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08 March 2011

How to make your hair grow faster

It's difficult to acquire fast hair growth without using hair extensions.

Understanding how the hair grows
The hair has a lifespan. Strands are constantlyrenewed  in cycles within our lives.

Take good care of your hair to stimulate its growth
How can you make your hair grow faster when hair growth is undermined by everyday life such as unhealthy diets, weather, pollution and products that we use? To stimulate excellent hair growth, you must first care for your hair.

Some tips:


> What you eat is important, have a healthy diet. Certain foods are recommended as they promote hair growth, like tuna or fatty fish. Nuts, vegetable oils, and cereals are also a healthy option.

> Try using a shampoo that suitsyour hair type (oily, dry, coloured, etc) and alternate with a mild shampoo.

> Do not forget to nourish your dry ends with a hair mask, as longer hair requires more care. The mask should be used once a week.

> Take trace elements and nutritional supplements. This cures lasts for 3 months; the capsules contain trace elements to regenerate the hair from seasonal changes. It is also good to use nutritional supplements like iron, calcium, minerals and magnesium, that nourish hair from the inside. Get medical advice prior to taking supplements.

> Have regular scalp massages. Scalp massages help to stimulate the blood circulation and oxygen to the scalp.

> Use a natural fibre brush, such as  wild boar instead of your standard brush. These fibres cause less damage to your hair. Also avoid using the hair dryer too close your head!

Promoting hair growth: tips and  treatments
Hair grows approximately 1 centimetre a month. Many tips and homemade recipes are available for hair growth. You can incrases the hair growth pace by using these remedies:

> The full moon legend 
This is an “old wives tale” which has proved to work over time. You cut your hair when there is a full moon, and it will grow back at twice the speed.



> Yeast
Brewer's yeast has many amino acids, vitamins and minerals. It can supply nutrients to strengthen your hair.
Natural brewer's yeast is not harmful, it facilitates the growth of hair and nails.


> Shampoo accelerates hair growth
Be aware of shampoos that promise to make your hair grow 5 inches in 3 weeks. We must ask: what ingredients are used to such produce such amazing results? These lotions, shampoos and other magnificent products usually have a drying effect.


> Essential oils
Essential oils are used to deeply nourish the hair. It is recommended that you mix 5 to 7 drops of rosemary essential oils to gentle shampoo to strengthen the hair and stimulate growth.
This recipe is economical and 
healthy. You can also use other essential oils such as: olive, argan, coconut, wheat germ, grapeseed, sweet almond, or castor. The oil can either be left in the hair overnight before shampooing. Or it can be left in the hair for at least 30 minutes.

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