Do you want to have curly and strong hair? While you can't change your genetic makeup, there are many ways to take care of your hair and scalp and get the hair you want. The first thing to do to promote the growth of beautiful and strong hair is to promote their health and that of the skin.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Promote Hair Health
Step 1. Feed them deeply
Moisturizing your hair is essential, especially if it is curly. The reason is that hydration makes it harder to reach the ends due to their shape. For the same reason, curly hair also tends to be dry and with dandruff. The best way to avoid these unwanted consequences is to hydrate them. Use a mask to replenish lost hydration. Leave it on for at least 5 minutes, but preferably for a longer time if you can. Finally, rinse your hair with cold water to help close the cuticles.
- Deeply nourishing your hair also prevents it from breaking or split ends, so it helps them grow strong and healthy.
- Depending on the type of hair, it is advisable to do the mask once a week or every 15 days.
Step 2. Hydrate the tips
If you dream of having long, curly and strong hair, nourishing the ends is of paramount importance. As curly hair gets longer, the natural oils produced by the scalp have a harder time reaching the ends. In addition to using a moisturizing mask, try massaging coconut or olive oil on the tips only.
Step 3. Make a mask based on natural ingredients
Feeding them regularly with treatments that contain proteins and fatty acids can help them grow stronger and more robust. These masks can be easily made at home with fresh, everyday ingredients. Eggs and avocados are two excellent foods that you can use to promote hair health.
- Beat 1-2 eggs in a bowl. Apply the mixture to damp hair and leave it on for 30 minutes. If you want, you can also add another egg and a tablespoon of oil (coconut, olive or jojoba). The proteins contained in eggs help to strengthen the hair and make it thicker and more robust. Repeat the treatment 3-4 times a week.
- Mash an avocado and a banana in a bowl, then apply the mixture to your scalp. Leave the treatment on for 30 minutes before rinsing off with plenty of water. Finally, use a mild shampoo. Alternatively, you can mix half a mashed avocado and two tablespoons of oil (coconut, olive, or jojoba). Repeat the treatment 2-3 times a week.
Step 4. Massage jojoba oil into the scalp
Many believe it can promote hair growth. By massaging it into the scalp you will stimulate blood flow to that area and promote hair growth. Jojoba oil can also be used to add volume to hair by making it appear thicker. It is a so-called "sealant" oil, which must be applied to damp hair after the conditioner, precisely to seal the moisture inside the cuticles.
- Jojoba oil also helps keep the scalp moist by facilitating natural oils. When the oils manage to do their job properly, hair grows.
- In addition, jojoba oil purifies the scalp. Conversely, if the follicles are occluded, the hair struggles to grow.
- Grapeseed oil is a viable alternative: it has a light texture and helps seal cuticles.
Step 5. Use a moisturizing oil
Unlike those with a "sealing" effect, these oils are heavier, so they can be used alone to moisturize the hair. For example, you can use olive or coconut oil. Apply it to your hair and leave it on for 30 minutes to nourish it deeply.
Try using castor oil by letting it sit overnight. It is supposed to stimulate hair and hair growth, thus helping to cure baldness naturally. Massage it into your scalp before going to sleep 2-3 times a week for a couple of months
Step 6. Improve the condition of the scalp with essential oils
There are many that are used to promote hair growth, strengthen it and counteract hair loss. You can use them in many ways, for example by applying 20 drops on the scalp and then massaging them into the hair as well. You can also mix them with other oils for added benefits or pour a few drops into your shampoo.
The essential oils of rosemary, thyme, lavender, cedarwood and sage are among the most used to promote hair growth
Step 7. Eat healthily
A diet rich in vitamins can stimulate hair growth. Foods that contain a lot of protein can also help make them grow faster.
- Eat foods that contain fatty acids, such as salmon and other fish, avocados, and nuts.
- Foods rich in carotene and vitamin A, such as carrots and sweet potatoes, promote hair growth.
- You can get iron and protein by eating eggs or lean meats.
- Leafy vegetables and legumes contain numerous vitamins that promote hair health.
- Fruit contains vitamin C, which helps keep the scalp healthy.
- Your daily diet should include vitamins A, C, H, all B vitamins, zinc, keratin, copper and iron. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, and iron-rich foods for perfectly healthy hair. You can also try taking supplements if you are unable to meet your daily needs for nutrients and vitamins through food.
Step 8. Use biotin
It belongs to the B complex vitamins and appears to be able to promote the growth of thicker and stronger hair. Try taking it as a supplement because the gut has a hard time absorbing it.
Part 2 of 3: Styling the Hair
Step 1. Eliminate split ends
One way to have healthy hair and promote hair growth is to trim it regularly. Split ends mean that the hair is damaged in that part, so you need to get rid of them if you want them to look strong and beautiful. When curly hair is damaged it tends to appear limp and tangle easily.
- Some say it would be better to trim your hair every 1-2 months, but not all hairdressers agree. Split ends are a more common problem for some people than for others. The best thing to do is to cut your hair when you feel it is necessary, otherwise you may needlessly eliminate healthy ends.
- If you can't stand the thought of having to cut your hair, try only getting rid of a few split ends at a time. If there are a lot of them, try to trim your hair by only half an inch a month instead of shortening it by 1 to 5 cm in one sitting. Keep cutting them like this for several months until you have completely eliminated the split ends.
Step 2. Try a layered cut
It is a simple and effective way to have a fuller and more voluminous hair. The scaling is a perfect cut especially for those with fine and thin hair, as it gives an image of thickness and fullness. Go to the hairdresser and get advice on a layered cut capable of giving volume and movement to the hair.
Step 3. Protect them from the heat
If you want them to grow healthy and strong, stop ironing, curling and drying them at a high temperature. The intense heat emitted by the styling tools damages the hair shaft, which consequently becomes more fragile and thin; it also promotes the formation of split ends.
If you can't help but straighten or curl your hair, protect their health with a heat protection product
Step 4. Comb them when wet
After shampooing, patiently remove the knots with your fingers or a wide-toothed comb. Do not use the brush on wet hair otherwise it may break and your dream of having long hair won't come true.
Do not use the comb or brush aggressively. The scalp and hair would be subjected to unnecessary and harmful stress and the latter could even break
Step 5. Shampoo less frequently
Curly hair should be washed more rarely to protect its natural oils, which act as a protective coating. Shampoo 2-3 times a week at most, making sure you use a gentle, moisturizing product.
Step 6. Use a volumizing product
One way to have visibly thicker and fuller hair is to give your hair more volume. Purchase a volumizing product in foam, spray or gel to increase the thickness of your hair and make it appear thicker. Dry shampoo also contributes to volume.
Step 7. Brush the scalp
Many experts claim that this is a very effective method of promoting hair growth. Brushing and massaging the scalp stimulates the sebaceous glands, which in turn are able to correct any alteration in the balance of natural oils. In addition, the blood flow to the top of the head increases. Brush your hair 1-2 times a week for at least 5 minutes. Remember that they must be perfectly dry, otherwise you risk damaging them.
- Stand upside down and brush your hair from root to tip. This position causes more blood to flow to the scalp. Brush them for 3-5 minutes, then return to a standing position and repeat.
- While in the shower, massage your scalp with your fingertips. Continue for 1-2 minutes to stimulate the sebaceous glands and blood circulation.
Step 8. Use a satin pillowcase
Cotton can pull and damage the hair. If you are looking forward to having them long, you should use a satin pillowcase or wrap them in a bonnet of the same fabric before going to sleep. This way you will safeguard the health of your curls as they grow.
Step 9. Avoid products that contain sulfates
Before buying any hair product, consult the ingredients list. Among the chemicals you need to avoid are sodium lauryl sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, and sodium lauryl ether sulfate because they can damage your hair.
Step 10. Be careful when using the hair dryer
Don't overuse it and try not to overdo your hair. Using it incorrectly you risk tearing them and reducing their natural volume. As a result, the hair may appear limp.
Let them air dry 80%. Then finish the job with the hair dryer trying to give volume to both the lengths and the roots
Part 3 of 3: Creating the Illusion of Fuller Hair
Step 1. Try on bangs
This is an effective strategy for making hair appear thicker and more voluminous. Bringing a few strands to your face will make it seem like you have a lot more hair. The effect is especially significant if those around the forehead and roots are thicker and healthier than the lengths and tips.
Step 2. Create a shorter bottom layer
One way to create the illusion of thick hair and give the lengths more volume than the ends is to have a shorter bottom layer of hair.
Step 3. Get the highlights
They are perfect for giving volume and dimension to the hairstyle. In addition, the cuticles altered by the dye tend to remain open, creating the illusion that the hair has a thicker shaft.
Step 4. Hold the hair dryer correctly
If you are going to use the hair dryer, keep it so that it allows you to create volume. First tilt your face to the side instead of upside down, then pull a section of hair with the brush while maintaining a 90 ° angle. This simple technique allows you to make the hair appear fuller and more voluminous.
Step 5. Use a round brush
This will allow you to lift the roots for more volume. When blow drying your hair, use a round brush instead of a flat brush.
Step 6. Make the row differently
Another way to add volume to your hairstyle is to modify the way you part. The middle parting can make your hair appear limp, and if you've been parting on the same side for years it has likely adapted to stay in that position and still looks flat. Try switching sides for more volume.
Advice
- Make sure you take care of your hair properly. Do not dye or bleach them by exposing them to highly harmful chemicals. If you really can't help but color them, adopt the good habits suggested in the article to keep them healthy, such as moisturizing them regularly.
- The summer months and the holiday periods are great opportunities to leave your hair natural.
Warnings
- Check that your hair products do not contain alcohol because it dehydrates them making them frizzy and messy. The same rule applies to dyes and bleaches.
- Do not use the hair dryer or straightener every day, otherwise the hair will gradually deteriorate and will end up looking dull and lifeless.
