Girls, or even guys I have to ask...?

[Lillyyyy]

Does anybody know of some tips or ideas for longer healthier hair? Pills, shampoos, product, homemade remedies, style ideas (heard a ponytail is good for hair growth?) seriously, any idea would be helpful! Is there anything I could get at a salon to help out? Besides a trim... Just anything for me to try and get some long beautiful locks! Thanks!

[meowcatwoman]

I have 100% natural hair (no dye, heat, nothing) and it's has big bouncy wavys and some ringlets. So I know personally that just because I use no heat or other damaging products doesn't mean my hair grows quickly/er (half and inch a month).

What I know works is letting the blood flow to my head for a few minutes that I do occasionally (no routine). I do this by lying on my bed and having my head hang over the edge. I stay here for around 5-10minutes and that's it. I once did it for only a week in a month and found my hair had grown 1.5 inches, instead of the normal half an inch! I only wash my hair twice a week by the way.

Scalp massages work too but I personally don't think it's as effective and it makes my head knotty and lots of hair comes out after I brush it later.

So give it a go :)

[Lillyyyy]

I wish I could wake up and have perfect hair! Unfortunately I almost always straighten it. Perhaps all the heat is slowing up my hair growth! But maybe your routine will help! I will be trying you tips out thanks! :)

[washize]

www.longhaircommunity.com/forums/indexvba.php

Join a hair community. Many men and women use this site to share tips on how to grow long healthy hair. Some basic tips are

-Be GENTLE with your hair
-Don't use harsh chemical on your hair such as bleach, perms, or straighteners
-Use heat sparingly
-Wear your hair in protective styles such as braids and buns
-Don't wear your ponytails in the same spot
-Go on a hair food diet www.webmd.com/.../top-10-foods-for-healthy-hair
-Drink more water
-Give yourself a scalp massage regularly
-Do deep conditioning treatments
-Do regular hot oil treatments for your hair.

Good luck! Happy hair growing.

[Lillyyyy]

This is great, thank you so much!

[washize]

No problem! Also depending on your hair type, you can get straight hair without heat, but its best to learn to love your natural waves or curls. The less you manipulate your hair, the less your hair will be damaged.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1RO-d1Z9Hs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4b2Xh0404M

[washize]

Thanks for MH!

[Lillyyyy]

No problem! You gave me lot of information, I loved it! My hair is naturally wavy and straightening it makes it look longer and actually look a healthier believe it or not but now with all these tips I may soon have naturally healthy looking hair!

[Hrothgar]

Eat a healthy diet, full of fish and nuts: healthy oils in your food become healthy oils in your hair. Don't wash your hair (i. e. shampoo and condition) more than once a week. Don't brush wet hair, comb it; let wet hair air dry, don't blow-dry it. I use Tresemmé Anti-Breakage shampoo and conditioner and it works well. If you want to thicken or grow your hair, use Mane & Tail Horse Shampoo - I know it sounds weird, but it really works.

[marebear22]

The truth is that it will take time to get it there. The best thing you can do for your hair is just let it be. Don't wash it every day and avoid using heat on it as much as possible. Be very careful as to what hair products you use. Some can just strip your hair of all its natural oils. Also, don't color your hair or, if you do, get it done professionally and stay within your natural color range.

Your diet also effects your appearance. Drink nothing but water and tons of it. Eat a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, and lean protein. No processed foods or sugar. If you want to look good on the outside you have to be smart about what you put in your body.

[BoundByCuriosity]

dont dye it would be my only tip :P

[Lillyyyy]

Sadly I have already done worse, bleached it. Oops!! That's why I am on the lookout for some healthy hair choices!

[Metal189]

The more you do to it, the more you kill it

[Lillyyyy]

Very true!