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Jun 1, 2011

Megan N.

what are some of your guy's trick on getting long, beautiful, shiny hair? :)

Jun 1, 2011

Gabriela C.

my hair is super long, and what i do to prevent it from getting dry and split ends i wash it every other day and i use herbal essence long term relationship. i love my hair and so far i have no split ends and it looks shiny. 

Jun 2, 2011

Linda D.

Massage your scalp the next time your washing your hair. Doing this for about 2-3 minutes helps promote hair growth. I have been doing this for months now and I have notice my hair growing at a faster pace.

Also like Mandy said a good diet helps a lot. Eating healthy and exercising makes sure your hair and body is in good shape. 

Jun 2, 2011

Megan N.

thanks ladies for your tips!  :)

Jun 2, 2011

Clara A.

I'm not sure if this really works, but I feel like that's how my hair grew so fast. I tie my hair pretty tight and in a bun half of my day everyday and I swear my hair just kept growing and growing lol. I'm not sure if this is a myth, but I heard if you pull on it a lot, (not too hard) it can speed up the growth! 

Jun 3, 2011

Rachel S.

I used to have super long hair, but I chopped it all off. I miss it. But when had long hair, I tried not to use a blow drier or any heating tools, and I made sure not to towel dry my hair. I would squeeze the water out, If I did much more than that I would have super split ends. Often times I would have to skip the necklaces and collared shirts so that I would not get tangles. Leave in conditioner was also a big help.  

Jun 3, 2011

Rachael Y.

I dont know if you know this... but you hair grows faster in the summer. So take care of it. Get your routine trims, use heat protectors if you are using flat iron/blow dryer/curling iron. If you pay attention you will see that your hair grows faster in the summer. 

Jun 4, 2011

Chelsea T.

Keep regular trims of course...at home I make my own conditioner out of mashed avocado and coconut milk *leave in for bout 20 to 30 mins* then wash out...then i add silk to my hair, comb it thru and then use a flat iron that does for dry/wet hair to make smooth. Then every 12 weeks get a brazilian blowout at my hair salon 

Jun 5, 2011

Shauna M.

Use good products! Always check the ingredient labels, I never use any products from Walmart or any chain brand. Too many surfactants that just coat the hair and make it worse! I use pure Argon Oil to style and Kenra shampoo and Conditioner (I love Kenra!) and use the redken cleansing shampoo once a week. I also switched my hot tool brand too Babyliss and my hair has never been so soft and shiny like it is now! 

Did you know that many high end shampoos contain the SAME ingredients as drug store lines? I buy my shampoo at Target AND at professional only distributors. I'm currently using TIGI's Catwalk but I also use Suave's "pro" shampoo and conditioner and I honestly see NO DIFFERENCE other than the price. Seriously, most pro products are at least a 50% if not more markup.

As Mandy K. stated above the BEST thing for healthy hair to get a trim at leave every four to six weeks. That will keep split ends at bay which in turn keeps the hair from tearing apart. Think of it this way. You have a sweater and a piece of the yarn comes undone. What happens if you don't trim that piece of yarn and fix it? It begins to unravel the sweater. In a way that's a split end on your hair as the split will slowly travel up the length of the hair.

Also properly washing and drying your hair is a must. I've previously posted on how to properly wash your hair so I won't go over that here. Don't use a brush on wet hair, use a wide tooth comb on damp but not wet hair. Don't rub your hair with a towel, squeeze dry. Skip the hair dryer as much as possible especially if you have a cheap dryer.

Use hair protectants when using a curling or flat iron.

Avoid hair products with alcohol when possible or at least where the primary ingredient is alcohol.

I agree w/ Clara - I just pull my hair back in a tight pony tail, and it helps w/ the growth. Massaging the scalp during a shower helps too. I don't trim too often though - 2 cuts/year for me, since my split ends aren't the apparent kinds thanks to using my Paul Mitchell Skinny Serum.

Jun 5, 2011

Cristine D.

Ovation cell therapy (: it really works I had shoulder length hair and now it's down to my waist in 3 month!!

Jun 5, 2011

Ning C.

I take Pierre Michel's RepHair supplements. They really work. Whenever I take them, my hair starts growing really fast (fast enough that I notice it). I always tell my friends who want to grow their hair out for a big event (wedding) to take these supplements and it's worked for them too. I also like Pantene's Beautiful Lengths conditioner. It really helps detangle, so hair doesn't get pulled out and can grow longer.

Jun 6, 2011

Ava S.

I wash my hair every 2-3 days. Also, I try to trim my hair regularly (every 6 weeks-2 months.) my hair is almost to my belly button.

I once had loooong hair ,when i was 17 :P This photo was taken in 2004 a week after my grade 12 formal. I had it cut so it sat on my shoulders. I didn't miss the weight of it or the amount of shampoo/ conditioner i'd go through. I mostly wore it plaited or up in a bun, not many people knew my hair was so long. Maybe one day i'll try and grow it back because as you might have seen in my more recent photos, my hair is very short now. Been that way for the last 3 years now.
I wasn't into makeup or hair care back then, knowing what i know now my hair could have been in great condition and resembled Angelina Jolies maybe? Oh well, im loving my hair now and look after it, even though lightening it must be torture but i give it plenty of love in return with treatments and olive oil masks :)

Jun 6, 2011

Rachael Y.

@Cristine... I have been wondering about Ovation cell therapy and Mega-Tek (though im not sure if it can be used in my type of hair or only black hair). You really really grew that much!!! That is amazing. I have thinner hair but it is long at the moment. I want it to be thicker and longer. I know that what I want is not going to happen but if it was stronger and longer I would be so happy. Do you have a before and after picture (during the 3 months)?

Jun 14, 2011

Kymberli G.

my g/f's hair is down to her butt & she uses beer treatment once a month. she's got beautiful shiny hair.

Jun 15, 2011

Melanie F.

Getting regular trims and definitely investing in good shampoos and deep conditioners... I LOVE Pureology shampoo and Living Proof Humidity free. I also love Macadamia Repair Mask and L'Oreal Repair mask. Come check out my blog. I have hair posts and products that are definitely CLW's (can't live without) for good hair care.

www.pinkteddylove.blogspot.com 

Jun 28, 2011

Raya R.

keep ur hair clean, never rub ur hair in d towel after washing, let them air dry.
never comb wet hair.
cut off d splits.
after every wash, give ur hair a vinegar rinse wid d vinegar diluted in cold water. it will close d cuticle of the hair preventing splits n makes hair shiny.
use a moisturising n nourishing hair mask every week.. i use a homemade thing.. i mix yoghurt, almond or olive oil, natural henna(i have dark hair so d henna color doesnt show) n cover my hair in a shower cap n wash after 3-4 hours.
clarify.
always use a conditioner.
use olive oil on d ends.
eat lean pritein, egg every day is a great option as it also has biotin which is essential for hair growth. other foods containing biotin r bananas n milk etc.
never tug on ur hair.. it can damage d roots, be gentle.
get a good hair cut that suits u n easy to handle, even in long hair.
hope this helps!!
take care! :)

Deep conditioning at least once a week : )

Dec 17, 2012

Shada J.

Clara I do Tht on it does make ur hair grow I've been doing Tht all my lifec

Dec 17, 2012

Shada J.

Thts my hair often using doctor miracle 

Dec 17, 2012

Shada J.

Thts it 

Dec 18, 2012

Chrissy S.

I also think that taking a vitamin is great for helping hair growth. I would recommend prenatal vitamins or just biotin. Super cheap, you can buy it at target or the drugstore, and totally helps me have healthy hair, skin and nails. I would try it :)

Dec 18, 2012

Stacey L.

Biotin!!!! Check out my pic. My hair is really long. Well according to people and it makes it shiny also i use a deep conditioner when i wash my hair every 2 days  

Megan N.

Central Coast, California