Create a hair tonic with fenugreek seeds and yoghurt

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I am 23, and have been suffering from hair loss over the past five years. My scalp can now be seen, and my hair has thinned considerably on my forehead. I have seen many doctors, and they have given me vitamin capsules that don't seem to work. My hair is very dry and frizzy. Kindly recommend a remedy for hair loss; I also want my hair texture to be straight.
- Nikitha
Take 2 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds, and soak overnight. Next day, make a paste, and mix with yoghurt. Massage this into the scalp. Rinse with a mild shampoo after an hour. Comb wet hair through, and leave to dry naturally. Hair will have a smooth and silky texture. Do this thrice a week till your hair fall is corrected and your hair feels better.
I am a 14-year-old boy who wishes to straighten out curls and have manageable hair. Please give me a remedy that does not include any oils.
- Name withheld
Hair needs to be well-conditioned to be manageable. Mix honey and aloe vera gel, and apply it on the hair; then, use a comb to distribute it all over the hair. Leave on for 7 minutes before rinsing it out. Yoghurt can also be used for smooth, straight, soft hair. Massage yoghurt after your shampoo like a conditioner and rinse off.

I am a 32-year-old pregnant woman. Of late, I have this problem of my scalp being itchy. Sometimes, my eyebrows get flaky and itchy, and that's making them get thinner now. My eyebrows area is also getting oily. Kindly suggest a natural remedy to fix this problem.
- Giya
I hope you are drinking enough water; that really helps clean the scalp and reduce stress. Aloe vera is a great cleanser: have 1 tablespoon organic aloe vera gel everyday, and, thrice a week, massage your face and scalp with it 30 minutes before you shower. You will see an amazing difference.

I am a 16-year-old boy, suffering from severe hair fall. I am using a few oils, but they don't seem to be working. Could you please help?
- Name withheld
Massage onion juice into your scalp. Leave on for 30 minutes, and then shampoo. Do this thrice a week, and your hair fall will stop. This is an easy way to apply it: grate a piece of raw onion, and squeeze out the juice. Take a cotton ball, dip it in the juice, and dab it in each parting.

I am a 13-year-old girl with severe acne, that is refusing to go away. I also get pus-filled pimples from time to time. There are white flakes which appear on my cheeks when my face is dry. There are a lot of blackheads on my face. I wash my face three times a day - but with no results! Please help!
- Name withheld
Pimples filled with fluid first need to dry. Make a mask with honey and cinnamon powder, and apply on entire face. When dry, gently scrub the skin. This treatment will also help loosen blackheads and exfoliate the whiteheads. Do this everyday and you will be happy to see results. Drink 10 to 12 glasses of water everyday, and, of course, your diet should be packed with fresh fruits and green, leafy vegetables. Avoid spicy and oily foods.
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