Top 10 tips for growing long, healthy hair
No matter what your reason for changing up your hair from your current short style, the most important thing is to keep your hair and scalp healthy. This in turn will encourage quicker growth. Here are our top ten tips and tricks for growing long, healthy hair.
1. Use oils like coconut oil for hair care
Oils are a great way to keep your hair and scalp healthy. Make sure you prepare coconut oil for hair first by melting it, then you can use it for things such as:
- Moisturising your scalp. This can soothe dry, itchy skin and clear out your pores, in turn allowing your hair to grow better.
- Detangling the ends of your hair. This is a perfect way to keep your hair looking and feeling healthy.
2. Wash your hair just a few times a week
Whilst shampoo is designed to clean dirt away from your hair, it can also remove essential natural oils your scalp produces. Conditioner helps to replenish the nutrients your hair needs to stay healthy and grow better.
3. Shampoo less, condition more
Whilst shampoo is designed to clean dirt away from your hair, it can also remove essential natural oils your scalp produces. Conditioner helps to replenish the nutrients your hair needs to stay healthy and grow better.
4. End your shower with a cold rinse.
Cool water helps to seal the cuticles and allow for stronger, healthier hair.
5. Comb your hair after washing
Your hair is in its weakest state while wet and can be easily damaged by using a brush. Instead, gently tidy up your hair using a wide tooth comb.
6. Avoid using heat on your hair
If you want to keep your hair healthy as you grow it out, it is important to avoid too much heat when styling. If the weather is warm enough allow your hair to air dry and avoid the over-use of curling irons and straighteners.
7. Maintain a healthy diet
A diet full of vitamins and minerals is the best way to keep your hair and skin healthy, and encourage better, quicker growth. Foods such as dairy, whole grains and fish are ideal additions to your diet alongside a variety of fruit and vegetable foods and juices.
8. Invest in a silk pillowcase
This is a great way to prevent your hair getting tangled while you sleep. Less tangles means less damage, and healthier, great looking hair.
9. Don’t forget to get a trim
Whilst cutting your hair may seem counterintuitive, it is the best way to ensure you keep frizz and split ends at bay, keeping your hair as healthy as possible as you grow it.
10. Drink plenty of water
Of course, you know this is good for your health, but did you know it helps your hair too? Water keeps your scalp and hair hydrated and healthy, allowing for better growing conditions.
With these top tips for using coconut oil for hair care, changing up your hair routine and maintaining a healthy lifestyle you will have long, healthy hair in no time.
This article is brought to you by Naomi Hassan - Thank you Naomi for sharing your insight!
