Longer longer longer TIPS PLEASE.

Feb 28, 2014

Jess P.

I have thick wavy/curly hair and I used to straighten everyday and dye it all the time and it wouldn't grow past my shoulders.

so I stopped and left it natural and would only straighten it once in a looking while to see how long it was. about 1 1/2 year later my hair is past my boobs.

now the problem is it won't grow anymore): it's been a year since any hair dye has too touched my head, and it's only 2 peekaboos. any tips tos stimulate your hair follicles or supplements?!

Feb 28, 2014

Maressa H.

Keep it healthy! That's the only way to let it grow. I would
-stop using heat completely (if absolutely necessary, use a heat protector)
-increase your water intake
-take multi vitamins
-only shampoo your scalp, not the whole head
-deep condition like CRAZY! (aussie 3 minute miracle works wonders)
-Hot oil treatments (coconut oil is the best, even when not heated up)

I was doing all of this for a while, and still wasn't seeing any growth. I finally realized the only possible thing keeping my hair unhealthy is the fact that I use hot water on it. So in addition to everyhing listed above, I started using strictly cool water only on my hair. Now it is finally growing and is very healthy!

Feb 28, 2014

Kat A.

Your hair growth rate is determined by genetics. so it's possible your hair will never grow long. it could also be just because it's not healthy. your hair can only grow as fast as it would at it's healthiest.
-drink a lot of water
-eat healthy
-get trims as necessary
-try not to dye your hair
-use sulfate free shampoo & conditioner. I like L'oreal Everstrong.
-coconut oil for strengthening treatment
-use a hair mask
-use a leave in conditioner
-little heat as possible
-always use a heat protectant. I like it's a 10

Feb 28, 2014

Jess P.

Maressa, when I shower it's basically steaming hot because I'm anemic and have trouble with cold haha, but I never that to be a factor! I'll suck it up and use cold water for.my.hair!

Feb 28, 2014

Maressa H.

That's what I used to do! Then I would wonder why my hair would always look fried despite not using heat for years. Switching to cold really did the trick for me.

Feb 28, 2014

Jess P.

I guess that's what it is! Like you said, maybe my hair just looks fried and it's not actually frizzy! haha. and I always get out of the shower and vigorously towel dry my hair immediately because it takes like 3 hours for my hair to air dry... I guess that's a no-no too!

Feb 28, 2014

Maressa H.

Lol we're exactly the same haha I just stopped doing that a few months ago! Now I just gently wrap it up in a towel.

Feb 28, 2014

Jess P.

Except your a few steps ahead of me! haha
I want to get a microfiber wrap or something!

heard of any diy hair treatments thats arent extremely messy? haha

Feb 28, 2014

Bess C.

A lot of the damage you see now is probably from back in the day when you had worse habits. Get a repairing shampoo & conditioner system and get frequent trims until the worst of the damage is gone. Also, if you wake up and your hair looks like a wild animal, don't fight with it much. Just submit to a hat or loose messy bun to keep new damage to a minimum.

Mar 1, 2014

Jess P.

Any suggestions for repairing shampoo that seems to actually work?? lol

yeah when I consider my.hair wild it's because it's literally matted totether and I CANT do anything. I have no idea why mine gets so matted like that

Mar 1, 2014

Bess C.

Dove is pretty good! I don't know what your specific hair type is, but if you have thicker hair you could go for something with Moroccan oil or coconut oil.

Mar 1, 2014

Shaye M.

Try organix shampoos and conditioners.

Mar 1, 2014

Destiny A.

I read this and it sounds literally exactly like me 😮 except I didn't dye my hair but anyways, everything they said is what I have done and my hair is to the middle of my back now. The cold water and what shampoos and conditioners you use I think is the most important. Also, try to not wash your hair evey day. I do like 3-4 times a week.

Mar 1, 2014

Destiny A.

The fact that you're enemic, could be part of it too. You're body could be lacking the vitamins you need