READER Q: HOW DO I GET MY HAIR TO GROW FASTER?
A vital part of getting your hair to grow faster is to protect the hair you already have. If your ends become damaged, you'll have to chop off a considerable number of inches to prevent the damage going further up the shaft. If you're trying to grow your hair out, it's more important than ever to pop into your hairdressers for trims, as weird as it sounds. You can also do small things to speed up the growth manually, but keep in mind that there are no miracles, never shell out for products claiming to grow your hair!
TO PROTECT THE HAIR YOU HAVE
- Work conditioner through your hair in the shower with a wide toothed comb so that you're not trying to brush through tangles after you get out.
- Minimize the amount of heat you use on your hair. Before you use a hair-dryer or a straightener, apply a serum to protect the strands. Never try to straighten or curl wet hair, the heat will steam out the water. In the long run it can be very damaging.
- Don't pull your hair into a overly tight ponytail. Not only can you pull your hair out, it can also damage your roots. There's a reason too tight pony tails give you a headache!
- Avoid sleeping in your ponytail secured with an elastic hair band. Instead try a loose braid or bun secured with a scrunchie.. yes, they still have uses.
TO PROMOTE GROWTH
- Eat well. Your follicles need a good mix of proteins and vitamins (A, C, E, B3, B6 and B2 are all key) to promote healthy growth. You also want to be sure you're eating enough iron, which is found in tofu, lentils, beans, spinach and lean beef.
- When you are shampooing or rinsing your hair with water, massage your scalp with your fingertips. This can increase blood circulation in the area and could help promote growth.
- Avoid stress, which can cause hair to fall out.
- Sometimes I take prenatal vitamins. They're not scientifically proven to help hair grow longer but I've always noticed a difference. (They've also scared my boyfriend too!)
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