Waiting patiently for hair to grow at its natural rate can be frustrating. The web is full of useful tips to speed up the process, but we are convinced that the easiest way to have long hair in a short time is to change your diet; even a few small adjustments could make a noticeable difference. Once you have the nutritional aspect under control, you can also start making some lifestyle changes and learn how to take care of your hair effectively.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Taking Care of Your Hair
Step 1. Avoid using shampoo every day
Unless it's really greasy, washing your hair daily can make it dry and damaged. Shampooing every other day allows the oils produced by the scalp to act as a natural conditioner.
You may also want to consider using a scalp treatment to keep the hair follicles clean. This could also be helpful in maintaining healthy hair
Step 2. Use conditioner
You should use it every time you wash them. The conditioner fulfills the task of the oils of which the hair has been stripped using the shampoo. Rinse them for a long time with water to get rid of any shampoo residue before applying the conditioner.
Step 3. Rinse with cold water
After removing the shampoo and conditioner from your hair, rinse it briefly with cold water. It is a simple and effective way to help cuticles close and reduce the number of hair that falls out after a shower.
Step 4. Minimize the use of heat and dyes
In the long run both will inevitably damage the hair. Try to use blow dryers and other styling tools only infrequently, letting your hair air dry whenever possible. If you want to curl, use sponge or Velcro curlers instead of a curling iron. Also try to wait as long as you can between one color and another and buy a shampoo formulated specifically for colored hair to protect its color and health.
Step 5. Gently comb them
Use a wide-toothed comb when you want to get rid of knots. Start at the tips and gradually work your way up to the roots. Proceed with caution so as not to risk them tearing or breaking from pulling too hard.
Step 6. Be careful when tying them
Pulling them too hard to make the tail will risk tearing and breaking many of them. If possible, leave them loose or make a soft low ponytail. Buy fabric elastics if you have a habit of using rubber ones. Change the position of the tail often so that the hair does not become brittle in that area.
Step 7. Massage the scalp
Massaging your scalp daily can help stimulate blood circulation in the hair follicles and promote hair growth. Include this type of massage in your hair care routine every day.
Part 2 of 3: Changing the Lifestyle
Step 1. Trim your hair regularly
It may sound strange, but shortening them helps them grow faster. Over time, the ends of the hair wear out and begin to split in two, giving rise to split ends. As they become frizzy, they also tend to knot more easily and break when brushed. Trimming your hair regularly minimizes the problem of split ends.
Step 2. Use a silk pillowcase
Cotton electrifies and dries the hair, causes considerable friction against the fabric, which can cause it to break, and also promotes knot formation. Using a silk pillowcase minimizes friction, so it helps keep your hair healthy.
Alternatively, you can wrap them in a silk scarf before going to sleep
Step 3. Avoid wrapping them in a towel
The habit of using it as a turban after a shower can be just as harmful. What you should do is squeeze them gently between your fingers or pat them with the towel to absorb excess water.
You might also consider using a microfiber towel to wrap your hair; this type of towel is more delicate than cotton ones
Part 3 of 3: Changing Your Diet
Step 1. Include protein in your daily diet
They are the main building block of hair and nails. For most of their life, hair is in a "growth" phase, which usually takes 2-3 years to complete. At that point the "rest" phase begins, which lasts about 2-3 months. At the end of this second phase the hair falls out. Unfortunately, protein deficiency can speed up the transition to the resting phase.
- Chicken, eggs, and yogurt are excellent sources of protein;
- Daily protein requirements vary according to weight and lifestyle. Most people need to take between 45 and 55g per day.
Step 2. Increase your consumption of iron and zinc
Minerals of this type are essential to produce the proteins that make up hair. An iron deficiency could cause it to fall out.
- You can get iron and zinc through foods like spinach, beans, and seafood;
- The daily requirement of iron and zinc varies according to age, gender and lifestyle. Ask your doctor for advice before deciding to alter your diet or take a supplement.
Step 3. Eat foods rich in vitamins
Vitamin D is believed to be essential for hair growth, while vitamin C is important because it aids in the absorption of iron. You can get them from sunlight and some natural foods, such as orange juice and milk.
Ask your doctor for advice before deciding to alter your diet or lifestyle to ensure you get more vitamins
Step 4. Increase your biotin and B vitamins
They help keep hair healthy, so be sure to integrate these substances into your diet. You can choose to use supplements and you can also consume foods that are rich in them.
- Eggs, cheese, mushrooms, almonds and cauliflower are an excellent source of biotin;
- B vitamins are found in fish, meat, eggs, dairy products, green leafy vegetables, peas and beans. Feel free to try foods that have been enriched with B vitamins such as cereals and breads.
Step 5. Focus on the good fats
To grow, but also to stay healthy and shiny, hair needs Omega-3 fatty acids. Unfortunately our body is unable to produce them naturally.
- You can get them through fish. The American Heart Association recommends that adults eat two servings of fish per week to meet their omega-3 fatty acid requirements.
- If you are vegan or vegetarian, be sure to use supplements.
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Advice
- Take care of your body and eat a balanced diet for long and healthy hair.
- Apply a heat protection serum before using a blow dryer, straightener or curler.
- Massaging the scalp for 5-6 minutes a day can help promote hair health and growth.
- Make a DIY nourishing mask by mixing an egg with a little extra virgin olive oil. Hair grows faster when it is healthy.
- Extra virgin olive oil helps to make hair grow faster even on its own.
Warnings
- In the long run, the heat and harmful chemicals contained in dyes and many other products will eventually ruin your hair.
- Talk to your doctor before deciding to make any drastic changes to your diet.
