Introduction
People generally believe that it is difficult to grow long hair. This is not true. Irrespective of the color, every type of hair grows about ½ inch in a month. However, the length also depends on how well the individual takes care of their hair.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Resources Required:
1. Shampoo
2. Conditioner
3. Water
4. Hairbrush, comb or hair pick according to the type of hair
Instructions:
1. Live Healthy:
What you eat reflects on your hair. So, you should take care to include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. Make sure that you drink sufficient water during the day. Regular exercise is essential not only for the overall health of the body, but also of your hair.
2. Identify Your Hair Type:
First, identify your hair type. Is it straight, wavy, curly or frizzy? Every type of hair needs specific care, so it is important to know this.
3. Washing Your Hair:
Hair needs to be kept clean so that it shines healthily. However, do not wash it every day – natural oils add strength to your tresses.
4. Shampoos and Conditioners:
Dark colored hair is dry in nature. So, it needs to be shampooed and conditioned regularly to replace the much needed moisture. Find a shampoo that best suits your hair type – whether it be oily or dry.
5. Avoid Heat:
Mildly heated flat irons and curling irons should be used to style your hair, that too only occasionally. It would be a better idea to adopt gentle hairstyles such as wraps, wet sets or twists, that don’t depend on the use of heat.
6. Patience:
It may be disheartening to wait for a long time until hair grows to your desired length. It may take as long as a year and a half for the hair to grow very long. In such a situation, one needs to of the fruit patience bears. Growing hair out might look shabby in the long term, but you’ll soon have long, healthy tresses!
7. Stay Natural:
It is best to avoid chemical treatments for repairing breakage or hair damage. Sometimes, the natural texture of the hair is not known as the hair might have been styled since childhood. Some women find out the natural texture of their hair after years of hair straightening. It is best to focus on the roots to minimize breakage and hair fall.
Quick Tips
1. While growing out your hair, adopt a style which lets them hang loose. Tight binding is not good for their growth.
2. Your lifestyle has an effect on your hair. So, avoid stress as it slows down hair growth.
3. Use a leave-in conditioner to smoothen out frizzy hair.
4. Break down a multi-vitamin (A, B and C among others) capsule and rub its contents on the scalp. This is great for promoting hair growth.
5. Avoid dragging out hair knots while brushing. This damages your hair. Rather, grab a handful of hair behind the knot and brush it out.
Things To Watch Out For
Avoid brushing wet hair. De-tangle them using a large toothed comb.