Massachusetts General Hospital reports that scalp hair grows about 1/2 inch per month for the average person. Losing 50 to 100 hairs a day is average as well and no cause for alarm. At any single time, you can expect 90 percent of your hair to be in the anagen or growth phase. You can expect the remaining 10 percent of your hair to be in the telogen or resting phase. While you are limited by your genetic growth patterns, there are certain lifestyle and dietary changes you can make to your hair grow faster.
Step 1
Consume at least 8 cups of water a day, preferably more. MayoClinic.com suggests 8 or 9 cups of water. Water is essential for proper growth and cellular function. Its vital role in hair growth is no different.
Step 2
Eat a balanced diet that is high in protein and low in fat and simple sugars. Poor nutrition can make hair thin and brittle. Hair is made of protein. According to Hairboutique.com, increasing your protein consumption can make your hair grow faster.
Step 3
Take a multivitamin. If you are deficient and can not get your daily recommended allowances of vitamins from solid foods, a multivitamin will replace a lack of most nutrients. Nutritional deficiencies will retard hair growth and can lead to hair loss according to Albany Medical Center.
Step 4
Keep levels of emotional or psychological stress as low as possible. Columbia University in New York City reports that emotional stress may prompt hair follicles to enter their resting phase prematurely.
Step 5
Stop smoking. Smoking can lead to premature hair loss according to the University of Michigan. It also robs your body of important nutrients that are vital to hair growth.
Tips and Warnings
- Try to use natural remedies such as exercise, yoga or meditation to alleviate stress.
- If you are experience an abnormal amount of hair loss or an abnormally slow rate of hair growth, consult your medical practitioner. This can be a sign of a more serious condition.
Things You'll Need
- Multivitamin
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