What's shakin' bacon? Tori here, and today I'm sharing with you some tips, along with products on helping hair grow long and healthy! I've been obsessed with learning any and everything about hair and taking care of it since I last cut and donated it in 2012. Not sure if you're anything like me, but I really didn't think there was much to learn when it came to hair, but to my surprise, I was quite wrong haha.
Things to know:
Avoid using heat styling tools as much as possible
Caffeine infused shampoo/conditioner
Avoid using heat styling tools as much as possible
- Whenever having to use these products, use the lower heat setting, along with putting a heat protectant on your hair beforehand, so that way it'll help not causing as much damage from styling.
- Biotin not only is great for hair, but it also helps with nails and skin too!
- My personal experience with biotin was a great one. I used to take the 10,000 mcgs once daily for about a year, and I 100% feel that it helped out immensely.
Brushing and braiding hair before bed
- Using a bristle brush, brush from the scalp to the ends. This helps distribute the oils from your scalp evenly through your hair to make it naturally moisturized. Doing this helps increase circulation and makes for an overall healthier scalp.
- Putting your hair in a braid instead of putting it in a ponytail/bun helps cut down on the elastic pulling the strands of hair as much.
- Here recently I've discovered that caffeine can actually stimulate hair growth. Using these products adds active caffeine to hair follicle. It then penetrates and strengthens the weakened hair roots preventing hair loss.
- There are so many benefits from hair masks, I kid you not! Coconut, almond, argan, olive, jojoba, castor, along with essential oils like rosemary and teatree are the most common ones people use. They fill the strands up with fatty acids. After keeping them on your hair for a bit, then washing them out, helps seal them inside the hair. If your hair is dry/damaged, I would definitely recommend trying any of these oils, because I can promise you they will help out with restoring health and moisture back in your hair!
- My personal experience with hair masks are lovely, because my hair is so shiny and soft afterwards. I used to do a mix of coconut, castor, and rosemary oil, which not only smelled amazing in my hair, it really did help with the overall health. I now only use coconut oil because my hair's exceeded the point of growing that I wanted it to get to originally. I usually only do that treatment once every other week, keeping it in my hair for a good 4-5 hours In my personal opinion, I feel like the longer it's in my hair, the better! After the time's passed and I wash it out, it feels so soft and smooth and way healthier than it did before!
- Not only is drinking water good for your overall health, it really does help out your hair, by hydrating it. Where it helps regulate the circulatory system, that feeds the hair follicle and stimulates hair growth.
Getting adequate sleep
- You might not know, because I didn't for a very LONG time either, but lack of sleep can cause hair loss! Where sleep plays an important part in letting the body repair everything, regenerating hair growth can be influenced by this.
Protect hair from external heat
- When you're out and about being exposed to the sun, or at the pool, it's good to cover it up when being in these elements. Too long of an exposure can cause lots of damage.
- After shampooing and conditioning, take a few seconds to just run your hair through some cooler water. This helps seal the cuticle, along with reduces frizz and heat damage.
Refrain from stress, smoking and bad eating habits
- The best way to get healthy hair is from the inside out! All of these things can cause your hair to become dull, along with having more breakage.
Trimming split ends between 6-8 weeks
- A lot of people think this is counterproductive, but it's quite the opposite. Trimming the ends stops the strands from splitting more, as well as helping stop some of the fallout that occurs from not getting a regular trim.
Using a natural bristle brush
- This type of brush is softer and more flexible, which means it's less damage on your hair.
Using the right products
- Any kind of shampoo containing sulfate can strip your hair of natural oils then leave it susceptible to damage.
- Any kind of conditioners containing silicone will coat the hair with chemicals and will need to be washed out with a stronger shampoo.
Washing just 1-2 times a week
- Shampooing hair less helps your natural oils penetrate hair, which allows it to hydrate and repair itself.
Several brands of sulfate free shampoo:
Several brands of silicone free conditioner:
For the products I listed, I provided a link (just simply click on each brand) in the case you were interested about any of them, however there is a longer list that goes into way more detail than I about lots of shampoos and conditioners. If you're interested in that, please click here! I find it very helpful for myself, so I'm more than sure you will too!
Overall, I'm really hoping I've given you at least a tad bit of incite and information to help you out! If you've tried any of the tips/brands I've listed or think you have an awesome idea for a future post, feel free to leave a comment, or even send us an email! Until I post again, enjoy the rest of your week!
Overall, I'm really hoping I've given you at least a tad bit of incite and information to help you out! If you've tried any of the tips/brands I've listed or think you have an awesome idea for a future post, feel free to leave a comment, or even send us an email! Until I post again, enjoy the rest of your week!
