Your hair has just been cut, but all you want is for it to grow back. There is no magic shampoo that will speed up the process, but there are ways to make the growing process more enjoyable.
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Part 1 of 3: Keep Your Hairstyle While It Grows
Step 1. Decide on your hairstyle
Deciding on the hairstyle you want to have is a good idea while waiting for hair growth. This way, when you get a trim treatment, you can ask your stylist to shape your hair so that it grows in a certain style.
- If you opt for long layers, you can start early by asking the hairstylist, trimming certain sections of your hair so they're shorter than others.
- Bring a photo of someone who has the look you want when you want to get your hair cut. This way, you and your hair stylist can have the same picture.
Step 2. Do the trim treatment, while your hair is still short
If your hair is currently above shoulder length, it's a good idea to get a trim treatment every month or so to keep it looking neat. Short hair requires more attention than hair that goes past the shoulders.
- Be sure to tell your stylist that you want to grow your hair longer. If he doesn't know, he might cut your hair too much and you'll have to wait a little longer.
- Don't trim your hair too often when the hair has grown past your shoulders. At this point, your hair should have enough weight to flow beautifully over your shoulders without needing to be styled. Trim every 3 to 4 months to keep the ends of your hair healthy, other than that all you can do is wait for them to grow.
Step 3. Enjoy your current haircut
Whether you're still at the pixie hairstyle stage or just inches away from reaching your desired goal, take advantage of the game that awaits you by styling and attaching accessories to your hair to beautify it.
- Pretend with your hair. Is your hair at a stage of growth that makes it look awkward? Think of it as if this is the model you've always wanted. Curl your hair, curl it or leave it natural - love the hair on your head, no matter how it looks. If you like it with confidence, people will think it's what you want.
- Experiment with headbands, bobby pins, and other interesting hair accessories to hold your short haircut and look stylish at the same time.
- Put on a hat. For those days when you wake up and feel your hair is messed up, wear a cute hat to cover it up. Choose a seasonal hat – a cute toboggan hat in the winter, or a straw hat in the summer.
Part 2 of 3: Start a Routine to Help Your Hair Grow Faster
Step 1. Change the way you wash your hair
Do you wash your hair every day? This method can dry it out, as you strip away the natural protective oils that help keep your hair strong and healthy. Rinsing your hair too often makes your hair more prone to breakage and split ends, which means you'll need more frequent maintenance of your trim, as a result it will take longer for your hair to grow the way you want it to. To make hair healthy, follow this routine:
- Wash your hair about three or four times a week. At first your hair may appear oily due to overproduction of oil, but then your scalp will produce enough oil to moisturize your hair.
- Wash your hair with as cold water as you can. Washing with hot water causes split ends and frizz, while cold water makes the hair shaft smooth and healthy.
Step 2. Dry hair carefully
The way you dry your hair can also have a big impact on how fast it grows. Do you tend to roughly towel dry your hair, brush off tangles, then blow dry them with a hairdryer? All of these actions cause severe damage to your hair. If you want to grow it, drop the routine and try the following:
- When you get out of the shower, gently squeeze the excess water out of your hair, then pat it dry with a soft towel. Do not rub or massage it; simply by tapping.
- Comb your hair with a wide-toothed comb, which works better than a hairbrush. Gently work through the tangles, so you don't break your hair when you pull it.
- Most days, let the air dry your hair. This is the healthiest way to dry your hair.
Step 3. Gently style your hair
On certain days it's not enough to just let your hair air dry – especially if you're going to a special event and you want your hair to look stylish. On days when you want your hair to look neat and stylish, try these alternatives:
- Dry your hair with a hairdryer on a cold setting. It's less damaging to your hair, but it can still make your hair look smoother than air drying.
- Curl your hair without using heat. Use the t-shirt method, sock bun method, or another cool curling method to curl your hair instead of using a curling iron or hot rollers.
Part 3 of 3: Implementing Lifestyle Choices That Lead to Healthy Hair
Step 1. Don't use a lot of chemicals on your hair
Now might be a good time to check the ingredients on your hair product bottle. Commercial shampoos and conditioners and styling products contain many chemicals that make hair look good in the short term, but dry it out and damage it in the long run. Choosing healthy products will prevent your hair from becoming dull and dry as it grows.
- Don't use shampoos that contain sulfates. Industrial cleaners are the same chemicals that dishwashing detergents use, and they do the same to your hair. Get a shampoo that's labeled "sulfate-free" or make your own.
- Do not use conditioners and styling products that contain silicone. These substances build up in your hair, initially making hair shiny but eventually dulling hair. It can only be removed with a shampoo that contains sulfates, so it's best to avoid both.
- Do not use Brazillian blowout or other chemical-based permanent treatments.
- Don't dye or bleach your hair when you want to lengthen it.
Step 2. Eat well and drink plenty of water
Eating a healthy diet and staying hydrated can help your hair grow thick and shiny, a plus when you want to grow it longer.
- Drink 8 glasses of water a day. Avoid drinking fluids that dehydrate you.
- Consume lots of B vitamins found in fruits, vegetables and nuts, these vitamins make hair thick and strong.
- Eat lots of protein. It's the building blocks of hair, so you need a lot of it. Eat meat, fish, beans, and green vegetables.
- Consumption of omega-3. These are the “good” fats that make your hair shiny. Eat salmon, olive oil, nuts, and avocado.
Tips
- A hot oil treatment instead of a permanent curl treatment is very beneficial; the oil will nourish the scalp and hair.
- Save the curling iron and straightening iron after your hair grows out.
- Try natural coconut oil. Natural ingredients soothe your scalp. Just melt three tablespoons full and cover your hair with the oil, leaving it for an hour to overnight. Then simply rinse it a few times to get rid of the oil from the hair. You will have beautiful silky smooth hair.
- Growing hair takes time. Do not worry. Be patient.
