4 Ways to Lengthen Hair

2024 Author: Jason Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 10:50

Have you always dreamed of long and thick hair? Following these tips will help you keep your hair strong and healthy, allowing it to grow fast and long.

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Method 1 of 4: Start a Healthy Routine

Step 1. Use a chemical-free shampoo and conditioner

Long hair starts with good hair care, and good hair care starts with using the right shampoo and conditioner. Using products that increase the strength of your hair is important when you're trying to grow your hair out.

• Avoid sulfates. Most shampoos contain chemicals called sulfates which are not good for hair. These harsh chemicals make your hair weak and brittle, causing damage that prevents you from having long, beautiful hair. Use shampoos that are labeled free of sulfates and parabens, and avoid shampoos that contain SLS (sodium laurel sulfate) on the label.
• There is an increasingly popular movement not to use shampoo at all, as the body naturally regulates hair oils.
• Use an appropriate conditioner. Make sure the conditioner you use is free of silicone, a substance that can enter and build up in your hair and cause breakage over time. Only apply conditioner to the longest sections of your hair, as the oils in conditioner can clog hair follicles and slow the growth process.

Step 2. Don't wash your hair too often

Washing your hair too often will make it brittle and prone to breakage. Most dermatologists and hair stylists agree that washing your hair every day is unnecessary. Three or four times a week should be enough for most people, although some may need to wash their hair daily if their hair gets oily easily.

Step 3. Wash your hair with cold water

Washing your hair with hot, steaming water will damage the hair shaft, making it brittle and prone to breakage. To keep it healthy and shiny, wash your hair in as cold water as you can stand.

Step 4. Gently brush and comb your hair

Brushing, combing and the tools you use to do this play a very important role in the health of your hair. Many people brush their hair excessively or use the wrong tools. While tangling or styling is a major concern, be careful not to brush and comb too often. Using the right methods and tools will keep your hair strong.

• Brush your hair only when needed, whether it's for detangling or styling. Brushing your hair too excessively and vigorously can damage or pull out the hair. Also don't brush while your hair is still wet. We recommend that you comb your hair using a wide-toothed comb.
• Combs and brushes have different uses. Use it properly. The comb is used for wet hair and detangles, and it also separates hair and distributes styling products. The brush is used to distribute the hair's natural oils, styling and use with a hairdryer. For example, using a comb for frizzy hair allows you to untangle it carefully without damaging your hair. A hairbrush cannot be used for this.

• Use the correct type of brush. Do not use a plastic brush, as it is harsh on the scalp and can cause split ends. We recommend choosing a hair brush with soft, natural bristles. A stiff bristle brush is good for curly and thick hair, which cannot be managed with a soft bristle brush.

  Method 2 of 4: Using Healthy Styling Techniques

  

  Step 1. Minimize the use of heating appliances

  This tool is very harsh on the hair and should not be used too often. Use a product such as a serum to protect your hair when using a heater. Also make sure you don't set the heat too high. Try using an appliance such as a hairdryer on the lowest setting.

  

  Step 2. Do your hair as often as possible

  Avoid tight hairstyles like ponytails and buns, as these hairstyles pull hair and stunt growth. The tension in your hair from a tight hairstyle can cause your hair to become brittle and break. This hairstyle also puts tension on the scalp because it blocks blood flow. This condition causes headaches and prevents hair from getting the nutrients it needs.

  • Places on the scalp that receive a lot of tension are places that will experience hair loss.
  • Style your hair in a looser style and avoid metal ties, as these can get caught and pulled out.

  

  Step 3. Cut your hair

  This may seem counter-intuitive but cutting your hair can really help with hair growth. When hair starts to split, this makes the hair brittle and causes breakage. When your hair is trimmed regularly, this will significantly reduce split ends, making your hair stronger and looking better. Hair should be cut one to two inches every six or eight weeks.

  Method 3 of 4: Make Hair Stronger

  

  Step 1. Stimulate your scalp

  Stimulating the scalp by massaging, pinching, or brushing with a soft-bristled brush can promote hair growth. This method can increase blood flow to the hair follicles, which bring the necessary nutrients to your hair. It can also reduce headaches caused by tight hairdos as mentioned above.

  

  Step 2. Eat a healthy diet

  Healthy food has a great influence on hair growth. Diet affects the nutrients in the body and these nutrients are used to grow new hair. If you don't have adequate nutrition, your body can't grow hair as fast or as strong as it would like. So eat an adequate diet with proper nutrition to help hair growth.

  • Protein: Hair is primarily made up of protein, so your body can't grow good, strong hair if you don't have enough protein. Make sure you get complete protein, either by eating meat, soy products, or other alternative protein sources. Nuts, seeds, milk, and seaweed are good alternative protein sources but must be combined to produce a complete protein.
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Your body needs them to grow new hair. Hair is made up of 3% fatty acids like this. However, your body can't produce it on its own so you have to make sure it's in your diet. Fish (such as salmon) and nuts (such as walnuts) are sources of these good fats, as are sources of protein.
  • Zinc: Without zinc, your scalp will become dry and itchy. This can lead to poor hair growth and even hair loss. Get more zinc in your diet by eating cereals and whole grains, oysters, and eggs.
  • Vitamin A or beta carotene: Consuming beta carotene allows your body to produce vitamin A. Vitamin A has many benefits for the body but also helps regulate scalp oil. Without this oil, the scalp will become dry and the hair will be damaged. Increase beta carotene in your diet by eating sweet potatoes, pumpkin, apricots, and carrots.
  • Iron: Iron is needed to help the oxidation of the blood. Oxygen is necessary for healthy hair. Lack of iron is a major cause of hair loss, especially in women. Get more iron in your diet by eating dark green vegetables, eggs, and meat.
  • B vitamins: All types of B vitamins will help in healthy hair growth. Vitamin B5 is important for processing the fatty acids mentioned above, B7 and B12 are useful for processing protein. B9 has a direct effect on cell growth. Get more B vitamins in your diet by consuming turkey, tuna, and lentils.
  • Vitamin E: Vitamin E is essential for healthy skin and healthy skin means a healthy scalp. Vitamin E also helps protect hair. Get more vitamin E by eating sunflower seeds, nuts, and avocados.

  

  Step 3. Take vitamin supplements

  Taking vitamins ensures that your body gets the nutrients it needs to grow hair. A healthy and balanced diet allows you to get enough nutrients, vitamins ensure that you get adequate amounts of each vitamin. Prenatal supplements are probably the best for hair growth, as they contain vitamins commonly associated with healthy hair.

  

  Step 4. Give "Hair" an antioxidant mask

  Applying a few tablespoons of olive and coconut oil every few weeks will provide your hair with antioxidants to fend off free radical damage.

  • Mix the two oils and heat it. Make sure the heat doesn't burn your scalp.
  • Brush the oil mixture through your hair. Make sure you comb from the roots to the tips of your hair.
  • Let stand for 20 to 30 minutes, then wash thoroughly and let dry by itself.

  

  Step 5. Drink water

  Drinking water is beneficial for healthy scalp and hair. A body that does not get enough water will dry up. Skin and hair are the first and most visible parts of the body from dryness due to dehydration. Eight glasses of water a day, a quarter liter per glass, is the generally recommended amount but can be different for each person.

  

  Step 6. Get enough sleep

  A regular sleep cycle helps your body regulate cortisol and melatonin levels, both of which affect hair growth. Sleep is also needed to maintain the overall condition of the body and when your body does not get enough sleep, side processes such as hair growth start to stop. Everyone's sleep needs are different, so make sure you get the right amount of sleep for your body.

  Method 4 of 4: Making a Hair Mask at Home

  

  Step 1. Search your refrigerator

  These are some of the ingredients you will need to make a hair mask:

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp mustard

  • 2 tbsp oil of choice (such as coconut oil, jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, castor oil, agave oil, or olive oil, or a mixture of these!)

    • Of course, you can use other materials. Milk, lemon (although these can make your hair color lighter), honey, and apple cider vinegar are four equally effective additions. And if you don't like the mustard smell, you can replace it.
    • Olive oil is great for strong and shiny hair. Milk and coconut oil will make hair soft and luxuriously shiny. Honey will add glow and apple cider vinegar will grow hair. The healthier your hair, the faster it will grow.

  

  Step 2. Mix the ingredients in a bowl

  Make sure the eggs are thoroughly mixed, because the eggs take the longest to stick together. If you have very long hair, you may need more eggs or oil.

  

  Step 3. Apply first on the hair roots, make sure you massage it until absorbed

  Don't be afraid if your fingers get dirty. The longer you do it, the better the results. Each strand should be thoroughly smeared by your magic potion.

  Brush your hair from the top, then flip the hair and apply again from the bottom. Separate your hair into sections before making sure you're done. And make sure you also smear the hair around the ears

  

  Step 4. Use the rest of your ingredients for the rest of the hair

  Make sure you apply it all over your scalp to the ends of your hair. But the most important part is the scalp, because that is where the roots are stimulated for hair growth. When you feel you have had enough, massage the scalp again for a few minutes.

  

  Step 5. Lift your hair up and let it sit for 30 minutes

  You can cover your hair, make a bun or a ponytail, but since you may be tempted to touch it, a head covering is probably best. You can also wrap your head in a light towel. Do some yoga while you watch TV, and come back after the show is over.

  

  Step 6. Wash hair thoroughly and remove eggs with cold water

  Washing the eggs in hot water will dry them out on your hair. Eggs stick to hair, so wash your hair as usual, but wash it thoroughly. Make sure all the sticky ingredients are washed off, because you don't want to smell like a jar of mayonnaise later. A mayonnaise jar with fine hair, of course, but still a mayonnaise jar.

  If you like, use shampoo and conditioner as usual. The drier your hair type, the less shampoo you will need. You know the condition of your own hair, do masks make it greasy? If you are prone to rapid build-up of oil, use shampoo. If not, you can skip it

  

  Step 7. Style your hair as usual

  If you like, you can use a deep treatment like this once a week. You'll be able to see the difference in no time!