Whether you're growing out a shorter 'do or just trying to
get your mane long enough to go past your shoulders, the endless waiting as you
grow out your hair is practically unbearable. Despite the fact that strands
grow - on average - a half-inch every month, it can seemingly take eons to
reach your goal if you're looking for a longer length. Before you go searching
after hair growth products with unrealistic claims, try these four natural tips
that help speed up your hair's growth.
Take Your Vitamins
Look for a women's daily or prenatal vitamin on the shelf of
your local drugstore. These vitamins typically contain folic acid, which is
great for stimulating hair growth. Not only does folic acid help cells
regenerate in your body, but it also encourages healthy hair growth. If you
don't want to take a vitamin capsule, you can also get your folic acid from
your diet; simply choose foods such as spinach, beans and sunflower seeds,
which are packed with folate.
Get Regular Trims
Obviously if you're hitting the salon every few weeks, your
mop won't grow as quickly, but consider this: when you use hair styling
products, especially hot tools such as straighteners, blow dryers and curling
irons, you're causing a lot of damage every time you use them. When your 'do is
damaged, you may find split ends in your mane, as well as coarse surface
damage. Once you find split ends, there's no way to fix them; the only solution
is to trim them off. If you don't, you may find that the split hairs continue
to split further and further up the hair shaft, at which point you'll have to
cut much more off in order to undo the damage.
So while trimming your tresses won't help them grow longer,
it gives off the appearance of longer, healthier hair and prevents you from
needing more drastic haircuts in the meantime. Try to get a trim every six to
eight weeks for optimum hair health.
Invest In Good Shampoo
That means you need to invest in good quality, natural hair
shampoos that are gentle and help to repair damage. While you can't completely
heal tresses that are fried, you can soften dry locks and smooth away snarls.
In addition, good shampoos will not cause additional damage. Avoid formulas
that contain chemicals such as sulfates, which are a type of detergent.
Moisturize
In order to keep your hair from breaking, you need to make
sure it's healthy and well taken
