You can’t have flawless beauty without healthy, shiny hair. Many factors can affect the health and appearance of your hair, from your diet to hair products you use. And who hasn’t had a bad experience with a haircut, color, or permanent. The only real solution to those hair disasters is to grow your it out. But sometimes it feels as if it can take forever to grow new tresses. Here are some tips the experts recommend to help your hair grow faster.
• Scalp Massage--Regular scalp massages promote circulation which can stimulate hair growth. The use of warm natural oils like rosemary, olive, or coconut nourishes your scalp.
• Remove scalp residue—Rinse your hair weekly with equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water to remove residue that clogs hair follicles and retards hair growth.
• Flip your hair upside down—Do this for five minutes every day. This reverses the flow of blood and stimulates the follicles, which in turn enhances growth.
• Use shampoo and conditioner properly—Apply conditioner only to the lower half of your hair so that it won’t clog your scalp. Don’t shampoo too often and wait until your hair is partially dried before you comb it. Use a wide-tooth comb to remove tangles rather than a brush.
• Hair mask—Prepare a weekly mask of one tablespoon of honey mixed with an egg. Massage the mixture into the scalp and leave on for 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.
• Rinse properly—Rinse your hair in lukewarm, not hot, water. For shinier hair, use cold water. To promote growth, mix three or four drops each of lavender, rosemary and sage oil in a quart of water and use as your final rinse.
• Eat foods to promote hair growth—This includes foods rich in B vitamins, protein and iron. Add dark, leafy green vegetables, and lean meats to your diet. Supplements can boost your diet as well as hair growth.
• Manage your stress—Stress can interfere with hair growth. Manage your stress with exercise, meditation or breathing exercises. Make sure you get sufficient sleep.
• Avoid harsh chemicals heated styling tools---Heat and chemicals will make your hair break. Dial down the temperature on your hair dryer, curling iron or straightener. Try more natural styles that don’t require chemicals or heat.
If you lose hair or if your hair grows at an uncommonly slow rate, it could be a sign of a problem with your thyroid. The human thyroid gland plays an important role in the ability to grow healthy hair. A sluggish thyroid gland will not generate the proper amount of the hormones that regulate hair growth and other bodily functions. This condition, known as hypothyroidism, can only be diagnosed through blood tests.
• Scalp Massage--Regular scalp massages promote circulation which can stimulate hair growth. The use of warm natural oils like rosemary, olive, or coconut nourishes your scalp.
• Remove scalp residue—Rinse your hair weekly with equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water to remove residue that clogs hair follicles and retards hair growth.
• Flip your hair upside down—Do this for five minutes every day. This reverses the flow of blood and stimulates the follicles, which in turn enhances growth.
• Use shampoo and conditioner properly—Apply conditioner only to the lower half of your hair so that it won’t clog your scalp. Don’t shampoo too often and wait until your hair is partially dried before you comb it. Use a wide-tooth comb to remove tangles rather than a brush.
• Hair mask—Prepare a weekly mask of one tablespoon of honey mixed with an egg. Massage the mixture into the scalp and leave on for 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.
• Rinse properly—Rinse your hair in lukewarm, not hot, water. For shinier hair, use cold water. To promote growth, mix three or four drops each of lavender, rosemary and sage oil in a quart of water and use as your final rinse.
• Eat foods to promote hair growth—This includes foods rich in B vitamins, protein and iron. Add dark, leafy green vegetables, and lean meats to your diet. Supplements can boost your diet as well as hair growth.
• Manage your stress—Stress can interfere with hair growth. Manage your stress with exercise, meditation or breathing exercises. Make sure you get sufficient sleep.
• Avoid harsh chemicals heated styling tools---Heat and chemicals will make your hair break. Dial down the temperature on your hair dryer, curling iron or straightener. Try more natural styles that don’t require chemicals or heat.
If you lose hair or if your hair grows at an uncommonly slow rate, it could be a sign of a problem with your thyroid. The human thyroid gland plays an important role in the ability to grow healthy hair. A sluggish thyroid gland will not generate the proper amount of the hormones that regulate hair growth and other bodily functions. This condition, known as hypothyroidism, can only be diagnosed through blood tests.
