The best natural products for hair growth
Many women look for long, luxurious dreadlocks when taking care of their hair. Hair care companies know this and market products based on the desire of the target customer. However, there is no product that can make your hair grow longer. That’s how it is! Here is the science behind it.
Everyone’s hair grows more or less at the same rate. The length it grows is determined by genetics. The hair follicle is genetically programmed to grow to a certain length before it detaches from the follicle or hair root. Most people lose 50 to 80 strands of hair a day. Yes. Biotin and other supplements promote hair growth. Those supplements promote total body hair growth. You may see more or thicker hair, but if you don’t take care of it and care for it properly, the length will remain the same.
People who feel that their hair is not growing are likely to experience breakage before the hair grows to its full length. Here are some tips to maximize hair growth that don’t include buying products.
5 tips to grow your hair
1. Drink water
Dry hair is brittle. Brittle hair is more likely to break before it reaches its full length. Yes, you can apply moisturizing products, but water is the best moisturizer. Let it come from within. Take your weight and divide it in half. That is the number of ounces of water you should drink daily. For example: If you weigh 150 pounds, you should drink 75 ounces of water a day. If drinking that much water is overwhelming, try drinking most of it in the morning as soon as you wake up and sip it throughout the day. I’ve gotten used to drinking flavored sparkling water to break the monotony. Drink your water however you want, but drink it. Your body and hair love it.
2. Take a multivitamin and eat right.
There may be nutrients that you are not getting from your diet. Take a daily multivitamin. Avoid processed foods. They are full of condoms and laboratory experiments. If it doesn’t grow out of the ground or come from a butcher, avoid eating it. Processed foods tend to be high in calories and low in the nutrients we need for our bodies to function properly. Here are some guidelines for daily meal plan:
- 4 servings of protein
- 4 servings of green vegetables
- 4 servings of fruit
- 3 servings of unprocessed carbohydrates (sweet potatoes, corn, carrots, etc.)
- 1 serving of oil or grain (I use 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal in my morning smoothie to top this off)
3. Let your scalp breathe.
Just as all living things need water to survive, they also need oxygen. Hair shampoo regularly cleanses the scalp of product residue and sweat, allowing oxygen to enter the hair follicles. If you like to use tissue, make sure you reach that scalp with a witch hazel swab or something. Avoid shampoos that dry out your hair because, remember, dry hair tends to break from damage more often than moisturized hair. Be sure to read the ingredients of your shampoo before you buy it. Some products will say “Sulfate Free” on the front, but the ingredients include a sulfate derivative in them.
4. Keep your hair hydrated.
Yes. You are drinking half your body weight in water daily. Now, we have to tackle the products. If you are using products that are oil or oil based products, these should only be applied to wet or damp hair. Why? Well, they are designed to seal moisture, also known as water, in the hair. When oil-based products are applied to dry hair, it’s just oil on dry hair. Water-based products contain water and can be applied to dry hair as a moisturizer. Once again, pay attention to the ingredients of the products you are buying. Ingredients like mineral oil and petroleum jelly are not designed to moisturize and can actually leave hair feeling drier than before use.
5. Use “low manipulation” styling techniques.
Have a professional install your fabric. Find a style and products that work for your hair so you don’t have to style it more than 2 times a week. Detangle damp or wet hair only. If you want super long hair, let your hair be located. Locomotives are low-handling. Only the newest hair at the root is twisted. The 50 – 80 threads that shed every day are in. The hair then appears to grow longer because the strands that would normally come out on the comb or brush are still attached.
All hair textures can grow long. It just takes learning how to style your hair and sticking to your routine. One bad heat styling experience can ruin all your hard work. It’s like losing weight. You can diet and exercise, but if you don’t make the necessary lifestyle changes, the weight will come right back on. Nourish your hair and it will grow long and flowing, no matter how curly the locks are.