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• To step
• Part 1 of 4: A healthy, balanced lifestyle
• Part 2 of 4: Wash, nourish, style and cut your hair
• Part 3 of 4: Protect your hair from heat
• Part 4 of 4: Giving yourself a scalp massage every week
• Tips

Does it seem like your hair is no longer growing? Have your tresses been damaged by too many treatments, dried out from the heat or become brittle from too much backcombing? In order for your hair to grow, especially if you want to grow it quickly, it needs to be well hydrated, nourished and repaired. There is no miracle method to stimulate hair growth. Your locks grow when they are healthy. A balanced lifestyle and good care of your hair and scalp ensure that your hair will grow better.

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Part 1 of 4: A healthy, balanced lifestyle

1. Make sure you stay well hydrated. If you don't drink enough water, your cells can't reproduce properly - your hair won't grow without water! Good hydration is not only essential for your hair growth, but also keeps your body functioning properly. Try to drink 1.5 to 2 liters of water per day.
   • Replace one or two drinks of caffeine with water every day.
   • Set an alarm so you know when it's time for your next glass of water.
2. Eat foods that stimulate hair growth and keep your scalp healthy. Proteins, especially keratin, are the building blocks of hair. To stimulate hair growth, you should eat a diet rich in nuts, lentils and lean meats. To improve scalp health, eat foods that are high in vitamin A (dark leafy greens and sweet potatoes), vitamin C (citrus fruits), iron (lean red meat) and omega3 fatty acids (avocado).
   • Don't eat too much fat. Your hair doesn't grow when it thinks your body is in trouble. The nutrients and vitamins you need to get beautiful locks also get into your hair follicles and are used to keep everything functioning properly. In extreme cases, your hair can fall out even if you are not healthy.
   • Eggs, bananas, raisins and olive oil also contain many vitamins and nutrients that your hair needs to stay strong and healthy.
   • Eating too much salt, soda, sugar, alcohol, and white flour can stunt hair growth.
3. Sleep at least 8 hours a night. Adequate sleep is essential for a healthy, balanced life. Anxiety and stress can cause excess stomach acid, which hinders proper digestion and thus the absorption of proteins, vitamins and nutrients necessary for proper hair growth. Too much stress can sometimes alter hormone levels, disrupt the hair growth cycle and eventually even lead to hair loss. Getting enough sleep will reduce stress and improve cell growth and repair.
   • Put your phone, tablet or laptop on your bedside table when it is bedtime.

Part 2 of 4: Wash, nourish, style and cut your hair

1. Use a nourishing shampoo and conditioner. Read the labels of all your hair products carefully. Find a shampoo and conditioner with vitamins A, B, C and / or E. These vitamins nourish and moisturize your hair. Avoid products containing more than two cleaning agents such as sodium lauryl sulfate and ammonium lauryl sulfate. These types of products strip your hair of the natural fats and damage it even more.
   • Don't wash your hair too often. Try to wash your hair every other day and use conditioner only the other days.
   • When you wash your hair, apply the shampoo to your scalp. Let it foam and run down the ends.
   • If you have an oily scalp, only apply conditioner to the ends of your hair.
2. Use a hair mask. Applying a hair mask once a week will repair, nourish and moisturize damaged hair from roots to ends. You can buy a hair mask or make your own from natural ingredients.
3. Use a boar bristle brush. Brushing your hair with a boar bristle brush will give you healthy, shiny locks. These brushes stimulate the scalp, reduce frizz and improve hair structure. Brushing your hair with a boar bristle brush will reduce the need for styling products and wash your hair less often.
   • When brushing your hair, try to distribute the natural fats well. This works very well with a boar bristle brush.
   • Avoid brushes with metal or plastic tips.
   • If you're getting wet hair out of tangle, use a wide-toothed comb!
4. Get your hair cut regularly. Getting your hair cut regularly - about every 6 to 8 weeks - will help keep it healthy. It does not stunt growth. Growth starts at the roots, not at the tips.
5. Don't style your hair too tight or backcombing. Certain hairstyles pull the roots too much and can slow hair growth. Hairstyles that are too tight on the scalp, such as braids and high ponytails, can also cause hair to break. Teasing your hair puts a lot of force on the roots and can break the ends.
6. Wear your hair loose, or put it up loosely. Rather than tie your hair up too tightly which can damage your hair and roots, wear it loose and natural. If you want to wear your hair back, make a loose braid. Are you going to run? Then put your hair in a low ponytail.
   • Do you want to keep your hair out of your eyes? Then try a nice hair band or roll up a bandana.

Part 3 of 4: Protect your hair from heat

1. Use a product to protect your hair from heat. If you blow-dry, straighten, or curl your hair, avoid damaging it by adding a product that protects it from the heat. Put the product, available at the drugstore, into your hair before styling it.
2. Don't blow-dry your hair. If your already damaged hair is going to blow dry, it can break even sooner. So rather just let your hair air dry.
   • Always use a product that protects your hair from heat before you blow-dry it!
   • If you have a diffuser, use it! You attach this attachment to your hair dryer so that the heat is distributed more evenly.
3. Limit the use of a curling iron or flat iron. Just like blow drying, your hair will be even more damaged when you curl or straighten it. If you do want to curl or straighten your hair, don't blow-dry it first, but let it air dry.
   • If you use a curling iron or flat iron, first put a product that protects against the heat in your hair!
   • Use a curling iron or flat iron on which you can set the temperature yourself. Set the device to the lowest possible temperature.

Part 4 of 4: Giving yourself a scalp massage every week

1. Choose the type of oil you want to use. When you massage your scalp, you can do it with all kinds of oils. Choose from jojoba, coconut, olive, castor, or egg oils. You can also add essential oils such as almond, lavender, or cedar.
2. Put some oil on your fingers. Put a spoonful of the oil of your choice in a small bowl. Dip your fingers in it. Shake off any excess oil above the dish.
3. Massage your scalp. Massage your scalp with your fingertips to stimulate the hair roots. Rub your scalp for about ten minutes. Dip your fingers in the oil over and over as needed.
   • If you have an oily scalp, don't use too much oil. Be sparing.
4. Brush your hair with a boar bristle brush. Brush your hair from roots to ends with a boar bristle brush. This way you spread the oil and natural fats through your hair. Do not use a brush with plastic or metal tips.
5. Let the oil soak in. If you have oily or normal hair, leave the oil on for a few hours. If you have dry hair, you can leave the oil on all night. Wrap a soft towel around your head or put on a shower cap to keep your hair from frizz (and to keep your pillowcase from staining when you go to sleep with it).
6. Wash your hair thoroughly. After this treatment you rinse your hair and wash it with shampoo. You may have to wash it a few times before all the oil is out.
   • Do not use a conditioner after this treatment.
7. Dry and style your hair. Dry your hair with a towel. Comb out the knots.Let your hair air dry. If you want to blow dry it, put a product in your hair that will protect it from the heat. Let your hair hang down, put it in a loose braid or make a low ponytail.

Tips

• Your hair grows an average of 6 inches per year, and more when it is warm outside.
• Don't brush your hair too often. Then the roots become weak and it falls out.
• Dyeing, perming and chemical straightening damage the hair. Stop these treatments to give your hair roots a chance to recover so that your hair grows faster again.