Growing curly hair can be a long and frustrating process. However, it is possible to make them stretch and make them healthier by taking care of both the hair and the body in general. What are the strategies to follow to accelerate growth? Use disciplining products, avoid washing and styling too frequently, use essential oils and eat the right foods.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Choose Effective Products
Step 1. Use an intensely hydrating conditioner two or three times a week
Keeping your hair hydrated and disciplined is key to making it grow faster. Dry, dull, damaged hair doesn't grow as fast, not to mention it tends to break and fall out. Use an intensely hydrating conditioner at least two to three times a week.
Get a nourishing protein treatment once a month. You can find it in stores that sell beauty products
Step 2. Avoid certain chemicals
Curly hair growth can be slowed down if you use products full of chemicals. Products that contain sulfates, polymers and parabens can slow growth. In fact, they leave residues and buildups on the scalp that can clog the follicles. In addition, they can make hair frizzy and electric.
These chemicals can also drain the sebum, drying out the hair, damaging it and hindering its growth
Step 3. Choose products that contain essential hair nutrients
When choosing products like shampoos, conditioners, and masks, you should make sure they contain ingredients that nourish your hair. Prefer those with biotin (also called vitamin B7) and protein. Those based on oils such as coconut, jojoba and argan are also excellent.
Step 4. Apply essential oils to the scalp
Essential oils help remove buildup of product from the scalp and stimulate the follicles. By improving your scalp, your hair will also grow stronger and healthier. Make sure you never apply them to your scalp without diluting them first. Always mix them with a carrier oil, such as coconut, grapeseed, jojoba, or sweet almond.
- Mix 30ml jojoba oil and grapeseed seeds with 7 drops of rosemary and lavender oil. Add 5 drops of thyme oil and cedar wood. Massage the mixture into your scalp for a few minutes using your fingers.
- You could also use peppermint, sage, lemon, or chamomile oil.
- Test a small section of the scalp before applying essential oils to the entire head. This way you will make sure you don't have any allergic reactions.
Method 2 of 3: Treat Your Hair
Step 1. Avoid washing too frequently
Washing your hair every day can negatively affect their health and slow down their growth. Try shampooing only when you actually need it, for example every 2 or 3 days, or just once a week. In this way, the sebum from the scalp can penetrate the follicles and stimulate growth.
Step 2. Trim the split ends
Many people believe that trimming their hair slows its growth, while others think it needs to be trimmed every 6 weeks. Hair should be trimmed when it has split ends. Eliminating damaged tips helps promote growth.
The hair can be cut every 3 to 4 months, as long as you don't have split ends. In this case, cut them as soon as possible to prevent the damage from spreading to the rest of the stem and worsening the situation
Step 3. Massage the scalp
Massaging your scalp helps your hair grow earlier. This treatment benefits the follicles and causes hair to grow, as it increases the blood flow to the scalp. Massage your scalp once a day for 3 minutes. If you need to shampoo, do this before washing.
Try massaging your scalp with peppermint or eucalyptus oil diluted with coconut oil
Step 4. Avoid overdoing the styling
Styling too often or using harsh products and tools can slow hair growth and damage it. Treat them gently, especially as you try to grow them.
For example, try not to use hair dryers, power tools, perms, or dyes too often
Step 5. Take care of your hair even at night
Anyone wishing to have their hair lengthened should protect it overnight. Apply oil to the tips before going to bed. Try using coconut, olive, or jojoba. Try to sleep on a satin pillowcase to avoid causing damage while you sleep.
For sleeping, you could pull them up in a ponytail, braid, or soft bun
Method 3 of 3: Get the Right Nutrients
Step 1. Eat fresh fruit and vegetables
A healthy diet rich in fresh products helps to make hair healthier and promote its growth. Fruits and vegetables offer essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients for hair growth.
Include dark leafy greens (such as spinach and kale), sweet potatoes, broccoli, peppers, avocados, berries, citrus, and cantaloupe
Step 2. Integrate milk and dairy products
Rich in proteins, B vitamins and calcium, milk and derivatives help keep hair healthy and promote growth. Try eating Greek yogurt, skim milk, cottage cheese, and low-fat cheese.
Try snacking on fruit and Greek yogurt or vegetables and cottage cheese
Step 3. Eat lots of protein
Protein is essential for healthy hair, and healthy hair is known to grow faster. Therefore, increase your daily protein intake. Make sure they are lean sources, such as chicken breast and fish. Eggs are also a good source of protein which helps make hair healthy.
Salmon is one of the best hair foods ever. In addition to being a source of protein, it contains omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, which are effective in accelerating growth
Step 4. Drink lots of water
Water helps to have stronger and fuller hair, which therefore will grow without being damaged. Aim to consume around 2 to 3 liters of water per day. Not used to drinking? Gradually increase your water intake day after day.
Step 5. Consider supplements
Try taking a supplement if you are concerned that you may not be able to get all the nutrients you need from diet alone. You can take a multivitamin or a supplement specifically designed for hair growth, or take individual supplements that can make them healthier. In any case, always consult your doctor before starting to consume them.
- Certain minerals, such as zinc, selenium and silicon, promote hair growth.
- Increasing the consumption of vitamins A, C and E helps to have healthier hair. All B vitamins promote growth.
- The supplements of omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids allow you to have healthy hair and promote its growth. Taking fish oil supplements helps you fill up on omega-3 fatty acids.
