How to Make Hair Grow Naturally
Getting your hair to grow naturally is simply a matter of taking good care of your hair. While heredity plays a role in how fast your hair grows, the foods you eat and how you treat your hair also determine the growth rate. Hair grows on average 1/2 inch every month. The hair itself is dead, made of keratin, a form of protein. But the hair follicles in the scalp are alive and need nutrients to grow out healthy hair. Getting your hair to grow and keeping the hair you get is possible with a few simple steps. Does this Spark an idea?
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Clean hair and scalp regularly. The scalp needs to be clean if the hair is to grow. If the scalp is covered with dirt, oil and styling products these products can clog the hair follicles and impede hair growth. Use a shampoo for your particular hair types--normal, oily or dry. Rinse out with warm water so that no residue remains.
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Use a deep conditioner on the hair. Using a conditioner after every shampoo is important for removing tangles and making hair more manageable. But a deep conditioner is also necessary. A hot oil treatment is a good way to replenish any lost oils. A deep conditioner softens and moisturizers the hair. Dry and damaged hair is more prone to breakage. Hair that is soft and elastic looks better and doesn't break off as much.
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Use as little heat as possible. Hair appliances like electric curlers, blow dryers and curling wands add heat to the hair which dries out the shaft. Heat damages and weakens the hair shaft. Try to use hair appliances on the lowest temperature setting and also use a heat protecting product like Nexxus Heat Protexs that coats the hair and protects it from the heat.
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Trim the ends of the hair. Trimming the ends makes your hair look better, but it also helps to cut down on split ends and breakage. One of the reasons hair doesn't seem to grow is that it breaks off. Split ends eventually move up the hair strand, weakening the hair and causing flyaway hair. To reduce the amount of split ends, trim the hair regularly. You can do it yourself or go to a salon.
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Moisturize the hair. Frequent washing, polluted air and hair appliances can all dry out the hair. Adding a moisturizer to the hair like coconut oil or olive oil will soften the hair, give it a healthy shine and reduce breakage. Lubricating your hair is especially important if you have dry hair.
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Massage the scalp. This is an excellent way to increase the blood flow in the hair follicles. The improved circulation brings more nutrients to the scalp and hair follicles and helps hair to grow. A massage is very easy to do. Bend over, place your hands on your head and gently knead the scalp with the balls of your finger.
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