I learned from my grandmother: I smeared once every 2 weeks – and my hair became a shock, I forgot about the scattered hair

Hair loss is an unpleasant process. It often signals a lack of nutrients. Store-bought remedies do not always help, but folk methods sometimes work wonders. EAOMedia news agency shares an old recipe that was used by grandmothers.

Why does hair fall out

The reasons may be different: stress, hormonal imbalances, vitamin deficiency. But most often the roots weaken due to a lack of B vitamins, iron, zinc and silicon. A mask with bay leaf and rye bread fills this deficiency locally, improving blood circulation and nourishing the bulbs.

How to prepare a mask:

1. Five dry bay leaves are poured into 250 ml (1 glass) of boiling water.
2. Cover with a lid and allow to cool completely to room temperature. Laurel releases essential oils, tannins and antioxidants into the water.
3. The infusion is filtered through a sieve or cheesecloth.
4. The crumb of a rye loaf (approximately 100–150 g) is poured with the resulting liquid.
5. Knead with a fork until it becomes a thick paste without lumps.

How to use

The mask is applied to the scalp along the partings, lightly massaging with your fingertips. Particular attention is paid to problem areas with noticeable thinning. The head is wrapped in a plastic cap and towel. Keep it on for no more than 30 minutes – no longer is needed, otherwise the skin may dry out.

After the procedure, the head is washed in the usual way with shampoo. Rye crumb is easy to wash out, but soaping may be required twice.

Regularity and effect

The mask is done once or twice every two weeks. The course is long – at least two months. The first results (reduction of hair loss, appearance of vellus hair) are noticed within a month. A lasting effect (thickness, shine, new hair growth) appears after 3–4 months.

A group of Brazilian scientists led by Elenise Peña Viveiros in 2023 analyzed all available scientific data on essential oils for the treatment of baldness. They concluded that bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) oil actually stimulates hair growth. The mechanism is simple: laurel improves blood circulation in the hair follicles and relieves inflammation from the scalp.

Previously, we told you what you can add to your shampoo for hair loss.