It takes a huge commitment to grow your mane amazing lengths. But it can be done! Below, are the top 10 tips to achieving length in the least amount of time.
01. Keep it clean, but not too much. Wash your hair every few days — do not overwash. Washing hair too often pulls the strands, damages the scalp, and rids your hair of the natural oils that are essential for growing long, thick hair.
02. Wear protective styles every single day. No exception. This means French rolls, buns or other types of updos where your hair ends are not exposed to the air.
03. Use moisturizing products only. Learn about the ingredients in shampoos and stay away from harsh shampoos. Try brands by Neutrogena, Nexxus, Keracare.
04. Use hair irons and curlers sparingly. Avoid using curlers, hot rollers, curling irons, or straightening irons. They all cause hair to dry out, and hair can’t grow longer than its damaged ends.
05. Treat your hair like super fine lace! Be gentle and take your time when combing, detangling, and styling.
06. Trim it up. It may seem counterintuitive, but as your hair grows in, return for regular trims every 6 to 8 weeks to keep hair healthy, strong, and in the best condition to grow long. Ask your stylist to apply a salon-quality conditioner to keep hair smooth and strong.
07. Eliminate any and all types of heat. Put away the curling iron. Hide the flat iron. Put the blow dryer in the back of the closet. They will not help you reach your goal.
08. Tie it back. At night, tie back hair in a ponytail or braid, then roll into a bun and tie it up. This protects hair from pulls and knots while you toss and turn in your sleep. Use soft cloth hair ties — never elastic! — and secure gently.
09. Do not play in your hair. Style it for the day and leave it alone. Constantly fussing with it will only make it dry which leads to split ends.
10. Go for the natural look. Skip permanent waves or straightening treatments. While these may give the illusion of long, thick hair temporarily, they damage hair and prevent it from growing thick and long on its own.
If you're serious about growing long hair fast, I hope these tips will be a reference guide for how you can do it. Remember, it takes a commitment and is not something that can happen overnight. You must commit to taking better care of your hair for a long time and not give up because you don't see results as quickly as you'd like. Stick with it and I can guarantee you'll see results!
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