How to Get Long Hair Fast

Eat well for healthy hair.

That cute bob haircut seemed like a great idea at the time, but now you're dreaming of long, luscious hair tumbling down your back. Unfortunately, there's no quick-fix to make hair grow fast, but there are a few steps you can take to help your hair grow long and healthy.

Instructions

1. Healthy hair comes from the inside. Take a multivitamin and eat right. Hair is mostly made of protein, so be sure to eat include it your diet by eating eggs, lean beef, chicken and low-fat cottage cheese and milk. A healthy scalp needs the omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon, flaxseed and walnuts. Include foods rich in amino acids, B vitamins, B-6, biotin, inositol and folic acid. Get plenty of rest and exercise.

2. Your hair grows a set amount per month, typically 1/2 inch. Be sure to maximize that growth by protecting your hair. Brush and comb your hair gently and don't overdo it. Don't brush wet hair and avoid damaging ponytail holders -- opt for fabric-covered bands over elastic instead. And don't over-wash your hair. The natural oils in your hair protect it, so unless you have very oily hair, washing your hair every day may not be a good idea.

3. Regular, deep-conditioning treatments further enhance your hair's health and prevent dryness and split ends. The longer -- and older -- your hair gets, the more special attention it needs.

4. To make your hair look longer while you wait for it to grow, wear it straight. Curls obviously make your hair look shorter, so taking the time to blow-dry and flat iron it out can add some length.

Tips & Warnings

• Hair grows faster in the summer months, but be sure to protect it from the damaging effects of the sun and chlorine.

• Extensions offer a temporary solution until your real hair grows out.

References

• Men's Health: The Best Foods for Healthy Hair