Long, healthy hair is the dream of many women. This requires a lot of maintenance and, of course, patience.
Hair cannot grow 5 centimeters in a month, it grows on average 1 to 1.5 centimeters. It is often necessary to wait several years to obtain the desired length.
Some people feel like their hair doesn’t grow or stagnates at the same length. This particularly concerns damaged hair where the lengths break, giving the impression that they no longer grow. The hair is therefore less thick because the ends become more or less refined. To treat damaged hair and regain a healthy hair base, there are some tips to follow.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW THAT HAIR HAS A LIFESPAN BASED ON THREE PHASES:
During the anagen phase, which lasts two to seven years, hair is alive and growing. At the scalp level, 85% of the hair is growing.
Thus, the catagen phase represents only 1% of the hair. The hair is at rest for two or three weeks.
Finally, the ” telogen phase ” concerns hair loss which lasts about 3 months. 14% of hair is affected by this phase.
Each of these phases is renewed every time.
SIMPLE TIPS TO APPLY TO STIMULATE HAIR GROWTH
There are hair extensions (synthetic or natural) that allow you to obtain much longer hair for several months. This is an expensive solution, not affordable for everyone, and which can damage hair lengths in the long term.
To avoid ending up in this box, here are 5 tips to promote faster, healthier hair growth:
1 – CUT REGULARLY TO GIVE THEM A SECOND WIND
Hair wears out as it grows. If they are too damaged, growth may slow and the ends may break, giving the appearance of losing length.
Even though hair grows from the roots, trimming the ends regularly (every three to four months) gives your hair the strength to grow healthier and faster.
2 – CARRY OUT TARGETED NATURAL TREATMENTS
Natural treatments work very well to make hair grow faster. In particular vegetable oils have the reputation of accelerating hair growth, but also nourishing, regenerating, and hydrating the hair fiber. Ideally, you should take an oil bath once a week, leaving it under a warm towel.
First and foremost, castor oil (castor oil) is best known for promoting the growth of hair, eyelashes, and nails. Its texture is dense, just a few drops are enough to massage the scalp. The application time can vary from 30 minutes to several hours, then it is advisable to rinse the hair with a delicate shampoo.
Next, mustard oil is known to stimulate hair growth by activating blood circulation in the scalp. It should be applied, just like castor oil, to the roots through a massage. Its exposure time is approximately fifteen to thirty minutes. It is completely normal to feel a sensation of heat, if it becomes unbearable rinse your hair thoroughly.
Other oils are also beneficial for hair growth (amla, coconut, avocado, nigella, etc.), they can be combined to maximize their effects. You can also add some essential oils (peppermint or rosemary) or some plant extracts (ginger, garlic, onion, turmeric) which are great for stimulating growth.
3 – HAVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Above all, getting enough sleep (at least 7 hours a night) is very important for your health and especially for your hair. Lack of sleep can cause hair loss and slow hair growth.
For hair to grow faster and stay healthy, you need to follow a good diet enriched with B vitamins, minerals, and proteins. The hair needs these nutrients, which they transmit to the roots through the blood. Dietary deficiencies can cause premature hair breakage and loss.
Drinking enough water is also essential for better circulation of blood fluid to the hair bulb.
Finally, to keep your hair beautiful and long you need to use healthy products daily, without chemical ingredients. Some products such as shampoos, masks, or even serums even promote hair growth.
4 – DO MASSAGES AND SCRUBS ON YOUR SCALP
Regularly massaging the scalp helps stimulate growth by activating the microcirculation of the scalp. It involves placing the pads of your fingers on the head, pressing, and rotating for a few minutes.
To eliminate shampoo residues, pollution, and dead cells and improve the penetration of the active ingredients of the treatments, it is recommended to exfoliate the scalp before shampooing once a week.
5 – TAKE TARGETED FOOD SUPPLEMENTS
In addition to strengthening and restoring shine to hair, nutritional supplements can contribute to healthier and faster hair growth. Combined with a nutrient-rich diet, the roots are better nourished and have more energy to grow and strengthen existing lengths.
Délicure offers vegan and natural gummy candies, with a delicious berry flavor, composed of active ingredients that promote hair growth. Among these, there is blueberry which helps activate the microcirculation of the scalp as well as vitamin B6, biotin (vitamin B8), and folate (B9) which contribute to cell regeneration ensuring optimal hair growth.
