Women who are looking for a way to grow their hair quickly might be disappointed to find no magic bullet exists that enables them to add several inches of growth in a matter of days or weeks. Rather, these women need to rely on several common sense, old-fashioned practices that help them to improve their overall health, which helps benefit the health of their hair.
Step 1
Wash your hair using lukewarm water, gentle shampoo and conditioner.
Step 2
Eat nutritious foods including sufficient protein from lean meats, fish, hard-boiled eggs, beans and tofu. Make sure you eat green, leafy and yellow vegetables and fruits in order to get enough beta carotene, which promotes healthy skin, hair and nails. Include snacks like unsalted cashews and almonds, which are high in magnesium. Take vitamin supplements including a multivitamin.
Step 3
Drink between 2 to 2 1/2 liters of water daily. Sufficient water intake is a factor in the strength and length of hair.
Step 4
Go on brisk walks several times a week. This form of exercise helps to increase your heart rate, which aids in circulation to the rest of your body--including your scalp.
Step 5
Get enough sleep every night. This should be between 6 and 8 hours of sleep if you're active and healthy, although your need for sleep may vary from these amounts. Getting sufficient sleep aids in healthy hair growth.
Tips and Warnings
- Limit your use of hair dryers, curling irons and flat irons since these can damage the hair shaft. Shampoo only every other night so you don't dry your scalp and hair out too much.
- Avoid subjecting your hair to too much styling, heat or stress from the chemicals used in permanents or coloring.
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