Many girls have experienced getting a haircut... and now it's too short! Or, maybe you just want to grow longer, healthier hair. Of course, a year ago, I cut my hair to shoulder length and donated it. Now I want to grow my hair back and make it stronger, because lately, my hair has been weak, until I started to use these methods. There are a couple ways to do so, so now you just have to do them!
Change the way you wash your hair:
Over-washing your hair may seem like you're keeping it extra clean, but it strips your hair of its natural oils. So shower everyday, but don't wash your hair each time! Hot and steamy showers feel so good, but not to your hair! It leaves your hair dry, itchy, and brittle, which leads to easy breakage. So what is the solution? Wash your hair no more than 3 times a week and use the coldest temperature water you can handle.
Carefully dry your hair:
Do you towel dry your hair roughly, brush it out, and blow it dry? You're breaking your hair! Treat your hair nicely, so after you shower, gently towel dry it and let it air dry. Also, don't brush your hair while it is wet. If you need to, use your fingers and a wide tooth comb. Don't blow dry your hair unless it is for a special occasion.
Don't use harsh chemicals:
Some shampoos contain sulfates, which strip your hair of its natural oils while other conditioners contain silicone which coat the hair with chemicals and need to be washed out with more strong shampoo.
Go heat-less:
Try doing heat-less hairstyles instead of using curling irons and straighteners. Switch out chemical-filled hairsprays and gels for natural versions by making your own natural ones.
Choose the right foods:
Eat more protein foods like beef, chicken, fish, pork, and other types of meat. Eggs and some types of cheese are also high in protein. Beans and other legumes, nuts, and leafy vegetables like spinach have protein, too. Eat omega-3 fatty acids. It's found in a number of delicious foods like avocados, nuts, salmon, flax seed oil, and more. And lastly, drink more water! If you're dehydrated, it'll show in your hair. Your hair will become dry, dull, and more prone to breakage.
Massage your scalp:
Massaging your scalp will help stimulate blood flow to the area. Increased blood flow will mean an increase in the amount of nutrients being transported there, which will improve hair growth.
Olive oil hair mask:
The fatty acids that olive oil is made up of will coat the shaft of your hair, helping to keep it healthy and protected. Olive oil will coat the damaged outer layers of your hair, giving them a sleeker, smoother, and healthier appearance. To make do the hair mask, use the following instructions. Select a high-quality extra virgin olive oil as the base for your mask and pour about 5 tablespoons into a bowl. Put it into the microwave for about 15 seconds. If it is too hot, let it cool down. Massage it into your damp hair and let it sit for an hour and a half. After the time is up, rinse your hair completely with shampoo. This will also help with dandruff, frizzy hair, dullness, and brittle hair.
Other home remedies:
A mixture of aloe vera and honey: Mix the flesh of three leaves of aloe vera with honey and apply it over the scalp. Wait 20 minutes and wash hair out as usual.
An energy-packed breakfast: Mix together a spoonful of soya lecithin, a spoonful of wheatgerm, a spoonful of honey, a spoonful of brewer’s yeast, and a yogurt. Try this homemade recipe every day for breakfast.
Tomatoes, olive oil and aloe vera: Blend a tomato with a tablespoon of olive oil. Heat until warm and apply the mixture to the scalp, letting stand as long as possible. This mixture can be enhanced by adding aloe vera.
Rosemary water: Wash your hair every day with rosemary water. You can buy rosemary shampoo or make your own rosemary water.
Take care of your hair! ---Emily: The Girly Girl Department <3
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