Growing your hair out is a process that takes time. Unfortunately, it's not something that happens overnight! But if you're looking for ways to speed up hair growth, there are some things you can do to help it along. In this article, we’ll go over some easy tips for growing your hair out faster.
While vitamin B is more commonly known to boost energy, improve blood circulation and promote healthy skin, it can help with hair growth by nourishing the scalp. Foods high in vitamin B include leafy greens like spinach, fruits like bananas and strawberries as well as lentils and beans. Vitamin C is also a good vitamin for hair growth as it's a powerful antioxidant, helping to repair damaged cells while strengthening your immune system. Foods high in vitamin C include citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons.
You should get a trim every 8–12 weeks, with the exact amount of time between cuts depending on how fast your hair grows. When you don't stay on top of your hair, split ends can develop, slowing down hair growth by damaging the hair shaft. While regular cuts alone won't be enough to stimulate hair growth (growth stems from the follicles on the scalp, not the ends of your hair), they can make your tresses seem thicker, shinier and healthier.
Hair treatments are an essential part of your hair growth journey, helping to moisturise and strengthen your locks. Hair masks, oils, and serums should be applied after washing your hair, then left on for about 15 minutes before rinsing out completely. This will help increase blood flow to the scalp, which will promote faster hair growth by increasing the oxygen supply to your follicles. You should do this once a week for the best results.
Eating a healthy and balanced diet is critical to growing your hair. Make sure that you're eating plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables and whole grains, and avoid processed foods. It's also important to avoid junk food such as chips, chocolate bars and sweets. If you're not getting enough vitamins and nutrients, your hair is more likely to break or become frizzy (if you have curly hair).
Sugary foods can also be problematic for growing out your locks because they result in excess oil production, which causes the scalp to itch or flake excessively, making it difficult to stimulate new growth at the roots of your hair follicles.
A good shampoo, leave-in conditioner and heat protectant spray are just some of the products that form a good hair care routine. You can also use natural oils such as coconut oil to protect against the sun's rays and heat damage. Use some type of styling product in your hair if it becomes frizzy after washing.
For more advice on growing your hair faster, contact us at Southside Hair and Beauty Design today.