Healthy hair secrects
Attaining long and healthy hair naturally is every woman’s dream. But for some of us, it may take forever. According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, hair grows about 6 inches each year. But in most cases, hair growth is minimal, especially if one loses 50-100 hair in a day.
Getting Rapunzel-like strands is not easy. A lot of effort is put into it. Adding foods in your diet that make your hair grow faster or a vitamin supplement, hot castor oil treatments, physical stimulation through massaging, sleeping on a silk pillowcase are some tips to achieve those beautiful locks you desire!
Check out the following tips to grow longer and healthier hair:
1. Eat healthily
If you want that long and shiny hair you dream of; you need to step up your game. Using good-quality products on your hair doesn’t guarantee you healthy and shiny hair, but it also depends upon what you feed your hair from within. Eating foods rich in protein is necessary for optimal hair growth. These include meat, eggs, fish, whole grains, nuts, and beans.
If you aren’t a meat lover, try to include those foods in your diet that are high in protein. It has been evidenced that women consuming low protein tend to experience shedding of hair. In addition to proteins, vitamin A, E, and C, iron, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids also contribute to healthier hair.
2. Avoid hair dyes
The less you treat your hair chemically, the longer it will go. Resisting the urge to go blonde can save your hair as bleach can damage the hair’s cuticle and make it weak, resulting in breakage and split ends.
3. Add multivitamins to your diet
If your diet is not supplying you with the nutrients required for hair growth, add multivitamins to your a.m. routine. Go for those supplements that contain biotin, vitamin B, and vitamin C, which are essential for hair growth.
An added benefit: You can achieve healthy skin in the process!
4. Avoid heat damage
Avoid heat-styling your hair or keep it as minimum as you can. Heat does a great deal of damage to your hair leading to breakage and frizzy hair. If you must heat style your hair, try keeping the temperature low and use a heat protectant.
5. Sleep in a silk pillowcase
Silk avoids tangles and breakage. The less breakage your hair experience, the longer your hair will be. So, it is advisable to sleep on silk pillowcases.
6. Use good quality oils and conditioners
Oils and conditioners can reduce hair dryness. Sometimes after shampooing hair loses most of its natural oils which can be quite unhealthy for hair. Hair conditioning after shampooing keeps the hair a little oily and prevents hair damage. Applying oils a few hours before going to bath is a good idea to prevent excessive natural oil loss by shampooing.
7. Do hair spa
Regular hair spa can give some extra protection from hair damage. It also rejuvenates damaged and weak hair follicles. Maintaining a regular natural hair spa routine in a good quality saloon can help to create healthy and long hair.
FAQs
Q1. Can I shampoo my hair daily?
It is preferable to shampoo your hair only 2-3 times a week. Shampooing your hair every day can strip your hair of natural oils and cause dryness.
Q2. Can getting frequent trims to increase hair growth?
It may seem absurd, but you need to go for frequent trims if you want long hair. This doesn’t make your hair grow faster, but it sure helps eliminate split ends that cause breakage. Getting rid of the breakage gives the appearance that your hair is growing faster.
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