What makes hair grow faster?

Answer 1

good diet
good genes

Answer 2

Try taking a pre-natal multi-vitamin.. (no, you don't have to be expecting a baby to take these!) These vitamins have double of everything, and if you take them faithfully, you may see some quicker growing hair, and nails too. Also, I've always heard that getting your hair trimmed every so often helps with growth (though I don't know how, since hair grows from your scalp, not the ends, but someone must have proven that trimming works).

Answer 3

pre- natal pills are the best. They will make your hair and nails grow. Any vitamin with gelatin init will help too. Also pulling your hair back in a pony tail puts tension on the cuticle and believe it or not, it grows a bit faster. Do not wash your hair daily. You need the oil and take the vitamins, it will make your hair longer, shiner and beautiful. Good luck.

Plus pre-natal pills will help with any vitamin you are lacking and they are safe for women who are not pregnant.

Answer 4

Most important, diet. Eat lots of fresh vegatables and fruit. B complex vitamins are important for good healthy hair grow. Smoking is very bad for your skin and hair. And rubbing coconut oil in your hair once a week and letting it stay in your hair for a few hours then washing and rinse hair with eggs.

Answer 5

Use a supplement called MSM (found at GNC), or use the vitamins called "Women's Hair, Skin and Nails Formula", also found at GNC for $10.

Other things that help your hair grow are leafy, dark green vegetables, drinking lots of water, and exercising. Minimizing harsh treatment and manipulation of the hair, such as perms, extensions, pulling/tension on the hair significantly helps. I've noticed tremendous improvement in the health and growth of my hair when I don't manipulate and chemically treat it.

Answer 6

If you want long hair the best advice is: Don't cut it! Trimming is neccessary to keep it healthy, but don't cut much. Also, a good diet can't hurt. Take it from someone who has over three feet of hair...it just takes time!

Answer 7

Folic Acid (which is often found in prenatal vitamins) will help your hair grow faster & stronger. It can be found in any drugstore or major chain in the herb section.

Answer 8

You may not believe this, but I sware it worked for me, a friend told me to keep it pulled back in a ponytail. I mean every day for a month or so, my hair grew 5 inches in 2 months

Answer 9

Hair grows at the rate of about 6 inches per year regardless of what you do, unless it is REALLY drastic like malnutrition, disease, or chemotherapy.

Answer 10

The right vitamins and minerals play a major role in keeping your hair healthy. Any nutritional deficiencies can lead to thinning hair or even total baldness. It is a well known fact that an under active thyroid can result in frizzy or brittle hair while an overactive thyroid turn hair greasy and limp.

The bottom line to this thread is that your hair ultimately reflects the overall condition of your body. If your body is healthy and well nourished, your hair will be your shining glory.

If you are having any health problems or suffering from any nutritional deficiencies, your hair may stop growing or show damage.

If your body is in good health, you can maximize your genetic growth cycle through taking the proper blend of amino acids and B-vitamins.

It is also important to include B-6, biotin, Inositol and folic acid in the supplemental program. It has been found that certain minerals including magnesium, sulfur, silica and zinc are also very important toward maintaining healthy hair.

Beta-carotene is also essential to hair growth. This is because it is converted to vitamin A as the body needs it, helps maintain normal growth and bone development, protective sheathing around nerve fibers, as well as promoting healthy skin, hair and nails.

Beta-carotene is found in green and yellow vegetables and fruits

Since hair is protein, a diet that is too low in protein may cause some thinning in hair or a retardation in the growth cycle. The converse is true, If you eat a protein-rich diet it will often result in improved hair growth.

Some nutritional experts suggest the dietary utilization of calves liver, brewer's yeast, wheat germ and a daily dose of two tablespoons of granulated lecithin to maximize hair growth, strength and beauty.

Other good food sources for protein include fish, eggs, beans and yogurt. Soy protein has also been found to be helpful in stimulating hair growth.

One study of the results of soy on the hair found that it not only strengthened the hair but caused it to grow. A great source of soy is tofu.
In addition to making lifestyle changes, taking the following supplements every day can boost hair growth for many people:

Vitamin B-complex - 50 mg. of the major B-vitamins (including folate, biotin and inositol)
Vitamin B-6 - 50 mg. of vitamin B-6
Vitamin C with bioflavonoids - one to two grams daily
Vitamin E - 400 to 800 IU daily
Beta-Carotene - 10,000 to 15,000 IU of beta-carotene daily
One recommended daily dose of magnesium, sulfur, zinc
Silica (horsetail) - 300 mg. daily
Nettle - 250 mg. three times daily
Flaxseed oil - one tbsp daily or one tablet
Beta-Carotene - 10,000 to 15,000 IU of beta-carotene daily

Here are some other hair growing tips:

1.Eliminate or cut back on smoking, caffeine and carbonated sodas which weaken the body and block maximum hair growing potential.
2.Eat a healthy diet. Avoid foods that are high in sugar or fat.
3.Treat your hair like a piece of fine old lace. Treat it carefully avoiding any unnecessary brushing, combing or handling.
4.Avoid use of hot water, hot blow dryers or other hair care tools that may stress the hair.
5.Have a weekly scalp massage to provide stimulation to the hair follicles.
6.Do a series of ongoing hot oil treatments to protect the hair's shaft.
7.Have regular trims to eliminate split ends and allow the hair to look and feel healthier.
8.Get plenty of rest and sleep to allow your body to grow hair.

Answer 11

shampoo every 2 days or sometimes at night put baby oil in it then in the morning shampoo then condition that will make it seieouly smooth!plus dont use too much hair stuff like gel,moose,spray etc.

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