Trying to figure out how to grow longer, stronger hair? You’re not alone. Many women (and men) spend hours researching the newest methods and best products to use, but usually the results are underwhelming. Why? Most people over-complicate the hair growth process. If you really want to grow thicker, stronger hair, stick to a few key principles.
1. Protect the Hair You Have
We often get caught up in the best ways to grow more hair and forget to protect the hair that we already have. Protective hairstyles are some of the most effective ways to make sure your hair stays thick and strong. Certain hairstyles like the french braid and even the classic bun are great at protecting your ends, the most fragile part of your hair. Keeping your ends safe lets your hair grow without disturbances. Minimise pulling and tugging whenever possible.
2. Stay Hydrated
If you really want to grow long and strong hair, drink more water. It doesn’t need to be stated how important water is for your overall well-being, but it plays a bigger part in hair growth than many realise. When you don’t drink enough water, your roots become dehydrated. When your roots are dehydrated, your tresses become brittle and dry, and your hair growth cycle gets interrupted. Not good. Your roots are the only source of moisture for your hair, so guzzle down the H20 whenever you can.
3. Wash Your Hair Less
Over-washing has become sort of epidemic. The number of women who wash their hair every single day is staggering. Unless you have extremely oily hair, you should only wash your hair a couple of times per week. Ordinary shampoo has gotten really good at cleaning away dirt and oil, but it can’t distinguish good oils from bad. Washing too often strips your hair and scalp of the essential oils it needs to stay strong, healthy and hydrated. When you do need to wash it use Viviscal Gorgeous Growth Densifying Shampoo combined with Viviscal Gorgeous Growth Densifying Conditioner which gently cleanse the hair and scalp, leaving your hair looking fuller and thicker. Only the Viviscal Gorgeous Growth Densifying collection contains Ana:Tel™, a proprietary complex that includes clinically tested ingredients derived from natural sources such as pea sprouts.
4. Eat More Protein
If you want to get stronger from your workouts, you need to eat protein. Growing strong hair is no different. Protein helps you produce keratin, the fundamental protein in the hair structure. When keratin weakens, hair strands are more prone to breakage. To nourish hair with protein, eat a diet that includes high-quality, lean protein. According to the USDA, women ages 31-50 should get 5 ounces of protein, younger women ages 19-30 can have 5 1/2 ounces. To give your hair a boost from the outside try Viviscal Gorgeous Growth Densifying Elixir . Combined with Biotin, Keratin and Zinc, the Gorgeous Growth Elixir promotes the appearance of healthy looking hair growth.
5.Use a Hair Growth Supplement
Adding a supplement to your diet is one of the easiest and most effective ways to promote and grow stronger hair. A complete supplement like Viviscal Maximum Strength hair growth supplement gives your follicles exactly what they need to stay strong and extend the hair growth cycle. Essential growth vitamins like biotin, vitamins B and C, and minerals are often missing from our diets, and can be the difference-makers in healthy hair. This is an easy addition for anyone who is serious about their hair growth.
6. Lay Off the Heat
As satisfying as it is to use your flat iron to get your hair super-straight, you need to cut down on the heat styling if you really want to grow your hair. The truth is that your hair can burn just like your skin. It’s even more dangerous because you can’t feel it being damaged. Over-applying heat when it is already dry makes it brittle, dull, and prone to breakage. When you do need to straighten your hair, make sure to use a heat protectant product and, if you can, a Teflon-coated flat iron.
7. Find Your Happy Place
Simply put, getting stressed about hair growth will not make it grow any faster. This is not to downplay any stressful event or situation that you have to deal with, but having a positive approach can actually make the hair growth process more enjoyable.
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Take comfort in knowing that you’re actively taking steps to grow stronger hair. You could have let nature run its course, but you’re doing something about it, and that’s great. Find ways to reduce your stress. Protect your hair, keep your body running at 100% with a good diet and a complete supplement, and enjoy the ride.