Growing My Hair

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Mar 13, 2014

Alejandra C.

How can I grow my hair longer?

Mar 13, 2014

Hannah K.

The easiest way to make your hair grow is to keep it healthy. Don't mistake me, the rate at which your hair grows is determined by genetics, and nothing you can do will make your hair grow faster than it naturally would at its healthiest.

First, trim any split ends. If you don't, they will keep splitting up the shaft and ruin even more of your hair.

Second, invest in a sulfate and sodium chloride free shampoo and conditioner (I like the L'oreal EverStrong, as well as Pureology, because my hair is constantly died and Pureology is great for maintaining that. Occasionally, I use the Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Shampoo, which is neither sulfate free nor for dyed hair, but it makes my hair feel SO clean, and that's not the worst thing once in a while), and a hair mask or deep conditioner (I like Macadamia Deep Repair Masque and the L'oreal Power Moisture Mask). In the shower, wash your hair first thing, shampoo only the roots and condition from your ears down. After that, apply your mask, focusing on the ends of your hair. Finger comb until you don't feel any knots, and then put your hair in a bun. Leave it that way for the rest of your shower, washing it out should be the last thing you do. I wash my hair around 3 times a week (with dry hair I can get away with it) and do the hair mask every time. If you need to wash your hair more than that, reduce your hair mask usage to 3 times :) make sure you're finger combing your hair in the shower so that you don't have to brush it, because brushing it can break it off like heck.

Third, in terms of heat protectors, I like the Tressemme and It's a 10 Leave in Plus Keratin. However, I advise you to cut out heat styling as much as possible (It's not the worst thing as long as you take care of your hair, so if you can't I wouldn't worry).

That's my hair routine, my entire head is bleached and it is just as healthy as it was before I dyed it.

Mar 13, 2014

Lynzie B.

I've read *eattin a diet* in high protein with good levels of iron and zinc and limiting your stress can also help.

Mar 13, 2014

Isabella K.

^theese ladies said pretty much everything, but may I add that there are shampoos that actually help your hair grow and if you massage your scalp daily the your hair will grow faster.

Mar 13, 2014

Hannah K.

Actually, massaging stimulates hair growth but does not actually make it grow faster :) Kitty could explain most likely better than I could about stuff like that.

Mar 13, 2014

Gabby M.

Coconut oil works so well for hair oil!

Mar 13, 2014

Shannon M.

Massage your scalp every night :)

Mar 13, 2014

Bridgette T.

Braiding your hair works! I do it every night into a big french braid and it doesn't get tangled

Mar 13, 2014

Antonia S.

Braiding your hair does work! I french braid the hair near the nape of my neck everyday before I clip on my extensions. The hair in that area is significantly longer than the rest of my hair now.

Mar 13, 2014

Kay C.

What has worked for me personally (check out my pics ;) ) I don't wash my hair as often maybe once a week if that sometimes longer because natural oils is best for your hair and trimming once in a while and I heard from a hairstylist that you don't need to trim everything that is damage just a little will give the same result and you get to keep more of your hair ; )