My hair went from jaw length to my butt in under 2 years. What I do is shampoo less, comb/brush less, no heat, protein rich diet (I don't do that because of my hair), less silicone products, and I use lots of conditioner, sometimes washing my scalp with light conditioners in the summer.
Hair can be sooooo overwhelming! I've created a video helping us girls out. It's called "4 Ways to Combat a Bad Hair Day" http://youtu.be/jRdQXD6K0m8 Take a Look See!!!
IF YOU ARE TRULY TRYING TO GROW YOUR HAIR, YOU MUST READ! i have been trying to grow my hair for SO LONG. i've gone to get haircuts and tried many things to keep my hair healthy, but i had it all wrong. so if your like me and you are terrified to get your hair cut because youre afraid that the stylist is going to cut all your hair off and its never going to grow, then LISTEN UP!!
so yes, you NEED to get your haircut at least twice a year. the reason why is because you have split ends. split ends are what make your hair look very unhealthy, dead, and straw-like. when you have too many split ends, your hair literally starts to split in half and in all different ways, leaving your hair thin, damaged, and could even potentially become shorter. so go get your hair cut! but here is an IMPORTANT TIP: tell your stylist that you want them to "dust" your hair. what this means is that you want them to take off centimeters of the ends of your hair. a big mistake is telling your stylist that you want a trim. yes, a trim takes off all of the split ends completely, but it also takes inches off of your hair.. and you DO NOT want your stylist to go "scissor happy".
so, when you "dust" your hair, you are essentially leaving some part of your split ends on your hair, although it looks healthy. to help you split ends heal, find a shampoo and conditioner and serum to fix them. the best product that i have found is called nexxus which can be found anywhere (white & grey bottles). it is a little pricey, but it is definitely worth it. at costco wholesale, they sell the perfect package of 3 (shampoo, conditioner, & serum) called pro-mend. when washing your hair, careful not to pull on your hair. also, DO NOT wash your hair every day. washing your hair every day takes out the natural oils which help your hair grow and stay healthy. wash your hair 3-4 times a week.
when brushing your hair, the worst thing you can do is pull, yank, or be careless. brush your hair slowly and smoothly, if you come to a knot, carefully hold the hair by your scalp and brush lightly at the knotted area.
now i know that maybe you hate your natural hair and you have to curl it, straighten it, blow dry it blah blah blah. heat is the worst thing for your hair and taking heat to your hair every day.. girl it is never going to grow. try your best not to take heat to your hair, and if you must then you HAVE TO use heat protector. the heat protector i use is by red-kin (brown bottle) so for everything else, take your vitamins and drink lots of water!
just use products that say helps hair growth i had my hair almost to my knees by just takin care of it but i was rly little it got rly hot tho so id think bout it b4 u try to grow it rly long :D
There is a Shampoo and conditioner called FAST. It is packed with a bunch of nutrients that make your hair super healthy, soft and shiny. I dont know if it makes your hair grow alot faster, but what i do know is that it made my hair the healthiest its ever been and so that as it was growing out, it was growing out healthy and i didn't need to cut an inch off every hair cut. I think FAST can be found at a bunch of salons and if you cant find it anywhere i think you can order it online. For only around 30$ for both the shampoo and conditioner, you can't go wrong.
usually when you are done taking a shower its best if you don't shake the towel through your hair that is also how you damage your roots from growing. another thing is, if your hair tends to fall out easily don't comb it; best if you air dry! try a home made mask to keep your hair healthier too if that also another case. last but not least, use shampoo and conditioner! ones that will get along with you (:
Hi,
With the use of good Omega Fish Oils, Castor Oil, trimming ends, eating good source of protein and keeping the hair free of oil build up, I am also aware of the benefits of Rosemary, Chamomile and Green Tea taken internally.
As with all things, it is advisable that proper research is done before partaking of the use of any natural things. Just to ensure the correct preparation care is followed.
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Aug 09, 2012
Kat L.
My hair went from jaw length to my butt in under 2 years. What I do is shampoo less, comb/brush less, no heat, protein rich diet (I don't do that because of my hair), less silicone products, and I use lots of conditioner, sometimes washing my scalp with light conditioners in the summer.
Aug 09, 2012
Naila C.
xoxo
Naila
"The Weave Whisperer"
Aug 09, 2012
Ceci C.
@katherine when you massage your scalp do u use warm olive oil or anything?
Aug 10, 2012
Katherine S.
@ceci Sometimes I've used extra-virgin coconut oil, but massaging without oil works fine , too. The point is just to stimulate blood flow.
Aug 10, 2012
Julia S.
so yes, you NEED to get your haircut at least twice a year. the reason why is because you have split ends. split ends are what make your hair look very unhealthy, dead, and straw-like. when you have too many split ends, your hair literally starts to split in half and in all different ways, leaving your hair thin, damaged, and could even potentially become shorter. so go get your hair cut! but here is an IMPORTANT TIP: tell your stylist that you want them to "dust" your hair. what this means is that you want them to take off centimeters of the ends of your hair. a big mistake is telling your stylist that you want a trim. yes, a trim takes off all of the split ends completely, but it also takes inches off of your hair.. and you DO NOT want your stylist to go "scissor happy".
so, when you "dust" your hair, you are essentially leaving some part of your split ends on your hair, although it looks healthy. to help you split ends heal, find a shampoo and conditioner and serum to fix them. the best product that i have found is called nexxus which can be found anywhere (white & grey bottles). it is a little pricey, but it is definitely worth it. at costco wholesale, they sell the perfect package of 3 (shampoo, conditioner, & serum) called pro-mend. when washing your hair, careful not to pull on your hair. also, DO NOT wash your hair every day. washing your hair every day takes out the natural oils which help your hair grow and stay healthy. wash your hair 3-4 times a week.
when brushing your hair, the worst thing you can do is pull, yank, or be careless. brush your hair slowly and smoothly, if you come to a knot, carefully hold the hair by your scalp and brush lightly at the knotted area.
now i know that maybe you hate your natural hair and you have to curl it, straighten it, blow dry it blah blah blah. heat is the worst thing for your hair and taking heat to your hair every day.. girl it is never going to grow. try your best not to take heat to your hair, and if you must then you HAVE TO use heat protector. the heat protector i use is by red-kin (brown bottle) so for everything else, take your vitamins and drink lots of water!
i really hope this helps, i know it helped me!!
Aug 10, 2012
Ceci C.
@katherine okay thanks for the tips :)
Aug 10, 2012
Monisha L.
Massage ur hair with coconut oil in the summer and almond oil in the winter ur hair will grow longer :$
Aug 10, 2012
Katherine S.
@Ceci No problem! Good luck :)
Aug 11, 2012
Taylor C.
just use products that say helps hair growth i had my hair almost to my knees by just takin care of it but i was rly little it got rly hot tho so id think bout it b4 u try to grow it rly long :D
Aug 11, 2012
Maedie V.
Water makes hair grow faster. And cool temperature
Aug 12, 2012
Kristian S.
There is a Shampoo and conditioner called FAST. It is packed with a bunch of nutrients that make your hair super healthy, soft and shiny. I dont know if it makes your hair grow alot faster, but what i do know is that it made my hair the healthiest its ever been and so that as it was growing out, it was growing out healthy and i didn't need to cut an inch off every hair cut. I think FAST can be found at a bunch of salons and if you cant find it anywhere i think you can order it online. For only around 30$ for both the shampoo and conditioner, you can't go wrong.
Aug 17, 2012
Missy X.
usually when you are done taking a shower its best if you don't shake the towel through your hair that is also how you damage your roots from growing. another thing is, if your hair tends to fall out easily don't comb it; best if you air dry! try a home made mask to keep your hair healthier too if that also another case. last but not least, use shampoo and conditioner! ones that will get along with you (:
Aug 20, 2012
Tiffany H.
Eat more nuts just like almonds or macadamia or even walnut, nuts contain best protein, especially for hair ! 😊
Aug 21, 2012
Topaz C.
Hi,
With the use of good Omega Fish Oils, Castor Oil, trimming ends, eating good source of protein and keeping the hair free of oil build up, I am also aware of the benefits of Rosemary, Chamomile and Green Tea taken internally.
As with all things, it is advisable that proper research is done before partaking of the use of any natural things. Just to ensure the correct preparation care is followed.