Maybe you’re just get past that transition period between cuts, or you are dying to get lengthy long locks without the use of extensions. Either way, we know how frustrating it can be to get your hair to grow. We wonder if Rapunzel has ever run into this problem? Have no fear, though, there are ways to get your hair long and healthy—and in a timely manner too.
Have patience
Your hair can grow up to an inch per month—and that is only if your hair is healthy and strong, so eat well and take care of your locks with the tips we have below.
Trim your hair
A little backwards, right? Sometimes you need to take one step back before you are able to make the jump! Trimming your hair will prevent split ends which will allow your hair to grow. Make sure to trim every 3 or so months because if you do it monthly, you will be taking more steps backwards than forwards.
Skip shampoo, conditon more often
Washing your hair after a long day feels great, but do we need to wash our hair everyday? Washing strips your hair of dirt, yes, but it also strips your hair of the natural oils your hair produces. With that, always make sure to condition your hair (even if you haven’t shampooed) to restore the proteins inside the hair shaft to keep your hair healthy and strong.
Weekly masks
Our hair needs some TLC, especially at the roots and the ends. For a double duty moisturizing treatment, use an oil rich deep conditioner or hair mask such as Redken Intense Renewal Super Moisturizing Mask ($35.99.) For an added bonus, make sure to massage your scalp to get the circulation flowing which will help with hair length.
Eat well
Make sure you’re healthy on the inside, too. You need a balanced diet filled with vitamins and nutrients so that your hair is able to grow long and strong. If you’re not getting a balanced diet and you’re not quite ready to trade in the pizza for some veggies, take some multivitamins and supplement your diet with biotin.
Stress wisely
Your hair is a part of your body and it responds to stress. Too much stress leads to spiked levels of cortisol in your body which can then lead to hair loss! We definitely don’t want that happening.
Avoid heat
We love the way our tools make our hair look, but they’re adding on to the hair damage that causes our hair to not grow. There are times when we need our hair to look perfectly curled or straight, but other than those times, try to avoid direct heat to your hair as often as you can.
Sleep on silk
Silk pillowcases are a life saver for two reasons: they keep your hair from being damaged by friction against your basic cotton pillowcase and they help prevent wrinkles. One pillow case, two uses. These cases are definitely pricey, but think of all the damage you’ll be preventing in the future!
What tips do you use to grow out your hair?