You grow about 1/2 inch of new hair on your scalp every month. Hair growth depends on numerous factors, including environmental factors, genetics and diet. Improper hair care, such as overuse of styling products and heated hair appliances--blow dryers and irons--will cause your hair to weaken and fall out. Taking proper care of the new hair that grows on your scalp will ensure your hair will be strong, shiny and healthy.
Step 1
Avoid using styling products with harsh chemicals on new hair growth. If you must use a styling product, avoid products with alcohol, because these can weaken and dry out your hair. Look for water-based gels and hair creams. You can also use natural oils, such as coconut oil, to style and strengthen your hair.
Step 2
Apply leave-in conditioner after washing to strengthen and manage new hair growth. Conditioners work by moisturizing your hair as well as maintaining manageability, so that you don't have to apply as many styling products later. When choosing shampoos and conditioners, avoid the ones with alcohol and sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). The harsh chemicals can damage and dry out new hair growth. You can use castile soap which contains natural oils and can be used to wash your hair and as a leave-in conditioner.
Step 3
Manage and strengthen new hair growth by eating one serving of foods that are high in protein every day. Your hair is primarily made up of a protein called keratin. When your protein levels are low, your cells start to die faster, hastening the process of aging, which can cause thinning hair and eventually hair loss. Healthy foods rich in protein include all beans, whole wheat bread and lentils.
Step 4
Take a vitamin B6 supplement every day to help maintain your hair. The recommended and safe dosage is 100mg or less. Consult your doctor and read the dosage instructions before taking this supplement. Excessive consumption of vitamin B6 is toxic and can damage your nerve cells.
Things You'll Need
- Coconut oil
- Vitamin B6 capsules
References
- "Hair Care: A Complete Solution to Your Hair Problems;" Shiv Dua; 2007
- "Clinical Dermatology;" Thomas P. Habif MD; 2003
- "Health Is Your Birthright: How to Create the Health You Deserve;" Ellen Tart-Jensen; 2006
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