10 Tips To Help Your Hair Grow Faster
We would all like to have long, beautiful, and healthy hair. Flowing hair is a symbol of femininity. Sometimes, however, the hair seems to stop growing, and we start looking for solutions.
It has been said that hair grows a maximum of half an inch every month. But we sometimes lose more than that in a month and end up not seeing any appreciable length. How we care for our hair would then determine how long it gets.
To have long and perfect hair, it is essential to follow some tips to make hair grow in the right way. Here are ten vital tips to help your hair grow faster and longer.
1. Diet
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Eating healthy is one of the first steps to gorgeous hair. Leafy greens, beans, seeds, lean fish, and chicken can all help make your hair grow faster.
In general, a balanced supply of proteins, vitamins, and minerals help to promote hair growth: Your diet should consist of vitamin B5, Omega 3, iron, and zinc. If you want a good boost in your hair growth, you have to take the right food, and your doctor can help you with this.
2. Massage Your Scalp
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Massaging your scalp stimulates blood circulation. Be sure to dedicate a few minutes to this. Scalp massage increases hair thickness by stretching the cells of hair follicles. This, in turn, stimulates the follicles to produce thicker hair.
To aid the massage process, apply your favorite carrier oil, such as coconut oil, to your hands. This will also add shine, make your hair strong, healthy, and grow faster from the root.
3. Use Satin Or Silk Pillowcase
Most hairdressers will recommend a silk or satin pillowcase because the surface of these fabrics is softer. Unlike cotton, satin will prevent hair from rubbing together. You will then wake up with less brittle, less tangled hair that is stronger and silkier.
Another added benefit of using satin or silk is that it will help keep your hairdo looking fresher in the morning. You are also less likely to suffer breakages which leads to further hair loss.
4. Use Castor And Argan Oils
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Castor oil and argan oil are your main allies in the battle against hair loss! Castor oil is rich in fatty acids, which will perfectly nourish the scalp and strengthen your hair fiber.
Argan oil, on the other hand, will nourish your hair and fully hydrate the scalp. As a mask, conditioner, or shampoo, it will give your hair all the resources it needs for optimal growth. It reduces split ends and softens the hair.
5. Use Less Heat
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This tip is challenging to follow, especially for those who always want straight-looking hair. However, it is certainly important to try to avoid heat as much as you can. Even if you use protective sprays and oils, excessive heat dries and damages the hair and slows growth.
If you must use heat, use it at a medium temperature. Avoiding heat also means limiting the use of straighteners and curling irons. Hair straighteners tend to damage the hair shaft, weakens it, and cause split ends.
6. Avoid Or Use Less Chemical Treatments
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For the same reason that it is best to avoid excessive heat on your hair, it would be better to limit or altogether avoid aggressive use of chemicals such as dyeing or perming.
If you choose to, find a compromise between hair health and hair aesthetics. Don't forget that healthy hair of your natural color is more beautiful than dyed but ruined hair.
7. Use The Right Hair Accessories
Get rid of any hair accessories that could damage your hair. Eliminate tight and elaborate headbands, rubber bands with metal bars, and more. Choose clips that work correctly and soft rubber bands, so you don't damage or break your hair.
When combing, opt for a natural bristle brush or a wide-toothed wooden comb. Also, when going to bed, use satin or silk head wraps or bonnets to keep your hair in place.
8. Be Gentle With Your Hair Care
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Never brush wet and damp hair. Damp hair is more fragile than ever and must be treated with care. Undo the knots gently with a wide-toothed comb starting from the tips and progressively work your way to the roots.
Get used to using the comb as much as possible as combs don't ruin your hair like brushes, and your hair will be much healthier! Reserve the use of the natural bristle brush only for dry hair.
9. Deep Condition Your Hair
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Deep condition your hair at least once in two weeks. Whenever you wash your hair, don't forget to apply a conditioner to the lengths to keep your hair well hydrated.
Before drying your hair, apply a few drops of oil to prevent split ends and nourish the hair. Also, don’t forget to use a leave-in conditioner after each wash day as this is perfect for nourishing lengths after.
10. Check Your Hair Regularly
Ask your hairdresser to check the tips of your hair regularly to spot split ends on time. You can also try to trim your hair every 6 to 8 weeks or less if your hair grows fast.
The hair does not grow so much because it breaks due to split ends. Split ends cause the hair to be weak and damaged, so no growth is noticed. By checking your hair, you can spot this on time, and you will be sure always to have healthy hair.