5 Quick Tips To Grow Long & Healthy Hair

So you want to grow your hair longer, probably just an undercut, a long side part or you want to go full-on man bun length. And you probably want to make sure it also grows healthier and reasonably fast. But hold on. Before you ask the question or state the obvious; I would like to say Yes.

Yes, genetics play a big part in hair growth. However, there are things you can do to not only speed up your hair growth but also ensure that you keep your hair healthy. In this article, well will go through 5 quick tips to grow long and healthy hair as you’ve always wanted.

• Don’t Cut Your Hair

Number one on my list is: don’t cut it. This might sound obvious to not cut your hair when you’re trying to grow it but wait until you reach that awkward stage when you will want to give in to the temptation of going to your barber and getting a nice short fade.

You know, it’s going to take a while to grow your hair possibly from 3 to 12 months or even more depending on what hairstyle you’re going. Therefore make sure to commit to keeping your hair on your head and just power through that tempting stage.

• Massage Your Scalp

Number 2 is to massage your scalp. One fun fact is that massaging your scalp is a great way to promote hair growth. The activity stimulates the nerve endings and blood vessels on your head and with more blood flowing through your scalp, the hair follicles receive more nutrients and oxygen which promotes the growth of hair.

Massaging your scalp is an activity you can indulge in when you are in the shower or you can just a scalp massager to aid you. Trust me, it really feels to massage your scalp and once you understand it you will continue.

• Shampoo Is Not An Everyday Thing

The number three tip is about your usage of shampoos. Don’t use shampoo every day! In fact, using shampoo too often strips away essential oils from your hair which can lead to a dry and flaky scalp. In my opinion, using shampoo twice a week works best in most cases.

• Be Gentle With Your Hair

Always be gentle with your hair especially when it comes to shower time. It is normal to lose a few strands of hair every day, however, what you want to avoid is to cause breakage so make sure you don’t rub and tug your hair aggressively like a madman when you are shampooing it.

Also, don’t use a hairbrush on wet hair. Kindly wait until your hair is dry or at the very least use a wide-toothed hair comb as it will be less aggressive on your hair. Make sure you don’t go to bed with wet hair because the friction between your hair and the pillowcase from moving around in your sleep is a common cause of breakage.

• Don’t Apply High Temperatures

One thing you don’t want to do is to use high temperatures on your hair or scalp. This applies to using hair dryers and heat styling tools. You should avoid high temperatures because they tend to weaken your hair fiber. Instead, use medium temperatures when drying your hair, or better yet if you shower in the evening a couple of hours before bed you can simply let it air dry naturally.

That’s all for you: the useful tips to grow long and healthy hair. Note that, despite all these practices, genetics also play a big role in hair growth so even if you follow all of these tips you may just be genetically inclined to start balding at a younger age. If that is the case, you might just go on and rock a dope cut anyways.