As much as we get excited, however, at times we often face and go through the struggle from convincing ourselves to finally summoning enough courage to a get a haircut, and when it’s done, we regret it.
If you really don’t like the haircut or even after few days you feel that your hair just isn’t growing as quickly as you would like, look no further than your hair care routine. And then try these pro-recommended tips to get longer, stronger hair in no time!
- Get frequent trims
If you want long hair that’s actually healthy, you need to get regular trims. While haircuts don’t make your hair grow any faster, they get rid of split ends that break your hair, which apparently is healthy for your hair and helps them grow faster.
- Brush your hair before going to bed
Going to bed with unbrushed hair may seem tempting when you are tired, but giving your hair a few quick strokes can be great for its health.
Starting at the scalp, use a boar bristle brush to distribute your scalp’s oils evenly onto your hair so it stays naturally moisturised.
This simple step each night helps increase circulation, which helps make your scalp healthier.
- Feed your hair from the inside, by eating healthy
Having long, strong hair doesn’t just depend on which products you put on your hair, it also depends on what you put into your body. To promote hair growth, you need to ‘feed’ the hair from the inside.
Try increasing your protein intake with foods like fish, beans, nuts, and whole gains. If you are not a meat-lover, be sure to maintain a diet high in protein, because women who don’t get enough of it often experience more hair loss.
- Stop the frequent use of heat styling stools
The biggest culprit that’s ruining your hair: damage from hot tools. If you are using heat tools, then its best you decrease the temperature and always use a heat protectant otherwise, you risk damaging your locks, leading to breakage and frizz.
- Skip the daily shampoo
Shampoo your hair only two to three times a week. This allows natural oils to penetrate your hair, allowing it to hydrate and repair itself. But just be sure not to let too much oil buildup occur, or it can lead to a surplus of oil, itching, and dandruff.
- Add a vitamin to your morning routine
If your diet isn’t supplying you with enough nutrition, a supplement could make a world of difference. Look for a multivitamin that’s formulated and labeled ‘For Hair, Skin, and Nails’. It contains important vitamins like biotin, vitamin C, and B vitamins that support hair health.
- Finish your shower with a cool rinse
A super steamy shower isn’t just bad for your skin, but it’s also rough on your hair. Make sure to turn the water temperature down when cleansing. And rinse with cool water to help seal the cuticle and strengthen your hair before styling it.
- Stop doing trendy “cleanses”
Many people or companies may try to convince you that a “cleanse” will turn your whole life around, but doing a cleanse is terrible for your hair because you are depriving your body of nutrients. After doing a cleanse even for a week, you will notice slower hair growth and lackluster locks.
- Pay attention to how your skin feels after using hair care products
It’s easy to see shiny look initially and assume a product is working for you, but when you take a closer look, feel that the formula is doing to your skin is generally what it’s doing to your hair.
Does it make your skin feel dry, stripped, heavy, waxy, sticky, or greasy? Or does it feel soft, hydrated, silky, and supple? Treat your hair the way you would treat your skin, after all, it’s another part of you!
