Time seems to pass quickly when a woman does not want her hair to grow. When a woman does desire longer hair, the growing process seems to take forever. There are many products on the market including expensive hair growth vitamins that supposedly stimulate hair growth.
Viviscal is a European hair product for long, healthy hair. This product is advertised to soften the hair and stimulate growth. It is sold as a shampoo, conditioner, scalp lotion, and vitamin tablets. Hair Formula 37 is also a shampoo and conditioner with three essential vitamins that claim to make hair grow. Hair vitamins result in faster growing hair that is shiny and thick.
Vitamins A, B, C, E, zinc, iron, beta carotene, magnesium, sulfur, and silica are important for the growth of healthy hair. Many women have found that taking women's vitamins or pre-natal vitamins is a cheaper alternative to taking expensive hair vitamins.
Vitamins are also naturally found in red, yellow, and green fruit and vegetables, cabbage, camomile, carrots, dandelions, greens, oily fish, shellfish, and watercress. These foods contain beta carotene, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids that promote hair growth.
One parsnip contains calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins A and C which are essential for healthy hair growth. A six ounce glass of one third parsnip juice mixed with two thirds of another kind of leafy green juice can be taken daily with a meal. Carrot, beet, parsley, celery, zucchini, wheat grass, or barley grass juice can be mixed with parsnip juice for a better tasting and more nutritious drink.
High protein is important for healthy hair. These foods include fish, eggs, beans, yogurt, and soy such as tofu. Avoiding foods high in sugar and fat and carbonated drinks is also important for hair growth.
Garlic oil, sesame oil, or equal parts of almond and rosemary oils are effective hot oil hair treatments. Parsley, mint, and rosemary improves the feel of the hair and promotes growth.
A healthy body produces healthy hair. That is why it is important to eat the right foods, exercise, obtain the proper sleep, and cut down or omit smoking and caffeine. Stress also plays a part in unhealthy hair growth.
When styling hair, hot water and hot hair styling appliances damage hair which hinders growth. When growing long hair, getting regular trims will control split ends. The use of hair mousse and styling products will keep hair manageable while it is growing long so it will still appear presentable even in the awkward stages.
It is recommended to consult with a family doctor before taking any vitamins or supplements that may hinder the performance of medications already being taken. Sometimes slow hair growth is caused by certain medical conditions. What may work for one woman to grow long hair may not work for another. The most expensive solution is not always the right solution.
Learning the key tips on how to grow long hair can help you get your hair to grow as long as possible. It does take a little time and patience, but following these hair and beauty tips can help make your wait shorter and can help your hair look gorgeous in the mean time.
