The truth is, as women we love having long, luscious
glittering hair. You know the kind I’m thinking about, just think about the
ferries and mermaids. Still, we experiment none the less, myself included. I used
to have hair down to my waist but I chopped it off, then I grew it half way
down my back and chopped it off, now it’s finally half way down my back again
and I’ve vowed never to get the cut again (or at least for now…). When we’re
trying to grow our hair it can be an extremely frustrating process however. We
gaze in the mirror everyday wishing for a miracle yet still our hair grows
slower than a snail’s pace. It’s a nightmare! So Unhealthy hair, have decided to let you all
know about the natural methods which help you grow hair faster.
1. Start
Taking Folic Acid:
By increasing your folic acid intake is said to help your hair
grow quicker. You can do this by taking folic acid supplements or you can
combine it naturally into your diet. Citrus fruits such as lemons are
high in folic acid, as are leafy greens, the best of which is spinach. This is
also a great way to help your nails grow long and strong, preventing them from
flaking and breaking.
In
this modern world, staying away from heat appliances such as hairdryers and
curlers can be tricky, especially if you have hair with a mind of its own that
frizzes out of control or simply looks limp. No matter how much we may think we
need the aid of a hairdryer or anything similar however, the fact remains that
heating our hair like this does more damage than good, even if you do use all
the serums your hairdresser recommends. Applying heat to your hair leads to
split ends, fraying hairs, and in short unhealthy hair which means it grows slower.
Whenever possible, try to air dry your hair and if you must use hair appliances
set them to a cooler temperatures and use them for as little time as possible.
Did you know that there are some shampoos and conditioners
which aim to target hair growth? I know, it sounds too good to be true, right?
Well, you’d better start believing because this is one hundred percent true. Of
course, it’s up for debate how well these serums work but research suggests
that they do intact produce results, even if it’s not the miracle we’re hoping
for. Keep a look out for them the next time you’re in your local drug store or
supermarket. Even if you don’t have hair growing passed your bum overnight it’s
worth a shot.
I know, I know, you’re trying to grow your
hair so why would you cut it, right? Well, it actually makes more sense than
you’d think. If you don’t trim your hair then you’ll be prone to split ends
which means your hair will spend more time trying to repair itself than
growing, thus it will grow slower. Plus, if you don’t trim your hair then when
it does finally get around to being long it won’t be as healthy as it would
otherwise. All it takes to counteract this is a quick trim taking just a
quarter of an inch off every couple of months. Your hair will be much healthier
for it and much longer in the long run too.
This
is a home remedy for you to try, one which is incredibly simple and actually
sounds very promising. All you need to do is mix together the whites of three
eggs then massage it into your hair, focusing primarily on your scalp and the
roots of your hair. Then leave it on for five to ten minutes. The idea is that
all the nutritional ingredients in the egg whites will be absorbed by your
hair, encouraging it to grow stronger and healthier. As a result of being
healthy your hair should grow faster. After your time is up simply hop in the
shower and wash off the goo with warm water and some shampoo.
It doesn’t matter what health benefit you’re trying to
achieve, chances are it can be done by hydrating yourself with six to eight
glasses of water per day. Water is great for your body for countless reasons.
When it comes to your hair, it hydrates it, making it loo shiny and sleek, and
makes it healthy and, as you may have guessed, healthy hair grows faster and
you’ll see less split ends along the way.
DON'T SHAMPOO YOUR HAIRS TOO FREQUENTLY
As tempting as it can be to wash your hair
every day, don’t! Shampooing your hair can strip it of it’s natural oils and
nutrients, things which your hair needs to grow. This eventually breaks down
your hair and causes more harm than good. Instead, just wash your hair every
other day or every third day. Don’t worry, your hair won’t look any greasier to
worse, in fact it will look better! This doesn’t mean you can’t still shower
daily, instead just do what I do and invest in a shower cap to wear on the days
when you’re not washing your hair. Plus, life is so much easier when you hop
out of the shower and find you don’t have to worry about letting your hair dry
too
EATS MORE PROTEIN FOODS
Your hair is basically made up of protein
so it makes sense that you should eat plenty of it if you want long, luscious
locks. Try to eat at least twenty to thirty grams per meal for the best
results. You can find protein in lots of foods; a few of my favorites are eggs,
Greek yoghurt, nuts and seeds, and chicken to name but a few. It’s much easier
to each a high protein diet than you might think so tucks in and chows down
Like protein, Vitamin B is also something
which your hair needs to help it grow strong and healthy. Lack of Vitamin B
means your hair hair will become dry and as a result it will become brittle and
break, something none of us want. You can either take a supplement of Vitamin
B, take a multi vitamin supplement (making sure it has a high Vitamin B
content), or you can up your intake the natural way by eating foods which
contain lots of the vitamin. Peppers and bananas are two of the best foods you
can eat to get a good source of Vitamin B.
There
is a proven connection between hair loss and damaged hair and stress. That’s
why when you’re doing through a rough patch your hair often looks bleak, limp,
and sometime even comes out in clumps. To promote healthy hair, try to avoid
stress whenever possible or, if stress is unavoidable in your life, try and
relax whenever you can. Take some time to look after you – enjoy the sunshine,
relax with a cup of tea and a good book, have a spa day, you get the picture!
As odd as it may sound, scalp massages are proven to aid hair
growth as the gentle movement stimulates hair follicles, thus promoting hair
growth. Don’t worry, you don’t have to worry about finding the time or money to
pop down to your local salon every day to do this, it’s something you can do at
home. Just take a few minutes every day to massage your own scalp and you’ll
soon be seeing results. Or why not ask your other half to help you? I love
sitting on the floor in front of my fiancee while he massages my head and then
brushes my hair, it’s pure bliss!

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