10 Tricks To Make Your Hair Grow Faster

An ancient remedy for hair loss, castor oil proponents swear by this thick oil for hair growth. In a glass jar, mix one part castor oil and one part coconut or olive oil. Place the jar in hot water until the oils have melted and combined. Then dip fingertips into the oil and massage onto scalp and spread through hair. Leave on for up to two hours, and wash and condition well. Do this treatment once or twice a week.

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Your hair reflects your lifestyle - a diet, rich in healthy fats and protein will help hair grow strong and healthy. Try to include foods like avocado, fish, nuts, legumes and whole grains in your meals where possible.

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Tying top-knots in the same spot each day and repetitive ponytail placement can injure and impact the same parts of the hair shaft every day. Save your strands by switching up your styles regularly.

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Winter is just getting started and yet our ends are dry and brittle, causing strands to fall limp and look dull. Book in a trim or, even better, a restyle. By cutting off dry split ends you’ll not only promote healthy hair growth but strands will instantly look shinier and bouncier.

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This coenzyme and B vitamin is often used to support healthy cells, skin, nails and yep, hair. Many people who have suffered hair loss, take a biotin supplement to help hair regrowth. It’s best to consult your healthcare provider to ensure you take the appropriate dose for you.

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Not only will conditioning your hair prevent premature breakage, but it’ll strengthen your strands. It’s also a great opportunity to give your scalp a nice, stimulating massage, which encourages hair growth.

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If you must use a blow dryer, flat iron or curling wand regularly, be sure to apply a heat protectant product first. But really, when growing out your hair, it’s best to avoid heat tools as often as possible.

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Silk is gentle on the hair, creating less friction than a cotton or flannel pillowcase. So, no matter how much you toss and turn at night, you’ll avoid unnecessary breakage and attain long, luscious hair faster.

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A stimulating scalp massage increases blood circulation to the hair follicles, strengthening the roots of the hair and encouraging hair growth. Scalp massages can be done on wet or dry hair, with or without product. And, you don’t need to be a pro to reap the benefits of massage – as long as you apply firm pressure using the pads of your fingers, your scalp will be happy and healthy.

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It’s not an old wives tale. Brushing your hair before bed can help hair grow faster. Not only are you stimulating the scalp (and thus encouraging hair growth) but you’re spreading healthy oil over your tresses. This helps keep hair moisturized and healthy, and will encourage growth.

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