How to Shave to Make Hair Grow

Contrary to popular belief, shaving does not make hair grow back thicker or faster. In fact, it is not possible to make your hair grow faster than nature intended--about 1/2 inch per month, on average. However, this doesn't mean that shaving doesn't encourage hair growth. You cannot control how fast your hair grows, but you can make sure that you keep the hair that you do have. Recently shaved hair not only grows back stronger (and appears to grow faster), but the blunt ends make the hair appear thicker. Shaving is the first step to growing a healthy, strong head of hair.

Things You'll Need

• Multi-blade razor Shaving cream Exfoliating wash Biotin Multivitamin Fish oil

Instructions

1. Trim your hair to no longer than a few millimeters.

2. Wash with an exfoliating face or body wash. This will eliminate any oil, dirt and dead skin cells as well as soften your hair, allowing for a closer shave.

3. Cover your face and neck or head with a towel soaked in hot water. Let the water soak in for three minutes.

4. Apply shave gel to the entire area in a circular motion. Let the shave gel soak in for at least one minute.

5. Shave with a multi-blade razor. Pull the area of skin that you are shaving taught. Shave against the grain, then with the grain to ensure a close shave.

6. Add 1/2 mg of biotin, a multivitamin and fish oil supplement, to your daily diet. These supplements will ensure that your new hair will grow in healthy, thick, glossy and strong.

References

• How to Make Your Hair Grow Faster