How to grow hair?

Long, thick and shiny hair has always been considered one of the main components of female beauty. Some ladies by nature have luxurious curls, and they only need to maintain them in good condition, while other women can not boast of chic strands on their heads. If you consider yourself in the second category, and dream of becoming the owner of long and beautiful curls, then be sure to read this article. From it you will learn how to care for hair, with what means you can accelerate their growth and significantly improve the appearance.

Of course, genetics plays a major role in what kind of hair we have. It is on it that their density, structure and texture (thin or thick, fatty or dry) are primarily dependent on it. And the speed of hair growth is also individual for each person and laid down since childhood. On average, they grow by 10-15 cm per year and 1.5 cm per month. Permissible loss per day of up to 100 hairs.

If your hair grows too slowly, often breaks, splits or falls out, then there may be several reasons for this.

• Hormonal problems, dysbiosis, gastritis and other diseases cannot but affect the condition of the hair. In this case, external means will not give the desired effect until the cause of the disease is identified and eliminated. And after solving health problems, you can improve the hair itself, if necessary.
• Smoking and alcohol adversely affect the quality of curls and inhibit their growth, as well as provoke dryness, brittle hair and are the cause of their dull appearance.
• Seasonal fall and stunting should also not be discounted. In winter, due to a lack of vitamins and minerals, hair grows worse and strengthens more.
• Malnutrition - One of the main causes of faded, brittle and split ends and, as a consequence, their poor growth. To eliminate it, review your daily diet. Exclude from it or at least reduce the consumption of fatty and fried foods, fast food, carbonated drinks. Eat more protein foods (meat, fish, eggs, cottage cheese, cheese and other “milk” are rich in proteins), as well as those foods that contain omega-3 acids that are beneficial for the skin and hair: nuts, avocados, and linseed oil. Drink at least 2 liters of clean water per day. Drink vitamin complexes periodically, especially in winter and during the spring vitamin deficiency. Fish oil, biotin and brewer's yeast will also have a positive effect on hair.
• Stress, lack of sleep and negative emotions weaken the immune system and adversely affect the whole body, including, of course, our curls that begin to fall out, break, split, lose their luster and beauty. Therefore, try to avoid strong and prolonged feelings or cope with them with the help of sports, various breathing exercises and, if necessary, sedatives. Try to sleep at least 7 hours a day.
• Improper hair care, ignorance of how and what they should be washed, dried, combed, and what absolutely can not be done - is another reason for their “sad” appearance. The wrong choice of tools and devices for the care of curls (for example, the use of shampoo that does not match the type of hair) also does not have the most positive effect on their condition.

Here is a list of basic rules to follow. so that your curls are healthy, beautiful and long.

• You need to wash your hair so that it does not hurt. Hot water cannot be used, as it dries, thins and injures the hairline. Cold water is also not suitable, because it slows down blood circulation and can cause spasm of the head vessels, as well as lead to hypothermia of the whole organism. The best option is cool water, the temperature of which is no more than 40 degrees.

• You can not wash your hair every day, even if you use shampoos designed for daily hair cleansing. So you remove from them not only dirt, but also sebum, which protects them from the aggressive effects of the external environment. As a result, the hair becomes weak and brittle. In addition, they begin to become more polluted more often and, accordingly, more often need to be washed. Try to wash your hair 2 or 3 times a week.

• To cleanse, choose shampoos that do not contain sulfates. These chemicals cause severe foaming, but for the opportunity to wash your hair easier and faster, you pay for it with health, since sulfate compounds significantly reduce the protective lipid film and dry your hair. Try to buy shampoos, which mainly include natural ingredients, which, although they do not give such a foam, are much more beneficial.

• Be sure to apply a balm or rinse on the hair after shampoo - these products seal hair flakes that open during washing. It is better to use all the tools of the same brand and series, as they complement each other.

• Make masks regularly: they help restore and strengthen hair, give it shine and stimulate growth. Use them 1 or 2 times a week, alternating with balms and rinses. Keep the mask on your hair for at least half an hour so that all the nutrients it contains have time to penetrate the hair. Apply it not to the roots, but along the entire length of the hair. Masks can be both purchased and prepared independently at home.

• You can independently make a mask of low-fat kefir: it needs to be warmed up a little and applied to the hair, which then needs to be covered with a hat. Kefir gives curls incredible shine and silkiness. A mask of honey and egg yolk flavored with lemon juice nourishes and moisturizes hair very well. You can also mix melted honey with olive oil - after this composition, the hair will look moisturized and healthy.

• Do not abuse the use of special devices and tools for styling hair: ironing, curling, hair dryers, electric curlers, as well as gels and varnishes. Ideally, it is better not to use them at all or to do it as little as possible. They strongly dry hair and provoke their fragility and cross-section of the tips. If you need to, say, wind your hair onto a curling iron, then apply a heat-protective spray to them - it will create a film that will reduce the effects of high temperatures.

• Do not use a hairdryer to dry your hair - hot air damages them greatly. It is best to let your hair dry on its own. Yes, it will take more time, but your curls will look healthier. It is also not recommended to wrap them in a towel. In the wet state, they are much weaker and more vulnerable, easier to break. Therefore, you should choose a towel with a soft pile and carefully walk it along the entire length of the hair, without squeezing or twisting wet strands.

• With dry curls, one must also be extremely careful and accurate. You need to start combing from the tips, and gradually move to the roots, capturing each time more and more of the surface of the hair shaft. There should not be sharp and rough movements; locks, even tangled ones, cannot be pulled out. Try to use a comb as often as possible, especially before bedtime, to activate hair growth at night. Plastic tools are not worth buying.

• It is not recommended to collect hair in a tight tail - so they break down in the place where you pull them with an elastic band and, accordingly, their growth stops altogether. But if you do not want to give up the opportunity to do different hairstyles, then use plastic elastic bands in the form of twisted spirals.

• Staining, especially lightening, greatly depletes and spoils hair. Try to use natural dyes (henna, basma) or high-quality expensive paints. However, if you choose the last option, then the hair will need increased care: you can not do without frequent restoring masks and salon procedures.

• On the street, hair must be protected from negative external factors: wind, sun and frost. In winter and in windy weather, they need to be hidden under clothing to avoid exposure to cold and low temperatures. Thermal sprays are used to protect from the sun, which create a thin film on the hair that protects them from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.

• If you go to the pool, then do not forget to wear a rubber cap while swimmingto minimize chlorine in the hair.But in any case, after staying in chloride water, it is better to wash your hair.

• If you want to grow long hair, then you need regularly trim the tips 5-7 mm, so that they do not begin to split, in addition, it will stimulate faster hair growth. It is advisable to visit the hairdresser once every 2-3 months.

The easiest and fastest way to get long strands is to make a salon extension when natural or artificial locks are attached to your own hair. So you can increase not only the length, but also the density of curls.

For this purpose, you can resort to professional procedures that are performed in salons, especially if you have short hair, and you plan to grow them almost from scratch. Here are the most popular methods for today.

• Mesotherapy - the introduction into the scalp by injection of various vitamin-mineral cocktails, as well as hyaluronic acid. The procedure is a little painful, but it effectively solves the problem of hair loss, strengthens them, and they begin to grow faster.

• Ozone therapy - Another injection technique that has a beneficial effect on the hair and activates their growth. Ozone (highly active oxygen, the molecule of which does not consist of 2, but of 3 atoms) is injected into the scalp. It saturates the hair follicles, enhancing the blood flow to them, eliminates toxins and toxins, and this, in turn, leads to the fact that the hair begins to grow actively and become better quality, their loss is reduced or even stopped. This method also treats seborrhea and dermatitis.

• Lamination - this is the application to the hair of a special composition, which creates a film on them that protects the curls from the negative effects of the external environment, preventing their fragility and loss. The hair thickens, straightens, and acquire shine and radiance. However, this effect persists only while the strands are laminated. A budget alternative to this salon procedure is a gelatin mask with milk - a porridge is prepared from them and added to a balm or rinse, then applied to the hair for 30 minutes. The result is smooth and shiny strands up to 3 days.

• Using the Darsonval apparatus it is also possible to significantly strengthen the hair, increase its length, and even make it thicker. The device directs electrical impulses to the scalp, awakening sleeping follicles and stimulating hair growth, as a result they become longer and thicker. Darsonval can also be purchased for home use.

The downside of professional procedures is that they are very expensive. Therefore, there is no need to resort to them without trying other, more budgetary and affordable ways to strengthen the hair and increase their length.

The modern cosmetic market offers a wide variety of products that help significantly accelerate hair growth. They are called that - growth activators. These can be shampoos, balms, sprays, peels, lotions and serums, which contain in a highly concentrated form special biologically active components aimed at solving a specific problem.

Such activators are also sold in the form of ampoules. They usually include the following ingredients: stemoxidine, collagen, ceramides, amino acids, essential oils, folic acid, vitamin-mineral complex.

An inexpensive but effective option for such an activator is serum from the Agafia First Aid Kit. It consists of natural, mainly plant components: it contains 7 herbs, brewer's yeast, red pepper extract and provitamin B 5.Rinse off serum is not necessary.

You can grow hair very quickly with the help of folk remedies. They are cheaper than professional ones, and their effectiveness and usefulness are confirmed by centuries of experience in application.

Masks based on onion, mustard, red pepper and ginger are most popular for hair growth. All of them, due to their “burning sensation”, cause blood flow to the scalp, this provokes stimulation of hair follicles and, as a result, intensive hair growth.

A feature of these masks is that they are applied not to the hair itself, but to the scalp, where the follicles are located, and last for at least 1 hour. But look at the condition: if they burn strongly, then rinse off earlier. To enhance the effect, it is advisable to put on a plastic hat or cover your head with a towel - you can do both.

• Mustard mask. The easiest option is to dissolve 2 tablespoons of mustard powder in the same amount of warm water and apply the resulting composition to the head. But since this mask is very irritating and dries the skin, it is recommended to add softening and moisturizing components to it. It can be egg yolk, olive or butter and sugar. Mix everything thoroughly until a homogeneous substance is obtained.

• A softer analogue of a mustard mask - a variant based on cinnamon. One teaspoon of chopped cinnamon is mixed with two teaspoons of honey and a yolk of a chicken egg. All this is bred in warm water or cognac. This mask also produces a warming effect.

• The most extreme, but also the most effective option - a mask based on red pepper. It is best used for those with oily skin. Initially, pepper is infused for 14 days on water or cognac. But you can buy ready-made pepper tincture. Then it is mixed with honey, egg yolk, olive or burdock oil, and the resulting composition is applied to the scalp. If you make a mask 2 times a week, then the hair can grow up to 3 cm in a month.

• Ginger mask also very effective and gives a good result. One tablespoon of crushed ginger is mixed with the same amount of olive oil or jojoba oil. This is the only one of the masks that is not suitable for oily hair.

• Onion mask Of all the warming the most gentle: it can be used for dry skin. Grate onions or finely chop. Then you can simply apply it on your head without mixing with anything, but it is better to add honey, kefir, olive or burdock oil to moisturize. So the effectiveness of the mask will be higher.

With all of the above folk remedies, you can achieve significant acceleration of hair growth.

Consider a few more effective tips.

For fast and effective hair regrowth, use natural essential oils. Their benefits can hardly be overestimated. They are sold in pharmacies and are inexpensive, but contain many vitamins that are beneficial for the skin, nails and, of course, hair. Oils nourish your curls, moisturize, restore and give shine.

But they can not be applied to the roots, otherwise they will clog the bulb and, instead of growing, the hair will begin, on the contrary, fall out. They lubricate the rod or just the ends, and then put a plastic cap or just a bag on the head to create a thermal effect - this way more nutrients will penetrate inside.

The oil is applied 1 hour before shampooing, and even better - before bedtime, so that all useful elements can be absorbed overnight. Only then must the entire oily mass be thoroughly washed off. The most useful oils for hair are coconut, almond, olive, castor, burdock, grape seed or wheat germ, as well as jojoba and argan. You can use one, or you can mix several types at once.

A head massage can significantly increase the effect of oils and masks: it speeds up blood circulation and, therefore, stimulates hair growth. It is performed with your fingertips or with a special massage brush. It is advisable to do it immediately before washing your head for 15 minutes, moving from the neck to the temples and forehead. It is better to alternate circular movements, stroking and pressing. An additional bonus to the massage will be a calming and relaxing effect. He is also able to relieve headaches.

It is also useful to rinse hair in decoctions of chamomile, nettle, burdock or just lemon juice - if you do this regularly, they will shine, become stronger and longer.

To grow chic hair is an absolutely attainable goal. For it to be realized, you need to be patient and act in two directions at once: internal and external. Firstly, you need to provide your body with the necessary nutrients, and, secondly, to use means aimed at improving the condition of the curls themselves. In this case, you can use both the achievements of modern cosmetology and folk methods, which were discussed in the article.

The choice is yours. The main thing is to go for it, try different options, and you will definitely get the hair of your dreams!

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