Some techniques involve lifestyle changes, such as refraining from smoking and increasing how often you exercise.
Other ways to encourage hair growth is by switching up your diet and/or taking certainsupplements.
From DIY egg yolk treatments to using keratin-based products,keep reading for their pro tips.
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Ascalp massageis also a great way to help hair growth formulas work better.
(Just keep it to once a week if you have oily roots).
Byrdie Tip
Rosemary oil has been used for centuries to stimulate hair growth.
It dilates blood vessels and, in turn, stimulates your follicle to produce new growth.
Unsurprisingly, this makes how you treat your hair crucial to natural hair growth.
If your hair breaks before it gets past your shoulders, an egg yolk mask will be your savior.
To make the mask, mix two eggs with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Add 1/2 a cup of water to dilute the mixture (and make it less sticky).
Apply the mask directly to dry, brushed hair, and leave it on for up to 30 minutes.
Then, shampoo and condition as usual.
Feel free to jump in the shower and shampoo and condition as usual.
Youll notice softer strands instantly.
Also, the toxins from smoking can seep into the hair follicles and cause disruption.
According to holistic nutritionist, Meryl Pritchard, getting plenty of healthy fats like omega-3s can jump-start hair growth.
“Healthy fats are essential to hair health since our bodies cant produce omega-3 fatty acids on their own.
Therefore, its important to get these fats through our diet,” she says.
“They nourish hair follicles to give strands that strong, shiny, lustrous glow.”
(Sad, we know).
“If youre trying to grow your hair, I recommend air-drying your hair and avoiding any heat tools.
If you do use a heat tool, use a heat-protectant spray.”
In such cases,dry shampoocan work wonders in soaking up excess grease as you await longer strands.
DIY a Cinnamon-Based Mask
Turns out cinnamon isnt only good for sprinkling over your morning oatmeal.
Let it do its thing for 45 minutes before rinsing.
When it comes to brushing your hair, do so slowly and gently.
And it turns out thebrushyou choose makes a difference.
Almost as important as what you use to brush your hair is when you choose to do so.
This will help your provider narrow down the root cause and tailor a treatment plan to re-grow your hair.
Steer Clear of Bleach
Don’t underestimate just how damaging bleach can be to your hair.
All it takes is one bleach session gone awry for your hair to break off.
Turn to Powerful Ingredients
Dr. McMahan says some people (i.e.
Just like there are different skin types, there are different scalp types.
Speeding up hair growth can be a lengthy process.
Experts recommend castor oil, especially as a hot oil treatment.
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