Hair typically will take a year to grow a mere 6 inches, according to HairBoutique.com. Some people's hair grows only half that, at a rate of 1/4-inch per month. That's great if you like your hair the length it is, but anyone looking to grow out a bad cut made by an overzealous stylist will want to do whatever it takes to increase the speed of hair growth. The best thing you can do is make sure you treat your hair right and keep yourself healthy. A healthy body will grow healthy hair. As long as your body is getting everything it needs to grow hair, it will grow it as quickly as genetically possible. There are some nutrients you should keep track of, and good blood circulation will bring those needed vitamins and minerals to your hair follicles.
Optimal Nutrition for Hair Growth
Step 1
Eat high-protein foods. The article "Hair Growing Tips: Maximize Your Hair Growing Potential" on HairBoutique.com suggests eating soy products such as tofu or soy milk. Soy protein may stimulate hair to grow faster and stronger, according to HairBoutique.com. Add beans, yogurt, eggs and fish--also high in protein--to your diet.
Step 2
Stock up on supplements. Harold Lancer, dermatologist at UCLA, recommends taking a daily multivitamin with antioxidants and B vitamins, according to the Marie Claire article "Help Your Hair Grow Faster." Consume 50 mg of essential B vitamins. Look for a supplement with 400 to 800 IU of vitamin E and 10,000 to 15,000 IU of beta-carotene, as these amounts are helpful for your hair, according to HairBoutique.
Step 3
Take 2 tbsp. of granulated lecithin daily to increase hair growth, as recommended by HairBoutique.com. Brewer's yeast and wheat germ also may help.
Step 4
Drink 1 tbsp. of flax seed oil each day. Take a 300 mg silica supplement. HairBoutique.com also recommends taking 250 mg of nettle three times a day.
Increase Blood Flow
Step 1
Give yourself a scalp massage to get more blood flowing to your scalp. In the article "Help Your Hair Grow Faster," hairstylist Philip B. recommends you massage your scalp with your fingertips while washing your hair, starting from the back of your neck and then around your hairline.
Step 2
Touch your toes. Bend forward at your waist with your knees slightly bent, and reach for your toes--it does not matter if you can touch your toes. Relax your neck, allowing it to hang toward the floor. Blood will flow to your head and nourish your hair follicles.
Step 3
Use an herbal shampoo with rosemary or mint oil. Add rosemary or mint essential oil to your shampoo instead if you don't want to change your current hair care product. Sundene recommends starting with one to two drops of essential oil, then increasing the amount to five to 10 drops. These oils come from herbs of the laminacea family, which Sundene says increases circulation.
Things You'll Need
- Granulated lecithin
- Flax seed oil
- Multivitamin
- Herbal shampoo
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