Products for Fast Hair Growth

The rate of hair growth is roughly half an inch per month. The rate and speed of hair growth may slow to a quarter of an inch or less as a person ages. Most people want healthy growing hair. There are some products that promote hair growth but don't expect miracles.

Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins and minerals are necessary for healthy hair. Those that affect hair growth are niacin, folic acid, vitamin B-12, biotin, vitamin C, beta-carotene, panthothenic acid, iron, zinc, magnesium and choline. A multi-vitmain should contain all of these.

MSM

MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) occurs naturally in many foods. It is a kind of sulfur and is said to increase the hair growth rate, according to HairBoutique.com.

Shampoos and Conditioners

There are many shampoos and conditioners that are designed to change hair growth. Some claim to adjust to a person's hair and have low acidity and pH which have many benefits for hair. Hair Formula 37 Shampoo & Conditioner and Revivogen are two such products.

Herbal Products

The Chinese herbal extract He Shou Wu has been used by Chinese herbalists to stimulate hair growth and promote natural hair color.

Pantry Solutions

Nourishing the roots may make hair grow faster. Apply olive oil to the scalp once a week for 30 minutes and rinse with tepid water. Also, mix aloe vera and honey and massage to the scalp for 20 minutes followed by shampoo and rinse.

Healthy Diet

A healthy diet supplemented with a good all purpose multi vitamin is the best defense against hair loss and in promoting hair growth.

Resources

• Shampoo 37
• Revivogen
• He Shou Wu
• Herbal Products
• Oilve Oil; Aloe Vera & Honey