how can i get my hair to grow faster?

Question

what can i do to make my hair grow faster without those vitamin tablet things?

ie. eating what types of food or how to maintain it?

Answer 1

! 20 Ideas !

Here are lots ways to make your hair longer!

1) Assess the current condition of your hair. Is it healthy, shiny and smooth, or has it been damaged from heat, sun, coloring, etc? You don't want to grow out hair that is damaged and scragly. If you suffer from split, thin, and dry ends, seriously consider getting a trim to remove as much of the damage as possible. Split ends will not slow down growth, as your hair grows from the scalp, but getting rid of them will make your hair more neat and attractive.

2) After determining the health of your hair, look at your overall health and your lifestyle. How is your diet? Do you exercise and sleep enough? Are you under a large amount of stress? If your body is lacking in health, your hair will be lacking as well. Your hair growth rate will be at its maximum when you are at your healthiest.

3) Look into making some dietary changes. Hair consists of protein,(Because hair is keretinized protein) so be sure that you are getting enough. Incorporate foods from all food groups - especially protein. Nuts, poultry, vegetables, fruits, grains, eggs, etc. all contribute to hair health. Bacon is a hair superfood because of the B-Complex vitamins and protein, but frequent consumption is not reccomended because it can add to your waist line.

4) Consider taking a daily vitamin supplement. There are many options on the market nowadays. Research the multi-vitamins which may work best for you. Other vitamins and minerals that are believed to contribute to hair growth are: biotin, beta-carotene, biosil, b complexes, magnesium, sulfur, zinc, silica, nettle, and flaxseed oil.
Now that you and your hair are as healthy as can be, take some precautions in order to protect your hair from further damage.

5) You can get some extra growth by stimulating blood flow to your scalp. One of the two main ways is by doing cardio. There are many benefits to cardio - staying fit, being healthier, glowing skin, and increased blood flow, which can get rid of strange hues that some people get on their legs and increase hair growth. The other main way of stimulating blood flow is by massaging your scalp. Take the tips of your fingers and message your scalp all over, for about 5 minutes.
Do not overbrush your hair and NEVER use a bristled brush, as this will tear and damage your hair. Not to mention it doesn't feel very nice. (Boar bristled brushes, however, are in fact good for your hair as they "maintain good hair condition by keeping it clean, stimulating the scalp and distributing oils for a healthy, glossy look, without ever damaging it or causing split ends."

6) Do not brush your hair when it is wet. Wet hair is very elastic and prone to breakage. De-tangle your hair with your fingers or a wide-toothed comb.


7) Do not overwash your hair. The oils that your scalp produces can be beneficial to the health of your hair. If you wash your hair every day, consider skipping a day or only using conditioner one day instead of both shampoo and conditioner.

8) Shampooing everyday may be necessary for oily hair, but normal hair can get by with shampooing about 2-4 times a week, and dry hair is best when you shampoo about 1-2 a week. Curly hair (types 3A-4C) can be shampooed as little as once a week, to once every two weeks, because curly hair tends to be dryer.

9) Use a shampoo/conditioner that is right for your hair. For instance, if you have dry, frizzy hair, you should not be using products designed for oily hair.

10) Look into using a leave-in conditioner and/or hot oil treatments. Your local beauty supply store (i.e. Sally's) will have many options to choose from. Make sure to read the directions beforehand!

11) If you are an avid swimmer, consider wearing a swimming cap to protect your hair from chlorine damage.

12)Cut back on the coloring sessions, which will inevitably cause your hair damage. If you must color your hair, look into some of the newer dyes available which offer more moisturizing protection when dying. If you want to dye your hair a shade of red, try dying it naturally with henna. If you want to dye your hair black, you can try dying it with a combination of henna and indigo.

13) If you get your hair relaxed, you may want to do a relaxer stretch, or decide to go natural, which is much less damaging to your hair. If you decide to stretch or go natural, you can choose to blow or flat iron the roots straight, or wear it in protective styles.

14) Protective styles are hair styles that keep your hair up and unexposed from environmental damage. Some examples would be buns, ponytails, plaits, cornrows, french braids, etc. This is very effective for a person whose hair is above shoulder length, because the hair tends to rub against clothes.

15) When pulling back your hair, use smooth bands and clips. Avoid metal clips that can tangle and break hair, and never use bare rubber/elastic bands on your hair or hairbands that contain metal connections.

16)Avoid hairstyles that pull at the hair and scalp.
Avoid excessively hot water as well as blow dryers and curling irons. If you must use a blow dryer, invest in a diffuser.
Consider wearing a cap or scarf of some sort when outside. Excessive heat/cold, wind and the elements can damage your hair.

17) You may also choose to invest in a silk/satin hair wrap or a silk/satin pillowcase to reduce damage to your hair when you toss and turn at night.

18) The oils in your scalp are good for your hair. Try to stimulate their production with regular scalp massages.
After all this, you may still end up with bad looking ends. If this is the case, get regular trimmings to get rid of bad ends.
Remember to have patience - human hair tends to grow at a rate of 1/2 to 1 inch per month. Your hair growth tends to decrease during colder months.

19)Still not fast enough for you? Consider hair extensions, but exercise caution. There are many drawbacks to the use of hair extensions. You must make sure that whoever is applying your extensions is a professional. If applied poorly, your extensions will look both fake and severely damage your hair. Take your time selecting your extensions as well. There are a variety of materials and extensions available on the market, many of which can and will look horribly fake. The other drawback is that extensions must be periodically replaced every six to eight weeks. If you are willing to invest the time and money, then they may be the right choice for you.

19) Eat the daily amout of vitamins.

20) Scalp hair grows at an average rate of 0.4 mm/day (approximately 0.5 in/month). Unless you are genetically programed that you grow hair faster, it will take some good old fashioned time and patience to see the desired results.

Answer 2

You need to cut your hair. (The secret to getting long hair- is cutting off your dead ends.)

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.

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.

Answer 3

i don't know what vitamins makes your hair grow faster but looking after it is the most important part a good brand shampoo & a conditioner for starters and a trim every six weeks for the dead ends will help your hair to grow srronger there for hair will not split and brake so easy and a good diet

Answer 4

I don't think there is a proven way to make your hair grow faster but i do know that hair grows in stages
eg. it grows really slowly for about 3 months and then fast for the next 3 months etc.

Answer 5

try getting the split ends cut off and not letting them grow. Regularly conditioning it too will help. Preaty much keeping it healty. I had really short hair and it grew out to shoulder length in like 4 months.

Answer 6

Men's Rogaine. I believe it's called. It works for men and women to help the hair grow faster.

Answer 7

same thing with me my hair has been about 5 in. from my shoulder and it been like that for the past 2 years! so i would say cut the split ends then keep washing it.

Answer 8

Drinking plenty of water and eating plenty of raw fruits and vegetables is probably the best way to achieving healthy hair.Try http://solutionsforhairgrowth.blogspot.com/ for more details.

Answer 9

you don't need vitamins all you need is yo eat nutrious food and comb it in the morning when you wake up and comb it again when you are going to bed

Answer 10

yah eating bananas and drinking milk and cutting the ends a little will help and vitamins...lol i know its funny

Answer 11

try and cut all the ends,including the dead ones,but only a few mm, next month during the day where's full moon