On average, hair grows about half an inch a month. Lots of factors such as genetics affect how much hair you can grow. How you treat your hair determines how much length you will retain. Eating a healthy diet and taking proper care of your hair, can help you achieve a longer fuller hair. Adding these simple tricks and tips to your hair care regimen will help you achieve your dream hair in no time. learn how to grow a long and healthy natural hair by following these 12 Natural hair care Tips.
1. Choose the right shampoo for your hair type
You need to take extra care when choosing a shampoo fro your hair. Make sure you go for sulfate free shampoos. Sulfates dries up the hair and makes it frizzy. Some of the best shampoos are the organic ones that comes with natural oil. These oils protect the hair strands from dryness and leave the hair feeling soft and supple after washing. Shampoos that contains argan oil and jojoba oil are some of my favorite to use.
2. Moisturizing
Moisturizing your hair regularly is essential for a healthy hair growth. Avoid oils that weigh down the hair, use light oils and moisturizes that can penetrate into your hair easily. Try out different moisturizers till you find one that suits your hair type.
3. Protective styles
Protective styling helps you retain more length. Twists and braids protects the hair from moisture loss and breakage that can occur due to constant manipulation.
4. Deep conditioning
A well conditioned hair is shiny, well moisturized, manageable and healthy. Deep conditioning is important for a healthy hair and protecting your tresses from damages that may happen due to manipulation. Liberally apply your choice of conditioner on your hair, cover with a plastic cap or a heating cap for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with cool water.
5. Protein treatment
When the protein bonds on the hair is lost, the hair becomes weak. If the protein is not replenished, hair becomes brittle and begins to break off. Damaged, healthy or chemically treated hair should be treated with a protein replenishing masque weekly followed by a moisturizing conditioner.
6. Use satin scarf
Satin scarves and satin pillow cases prevents hair damages caused by friction when sleeping. It also allows the hair retain moisture.
7. Onion Juice for hair growth
Onion juice is high in sulfur content and promotes collagen production. It also contains anti-bacterial properties which is helpful in preventing infections. It also effectively treats dandruff, scalp acne, fungal problems and yeast infections. Onion promotes healthy hair growth with treating all hair problems. Here is how to make your own onion juice hair treatment.
- Peel the onions and and chop it up
- Using a food processor, puree the onions
- Sieve and extract the juice
- Apply to your scalp and leave on for 15-20 minutes
- Wash off with a sulfate free shampoo
8. Castor oil
Castor oil has anti-fungal and antibacterial properties to that can help the scalp deal with infections such as, dandruff that prevent your hair from growing Second, it’s filled with omega-6 fatty acids. You can mix mix castor oil with any of these essential oils, rosemary, peppermint, eucalyptus, lavender, or thyme oil, and then apply it on your scalp.
9. Potato treatment for long healthy hair
Potatoes are rich in vitamin C, niacin, iron and zinc. Massaging your scalp with potato juice will help nourish the hair follicles and improve hair growth. You can make your own potato hair treatment at home by following this process.
4 medium potato
1/2 cup of water
To begin, wash the potatoes and cut them into large pieces.
Blend the potato’s with half cup of water and process until you achieve a puree-like consistency.
Separate the juice from the pulp with a sieve cloth and proceed with the treatment.
In a circular motion, gently massage the juice into your scalp.
Keep it in your hair for 30 minutes then wash your hair as usual. This mask is not only natural, it is amazingly effective as well!
10. Avoid Heat
Using heat tools such as hot irons and hair-dryer can cause damages to the hair and lead to hair loss. Heat can weaken and dry up your hair. Going an extra day without heat can dramatically improve the condition of your hair. Use roller sets, twist outs or air drying that don’t require heat. When drying the hair, you can switch the blow dryer to the cool setting to avoid the hot air. If you must use heat, always apply a lot of hair protection spray and use the hair dryer on a medium setting.
11. Hot oil Massage
Warm oil scalp massages can help you grow long healthy hair. Just heat up a bit of olive oil, coconut oil, argan oil or jojoba oil, never boil the oil, just slightly warm it up, so that it’s warm to touch.
Gently massage your scalp with this treatment or ask your partner to do it for you. Massage your head, gently going through the roots of your hair in circular motions. This scalp massage can last for about five to ten minutes ; then spread the oil on the length of your hair, wait for about 30 minutes and shampoo your locks thoroughly and rinse. Apply a moisturizing conditioner and rinse off. Not only is this experience very relaxing, but also, you will love the amazing result. This treatment works wonders for hair growth and makes your hair look very shiny and healthy. Do this at least once a month for a healthy hair.
12. Take Vitamins and Herbal supplements
Supplements like folic acid, biotin,fish oil, flax seed oil, evening primrose oil, ginseng and others can aid hair growth. Eat foods that are rich in Folic acid, vitamins A,D,C,B, Biotin and calcium that aid faster growth of hair. These vitamins wont only give you a long luxurious hair, it will also give you a glowing complexion and a healthy body. Before taking any supplements, always consult your doctor.
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