak for a half an hour or so before washing it out. Repeat up to 3 times a week.

4. Rosemary essential oil is a common Ayurvedic remedy that is applied to the scalp for hair loss, To use rosemary essential oil, mix three teaspoons with six teaspoons of a carrier oil such as olive oil, vitamin E oil or avocado oil. Apply the mixture to the scalp and cover your hair with a towel. Leave the mixture on for 20 to 25 minutes before washing your hair with a gentle shampoo. This is one of the best hair loss treatment.

5. Castor oil is another natural vegetable oil, and has long been used in skin and hair products, and is believed to promote hair growth. Part your hair into small sections with a comb. Saturate a cotton ball in castor oil and apply it directly to the scalp not the hair. Massage it gently into your scalp with your finger tips. Leave the castor oil on overnight and rinse it out the next morning.

6. Fenugreek seeds can be ground in a blender with water to form a paste that can be applied to the roots of the hair and scalp. To make this mixture, put three tablespoons fenugreek seeds in a blender or food processor with 1/8 cup of water. Blend until the mixture forms a thick paste, and apply it to the scalp with a brush or clean fingertips. Comb the mixture through your hair in the shower and let it rest for 20 minutes. Rinse the scalp with cool water and shampoo your hair. this mixture is regarded by many Indian people as a good way to cleanse the scalp and help to grow hair at a faster rate.

7. Add 4 tablespoons of henna leaves to a cup of mustard oil. Bring the mixture to a boil. Filter it and store it in a bottle. Massage the scalp a few times each week with his liquid.