How to Grow Hair Faster Naturally

Almost everyone – whether man or woman longs to have a head of shiny and healthy-looking hair. But with increasingly busy and stressful schedules, hair-care often takes a backseat in people’s lives. Then there maybe illnesses which negatively affect hair growth. Here are however a few natural tips on how you can grow hair faster and aspire to a crowning glory.

Take daily care

And this includes shampooing and conditioning your hair regularly. The head is perhaps that part of the human body which is most exposed to dust and dirt on a daily basis. But while one washes the face almost every day, it is not so with the hair on the head. If hair is kept unwashed, it not only becomes dirty and limp but the accumulated dirt on the scalp can lead to unhealthy skin conditions like dandruff which in turn will cause hair loss. In order to have clean hair, wash it with a mild shampoo. At the same time though don’t go overboard since shampooing your hair everyday will upset the natural production of sebum and make the scalp excessively dry and itchy. The ideal number of times you should shampoo your hair of course depends upon your hair type and how often you have to be outdoors but in most cases two to three times a week should be enough.

Along with keeping your hair clean, remember to condition it well. Conditioning of the hair offers twin advantages – firstly it removes the tangles from newly washed hair so that while combing through, you lose as few strands of hair as possible. Secondly it replenishes the moisture that is lost from the scalp as well as the cuticle of hair, smoothening it and giving it a healthy shine.

Also use a quality brush to keep your hair brushed, such as a boar bristle brush. When combing, tilt your head forward and brush with your head upside down to bring the oils to the ends of your hair and stimulate the scalp.

Treat your hair to an oil massage

Every now and then, massage your scalp with an oily medium. In some cultures, this forms the basis of hair care and is believed to promote hair growth. Though contemporary research discounts the power of any particular oil or substance in accelerating hair growth, the fact is that massage improves blood circulation to the scalp, thereby making it easier to transmit nutrients which are essential for healthy hair. Oils that have been traditionally used for hair massages are coconut, almond and rosemary oil.



Watch what you eat

If you want your hair to grow faster naturally, the only scientifically proven way is to follow the right diet. Protein and iron are two of the most essential nutrients to have a healthy crop of hair. This is because protein is necessary for the regeneration of cells, both within and without. So make sure your diet includes foods fish, eggs, nuts, cheese and lentils which are rich in protein and will accelerate hair growth. Indeed fish like salmon and mackerel are a better source of protein since these contain fatty acids like omega-three and omega-six in the natural form besides being enriched with vitamin B-12.  Anemic conditions can lead to hair-fall and so dietary iron should form an important part of your daily diet. Dark green vegetables, legumes like beans, nuts and eggs are other foods you should stock up on since they are packed with vitamins like A, C and B-12 as well as minerals like zinc, selenium and other nutrients like biotin all of which essential for hair growth. Keep away from junk food as far as possible, since they not only offer zero nutrition but in fact introduce toxins in your body in the form of chemical additives and preservatives.

Avoid causing damage to your hair

This means subjecting it to repeated hairstyling, especially those which require heated appliances. Avoid all use of flat irons, crimpers, curling irons and hot rollers since these weaken the structure of hair, leading to further hair breakage and reduced hair growth. As far as possible keep blow drying also to a minimum - if you really need to dry your hair fast, use a blow dryer for 5 minutes only and that too on a low heat setting. Don't put your hair into tight ponytails or cornrows; rather use butterfly clips and loose braids which will create less stress and pull for your hair. Finally avoid or at least minimize harsh treatments which use dyes, tints, bleaches, straighteners, and permanent waves. These weaken your hair and increase the likelihood of breakage and loss, thereby hampering hair growth.

Avoid stress

If you want your hair to grow faster naturally, you need to avoid conditions which are contributing to hair-fall. And one of the most neglected of these is lack of sleep. No matter how packed your day is with multiple commitments at work and home, make sure that you have at least seven to nine hours of sleep everyday since this is the time when your body is able to get maximum rest and do most of its regenerative work. Other than that, make it a point to practice whatever form of relaxation that suits you best – it could be meditation, saying your prayers, ritualistic worship or even something as simple as taking a walk in the evening. Any of these will go a long way in reducing the levels of stress in your system and thereby allow your body to function in a healthy manner.

See a stylist

One of the little known ways of increasing hair growth is to go to your hair stylist for regular trims, roughly once every six to eight weeks. A trim is essential to remove damaged and split ends, which if left untreated can end up in hampering the growth of the hair. It is useless to want long hair when your hair quality is not healthy or the ends are visibly damaged. Indeed if you can afford it, go to a salon which has a long hair specialist or somebody you can trust with advice on how to grow hair fast but naturally.