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Feb 12, 2015
Meggin R.
I have really dark hair (I'm half Korean) and throughout high school, I bleached and colored the absolute hell out of it. I stopped last year, and the formerly colored part of my hair is this weird silvery-greyish shade now. It isn't dry or anything, no split ends, but it's damaged. My natural hair has grown out about two inches, and now my hair is almost shoulder-length.
I intend to start taking vitamins, eating healthy, and doing oil massages to help my natural hair come in healthy. I wanted to ask the beautylish community if anyone has any tips and tricks, or product suggestions for shampoo and brushes and such. I'll update as much as possible on my progress.
Feb 12, 2015
Alexis C.
There's no miracle product or technique to make hair grow faster as hair growth is based on genetics, however there are things you can do to help promote hair growth.
-use sulphate free shampoos
-use a hair mask at least once a week
-never brush hair when wet
-use as little heat as possible
-use a heat protectant when you do use heat
-get regular trims
-make sure your ponytails/buns aren't too tight
-drink plenty of water and keep yourself healthy as well
Please do NOT take any kinds of pills, including Biotin, Hairfinity, or any other hair, skin, and nail pills, unless you consult a doctor first. Taking supplements without a deficiency can cause serious health problems.
Feb 12, 2015
Meggin R.
I've heard people rave about shampoos like Mane 'n' Tail to help strengthen hair. It has sulphates though. Any thoughts?
Feb 12, 2015
Alexis C.
Mane N Tail is formulated for horses, hence the name, and it contains tons of waxes that human hair doesn't need. It gives the illusion of longer hair because it's being weighed down by waxes. Just stick with regular shampoos.
Feb 12, 2015
Shanae J.
Mane n tail is horrible for human hair. HORRIBLE.
Feb 12, 2015
Shaye M.
What I've personally been doing (nothing to "grow" it) but make sure that my "new" hair so to speak lol will grow out healthily. I've been using leave in treatments fairly often, coconut oil and argan oils after I wash it. So far I'm about the same length or a little more then you aswell with the regrowth, just keep doing what you're doing :) I've been getting any split ends cut off every 6-8 weeks since I started growing it out.
Here's my hair so far! Lol :( I always have the urge to dye it though.
Feb 12, 2015
patty s.
Feb 12, 2015
Meggin R.
Ahhhh I've been considering tape extensions!! Any thoughts on them? I'm a compulsive haircut kind of person with a severe wild-dye problem and I feel like tape extensions would be a good buffer while I work on letting my hair grow.
Feb 12, 2015
Kathy K.
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Feb 13, 2015
Meggin R.
Are there any good brands for a sort of trial-run? I know I want to get Zala brand tape ins but I want to start with a less expensive option before I make that pricey commitment.
Jun 13, 2015
Meggin R.
Jun 13, 2015
Meggin R.
Mane n Tail works amazingly for me, btw. It doesn't build up in my hair which is a nice change. I have a hard time finding hair products that work for me because I am biracial and have not-white-person hair like everyone I know. Mane n Tail gives my hair a really clean feeling, keeps it soft and shiny, while also giving it the texture and bounce that most products don't. I've found brands like Herbal Essences and Loreal just weigh my already heavy hair down and make it look TOO shiny (like unnaturally grease-like shine on my hair). I started with the deep moisturizing Mane n Tail and have switched to the regular which I buy at Sally's for $12 (two huge bottles).
Nov 16, 2015
Meggin R.
Jun 11, 2016
Meggin R.
I've been taking vitamins, using healthier shampoo and conditioner (I switched to Not Your Mother's "Way to Grow" but only because my local shop doesn't have the NYM's cleansing shampoo/conditioner anymore), and generally just being kind to my scalp. I actually really want to cut it all off again because I never learn, but right now all of my hair is my natural color, and is totally virgin for the first time in like,.. Eight years. Wow.
I want to dye it green and get an undercut tbh but I'm trying to be patient... Summer is hot though!
Jun 11, 2016
Meggin R.
The length really hasn't made a lot of progress because I've had to do trims regularly to deal with the blonde. It wasn't damaged (since it had been a while since it was colored), but breakage became a problem. It's been a year and four months and I have about half a foot more hair than when I started. Worth the long wait? Yes. Do I want megalong hair? Yes. Am I going to go crazy and start the process over again? Probably.
I'll keep posting here every now and then, for anyone who is still following. 😁 Tell me about your hair, your fave colors and cuts, and whether any of this was helpful.