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• Part 1 of 2: Treatments
• Part 2 of 2: Lifestyle changes
• Tips
• Warnings

Long, healthy hair is seen as an attractive feature in both women and men. If you want to grow your hair, but you don't know what's involved, look no further! Read on below for tips on specific treatments and lifestyle changes that can stimulate hair growth. You can also use this if your hair has been cut too short, or if you want it to grow faster.

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Part 1 of 2: Treatments

1. Give yourself a warm oil massage. Your hair starts growing at the roots - that means you can stimulate hair growth by taking good care of your scalp and hair roots. Warm oil conditions the hair, so when you massage it in, it helps accelerate hair growth. Heat some olive, coconut or argan oil. Rub this gently into your scalp for 5-10 minutes and then leave it on for 30 minutes. Then rinse the oil with warm water.
2. Try a rinse with apple cider vinegar. You can use apple cider vinegar for many things; it is very good for your hair, your skin and all kinds of ailments. It also has the ability to make your hair grow faster. Mix three parts apple cider vinegar with one part water and put it in a spray bottle. Spray your hair with the mixture every time you shower. Wait 1-2 minutes and then rinse. You will notice after a few weeks that your hair grows faster.
3. Use a deep conditioner. Damaged hair does not grow as fast as healthy hair; using a deep conditioner will repair your hair follicles and make your hair grow faster. Choose a deep conditioner that suits your hair type (can be bought at the drugstore or hairdresser) and follow the instructions on the packaging. Normally you leave a deep conditioner on for 20-30 minutes before rinsing it out.
4. Make a mask with egg white and aloe vera. Protein and aloe vera have been used to nourish hair for centuries. The hair looks healthier and it grows faster. Mix an egg white with fresh aloe vera (or 100% aloe vera from a tube) and spread it into your hair and scalp. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes and then rinse with cold water. Then let your hair air dry.
5. Try an onion rinse. Cook a chopped onion for 10-15 minutes until you have an onion stock. Let this cool down and massage it into your scalp and hair. The onion provides your hair with the nutrients it needs to grow it, and it gives it a nice shine. Rinse it out with cold water and let it air dry. Don't worry - if you rinse it well your hair won't smell like onion!

Part 2 of 2: Lifestyle changes

1. Know when to brush your hair. Brushing your hair is good for promoting hair growth as it stimulates the scalp and spreads the natural oils all over your hair. But you have to do it right. Try brushing your hair 1-2 times a day (for example, when you get up and before going to bed). Just be careful not to brush it too often, or you'll pull out too many hairs before they can grow. Never brush your hair when it is wet, because then it is very fragile.
2. Avoid hot appliances and chemicals. While this is more of an issue for women than men, you have to be careful with hot appliances (such as the hair dryer or curling iron) and chemicals (such as hair dye or perm fluid) as these can seriously damage your hair. Not only does it make your hair dull and frizzy, but it also slows down growth. If possible, let your hair air dry and don't style it with hot appliances.
3. Change your shower ritual. While your hair may not look its best, the natural oil your scalp produces is essential for good hair growth. Washing your hair every day removes these fats and slows your hair growth. Wash your hair a few times a week, no more than every other day.
4. Take supplements that stimulate hair growth. There are certain vitamins and supplements on the market that make your hair grow faster. If you take them regularly you should notice that it grows faster every month. Look for things like Biotin and Fish Oil - which help with hair and nail growth. Also, make sure you get enough other vitamins and minerals and take a multivitamin if necessary.
5. Use the right shampoo. There are hundreds of shampoos, all for different hair types or styles. What you should avoid, however, is shampoo that contains silicone. The commercials pretend it's good for you, but silicones block natural fats and other nutrients and reduce hair growth. Rather look for a shampoo with natural ingredients, it never contains silicone.
6. Use the right conditioner. As mentioned, silicones block natural fats and nutrients, so look for a conditioner with natural ingredients. Another option is to use a conditioner that you don't need to rinse out.
7. Wash your hair with cold water. A hot shower might be better, but the heat will open up your hair shafts, losing valuable fats and making your hair brittle. When washing your hair, use water that is as cold as possible. Due to low temperatures, the hair shafts close so that the moisture is retained.
8. Stay healthy. There is a reason why people notice that they lose hair when they are stressed; Tension, poor eating and too little exercise can lead to thinning and slow growing hair. Change your lifestyle so that you eat well and exercise enough, and try to avoid stress as much as possible.
9. Stay well hydrated. Water is important for good health in general, but drinking enough water is also good for your scalp and hair follicles. Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day to keep your body well hydrated.
10. Know when to cut your hair. There are two camps when it comes to hair growth; one camp thinks you should get it cut regularly, the other thinks not. Although it may seem contradictory, they are both right. Reasons for getting it cut are to make it shorter or to remove damaged ends. Because you want to grow it, you should not cut it for the first reason. But it is good to have the split ends removed regularly. Your hair will not grow faster because of this, but it will look healthier; long hair that is frizzy does not look good. Therefore, try to get your hair cut 1-3 times a year to keep it looking beautiful.
11. Use a satin pillowcase. This may sound strange, but the fabric of most pillowcases (cotton, or other fabrics that are rougher) can cause hair loss. The reason for this is that the fabric creates too much friction, causing hairs to be pulled out in your sleep. To avoid this, you can use satin pillowcases, which are nice and smooth so that your hair does not get stuck.

Tips

• Keep in mind that hair only grows about 1 cm per month, so it can take a long time to reach the desired length.
• During the "tedious phase" of growing your hair, you can try styling it in a fun way.

Warnings

• A common rumor is that the longer your hair, the more it will fall out; this is not scientifically substantiated. As your hair gets longer it seems to fall out more, because each hair is longer and more noticeable than short hairs. You lose about 100 hairs every day. That's very little and they grow back - so long hair doesn't cause baldness unless someone is constantly pulling hard on it.
• If you work with food, you probably need to put your hair in a ponytail or under a hairnet.
• Even if you work in a medical facility such as a hospital, you probably have to do it in a tail.