Do you want to have thick curly hair? While you can't change your genetics, there are ways you can apply to your hair and scalp to promote hair growth. The growth of beautiful and thick curly hair begins with having healthy hair and scalp.
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Method 1 of 3: Improve Hair Health
Step 1. Do deep conditioning on your hair
Applying moisturizer to the hair is very important for curly hair. Curly hair is harder to dampen at the ends because of the shape of the hair. This can cause dryness and dandruff. Applying moisturizer to your hair can prevent this. Use a deep conditioner to restore the lost moisture in your hair. Leave it for at least 5 minutes, or longer if you have time to spare. Then rinse with cold water to close the cuticles.
- Deep conditioning your hair can prevent breakage and split ends, which can promote hair growth.
- You can deep conditioning once a week, or every 2 weeks, depending on the texture of your hair.
Step 2. Moisturize the ends of your hair
When you're trying to grow longer and curlier hair, it's important to moisturize your ends. As your curls grow, your natural hair lubricant will have a hard time covering the entire hair shaft. In addition to using a deep conditioner, apply olive or coconut oil to the ends of your hair.
Step 3. Apply a natural mask on your hair
Caring for hair regularly using a mask that contains protein and fatty acids can make hair thicker and stronger. This mask can be easily made at home using ingredients you have in your refrigerator. Eggs and avocado are two types of food that can be used for hair care.
- Beat 1 to 2 eggs in a bowl. Apply the beaten egg on wet hair for 30 minutes. You can also add an egg with 1 tbsp. oil (coconut, olive, jojoba). The protein in eggs can strengthen and thicken your hair. Do it 3-4 times a week.
- Mash the avocado and banana together until they are well combined. You can also mix 2 tbsp. oil (coconut, olive, or jojoba) with half an avocado. Massage this mixture on your scalp and leave it for 30 minutes. Rinse with clean water, then wash with a mild shampoo. Do it 2-3 times a week.
Step 4. Massage jojoba oil on your scalp
Jojoba oil is believed to promote hair growth. Massaging the scalp with this oil can stimulate blood flow and promote hair growth. Jojoba oil can also add volume to your hair, making it look thicker. Jojoba oil is an oil that locks in moisture, so use it on wet hair after you've applied conditioner to your hair.
- Jojoba oil helps keep your scalp moisturized, which can help the natural oils work on your scalp. When your scalp's natural oils work, your hair grows.
- Jojoba oil can also cleanse the scalp. Clogged hair follicles on the scalp can reduce hair growth.
- Grapeseed oil is also another great, lightweight moisture-locking oil.
Step 5. Use a moisturizing oil
Moisturizing oils are heavier than locking oils, so they can be used alone to moisturize your hair. Try using coconut or olive oil. Apply it on your hair and scalp and leave it on for 30 minutes for a deep conditioning treatment.
Try applying castor oil to your hair before and during your sleep. Castor oil can thicken thin hair and treat baldness. Massage it on your scalp before bed 2-3 times a week for a few weeks
Step 6. Apply essential oil on your scalp
Essential oils are widely used to promote hair growth, strengthen hair, and reduce hair loss. There are many ways to use essential oils. You can apply about 20 drops on your scalp and then on your hair. You can also mix it with other oils for various benefits or add a few drops to your shampoo.
Rosemary, thyme, lavender, cedarwood and sage oils are often used to grow hair
Step 7. Eat a healthy diet
Eating vitamin-rich foods can help promote hair growth. Protein-rich foods can also help hair grow faster.
- Eat foods rich in fatty acids, such as salmon and other types of fish, avocados and nuts.
- Foods rich in beta carotene and vitamin A, such as sweet potatoes and carrots, can promote hair growth.
- You can find protein and iron in foods like lean meats and eggs.
- Green vegetables and chickpeas contain a variety of vitamins that promote healthy hair.
- Fruits contain vitamin C, which helps improve scalp health.
- You should include vitamins A, C, H, all types of B vitamins, zinc, keratin, copper and iron in your diet. Buy fruits, vegetables, and iron-rich foods to have healthy hair. You can also take supplements if you are not getting all the vitamins and nutrients you need from food.
Step 8. Use biotin
Biotin is found in B-complex vitamins, and is thought to make hair thicker and stronger.
Method 2 of 3: Styling Your Hair
Step 1. Trim the split ends of the hair
One way to improve hair health is to trim split ends. Split ends are a damaged part of your hair, so they won't give you thick or healthy hair. Split ends easily tangle and make curls look limp.
- Some say you should trim your ends every 1-2 times a month, but most hairdressers don't recommend this. Some people don't experience split ends as quickly as others. Trim the ends of your hair only when needed. Otherwise, you end up cutting your hair healthy.
- If you can't cut all the split ends at once, try cutting a few splits at regular intervals. If you have a lot of split ends, only trim about 0.5cm each month instead of cutting all the 1.27cm - 5cm long split ends that may be in your hair. Keep doing it for a few months until all your split ends are gone.
Step 2. Cut your hair in a layered style
One way to make your hair look thicker is to cut it in layers. This style gives the effect of curled hair, which makes your hair look fuller and thicker. Go to the salon and tell them you want a layered hairstyle to make your hair look fuller and thicker.
Step 3. Stay away from heaters
If you want thick hair, stop using heaters. Heaters damage the hair shaft and thin the hair. The heating device also makes the ends of the hair split more and more.
If you want to use a heater, make sure you use a heat shield
Step 4. Comb your hair when it is wet
When your hair is wet, use your fingers or a wide-toothed comb to remove tangles. Brushing your hair while it's wet causes hair to break, which slows down your hair growth.
Do not comb or brush your hair harshly. This puts unnecessary stress on your hair and scalp, and can lead to hair breakage
Step 5. Reduce the use of shampoo
The use of shampoo on curly hair should be reduced because the natural oils in the hair are easily lost. Wash your hair only 2-3 times a week. Make sure you use a mild shampoo and a shampoo that contains a moisturizer.
Step 6. Use a volumizing product
One way to get thicker hair is to increase the thickness of the hair shaft. Buy hair mousse, hair gel, and hair souffle to add thickness to your hair shaft and make your hair look thicker. Dry Shampoo (shampoo that is used without water) can also increase the thickness of your hair shaft.
Step 7. Brush your scalp
Many people suggest brushing the scalp to promote hair growth. Brushing and massaging the scalp stimulates the oil glands, which helps keep the natural oils in your hair in balance. This activity also increases blood flow to the scalp, keeping it active. Brush your hair 1 or 2 times a day for at least 5 minutes. Make sure you do this only when your hair is dry. Never brush your hair when it's wet as it can cause breakage.
- Bend over and brush your hair with your head down. This can help blood circulation to your scalp. Brush for 3-5 minutes, then stand up straight and repeat.
- When you take a shower, use your fingers to massage your scalp. Move your scalp for 1-2 minutes to stimulate it.
Step 8. Sleep on a pillow with a satin cover
Cotton can pull and damage your hair. When you're trying to grow your hair out, sleep on a satin-covered pillow or with a satin hair hood. This can reduce the damage to curly hair when you're lengthening it.
Step 9. Avoid sulfates
When you use hair products, check the ingredients. You should avoid products that contain ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, and sodium laureth sulfate. These chemicals can cause damage to your hair.
Step 10. Avoid over-drying your hair
If you're going to blow dry your hair, don't overdo it. When you overdry, you pull in your hair and reduce its natural volume. This causes your hair to look limp.
Let hair dry 80% naturally. Then dry with a blow dryer to remove the roots and add volume
Method 3 of 3: Create the Illusion of Thicker Hair
Step 1. Try using bangs
Adding bangs can make hair look thicker. Bangs add hair to your face and make your hair look more full. Bangs are especially good if you have hair that is thin at the front or at the roots and thin at the bottom.
Step 2. Cut the hair shorter in the second layer than the top layer
One way to create the illusion of thicker hair is to make the hair on the second layer from the top layer shorter. This can add volume to the hair. Make sure to cut the ends of your hair in a blunt style.
Step 3. Use highlights
Give your hair dimension by using a variety of colors that can create the illusion of full hair. Highlighting your hair makes the hair shaft open and makes hair fuller.
Step 4. Blow dry hair at a certain angle. If you're going to blow your hair, change the way you do it to add volume. Tilt your head to the side instead of up and back. Pull a few strands of hair at a 90 degree angle. This will add volume and thickness throughout your hair.
Step 5. Use a round comb
A round comb can add volume to the hair roots. When styling your hair, use a round comb instead of a flat comb.
Step 6. Change your parting
Another way to add volume to your hair is to part your hair differently than usual. Middle parting can make your hair look limp, and if you part your hair in the same style for years, your hair will get used to being in the same position and limp. Change the parting to another position to add volume to the hair.
Tips
- Make sure your hair is well cared for. Do not use harsh chemicals on your hair through coloring and bleaching (removing the hair's natural pigments) as they can damage the hair. If you want to dye your hair, make sure it's well-groomed to keep it moisturized and healthy.
- School holidays and summer vacations are great times to let your hair live its natural color.
Warning
- Don't blow or straighten your hair every day. This will gradually damage your hair as it will lose its shine and look dull and limp.
- Don't use hair products that contain alcohol as they will dry out your hair and make it look rough and unsightly. Do not also use hair bleach products and hair dyes that contain alcohol.
