A few simple tips
- To make your hair grow faster, try to comb your hair more often. This effect on the scalp improves blood circulation, makes nutrition more effective and stimulates growth.
- Buy a quality massage comb and comb. It is better to give preference to natural materials, because they do not damage the hair.
- Be sure to visit your hair stylist once a quarter to trim your hair by 0.5-1 cm. This will remove split ends and dry ends.
- Avoid using irons, curling irons, hair dryers and other similar devices. High temperatures negatively affect the structure of the hair, thinning it and making it brittle. In some cases, frequent heat treatment may cause excessive shedding.
- Keep your curls in neat but not tight styles, such as a braid or a bun. This will protect them from direct exposure to sunlight and maintain their shine.
- Use masks, decoctions, tinctures and oils. Such procedures should be carried out at least once a week.
- Start drinking vitamin and mineral complexes. Often fragility and hair loss are associated precisely with a lack of nutrition and vitamins.
- Review your diet. In order for the hair follicles to receive all the necessary components, we advise you to eat a balanced and regular diet. You will notice the result quickly.
The recommendations written above will help speed up hair growth if you follow them.
Combing
Such an ordinary ritual as combing can affect the growth of strands. It not only gives your hair a neat look, but also stimulates blood flow in the scalp.
The more often you comb, the better the blood supply to the hair follicles. This means that the bulbs receive more nutrients and oxygen, and hair growth is activated.
For combing, it is better to choose an accessory made of natural material - wood, rubber.
However, before purchasing, pay attention to several factors:
- how well the surface of the teeth is ground and polished (raised wood flakes can injure the hair);
- what kind of wood the comb is made of (it is better to buy from hard varieties, for example, oak, beech).
Silicone is also the best option. Such combs delicately comb the hair, do not pull it out, and, unlike plastic, do not electrify the hair.
Silicone massage brushes glide gently even over wet strands, and are easy to care for.
If you systematically comb your hair every day, you will notice that even within a week it will become longer.
To do this, follow these rules:
you should comb your hair for 5-10 minutes at least 3 times a day, paying special attention to the scalp; do not comb wet hair - this can lead to damage; start the procedure by combing the ends, gradually moving towards the roots
What determines the speed of hair growth?
Hair growth is the same complex cyclical process as the renewal of skin cells. You have most likely noticed that they grow faster in the warm season, and slower in winter and autumn.
But did you know that the growth rate also depends on the time of day? For example, from 14 to 16 hours it is maximum, and after that it decreases. At night, regrowth slows down as the body rests.
How quickly you can grow long locks depends on many factors:
- Genetics;
- Age;
- Nutrition;
- Hormonal background;
- Skin and hair type;
- Pigmentation color;
- Lifestyle.
It has been noticed that owners of light brown shades are able to grow long curls much easier and faster. True, not a single European can compete with the length of the braids of the Mongoloids and Asians. They grow faster, and the hairs themselves are thicker and stiffer.
How to grow long hair?
Before we start learning how to make hair grow faster, it's helpful to first find out how fast hair grows naturally so we can understand what to expect.
According to the Center, hair grows an average of 1.25 cm per month. This means that the average person can expect to grow 15cm of hair per year.
The rate at which your hair grows depends on both genetics and the shape of your follicles. Asian hair is on average the thickest and coarsest compared to Caucasian and African hair.
Hair grows an average of 1 cm per month, which sounds like a lot, right? So why is this not being noticed?
Poor nutrition and poor hair care can lead to split ends and breakage, which can shorten the length of your hair.
This brings us to another important question...
Habits affecting growth rate
Bad habits and the environment not only reduce the rate of hair growth, but also worsen its quality, shine and thickness. And we’re not just talking about drinking any (even light) alcohol, smoking, etc. The same bad habits include a reluctance to wear a hat when weather conditions require it. Cold slows blood circulation and weakens roots. Prolonged exposure to the sun without a headscarf or hat is harmful, because ultraviolet rays have an extremely detrimental effect on hair, drying it out and lightening its natural pigment. Those who like frequent color changes should also think about their behavior. Aggressive substances contained in the dye destroy the structure and lead to thinning and even loss. And if you still want to change the color of your hair without harm, it is better to use tinted shampoo or natural herbal dyes, which can be purchased in any department of professional products and cosmetics or household chemicals. They not only correct the shade, but also take care of the health of the roots. Turn a bad habit into a useful one!
Hair growth: what factors influence this process?
Under the scalp there are hair follicles from which our hair grows. Depending on the shape of these follicles and how healthy they are, we grow either beautiful silky or thin and brittle strands.
This is the main determining reason whether you can be the owner of beautiful long curls or not. It should be noted that not all beauties are given this, because heredity plays a large role in the process of hair growth. If your mother or grandmother could never boast of long braids, then you, most likely, are not destined to do so. But you can still try to take some measures. The most important thing you need to do is to eliminate all factors that can spoil the structure of your hair and affect the speed of its growth. What are we talking about here:
- The ends of your hair should not be allowed to split too much. If you have any, you need to immediately contact a beauty salon to have them trimmed using the “hot scissors” method, which seals the hairs so that they do not split further.
- You cannot use any special hair styling devices. Hair dryers, straightening irons and curling irons are the main enemies of the health of your hair. You only need to dry your hair naturally.
- It is best to avoid coloring them with chemical cosmetics altogether, especially those containing hydrogen peroxide or ammonia. If there is an urgent need to dye your hair, then you need to use natural dyes, for example, henna or basma.
- Do not overuse hairspray, foam, mousse, etc. These funds can only be used for rare special occasions.
- Do not allow your hair to become overcooled or baked in the sun. Always wear a hat to not only protect your head from sunstroke, but also to preserve the natural beauty of your hair.
- If you are used to wearing hairpins and elastic bands, then they should not put too much pressure on your hair in any way and negatively affect its structure.
- Try to avoid stressful situations and nervous breakdowns, because all this negativity is absorbed into the hair - it stops growing and deteriorates (this is why folk sages recommend periodically cutting off the ends of your hair in order to get rid of negative energy).
In general, a person's hair grows back within 10 years. In a month, the strand lengthens by 9, maximum 12 mm. It is within your power to increase this figure from 15 to 20 mm. But to do this, you will need to follow the tips below on how to grow your hair at home.
Head massage
The benefits of scalp massage cannot be underestimated; it is not for nothing that this service has recently become increasingly common in large beauty salons. But it is not at all necessary to waste time looking for a specialist and procedures in the salon, because you can do massage yourself at home. Below is a short and simple instruction on the technique:
- Run your fingertips through hair that has been pre-coated with growth oil or lotion and massage into the skin, being careful not to disturb the roots too much. You should feel the skin shift slightly, but don't lift your fingers.
- Movements are best directed from the temples and forehead to the back of the head. The entire procedure of such a warming massage takes no more than 10 minutes.
- You have warmed up the skin, you can begin to massage it more strongly using the so-called “massage”. It is important to achieve the feeling that the skin is on fire. This will mean that blood flows to the roots as much as possible, which means they receive all the necessary substances for growth.
After the manipulations have been completed, you can lightly tap the skin with your fingertips. This will allow her to relax and unwind. Wrap a towel around your head to keep in the heat.
Why does your hair stop growing?
Is your hair not growing? It's not just a decision to stop growing—there are many things that can stop hair from growing.
Try to avoid the following:
Excessive style
We all want our hair to look great, but this should never come at the expense of hair health.
If you use heat tools every day - be it an iron or a hair dryer - try to eliminate this. Heat can weaken your hair, so even alternating or spending an extra day without heat can greatly improve the condition of your hair.
If you must use heat, try to gently towel dry your hair and air dry it to 60%, then use your hair dryer on medium setting.
Tip: Invest in a high quality protective hairspray - it really helps keep your hair healthy.
Bad diet
As with most things in health and beauty, diet plays a huge role in not only the condition but also the rate at which your hair grows.
If your hair won't grow, your diet may be deficient in vitamins, minerals and protein.
Wrong hair products
When it comes to hair products, sometimes less is more. While some creams can actually benefit hair health and help it grow, others do more harm than good.
Don't use anything on your hair - harsh chemicals will dry out your hair and can stop hair growth.
Tight hairstyles
Tight ponytails and updos may look beautiful, but they can cause serious damage to the health of our hair.
Rubber bands compress the hair, causing friction that can lead to fraying and split ends. Brushing your hair every now and then isn't a big deal, but constantly brushing it every day will take a toll over time.
Braiding is another thing that needs to be done sparingly if you want to keep your hair healthy. If done too tightly, they can pull hair away from the roots and cause splitting, weak hair, and damage to the follicles.
When it comes to wet hair, styling your hair should be avoided at all costs. Wet hair is more prone to splitting than dry hair. Evidence of which will be hair loss if you ever try them.
Hormonal imbalance
Everything from thyroid disease to stress, menstruation and puberty can cause changes in hormones that affect our hair.
Estrogen and progesterone are specific hormones that promote hair growth, while androgen and testosterone inhibit hair growth. When these hormones become unbalanced, it causes hair to enter the telogen phase, causing hair loss and thinning.
How to eat to make your hair grow faster
A uniform supply of vitamins throughout the day allows you to constantly nourish the roots and accelerate growth. There are also a number of foods that you should definitely add to your diet. They will help grow your hair and significantly improve the collagen structure.
- Nuts contain vitamins B, E and proteins necessary for the strength of the bulbs. Nuts also contain healthy fats, which are responsible for the shine and strength of the roots.
- Raisins and dried apricots improve blood circulation.
- Carrots and cabbage are rich in vitamins C, E, K, H, and also contribute to nutrition and restoration of elasticity.
- Dairy and meat products, as well as fish, contain essential proteins, calcium and B vitamins.
- Onions and green vegetables strengthen the immune system, help get rid of dandruff and saturate with vitamin C.
- Citrus fruits are also rich in vitamin C, which protects hair follicles from destruction.
- Wheat is an excellent source of iron.
Proper nutrition is the key to health, beautiful skin and long thick curls. You, of course, hear on every corner that you need to eat balanced and regularly. This is true.
Pharmacy products that help grow hair quickly
Of course, it will not be possible to grow hair by 20 cm or even 10 cm in a week, because such a rate of hair growth is unnatural for a person. But there is a way out - you can always get extensions or buy tresses. Extensions with invisible clips can “grow” your hair in 5 minutes, the main thing is to choose the color so that no one notices the differences.
Well, speaking seriously, there are a lot of good and proven products that stimulate hair growth. As a result of the use of special oils, creams, shampoos and vitamins, hair follicles awaken and enter the growth phase.
Hairogane foam
Hairogane is a product for hair growth and restoration. The foam is suitable for women and men of any age. The method of use is simple - apply a small amount of foam to washed hair and massage the scalp. Once the product is absorbed, you can begin styling.
SILK HAIR
SILK HAIR is a budget hair serum that accelerates hair growth and makes it much thicker. Hair also regains lost shine and strength.
Hair tonic Scalp Active Toner
If your hair has lost its strength and began to look bad, and at the same time actively fall out, the Scalp Active Toner hair tonic will help. It does not need to be washed out of your hair.
Oil complex for strengthening hair Head&Hair
In just 4 weeks you can grow long and thick hair with the Head&Hair hair strengthening oil complex. Contains 7 types of oils: burdock, propolis extract, castor, wheat germ, castor, tangerine.
Vitamins "Alerana"
Special vitamins "Alerana" are tablets for oral administration. You need to take the drug at night and in the morning. As a result, hair gains shine and strength.
Shampoo “Golden Silk” is a real hair growth activator
Shampoos from this series will give incredible shine, silkiness and strength to your curls. They begin to work from the first use: at first you don’t even need styling! After using this shampoo, you must apply a balm from the same series. So, due to the complex effect, the condition of the hair will improve very quickly.
Homemade masks for fast hair growth
There are a huge number of all kinds of products and masks that guarantee your hair growth at breakneck speed. In any case, this is what advertising and bright labels are trying to convince you of. But why then are owners of chic and long hairstyles rarely seen? The answer, of course, is obvious: these remedies are not so effective. Therefore, we advise you not to spend a lot of money on fancy store-bought products, but to use proven home recipes.
Recommendations for using masks
- Only fresh and natural ingredients are used as ingredients. For example, if the oil (base or essential) has a rancid smell, it has become cloudy and changed color, you cannot use it.
- If the recipe contains a chemical, you should wear gloves when applying.
- Before using a new mask, perform a sensitivity test. Place a small amount of the mixture on the back of your wrist, the inside crook of your elbow, or the area behind your ear. If after a quarter of an hour you do not notice the appearance of severe burning, redness or itching, you can use this composition.
- Some homemade mixtures are applied to clean hair, while others are applied to dirty hair. Accordingly, they should be washed off with clean water or water with shampoo. The choice depends not only on the cleanliness of the hair, but also on the components of the product: oil and egg masks are washed off with shampoo, and for the rest you can use ordinary clean water.
- To enhance the effect, comb your hair before applying, thoroughly massaging your head.
- Carefully monitor the time of contact of the mixture with the body. Some recipes for growth products contain hot ingredients - pepper tincture, mustard, alcohol, which can dry out the hair.
Mustard mask
Mustard improves blood flow, stimulating nutrition and blood supply to the hair follicles. Women who make a composition with mustard powder note accelerated growth and stabilization of the functions of the sebaceous glands.
- Ingredients: Mustard powder – 2 tbsp. l., egg yolk – 1 pc., any base oil – 2 tbsp. l., warm water - 2 tbsp. l., sugar - 2 tsp.
- How to prepare: Thoroughly dilute the mustard powder with water, add the remaining ingredients and mix.
- How to use: Distribute throughout hair, paying special attention to the root area. Wrap in cellophane and a towel, wait 10-40 minutes (depending on the degree of burning), rinse with water and shampoo.
Mustard burns strongly, so you should not use this mixture if you have scratches or abscesses.
Onion mask
Onions contain essential vitamins and microelements that will help grow long strands, strengthen and protect them from loss and fragility.
- Compound. Onion juice – 2 tbsp. l., burdock oil – 2 tsp., lemon juice – 2 tbsp. l.
- How to cook. Heat the oil to a comfortable temperature over a water bath and mix with the remaining ingredients.
- How to use. Apply the mask to the roots and rub well into the skin in a circular motion. Cover your head with a towel and wait 30 minutes. Wash off with shampoo and conditioner.
To get rid of onion smell, add a couple of drops of orange oil or ylang-ylang to the balm.
Oil mask
Treatment of hair with oils helps strengthen the roots, reduce fragility and dryness, and get rid of split ends. Burdock and linseed oils are the best growth activators, while sea buckthorn and bay oils help strengthen.
- Compound. Burdock oil – 2 tsp, flaxseed oil – 2 tsp, sea buckthorn oil – 2 tsp, bay or coconut oil – 2 tsp.
- How to cook. Heat the oils to a comfortable temperature and mix thoroughly.
- How to use. Rub the mixture into the roots, making a light massage. Distribute the remainder along the length, wrap the head in film and insulate it. The mask can be left on for 1 – 12 hours.
This mask will have to be washed off several times, so after complete rinsing, be sure to use a balm.
With essential oils
The active ingredients of essential oils are characterized by antiseptic, stimulating and antipruritic properties. Proper use of cosmetics with oils of mint, lemon, ylang-ylang, bergamot, rosemary, sage, lavender and other plants increases the growth rate of strands, reduces itching, seborrhea and dandruff, and prevents split ends.
- Ingredients: Base oil – 100 ml, essential oil – 2-4 drops.
- How to prepare: Combine the oils and mix.
- How to use: Apply the product to dry strands, wrap and insulate. Wash off with shampoo after 2 hours.
Cinnamon mask
Cinnamon contains iron, potassium, vitamins PP, C, B, A, panthenolic acid, and ash. Homemade cosmetics with its addition improves blood supply to hair follicles.
- Ingredients: Cinnamon powder – 1 tsp, argan and coconut oil – 1 tsp each, honey – 3 tsp.
- How to prepare: Heat honey and coconut oil. To do this, you can use either a microwave or a water bath. When these ingredients melt, combine them with the rest and stir.
- How to use: While the mixture is still warm, apply it to dry strands from roots to ends. Wrap in plastic and a towel, wait half an hour and wash off with shampoo.
With pepper tincture
Pepper tincture tingles the skin, which causes activation of the follicles. Hair grows better and stops thinning.
- Ingredients: Pepper tincture – 1 tbsp. l., indoor aloe juice - 1 tbsp. l., yolk – 1 pc.
- How to prepare: Combine ingredients, stir.
- How to use: The product is used for the root zone. Rub it into the scalp, but do not apply to the very ends - this will dry out the strands. Wrap up and insulate, wait half an hour and wash off with shampoo.
Honey-cognac mask
Cognac alcohol activates the nutrition of the bulbs, which causes increased growth. Cognac tannins and acids slightly dry the strands, which helps to cope with their excess fat content. Honey contains B vitamins, iodine, zinc, iron and copper. These components accelerate growth, improve sebum production, fight split ends and give strands softness.
- Ingredients: Cognac – 3 tbsp. l., honey - 1 tbsp. l.
- How to prepare: Honey should be liquid and warm. Heat it using a water bath, then pour in the cognac.
- How to use: Apply the resulting mixture to damp strands. Wrap in cellophane and insulate. When half an hour has passed, wash off the mask with shampoo.
Since the mixture is liquid, it is recommended to cover your shoulders and neck to protect against possible leaks. Keep in mind that honey is a highly allergenic product.
With vitamins
B vitamins enhance hair growth, nourish follicles, destroy dandruff, strengthen curls, and give them shine. Vitamin A (retinol) has a protective effect and makes strands elastic. Vitamin E has antioxidant properties.
- Ingredients: Vitamin B3 – 5 g, vitamin E – 5 g, vitamin A – 5 g, yolk – 1 pc., flax oil – 2 tbsp.
- How to prepare: Heat flax oil in a water bath. Then pour the vitamins and yolk into the same container, thoroughly mixing all the ingredients.
- How to use: The mixture is applied to damp hair. First of all, you need to rub it into the root zone, and then distribute it through the strands to the ends. Wrap up and insulate. Contact time – up to 2 hours. Wash off with water and shampoo.
Tea mask
When preparing home remedies for hair growth, use unbagged tea, preferably of fairly high quality. Black is used for coloring, green to fight dandruff, white to increase the speed of hair growth.
- Ingredients: Dry tea – 1 tbsp. l., dry herbs (sage, oregano, chamomile, nettle) - 1 tbsp. l., a piece of rye bread without crust, boiling water.
- How to prepare: Pour boiling water over dry herbs and tea, leave for half an hour, cool, strain. Add the crumbled bread and mix the resulting mixture thoroughly.
- How to use: Apply the resulting mixture to your head, wrap and insulate, wait 2 hours, rinse without using shampoo.
Ginger mask
Ginger contains sodium, magnesium, iron, manganese and other trace elements, vitamin C, nicotinic acid, fatty acids, thiamine, amino acids, essential oils, riboflavin. These components warm up the hair follicles, so hair grows faster.
- Ingredients: Chopped ginger root – 1 tbsp. l., burdock oil - 2 tbsp. l., cognac – 1 tbsp. l., essential oil to your taste - 4 drops.
- How to prepare: Grind the ginger on a grater or in a blender, heat the burdock oil, combine and mix all the ingredients.
- How to use: Rub the product into the roots, then distribute the remainder over the entire length. Wrap and insulate your head, let the mask components act for 30 minutes, then rinse with water and shampoo.
With burdock oil
Burdock oil enriches curls by improving blood flow in the scalp. Hair grows faster, becomes stronger and more elastic, acquires softness and shine.
- Ingredients: Burdock oil – 2 tbsp. l., nettle - 2 tbsp. l., boiling water - 1 tbsp.
- How to prepare: Pour boiling water over the nettle, leave for a quarter of an hour, strain through cheesecloth or a strainer. Combine with burdock oil heated in a water bath. To stir thoroughly.
- How to use: The composition is applied to dirty, dry curls. After applying the product, wrap your hair with film and insulate it with a towel or woolen scarf. Wait half an hour and wash off with shampoo.
With aloe juice
The plant contains vitamins B, C and E, allantoin, beta-carotene and antioxidants. Using home remedies with aloe juice increases hair growth, reduces hair fragility and hair loss, and makes hair silky and elastic. Products with aloe are good for symptoms of seborrhea and increased fat content.
- Ingredients: Indoor aloe juice – 1 tbsp. l., yolk – 1 pc., burdock oil – 1 tbsp. l., nettle infusion – 2 tbsp. l.
- How to prepare: Cut off the fleshy aloe leaf, rinse, peel and chop by passing through a meat grinder, using a blender or squeezing the juice through cheesecloth. Mix with remaining ingredients.
- How to use: Apply to the root zone. Contact time is half an hour to an hour. Wash off the product with shampoo.
If you have prepared too much juice, place it in a glass container in the refrigerator: when stored in such conditions, the juice does not lose its beneficial properties for a month.
Vinegar mask
Natural vinegar contains vitamins such as C, E, A, B, as well as organic acids, enzymes and trace elements. Home remedies with wine or apple cider vinegar make hair shiny, elastic, soft, fight dandruff and increase growth rate.
- Ingredients: Apple/wine vinegar – 1 tbsp. l., honey - 2 tbsp., peach oil - 1 tbsp. l.
- How to prepare: Combine ingredients and stir.
- How to use: Distribute the composition throughout the hair, wait 2 hours, rinse with shampoo.
Use only organic vinegar (ideally homemade). If you replace a natural product with essence or table vinegar, you can “burn” your curls.
With rye bread
Rye bread contains vitamins B, E, PP, A. If you systematically apply a mask with rye bread to your hair, it becomes thicker, grows faster, sebum production is normalized, dandruff and oily seborrhea go away.
- Ingredients: Rye bread – 200 g, light beer – 1 tbsp.
- How to prepare: Grind the bread, cutting off the crusts in advance. Pour in beer and let it soften, then blend with a blender.
- How to use: Apply the resulting mixture to dry hair, wrap and insulate. When an hour has passed, rinse with water without shampoo.
With dimexide
Masks with dimexide are characterized by increased blood supply to the follicles and nutritional properties. Dimexide has a pronounced transport function: it transports the active components deep into the skin. This is one of the reasons why the growth rate is increasing.
- Ingredients: Base oil – 4.5 tbsp. l., dimexide - 1.5 tbsp. l.
- How to prepare: Heat the oil using a water bath or microwave, combine with dimexide. Prepare the mixture while wearing rubber gloves, as contact of undiluted medication on the skin can result in severe burns and hives.
- How to use: Distribute over the head, wrap in cellophane and insulate. Wait 60-90 minutes and rinse with shampoo.
A distinctive feature of home remedies with dimexide is their rare use: a one-time course includes up to 10 procedures. The interval between courses should be 3-4 months.
Dimexide is not used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, problems with the cardiovascular system, impaired functioning of the liver and kidneys, eye diseases, and stroke.
Video: 10 cm in a month using a mask
After watching the video, you will be convinced that every woman has proven tips on how to make homemade masks for accelerated hair growth. What natural masks are you used to using? Share your favorite recipe so others can try it for themselves.
Why does hair grow slowly
Bad heredity.
Alas, not everything depends on us - sometimes the condition of the hair is due to hereditary reasons. Look at your parents: most likely, your hair is similar to theirs. In the case of unsuccessful genetics, the situation can only be improved by using symptomatic remedies (for example, folk remedies) or taking medications. If your mom has a lion's mane, your dad doesn't complain about balding, and you still can't grow your hair to the desired length, perhaps the problem is deeper and worth investigating. Dermatological diseases (for example, seborrhea) also delay hair growth. They are not asymptomatic - if you have dermatitis, most likely you have noticed itching on the scalp or small flaking scales of the epidermis. In this case, it is enough to cure the cause - that same dermatitis - and the problem with hair growth will disappear by itself. An unhealthy lifestyle can also affect the health of your hair and skin. Hair loss and fragility often coexist with an irregular, vitamin-poor diet, overeating, alcohol or tobacco abuse. Particular attention should be paid to diets that are sometimes disguised as “proper nutrition”, but in fact supply the body with critically few substances it needs (for example, fats or certain minerals). The diet should be balanced (if there is excess weight, then compiled by a nutritionist), and bad habits should be abandoned
It is worth eating a sufficient amount of protein (chicken, eggs, fermented milk products) and vegetables containing iron. Hormonal imbalances in the body - for example, thyroid dysfunction. As a rule, trouble in this case does not come alone and there are other problems - with the condition of the skin, the nervous system, weight (its lack or, on the contrary, excess). Such disorders are treated only under the supervision of an endocrinologist. As a rule, after eliminating the root cause - the disease - the condition of the hair and skin returns to normal. Poor blood circulation in the scalp. Such difficulties are especially frequent in the cold season, when most of us wear hats almost constantly; Women who prefer tight hairstyles (for example, doing a bun every day) are also at risk... The problem may also be hereditary. If the reason for the unsatisfactory growth rate is poor blood flow to the skin, you should learn how to massage the head and start using warming agents (for example, red pepper or oil containing it, burdock, mustard). Aggressive environmental influences: poor ecology, severe frosts or heat, the use of products unsuitable for washing hair (for example, laundry soap). If possible, you need to eliminate the negative impact, but sometimes this is not possible (for example, if you live in a factory area where the air purity leaves much to be desired). In this case, all that remains is to protect the hair as much as possible and use symptomatic remedies.
- poor condition of the ends of the hair, forcing them to be trimmed regularly;
- alopecia (baldness) - lack of sufficient hair (new hair replacing the hair that is falling out).
Herbs to speed up growth
Our ancestors knew recipes for special effective decoctions for hair. It is not for nothing that today many of them are used in the production of cosmetics, as well as in salon procedures. We'll introduce you to some of them.
- Recipe No. 1. Take dry leaves of coltsfoot, nettle and calendula in equal quantities, about 2 tbsp. l. Pour the mixture into a saucepan with 1 liter of boiling water and heat over low heat for 3-4 minutes, then leave to cool, strain and use after washing your hair.
- Recipe No. 2. If possible, do not throw away carrot and beet tops. Pour boiling water over the greens and cook for 10 minutes. This decoction will accelerate hair growth and strengthen it.
- Recipe No. 3. Squeeze the juice from 3-4 leaves of agave (aloe), mix with vodka in equal quantities and leave in a cool, dark place for 7-9 days. Rub the tincture thoroughly into the scalp at least 3 times a week before washing your hair as usual.
To achieve positive results, you need to use herbs regularly.
How to speed up hair growth at home
Trichologists note that it is possible to get long hair without difficulties only until you are 30 years old. Then the growth process slows down significantly. However, there are ways that can stimulate the process.
- Make it a rule to trim your ends, if not every time, then at least once every two months. Uncut, split ends provoke more hair loss and do not look aesthetically pleasing;
- Massage your head with a special massager or using heated oil, which must be rubbed over the entire surface of the scalp. Any moisturizing, softening oil will do (olive, coconut, jojoba...);
- Use egg whites instead of a hair mask once a week. Separate the whites from the yolks, lightly beat the egg whites, and apply to the entire length of the hair and roots for 5-15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water. For short and medium hair, one protein is enough, for long hair - several;
- Comb your hair correctly! Not wet, but slightly dry, otherwise you will damage the hair follicles. Use a comb with large teeth, preferably wooden or other high-quality material;
- Eat more protein foods (meat, eggs, fish, fruits, vegetables);
- Use hair masks and conditioners. They nourish your hair with the necessary elements and give it a healthy look and shine, as well as make the hated combing process easier for everyone. To enhance the effect, you can add essential oils that stimulate growth;
- Potato broth is an excellent hair rinse. It is enough to wash your hair with it or rinse it after washing, your hair will become manageable and silky;
- Wash your hair no more than two to three times a week. If washing occurs every day, the protective, natural film is washed off from the hair and it is exposed to any harmful factors;
- Do not overuse styling products. Foams, varnishes, gels, mousses dry out the hair, and in this case you can forget about growth;
- Sleep with your hair down or with a light braid, not a tight bun. If your hair is pulled tight, you will injure it during sleep;
- Wear a hat, cap. Don't let your hair get too cold or overheated. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun or frost without a hat;
- Less stress! Do dancing, sports, listen to relaxing music, etc.
Don’t forget, any hair requires an individual approach! Taking into account the hair structure, density, thickness. What one person likes may not be to the liking of another.
It is not always possible to financially use professional products, and those available are rarely of high quality. Therefore, let’s consider natural, inexpensive options that you can make with your own hands.
Pharmacy vitamins
In addition to a variety of oils and herbal decoctions, you can add vitamins to your favorite masks, which are easy to find in pharmacies. For example, ascorbic acid, familiar to you from childhood, in any mask will help absorb vitamin E, and also improve blood circulation and nutrition of the follicles.
You can buy vitamins E, A and D in the form of drops, which are also important for fast hair growth and treatment of hair loss. But keep in mind that you cannot add too much of them, the skin is simply not able to absorb such an amount. 2-3 drops per mask is enough. By the way, you can add them to balm or shampoo.
Don’t forget about pharmacy vitamin-mineral complexes, for example, Aevit or Alerana, which improve the general condition of the follicles. And vitamins Revalid and Perfectil promote rapid cell renewal and increase the rate of hair growth. Don’t even think about it, you won’t notice the effect right away. Such drugs require regular use throughout the course. Remember, to achieve results you need patience, regularity and attentiveness.
Now you know more about how to grow your hair to the desired length. Read our other articles on how to preserve them and what masks to use to strengthen them. We hope that soon you will become the owner of a long braid and share your incredible success with us!
Masks to help men grow thick hair
To grow hair for a man or guy whose hair has begun to actively fall out, you need to use proven products. Among these are:
Diva Mask
The “Diva Mask” mask for hair strengthening and growth should be used after each hair wash. It nourishes hair and strengthens it. As a result, growth is accelerated and loss is significantly reduced.
Minoxidil
This is a remedy for scalp and beard hair growth. Apply 2 times a day and do not require rinsing. After just a couple of uses, the number of hair falling out is noticeably reduced.
Hair thickener "Caboki" for men - instant effect
Of course, it is impossible to grow thick hair in a minute. But for emergency cases, there is a product called Caboci hair thickener. It consists of natural ingredients and is not afraid of wind and rain.