Hair growth?

Question

Does anyone have any serious ways to get a girl's hair to grow faster - - that actually work? And I don't mean just eating right and taking vitamins.
I'd really like my hair to grow longer for prom in one month. Are there any really good shampoos or something I could use?

I have been growing my hair out since this summer...

Answer 1

It is best to let hair grow naturally - and I know you don't want to hear it, but eating right and taking vitamins is a good way to help. If you really want longer hair, you might consider hair extensions. If not, don't worry - let your hair grow at a natural rate.

Answer 2

In one month? Well, it will grow about 1/2" in that time. There are still some really cute do's you can get with short hair provided you have layers that are no shorter than 5-6 inches.

Answer 3

Try nouritress, it works. I have used it on me and my friends and everyone loves it, but the pills I'm cautious of.
But you should have started this along time ago like the begining of school. It is impossible to get more than an inch in a month unless you use extensions.

Answer 4

sorry hun but nothing can make it grow super fast.
here try this though, Take hair vitamins, get your ends cut every week, brush it 100 times twice a day....that would show a major show of growth.

Answer 5

look.. it sounds funny but take prenatal pills.. they have alot of nutrence and they helped me in the past to grow my hair out FAST too..

Answer 6

well just cut the tips it will help grown faster

Answer 7

get extensions or a different shampoo

Answer 8

ok.Step 1) Cut your hair. The secret to long hair? Strong hair. And that means getting rid of all damaged ends. So, believe it or not, your first step is to suck it up and head to the salon for a good snip. How much is enough? Unless your hair is very thick or very curly, have the stylist trim until your hair is all one length (as short as the shortest layer in your hair). All-one-length hair stays healthier and that means you can grow it without having as many trims from here on out. Thick- or curly-haired girls will want to keep a few long layers to help weigh hair down. You don't want to look like a mushroom-head as your hair grows out.

(Step 2) Give yourself a head rush. Kick your hair follicles (and hair growth) into high gear by increasing circulation to your head. How? "There are three easy ways," says Riquette Holstein, author of Grow Hair Fast. One, get more exercise so your heart is pumping (yet another reason to get up off the couch). Two, flip your head upside-down once a day, brushing your hair from roots to ends (use a natural boar bristle brush to prevent breakage). Three, massage your scalp daily, using your fingertips. "You can do this while you are shampooing or just sitting around watching TV," says Riquette. "It feels really good!"



(Step 3) Eat right. "You know That expression "You are what you eat"? Well, it happens to be true. Hair can only stay long and healthy if you eat well-balanced meals. Foods rich in vitamin A (dairy products, fish, spinach, apricots), vitamin B (meat, fish, bananas, leafy green veggies), vitamin C (citrus, melon, tomatoes and potatoes) and vitamin E (nuts, broccoli, whole grains) are essential for truly healthy hair. Feel like eating a steak tonight? Perfect. Red meat is rich in iron and zinc, two nutrients proven to help your hair grow its fastest.

(Step 4) Stress less. Studies show that hair actually grows slower when you are stressed to the max. Your hair also needs a good night's sleep. So chill out, and get some shut-eye already.

(Step 5) Keep your hair clean. Oily roots and product build-up can clog follicles and prevent your hair from growing as quickly as possible--the max is about a half-inch per month. So be sure to shampoo daily (or even more often if you work out) and give your hairbrush a weekly cleansing so you don't rebrush in old dirt and oil.

(Step 6) Be kind to your hair. The longer your hair is, the older it is. So treat it with the respect it deserves. When you lather up, use gentle shampoos formulated for your hair type. Treat your locks once a week to a leave-in conditioner or hair mask. And try to lay off your blow-dryer, hot curlers and flat iron as much as possible. Throwing your hair up in a ponytail to disguise growing-out layers? Be careful not to pull too tight--you'll risk breaking your hair. Yikes.

(Step 7) Get regular trims. After eight weeks, your hair could be up to an inch longer. So don't leave all that hard-earned length on the salon floor. Ask your stylist to snip no more than an eighth of an inch, just to get rid of any split ends and end your above-the-shoulders hair rut forever.


Tips on how to have healthy hair

- Use a mild shampoo specifically designed for your hair type.

- Use a conditioner after every shampoo specifically designed for your hair type.

- Get regular trims in order to get rid of split ends.

- Avoid use of hot water and hot blow dryers.

- Take vitamins and minerals including B-6, biotin, Inositol, folic acid, beta-carotene, magnesium, sulfur, silica and zinc.

- Because hair is protein your diet must include protein-rich foods that can lead to improved hair growth.

- Get rid of or reduce smoking and caffeine.

- Get plenty of sleep so your body can grow your hair.

There are also certain things that can slow down hair growth, such as excessive stress, illness, some medications, poor hair care regimen, poor diet, and male and female pattern hair loss.

I will give another article about hair:
Myth #1: Frequent trims make hair grow faster.

Truth: "Hair grows a half-inch per month, whether you cut it or



not," says John Barrett, owner of the John Barrett Salon in New York City. Hair may grow slightly faster in the summer, but that has nothing to do with the stylist's scissors and everything to do with hormones, which do speed growth a little. One thing a trim will do: Eliminate split ends, making hair look better.

Myth #2: Stress can make your hair fall out.

Truth: Although your hair is falling out all the time, to the tune of 50 to 120 strands per day, it's possible that you may lose a few more strands when you're "catastrophically" stressed, meaning you have had a major life change such as a divorce, lost job or surgery, says Gerome Litt, M.D., an assistant professor of dermatology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland. "Other culprits are pregnancy or antibiotics. After a few weeks, it will almost certainly grow back."

Myth #3: Switching shampoos can make hair look healthier.

Truth: It may seem so, but experts scoff. "Hair can't tell the difference between brands or buildup tolerance to any product," says London-based hair and scalp expert Philip Kingsley. "Your favorite shampoo will work the same every time you lather up, week after week, month after month." If you have very oily hair or favor a particularly sticky styling product that contains wax, it does pay to use a clarifying shampoo once every two weeks to wash away residue. Good Housekeeping's Beauty Department recommends Clinique Exceptionally Clean Clarifying Shampoo and Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo.

Myth #4: If you pluck out one gray hair, two or three will sprout in its place.

Truth: While this isn't true, plucking out those gray strands is a bad habit. You can damage the roots, causing infection or leaving a scar.

Myth #5: You can't make flat, fine hair look full of body.

Truth: Five minutes with a set of large hot rollers will add life to straight hair.

Myth #6: To get really clean hair, you must "lather, rinse and repeat."

Truth: One thorough washing will do the trick.

Myth #7: Rinsing with ice-cold water after a shampoo will give you shinier hair.

Truth: It might wake you up, but a dousing of cold water will have no effect on the shininess of your tresses.

Myth #8: Coloring your hair causes major damage.

Truth: Products today -- both at home and in the salon -- are gentle enough not to weaken hair. In fact, some contain extra conditioners that may leave hair more manageable than before. Although it's not necessary, "it can't hurt to consult a professional stylist the first time you do anything permanent to your hair or scalp," Kingsley counsels.

Myth #9: You can mend split ends with the right products.

Truth: Once they're split, that's it. The only thing you can do then is cut them off. Celebrity stylist Jimmy Paul suggests making split ends less noticeable by applying a product containing silicone or beeswax. It will temporarily seal ends together, making hair softer and more manageable. Try: John Paul Mitchell Gloss Drops and John Barrett Bee Hold.

Myth #10: You should brush your hair 100 strokes every day.

Truth: "Brush it only to style it, because brushing pulls hairs out of their follicles and possibly weakens individual strands," says Kingsley.

Answer 9

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