Beautiful, long and strong hair is the dream of many women. Unfortunately, sometimes we lack the knowledge and patience to take care of it properly. As a result, even if the hair is long, its appearance is not pleasing to the eye. How to grow hair and keep it in good condition and healthy?
While the hair is growing, it is necessary to trim the split ends at least once every two months. Strands that are damaged at the ends are more likely to break and be damaged along their entire length. In addition, weakened ends tend to split, making them less aesthetically pleasing and may appear uneven in length.
Trimming the ends does not speed up hair growth, but it does improve the condition of the hair. So it’s better to trim your ends carefully every few months rather than once every year or two when you need to shorten them significantly. Protect your ends by applying hair oil every day.
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Stimulate the roots and scalp
Hair grows from the root, so it is important to keep the scalp in good condition and strengthen the hair follicles. You should use oils and masks to do this, especially those that are applied directly to the scalp. Even if you don’t have a problem with hair loss, it’s worth including these products in your home care routine as they will give your strands the right foundation to maintain hair length.
The second important point is scalp exfoliation, which removes buildup, dead epidermis, sebum and other impurities that accumulate at the base of the hair. It is enough to do this 1-2 times a month when washing the head. At home, you can clean the scalp with coffee grounds or fine sugar.
Choose a good comb
You can take care of your hair by combing it. The best choice is a comb with natural bristles that will untangle the strands painlessly. Natural wild boar bristles are very gentle on hair, so there is no risk of damaging, breaking or pulling out your hair when you comb it.
Such a brush closes the hair cuticle, smoothes the strands, adds shine and reduces the risk of static electricity or frizz. An added benefit of brushes with natural bristles is that they stimulate blood circulation to the scalp during combing.
Use the right grooming products
Many professional salon brands offer hair growth lines. These are complete lines of products that can be used in combination to nourish, strengthen, and revitalize strands. They usually contain active ingredients such as amino acids, biotin or keratin.
It’s also worth introducing home care products that strengthen the strands along their entire length. One of the most popular and the simplest is oiling the hair – it does not require special cosmetics, because you can use natural vegetable oils used in the kitchen. A common example is linseed oil. As an alternative to hair oil, it is recommended to use nourishing hair masks.
Try to limit what is harmful to your hair
Some factors are beyond your control (such as whether our hair is thick or thin). However, you can limit activities that weaken or destroy strands on a regular basis. As your hair grows, it’s worth eliminating or limiting aggressive styling – especially with flat irons, curling irons, and blow dryers. If you can’t eliminate them, you can reduce the frequency of their use.
The second potentially damaging factor is coloring, perming or straightening. It is notoriously difficult to stop coloring your hair completely, but you can use ammonia-free dyes. Natural hair colors are very fashionable because they do not need to be colored as often.
It is recommended that you tie or bobby pin your hair as often as possible during the day and at bedtime, as loose hair is more susceptible to mechanical damage. It is best to use thin hair bands to tie the strands. Fabric hair bands are now in fashion, as they do not tear the strands.
