According to HairBoutique.com, the average person's hair will grow about one-half inch each month. Left uncut, this will result in about 6 inches of hair growth per year. At the same time, it is completely normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs every day, reports Massachusetts General Hospital. If you are experiencing this rate of hair growth, this is normal, but there are certain lifestyle changes you can make to maximize your growth potential.
Step 1
Eat a balanced diet that includes lean protein. Malnutrition can slow hair growth and make your hair thin and brittle. Hair is essentially made of protein. HairBoutique.com reports that a diet that is high in protein can help maximize your hair growth.
Step 2
Take a multivitamin. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies will slow hair growth or even cause hair loss. Although a balanced diet should provide all the vitamins and minerals you need, taking a multivitamin at the recommended dosage will ensure that you are getting your daily recommended allowances, or RDAs, every day.
Step 3
Stop smoking. The University of Michigan reports that people who smoke daily can experience premature hair loss. Smoking also depletes the nutrients essential for hair growth.
Step 4
Avoid extreme physical and emotional stress as much as possible. Columbia University notes that excessive stress can cause hair follicles to shed prematurely and enter the telogen (or resting) phase. This results in an overall thinner and finer appearance to hair.
Step 5
Get a good night's sleep. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least seven hours of sleep for adults. Nine hours is optimal. Sleep rejuvenates the body and releases growth hormones that will help maximize your hair growth.
Tips and Warnings
- A balanced diet and a multivitamin should fulfill any nutritional deficiencies you may have. For this reason, products that are called "hair growth supplements" are generally not recommended or particularly effective.
- Please consult your doctor before taking any dietary supplements or dramatically altering your diet or lifestyle.
Things You'll Need
- Multivitamin
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