The appearance of your hair and nails reflects your inner health. The most effective way to promote nail and hair growth is to live a healthy lifestyle. Beyond this, there are a few things you can try to add some oomph to your nail and hair growth, which may be especially important to you after a bad haircut or a torn or broken nail. Your hair and nails are a modified type of skin. They both are made up of a form of protein called keratin.
Step 1
Consume adequate calories. The amount of calories you need each day will vary greatly depending on your age, gender, activity level and body type. According to MedlinePlus, a service of the National Institutes of Health, women should not consume less than 1,200 calories daily and men should not consume less than 1,500 calories daily unless otherwise advised by a doctor. If you do not consume enough calories, your hair and nails will grow more slowly and become brittle due to lack of nourishment.
Step 2
Eat a wide variety of foods, including fruits and vegetables, to ensure you are getting enough vitamins and minerals to promote nail and hair growth and health. You can consider taking a multivitamin if your diet does not provide enough nutrients.
Step 3
Incorporate omega-3 fatty acids into your diet. This healthy fat, found in olive oil, fish and nuts helps improve nail and hair health.
Step 4
Add protein to your diet. Hair and nails are formed from protein so it is necessary to eat adequate amounts of protein to help your nails and hair grow faster. Try eating eggs or drinking a protein shake or supplement several times a week.
Step 5
Improve your circulation to promote hair and nail growth. You can increase blood circulation in your fingers to allow more blood to flow into the nail source by moving your fingers and hands around. Try fiddling with your fingers, playing an instrument that uses your hands, hashing dishes, braiding hair or any other hands-on craft to increase your circulation. To help improve blood circulation in your scalp and hair follicles, to help your hair grow, try massaging your scalp in gentle, circular motions.
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