While the rate of hair growth is primarily influenced by genetics, many people are not realizing their hair's maximum growth potential. Inadequate nutrition combined with poor hair care techniques drastically affect your hair's growth potential. Although there are no verifiable ways to reliably increase hair growth, there are simple things you can do to improve the overall health and growth capacity of your hair.
Scalp Massage
According to WellnessTalk.com, massaging the scalp is both relaxing and very beneficial to the hair. Scalp massages can encourage faster hair growth for black hair by increasing blood circulation to the scalp. The increased blood circulation means better transportation of nutrients and oxygen to the hair follicles. To massage the scalp, use the pads of your fingers and gently move the scalp in small circular motions. Begin at the base of the scalp and work toward the crown. Light oils that absorb easily into the skin, such as olive oil, can be used to further stimulate hair follicles and condition the hair.
Nutrition
Eating a well-balanced diet can improve the health and condition of the hair. Increasing daily intake of hair-friendly foods can encourage your hair to grow at its maximum potential. According to WellnessTalk.com, vitamins B, A and E improve the texture, strength, and luster of hair. Adding at least three servings of green, leafy vegetables to the daily diet can help ensure that recommended amounts of these vitamins are provided to the body and hair.
Move Your Body
According to LongHair.org, exercise benefits the entire body, including hair. Hair follicles need nutrients carried by the blood to thrive. Exercise need not be vigorous for hair to reap the rewards. Simple inverted postures in yoga can increase circulation to the scalp for those who lead relatively sedentary lives, as well. An easy yoga posture that will naturally encourage black hair growth is the head-to-knee bend. Start by standing straight, then slowly bend over from the hips until your knees are as straight as possible and your hands touch the your toes or the ground. Stay in that pose for several breaths, bend the knees, then raise up from the hips and center. The entire upper body, including the scalp, should feel invigorated.
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