Get Ready for Gorgeous Looks: 14 Ways to Help Your Hair Grow Stronger
1. QUIT IT OFF
Heat styling has the potential to break and harm hair. If you routinely have blowouts, use a curling, straightening, or hot comb, your hair may not grow as quickly as you’d want. If heat is necessary,
- Spray on a heat protection agent
- Choose the coldest setting.
- Work quickly to avoid exposing your hair to too much heat.
- Don’t use it too much.
2. LET WET HAIR DRY.
Hair that is wet is highly elastic. It could break hair strands or damage the cuticle, the shingle-like cells that cover each hair if you brush it when it’s damp. When heated styling products are used on the hair, the hair shaft might bubble, making it more brittle. If you have straight hair, let it air dry before gently combing it with a wide-tooth comb. While the hair is still moist, use a wide-tooth comb to gently detangle textured or curly hair.
3. WATCH OUT FOR COLOR
By using bleach and other chemical hair treatments like permanents, your hair becomes weaker and is more likely to break before reaching the ideal length. If you choose a color that isn’t too far from your natural tone, say three shades closer, you’ll use less damaging peroxide. Always test a tiny area before using store-bought dye all over your head.
4. DRUG USE MAY BENEFIT OR HARM
You can keep the hair you already have and even regrow some of the hair you’ve lost with the aid of an over-the-counter medication called minoxidil. But you must continue using it if you want the results to last. Finasteride and spironolactone (Aldactone) are two examples of hair loss treatments that require a prescription. A side effect of some medications, such as beta-blockers and amphetamines, is hair loss. If this happens to you, talk to your doctor about potential treatments.
5. OBTAIN A TRIM.
How can a haircut encourage hair growth? When you get a trim, the frailest parts of the ends of the strands are removed. If left unattended, those ends could fracture or split. Your hair shafts may become damaged by split ends, which will result in even shorter hair. If expansion is your goal, just be careful not to cut too much. You should aim for a 1/4-inch trim every three months or so because your hair grows around half an inch every month.
6. LESS STRESS
Serious stress can cause hair to bypass the stage that encourages it to grow and enter a resting phase instead. It could increase your risk of developing alopecia areata, a disorder where your own immune system assaults your hair follicles. Trichotillomania, a severe need to pull out your hair, could also result from it. If you find ways to control your stress or lessen it, your hair might start to grow back.
7. HANDLE DISCREETLY
Your hair needs additional care if it breaks easily. Black hair, for instance, is prone to being brittle, so give it some TLC:
Avoid overwashing. Just enough to get rid of product buildup is required. It might be every week or every other week.
Visit a professional if you relax your hair. Don’t use too many touch-ups. Only use them to stimulate new hair growth and only every two to three months.
Every few weeks, give your hair a hot oil treatment.
8. USE CAUTION WHEN USING EXTENSIONS AND BRAIDS
It could seem like an easy method to acquire the long hair you want is to wear extensions or a weave. Only wear them for no more than two to three months at a time. And never try to remove them yourself. Your scalp and hair could sustain damage. Your hair will suffer damage if the extensions, braids, weaves, or cornrows you’re wearing are too tight. Ask for a retest.
9. BECOME FIT CONDITION(ER)
Use conditioner each time you shampoo. It fortifies and shields your hair from the sun’s UV rays in addition to improving how it behaves and looks. If you have fine hair, only use it towards the bottom of your hair to prevent weighing it down. To moisturize the brittle ends, thoroughly coat the tips of black hair.
10. RESIST SUDDEN WEIGHT LOSS
Watch out for color fading in your hair as you lose weight. Hair loss may also be caused by stress and sudden weight reduction. For instance, if you don’t consume enough protein, your body will make do with what it can and will place less importance on hair development. When your nutrition returns to its prior level, it will grow again. However, eating slowly and healthfully will be far better for your hair and overall health.
11. AVOID DEPLETION,
Nothing has been proven to speed up hair growth. However, if you are nutrition insufficient, your hair may suffer. Hair loss can be a symptom of anemia, which is brought on by insufficient iron. Vitamins B and D have a significant impact on healthy hair. The same is true for zinc, biotin, and omega-3 fatty acids. You are eligible for a deficiency test from your doctor. Ask them if you should take a multivitamin or another supplement, and how much.
12. SLEEP ON GlOSSY MATERIAL
Although pristine cotton linens feel lovely against your skin, they might not be the best choice if you have sensitive hair. Some people are adamant about using satin pillows or putting on a satin cap before bed. Although doing so won’t speed up hair growth, it might reduce breakage, frizz, and friction. It also has a feeling of luxury.
13. GET A MASSAGE FOR YOURSELF
A few small studies have suggested that regular head massages may encourage the growth of thicker hair. In this area, more research is necessary. Massages are thought to lower stress, and stress has been linked to hair loss. They also feel fantastic. To massage your scalp, use a massager. Alternately, spend a few minutes every day gently pushing, stretching, and pinching your own scalp.
14. CONSIDER MICRONEEDLING.
With microneedling, a roller loaded with tiny needles punctures your scalp hundreds of times. When paired with other treatments like minoxidil, it has demonstrated promise in addressing hair loss in patients. Scientists claim that it helps the medications penetrate the skin better. Even though microneedling kits are sold in stores, going to a dermatologist is safer. Microneedling is difficult and could make some conditions worse.
