How to keep hair healthy promote growth.

Apr 29, 2014

Lexi P.

So I just got a haircut on Saturday (a long a line bob!) and it is sooo healthy now! Because it is so short I have to use heat on it to make it look good. I am very scared that it will damage my hair, even though I use a protectant. How do you keep your hair healthy and promote growth?

Apr 29, 2014

Kitty K.

I'll post my Long-hair guide for you, it should definitely offer a plethora of information on promoting growth ☺


Can you really make the speed of your hair growth increase?
Yes and no.

If your hair has been damaged through the use of heat styling, harsh products, and other means; Then by taking care of your hair with some TLC, the rate of growth will increase. However, this is because the hair was damaged previously and not at its healthiest point.
To begin with, you want to do is stimulate hair growth and encourage the strength and health of your hair.
Genetics play a major role here, your hair is meant to grow up to a certain length before falling off ( like how some people have shorter lashes than others)... So if super long hair doesn't run in the family, don't get so bummed out if your hair stays at a certain length.

Top Hair growth myths: Mane n’ Tail ( Horse shampoo and conditioner. ) & Biotin Pills.

Mane n' tail shampoo/conditioner is not PH balanced for human hair or scalp, over time it begins to dry out your hair and make it brittle (I can even vouch for this personally. Over a series of months, my hair became very brittle and dried out. It took me about 4-6 months to notice this change. )
The reason people believe Mane n' Tail makes your hair grow faster and thicker is because of the heavy amount of wax in it.
The wax present in Mane n' Tail simply weighs down your hair and this wax can actually cause flakes. The wax in Mane n' Tail is the reason for dullness, and dryness that it can cause. The wax builds up on your hair and overtime causes that side effect. In other words, Mane n Tail is as effective as lard.

Biotin Pills should not be taken without consulting a doctor. Biotin is initially meant for those who have a biotin deficiency or a related illness. Taking biotin is not needed as you get enough from your own intake of food.
Biotin can also yield nasty side effects, many girls (some on here) failed to yield the warning and ended up with high fever, vomiting throughout the day, mild to severe acne, and even in the hospital.. Some symptoms as odd as getting acne on your legs. Biotin is also NOT approved by the FDA.
There are foods that contain Biotin already (Peanut butter is a good example.) It is better to look up foods rich in Biotin. And believe it or not, you can make your own Biotin rich smoothie. (A yummy smoothie just for hair growth and no side effects vs. a pill not approved by our own sketchy government is enough say for me at least.)



Following a healthy diet is essential for hair growth. Take proteins into consideration, such as keratin which makes up most of your hair.
Your body needs to produce more amino acids to increase hair growth. Proteins can come from eggs, nuts, beans, fish, etc.

Check with your doctor to make sure you don't have any deficiencies. Iron and zinc play a big component in hair growth as well as nail growth. Cereal, breads, pastas, have a healthy level of iron and zinc.
Make sure you take enough vitamin C as well ( Lack of such vitamin can cause dry, dull, and weakened hair... Citrus fruits, strawberries, guava, broccoli, kale, peppers, etc.have a good amount of Vitamin C. )
Consume healthy fats such as unsaturated fats and fatty acids such as omega-3's. Fats are indispensable to hair growth.

Exercising, scalp massages, and avoiding stress. Exercising allows blood to flow to your head, and massaging your hair stimulates new hair growth ( for at least 5 minutes when you wash your hair or apply a product, massage your scalp. )
Stress causes hair to fall out so avoid stress if you can.

Hair masks and treatments are a must. Stick to treatments involving Coconut oil. Coconut Oil stimulates hair growth because it penetrates deep into your hair follicles ( and is considered protein. )
Oils work great for hair, for maximum benefits heat them up indirectly. ( Heat up a cup of water in your microwave for two minutes, and in a separate enclosed container with your hair masks, place it in the cup of water to heat it indirectly. )

Avoid heat if you can.
You don't need to get a haircut every x number of months, that just causes it to stay at the same length.
Get a cut if you really need to (dead ends, split ends, etc), cutting hair won't just randomly make it grow twice as fast.

You can wash your hair every day, it's shampooing you want to stray from because it's very stripping. Shampoo your scalp ONLY.
Don't rinse out all of your conditioner. This helps immensely and when you wash your hair again it will be de-tangled. Stick to moisturizing your hair 100%.
Try to brush your hair outside of the shower with a wide tooth comb.

If you have any questions - feel free to contact me. I have a few in progress photos on my profile if you'd like to check them out.

Apr 29, 2014

Lexi P.

Thank you guys sooooo much!!

Apr 30, 2014

Leslie N.

Did you say to never shampoo?

Apr 30, 2014

Leslie N.

Oh it looks like Chanel said never use shampoo lol I guess I'm mistaking her meaning

Apr 30, 2014

Roz X.

I swear by micro trims, natural oils and a healthy diet.