Beautiful long, healthy hair looks attractive to both men and women. If you want to grow them, but don't know how to do it, read this article! You will understand which products to use and which changes to adopt with your daily routine to have long and healthy hair.
Steps
Part 1 of 2: Using Hair Treatments
Step 1. Get a warm oil massage
Hair growth starts at the roots, which means that taking care of the scalp and hair roots can stimulate growth; you can use heated oil to massage the scalp, it will detangle your hair too. Heat some olive, coconut or argaan oil, apply it to your hair, massage for 5-10 minutes and then leave on for about 30 minutes. Once finished, rinse with warm water.
Step 2. Try Apple Cider Vinegar; is one of those "handyman" products:
it works wonders on hair, skin and is also used to treat some eating disorders. Among its many features there is also that of stimulating hair growth. Mix three parts of apple cider vinegar with one part of water and put it in a spray bottle. Spray it in your hair every time you take a shower, after using the shampoo; wait a minute or two and then rinse. After a few weeks you should already see your hair longer.
Step 3. Use a hair mask
Damaged hair does not grow as fast as healthy hair does; use a mask to repair the follicles and make them grow faster. Choose one that suits your hair type (you can commonly find them in supermarkets or perfumeries) and follow the instructions on the package. Usually they should be left on the hair for 20-30 minutes and then rinsed off with cold water.
Step 4. Make a mask with aloe and egg white; these ingredients have been used in hair care for centuries
They nourish the hair, making it healthier and stimulating its growth. Mix an egg white with fresh aloe vera (or 100% bottled aloe) and cover the hair and scalp with the mixture; leave on for 15-20 minutes and then rinse with cold water. Let your hair dry naturally.
Step 5. Try the onions
Boil a chopped onion in water for about 10-15 minutes to make an onion broth; let it cool and then apply it to your hair. Onion provides the nutrients that help hair grow and give it shine. Rinse with cold water and let your hair dry naturally. Don't worry - your hair won't smell if you rinse well.
Part 2 of 2: Making Life Changes
Step 1. You need to know when to brush your hair
Combing your hair can help make it grow because it stimulates the scalp and distributes the sebum along its entire length. However, there are dos and don'ts when you comb them; try to do this only once or twice a day (for example in the morning and in the evening) otherwise you risk breaking or damaging your hair and it will not grow anymore. Remember never to comb them when they are wet as they are much more fragile.
Step 2. Avoid hot tools and chemicals
Although it is generally a female prerogative, using hot tools (such as hair dryers and straighteners) and chemicals (such as dyes and lighteners) severely damages the hair; not only will they make them more frizzy and dull but they won't even be able to grow anymore. Whenever possible, let your hair dry naturally and don't use straighteners, etc. for the fold.
Step 3. Pay attention to how often you shower; the sebum produced by the scalp is essential for the health of the hair and serves to accelerate its growth
Washing your hair every day removes the sebum and thus slows down growth. Wash them a few times a week, as much as possible.
Step 4. Take dietary supplements to grow hair
There are supplements and vitamins on the market that facilitate hair growth and keep it healthy. Look for Biotin and Fish Liver Oil that promote hair and nail growth and health. If you want to make sure you're getting all the right vitamins, take a multivitamin as a supplement.
Step 5. Use the right shampoo
There are dozens of shampoos on the market, each suitable for different hair types and styles. Avoid silicone-based ones; even though it is advertised as good, it actually removes the sebum and nutrients that serve to protect and grow hair. Choose products with natural ingredients and without silicone.
Step 6. Use the right conditioner
As mentioned above, silicones block sebum and nutrients, so always look for one with natural ingredients. A possible alternative is to use only a leave-in conditioner.
Step 7. Use cold water to wash your hair
Hot showers can be more pleasant but the heat of the water opens the hair shaft, thus eliminating the sebum and making the hair more fragile and prone to damage. When you wash your hair, use the coldest water you can; in this way you will not remove the sebum from the inside of the hair.
Step 8. Stay healthy
There is a reason stressed people lose hair: Stress, poor nutrition, and lack of exercise can lead to hair loss or slow hair growth. Change your routine by trying to eat healthy and exercise and try not to stress yourself as much as possible.
Step 9. Stay hydrated
Water is important for overall health but also helps keep your scalp and hair hydrated. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water a day.
Step 10. You need to know when to cut them
There are two schools of thought when it comes to growing hair: those who say they cut them regularly and those who say they don't even trim them. While these ideas seem completely opposite, they are both right. Hair usually needs to be cut to remove length and split ends; Since you want to grow your hair, you don't need to cut it for the first reason. Instead, they should be cut almost regularly to remove damage such as split ends: this does not promote growth, but the health of the hair; if they are long but fragile and frizzy, nobody will like them. Try to cut them two or three times a year to keep them healthy.
Step 11. Use satin pillow cases
It may sound strange but the fabric of most pillowcases (such as cotton or other) can cause hair to fall out - coarse fabric causes friction. To avoid this, throw away the old pillow cases and get the satin ones, which are smooth and won't tear your hair.
Advice
- As the hair grows, use different styling techniques to make it attractive as it will take on weird shapes.
- Remember that hair grows about an inch per month, so it may take a while before you see the length you want.
Warnings
- If you work in contact with food, you will need to use a hair net.
- Some think that longer hair is more likely to fall out - this idea is scientifically unfounded. You feel like you are losing more hair than before due to the very simple fact that long fallen hair is more noticeable than short hair. We lose, on average, 100 hairs a day, but remember that they will grow back. Baldness is not caused by the length of the hair, but, of course, you don't have to stress it.
- Long hair is unhygienic if you are in a medical profession, so if you take on such a job, sooner or later you will have to cut it. Either way, ask the hospital you will be hired from - you could just pick them up.
