How to Grow Long Hair Quickly

The hair grows about ½ inch each month, but diet and heredity play an important role in how long a person's hair gets. There are products on the market that claim to grow your hair long, but taking good care of the hair is probably the best way to get long hair. Damaged or dry hair breaks off more easily and gives the impression that the hair does not grow. By adding a few hair care techniques to your daily life, you can greatly improve the chances of growing long hair quickly.

Instructions

1. Take supplements. There are a few supplements that are important for fast hair growth. Vitamin B Complex aids in hair growth by strengthening the immune system. Omega-3 fatty acids are also needed because a deficiency can lead to hair loss. Take a supplement containing all the amino acids. Hair is made of protein, and amino acids help to manufacture protein in the body.

2. Clean your hair and scalp regularly. By removing the oils and dirt from the scalp, you ensure the hair follicles can function more efficiently. A clean scalp promotes hair growth. Use a shampoo for your hair type. There are specially formulated shampoos for normal, oily and dry hair. Rinse the hair thoroughly with lukewarm water because hot water dries the hair out.

3. Use a conditioner. After washing the hair, use a conditioner to soften the hair and make it more manageable. The hair is very fragile when wet so you want to easily get out the tangles without breaking off the hair. Conditioner also comes in several formulas for each hair type. Rinse the conditioner out completely.

4. Massage your head. A massage is relaxing, but it also wakes up the scalp and gets the blood circulating to the hair follicles. A daily head massage for 1 minute will increase the levels of nutrients to your scalp. Place both hands on the head and spread out the fingers. Using small circular motions, massage the entire head. If you bend over while doing the massage, more blood reaches the head.

5. Apply hair stimulators to the scalp. There are several essential oils that stimulate the scalp and help with hair growth. These herbs include nettle, lavender, lemon and basil. Once or twice a week, apply one or more of these oils to the scalp and massage in. Leave the oils on the scalp for one hour or overnight if you can. In the morning wash your hair as usual. The oils are invigorating and energizing to the scalp. More blood flows to the scalp when these oils are applied.

6. Cut off split ends. If you hair has a lot of split ends, the breakage will eventually move up the hair shaft and weaken the entire hair strand. By trimming the split ends, you can limit the amount of hair that breaks off. The more hair you can save, the longer the hair can grow.

7. Lubricate the hair. If you have dry hair, adding a moisturizer to the hair will soften the hair and reduce breakage. Adding oil to the ends of the hair can also help with preventing split ends. Use olive oil, coconut oil or one of the essential oils you use on your scalp. Add only a small amount of the oil to your hair. Greasy hair attracts more dirt.

Resources

• Vitamins for the Hair
• Hair Boutique
• Hair Parlor