Have you ever dreamed of having long flowing hair? Do you want to change your look and stop wearing them short? Growing them can be frustrating, especially if they tend to stretch slowly and you plan to change their look for a certain event or party. Hair typically grows about an inch a month, but you may be able to speed up the process by changing the way you care for it, changing habits and nutrition, and using specific treatments.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Taking Care of It Most Effectively
Step 1. Reduce the use of tools that require heat
Sure, they allow you to keep your hair nice and tidy for a few hours, but styling tools like hairdryers, straighteners, and curling irons can weaken your hair and hinder growth. Try to use them less or exclude them directly. To make your hair grow healthy, style it as little as possible and use few products.
If you decide to use styling tools, set them to the lowest temperature, without exceeding 150 ° C. Before using them, apply a gel or cream heat protector. It will help you prevent your hair from drying out and breaking
Step 2. Bring loose hair as often as possible
Picking them up in a ponytail or other tight hairstyle can break or damage them. Instead of using hair clips, bobby pins and rubber bands, go for a softer hairstyle. Leave them loose - over time they will become longer and healthier.
Step 3. Shampoo only two or three times a week, so you don't dry out your hair too much
This will allow you to make them strong and healthy, which will lead to better long-term growth.
- If your scalp becomes too greasy or itchy because you don't wash your hair very often, you can increase your washes over the course of the week. When washing them, you should massage the shampoo into your scalp rather than your hair.
- To have healthy hair, you should apply conditioner every time you shampoo. It is great for strengthening them because it replenishes the lipids and proteins of the stem. You can also do a nourishing treatment for even more noteworthy results. For example, choose one that contains natural ingredients to promote hair growth and soothe the scalp.
Step 4. After you get out of the shower, pat your hair dry to dry
Don't wrap them tightly with a towel, otherwise you risk breaking them and stressing them. Instead, use a towel to pat them dry to avoid bruising, pulling, or breaking them.
If you can't get out of the habit of wrapping your hair in a towel, use a thin or soft microfiber one. These towels are made of delicate materials that absorb water without damaging the hair
Step 5. Trim your hair as soon as split ends appear
It might seem counterproductive to trim them just as you're trying to grow them, but a trim to get rid of split ends can actually promote growth. In the beginning, split ends are dry and brittle parts of the hair. When not cut, they can rise up the stem. If you ignore them for a long time, the hairdresser will be forced to do a more drastic cut to eliminate them.
Make sure you trim your hair every 10-12 weeks. Make appointments in advance, so that your hair is always healthy and free from split ends
Step 6. Use silk pillow cases
While it may seem excessive and wasteful to you, sleeping on silk pillowcases can actually promote hair growth. Those made of cotton or linen can pull and yank them, breaking them when you move in your sleep. The soft and smooth texture of the silk will not cause any unwanted friction, thus keeping the hair straight, long and free of knots.
Part 2 of 3: Treatments
Step 1. Make a mask
Promote hair growth by making a mask once or twice a week. You can make an oil-based one at home or buy it at the grocery store.
To make a homemade mask, mix a glass of coconut oil with a tablespoon of macadamia, sweet almond, and jojoba oil. Massage it into damp hair and leave it on for 10 minutes. Then, shampoo and apply conditioner to remove it
Step 2. Get a castor oil treatment, which naturally promotes hair growth
It can make your hair grow beautiful and healthy.
- First, measure a glass of castor oil and massage it into your scalp. Let it flow through the lengths. Once your hair is well soaked, wrap it with a plastic shower cap to prevent it from dripping. Before going to sleep, spread a towel over the pillow so you don't get dirty on the pillowcase.
- Leave the oil on your scalp and hair overnight. The next morning, shampoo and conditioner to remove it.
Step 3. Massage the scalp with a warm oil
This treatment can help you break down any sebum or dirt on your scalp and stimulate hair growth from the roots. Use a vegetable oil such as coconut, olive, jojoba, or argan oil.
- Heat the oil on the stove or in the microwave. Before applying it, test it. It should have a pleasant temperature, not hot to the touch, so as not to damage the scalp or hair.
- Massage the warm oil into your scalp using a slow, circular motion with your fingers. You can do this when you get out of the shower. You can also ask a friend or partner to rub it on your head. The process should take 15-20 minutes.
- After 15-20 minutes, wash your hair well to get rid of the oil.
Part 3 of 3: Making Changes to Nutrition and Other Habits
Step 1. Fill up on protein at the table
Increasing your protein intake can help you promote hair growth and prevent hair from falling out due to poor nutrition. You should eat meat, fish, legumes, nuts and whole grains in a balanced way. If you don't eat meat, make sure you're getting enough protein through soy, legume, nuts, and cereal-based foods.
The key to a protein-rich diet is to choose your sources carefully. Exclude processed meats or whole milk derivatives because they are unhealthy. Supplement your diet with a good amount of healthy carbohydrates, such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables
Step 2. Take supplements to promote hair growth
Certain multivitamins and supplements, such as Biotin and Viviscal, do just that. They contain vitamins C and B, which are essential for hair growth.
Before taking supplements, consult your doctor to make sure you are taking the correct doses and that there are no interactions with other medications
Step 3. Try doing activities that relieve tension, such as yoga and meditation
Stress-pulling hair is not just a saying. Stress can affect cortisol levels and negatively affect growth. Lower cortisol by doing stress-relieving activities, such as yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises. All this will allow you to live in a more peaceful way, but also to have longer and fuller hair.
