How to grow hair at home?

There is no fashion for long hair (as, incidentally, there is no fashion for short hair). Both the first and second cases are classics, style, individual choice. Someone indulges in haircuts in their youth, and after 30, in the literal sense of the word, they grab their heads, regretting that they have been cutting their hair for many years, but by nature they have beautiful, thick hair. And here the most interesting thing begins - an attempt to grow a braid to the waist.

I don't want to wait long, the most extreme remedies are used, like masks based on hot pepper and dozens of ampoules of nicotinic acid. Let us consider in the article whether this is correct, whether such a tactic gives a result, whether it makes sense to adjust hair growth at all.

Going to "walk" on different sites, you come across beautiful promises in large letters: "The very recipe for hair growth", "The remedy that our great-grandmothers used!" You shouldn't believe such slogans.

To grow hair at home, you just need to start doing it: intensify hair care, stop tormenting them with thermal stress and not get lost in haircuts. But behind these three simple rules there is a sea of ​​small sub-points, about which those who dream of curls to the waist do not always think about.

We offer principles of hair care for fast growth.

• The problem of slow growth cannot be solved by external means alone. If you eat so-so, allow a lot of fast food and a confused meal schedule, you should not expect a plush head of hair.And if for the time being (childhood and adolescence) nutrition does not so clearly affect the condition of the hair, with age the contours of the problem become more and more obvious. By adjusting your nutrition, you help the body's tissues work at their maximum efficiency. Nutrients come in the right combinations, hair follicles get proper nourishment, hair grows, facial skin, metabolism and so on improve.
• Do not read information from questionable sources that describe ways to awaken dormant hair follicles. Sleeping or dormant bulbs are more of an everyday concept than a trichological concept. Nails, for example, are the same appendages of the skin as hair, but they are not dormant. If a person, in principle, has a hair root, then he certainly does not sleep. A trichologist can work with a preserved root system, but, mind you, in the absence of any growth, a specialist trichologist should deal with this. All other cases are individual characteristics of hair growth. Curly ones may not grow as fast, but this is a misleading perception and so on.
• Take your personality for granted. Hair problems, as experts say, are genetically transmitted, and the child often inherits them not from mom and dad, but from grandparents. Even aunts and uncles can pass on not the most enviable gene. Genetics explains why some people start to go bald early, and someone at 55 can boast a thick head of hair without gray hair. Alas, heredity cannot be treated. No drugs and no grandmother's recipes will radically correct the situation! Therefore, first accept your hair type, your density and growth rate, and dream of the achievable.
• Stop complaining about the growth limit. There are probably many among the readers who complain: "Hair grows to the shoulder blades, and then that's it." There is no limit to hair growth! But there are problems that prevent you from growing long hair. For example, disturbed hormonal balance, insufficient blood supply to the scalp, certain toxic factors. Therefore, the "ultimate length" does not lie in any genetic setting, but in other somatic pathologies that can be identified, treated, and come to good results in growth.
• If the problems are significant, go to a specialist. Perhaps you are worried about not just the length, but the quality, thickness of the hair. There are trichologists to solve these problems. Trichological therapy has an excellent effect on hair growth, density, color and vitality.

And also growing long hair does not tolerate randomness in the approach itself. Trying a lot of tools, masks, combs, recipes is a love of experimental activity and an obsession with an idea, rather than a cold-blooded, calculating and sane approach.

Everyone probably knows that scalp massage can accelerate hair growth. It is foolish to deny this, you need to use such a simple, cost-effective (perhaps temporary) method.

A well-known dilemma: combing your hair for a long time or in a couple of movements, what helps and what injures the curls. Remember the historical films - there princesses and princesses were combed out by the maids before going to bed for a long time and in detail. And such a ritual, roaming from century to century, is not accidental. When combing, the activity of the sebaceous glands of the head is automatically optimized, thus the sebum spreads along the length of the hair, moisturizes it and protects it from bacteria and microtraumas.

Therefore, you need to comb twice a day. Approximately 30-40 fairly dexterous movements from the scalp to the very ends of the hair.

And that was the first point. The second is the massage itself. It is scalp friendly if you do it right.With clean, dry hands, massage the skin, trying to affect all areas. At this moment, you improve the blood supply to the skin, improve the transport of nutrients to the hair follicles. For a start, 3-5 minutes of this massage is enough. This can be done before bedtime, accompanying the ritual with some parallel beneficial action. For example, put the aroma lamp in working order even before the massage. So, scalp massage will evoke the most pleasant associations, and you will quickly be able to make it a useful, sustainable habit.

Of course, hair will not grow by 20 cm in a week, even if you devote all your free time to massage. But such speeds are not needed. All gains in hair growth should be gradual. And the use of various expensive stimulants cannot even be compared to natural efforts to improve growth.

If you are aiming at using special products to grow thick, long hair faster, vitamins will still be the first on the list. And not synthetic (although they should not be written off either), namely fortified food.

Here are the top 8 hair growth products that can replace expensive stimulants.

This natural product is rich in zinc, which, as already mentioned, fights against dullness and brittle hair. In addition, the seeds contain vitamin B6, which is actually responsible for hair growth and shine.

Choose your favorites - walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, cashews. There is so much biotin in them that there is no doubt about their usefulness for hair. And they also have a lot of vitamin E, the very one that fights cell aging.

Bran is an excellent source of fiber, which regulates intestinal function, and (remember!) Lowers the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood. Fiber from bran improves the absorption of nutrients. In principle, it helps to improve the health of the body. For hair, the bran is useful because it contains a lot of B vitamins (both biotin and panthenol are on this list).

Beef liver contains as much protein as beef itself. And you already know that keratin is a protein, and keratin is the main one in the hair. The liver is rich in biotin, iron, vitamin A (there is more of it in the liver than in butter, 14 times!) Try to buy non-frozen liver, stew, not fry.

Not only a tasty and sweet fruit, but also a well-functioning product for the nervous system. In our case, it is also a natural stimulator of hair and nail growth, as well as a natural remedy for improving skin condition.

If any plant is rich in a whole list of B vitamins, it is spinach. It contains so much protein and iron that it has been used for a long time as a must-have item in the diet of people with anemia.

In the content of vitamin C, it is not lemon that wins, but it is kiwi! Only one fruit per day and the daily requirement for vitamin C is met. Hair, muscles, teeth - everything needs a sufficient supply of vitamin C, and preferably from food.

Be sure to include this product on the menu, and don't limit yourself to once a week if you want to grow hair naturally at home. Saltwater fish is rich in a valuable set of fat-soluble vitamins.

We insist on the importance of nutrition for strengthening hair and improving its growth, because this is the most natural, healthy and competent way towards perfect curls.Buying expensive super-products in a pharmacy, the placebo effect often works: here he anointed, then massaged, the magic ointment penetrated the hair follicle, and the magic began ... No, the scheme of action on hair follicles is slightly different.

If you still monitor the reviews on the forums for those who grow a scythe, an effective tool has become the leader of many popular ratings - hair mask Compliment Naturalis 3 in 1 with pepper. The manufacturer claims it as biocosmetics with natural extracts and oils. The mask works against hair loss, to strengthen and stimulate hair growth.

The smell of the mask is pleasant, after rinsing it does not linger on the hair. It is advised to apply one month once a week. Keep on hair for about 40 minutes (only on the roots), if it burns badly - remove earlier.

As soon as you, or rather, your scalp, has got used to the remedy, after the cancellation, a terrible hair loss begins. An allergic reaction is also possible.

In general, women on forums share their disappointments: expensive stimulants give a standard gain, and their beneficial effect is limited to the delicate aroma and mask effect. Disappointed with expensive purchases, many turn to folk recipes.

Popular recipes are also well advertised: others promise an increase of 4 cm per month, and even an increase of 10 cm per day. Sane people, of course, ignore such advertising. But some methods are worth considering for their usefulness.

Consider popular folk recipes.

It is slightly soaked, then rubbed into the scalp by hand with effort. This is a natural exfoliation that really causes the scalp to flush. Salt also scrubs very well. It removes dead skin particles that grow like a fence in the way of nutrients and minerals. Scrub no more than once a week.

Everyone has heard about the miraculous power of burdock oil. It strengthens the roots, moisturizes the hair, and aids growth. In fact, burdock oil cannot significantly improve hair growth, but it can improve the general condition of the curls. The main thing is the systematic and correct technique of the procedure. Soak your fingers liberally in burdock oil, tilt your head and massage the skin with your oily fingers for at least 7 minutes - this technique is most effective.

They say about this method "and want, and pricks." It cannot be called harmless, although such a mask really has the power. Many women actively dilute burning mustard powder so that the mixture literally burns the skin due to the increased blood flow to it.

The mask is effective, but not the safest - there is a great risk of drying out the skin, getting allergic problems. But if you are ready to take the risk, then dilute the mustard powder with warm water to a state of gruel. The mixture should be thick, if it flows down - a mess. Apply it to the hair roots, cover the hair with plastic, hold for 15 minutes, rinse.

Women also use this "lacrimal recipe". It is good for everyone, only one drawback is the smell. Hair perfectly absorbs far from the most pleasant onion aromas. Moreover, dry hair does not smell, but as soon as you get a little rain, the smell becomes active. If you are ready to endure this, chop one large onion into a gruel, add a spoonful of liquid honey there, mix. The mask lasts an hour on the hair roots, after which it is thoroughly washed off. And you need to wash off without shampoo.

If you are too lazy to mess around with brewer's yeast, you can take the beer itself. A glass of beer is mixed with two chicken yolks (if the hair is dry) or proteins (if oily). The mixture is applied to the scalp, curls are processed along the entire length.

Another leader of the popular vote! You will need fresh aloe juice, brandy, and liquid honey. All ingredients are mixed in equal parts, the yolk of the egg is added there. The mask is applied to wet hair along the entire length; a warming cap must be used. You can wash off the mask after 2-3 hours.

Pour about 200 g of rye bread - more precisely, its crumb - with half a glass of hot water. After the crumb has swollen and cooled down, add the yolk of one egg to the rye gruel. Everything is well mixed, applied to the hair roots. The head is wrapped in foil, wrapped in a warm towel, and you need to stay in this form for half an hour. If the skin is oily, the mask can be strengthened with a couple of minced garlic cloves.

These are definitely not all recipes. But such extreme ones, where, for example, laundry soap is used, try to use it with caution. There is a risk of drying your hair without achieving the desired effect at all.

Hair care is often made up of mistakes, and quite common. Let's consider the most negative - how not to do it.

• Do not brush your curls from root to tip. This will stretch the hair and pull it out. Start at the ends and work your way up smoothly - that's right.
• Combing wet hair is a crime. So they are easily injured, become more brittle and fluffy.
• Washing your hair often is also harmful. By the way, the frequency of washing is associated with hair growth. It slows down if you put your head under the tap every day. If by the evening you see that the curls are greasy at the roots, you should take care of them with the help of dry shampoo. He manages to absorb excess fat, thanks to which your hairstyle is neat again, without oily sheen.
• Blow-drying your hair every day is very bad. Just like getting carried away with hair tongs, ironing. Such thermal aggression has a negative effect very quickly: the hair splits strongly, breaks off, falls out. Just think how much hair is lost in a straightening procedure. There is no need to talk about any growth! Even thermal protection agents cannot fully rehabilitate the procedure, although their use gives a certain softening effect.
• Refuse to trim split ends - not the best solution. Of course, when you grow curls, every cut centimeter is a pity. But even without cutting the split ends, progress in growth can not be seen.
• Do not use conditioner on the scalp. The task of the conditioner is that it covers the hair with a very thin film, it does not allow moisture to evaporate. But if this useful film is on the scalp, the pores will inevitably clog. And this does not help hair growth, on the contrary, it inhibits it. If you want to nourish the strands from the very roots, use natural oils.
• Do not towel dry your hair! Such aggressive drying is detrimental to their health. But even if you do it gently, it will not speed up drying. As strange as it sounds, instead of a towel, you can use a cotton T-shirt. Finally, hair dries faster simply without drying.
• If you don't wash your comb, it also inhibits hair growth. A comb is a personal hygiene item. It also needs constant cleaning. Rinse it once a week under running hot water.
• Don't get carried away with hairspray! It is not very beneficial for the respiratory system and the body as a whole.With frequent use of varnish, hair quickly dulls, and you cannot call them healthy.
• Don't trust 2 in 1 shampoos. Efficiency in such supposedly economical means is zero. The shampoo is designed to open the hair scales and remove all impurities from it. The balm (or conditioner) has a different function - it smoothes the hair, makes it soft. How can one mixture be so "smart" that it is programmed to first cope with one, and then with another - in no way! They sell you expectations, not a unique product.
• Do not rub shampoo on your hair! This is how you force the scales to rise, thereby injuring them. The same action tends to tangle the hair, making it difficult to comb through. Lather up the shampoo before using and apply it with gentle massage movements.
• A comb that is not intended will injure the hair. If you have straight hair, a fishbone comb is ideal. She combes every strand. Only wooden combs with sparse teeth are suitable for curly hair. If the curls are thin and weak, you can use round brushes.

Do not forget that you need to sleep not with your hair loose, but gathered in a braid or at least in a ponytail. Long hair tangle when loose.

Both in winter and in summer heat, curls need to be protected from negative external factors. Also, do not forget to protect your hair from negative thoughts - you do not need to stand in front of the mirror with a ruler every day, “release” the process, just do everything necessary according to the planned program. Successful growing!

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