Joanna Wilson
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Let Wet Hair Be
Wet hair is quite stretchy. You could break strands or harm the cuticle, the shingle-like cells that protect each hair, if you brush it while it’s dripping. When using heat tools on damp hair, bubbles can form in the hair shaft, making it more fragile. If your hair is straight, air-dry it before gently combing it with a wide-tooth comb. Detangle textured or curly hair with a wide-tooth comb while it’s still moist.
Take Care With Color
Bleach and other chemical hair treatments, such as permanents, weaken your hair, making it more prone to break before reaching the length you desire. You’ll need less peroxide if you chose a color that’s three shades closer to your natural color. Always test store-bought dye on a small area of your head before using it on your entire head.
Get a Trim
How may a haircut aid hair growth? When you get your hair trimmed, the ends, or the weakest parts of the strands, are removed. Those ends may shatter or split if left alone. Split ends can move up the hair shafts, reducing your hair even further. If you want to expand, don’t chop too much. Your hair grows around 1/2 inch per month, so a 1/4-inch trim every three months or so is a good option.
Stress Less
Serious stress can cause hair to enter a resting phase, bypassing the period where it begins to grow. It may put you at risk for alopecia areata, a disorder in which your immune system assaults your hair follicles. It may also result in trichotillomania, a strong desire to pull your hair out. When you lessen or manage your stress, your hair may grow.
Take Care With Extensions and Braids
Wearing extensions or a weave may appear to be a convenient way to achieve the long locks you desire. However, they should not be used for more than 2-3 months at a time. And never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, It might cause damage to your hair and scalp. If your hair hurts when you wear extensions, braids, weaves, or cornrows, they’re too tight and will cause damage.
Don’t Lose Weight Too Fast
If you want to lose weight, be sure your hair doesn’t follow. Stress can cause hair loss, and abrupt weight reduction can do the same. If you don’t consume enough protein, for example, your body will make do with what it has, and hair growth will take a back seat. It will regrow once your nutrition returns to normal. However, following a healthy, slower-paced food plan is far better for you and your hair.
Don’t Be Deficient
There is no supplement that has been proved to increase hair growth. However, if you’re deficient in particular nutrients, it can have an impact on your hair. Anemia is caused by a lack of iron, which can lead to hair loss. Vitamins B and D have an important role in hair health. Zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, and the B vitamin biotin all have a role. Your doctor can do a deficiency test on you. Inquire about whether you should take a multivitamin or supplement, and how much you should take.
Consider Microneedling
Microneedling is a procedure that involves puncturing your scalp with a roller that contains hundreds of small needles. It has showed potential in treating hair loss, especially when combined with other medications such as minoxidil. Scientists believe it aids in the penetration of drugs through the skin. Microneedling kits are available over the counter, however it’s best to consult a dermatologist. Microneedling is difficult and might possibly aggravate some conditions.
