Long Hair Secrets
Growing hair is a slow and steady process that can leave many discouraged while waiting to see results. There are a few steps that anyone can take to achieve their hair growth goals this year. No, this is not some magical concoction of juices and berries. These are steps that can be implemented regardless of whether you have bone straight (Type 1) hair, wavy (Type 2) hair, curly (Type 3) hair, or kinky (Type 4) hair. Your hair can be chemically treated with color, relaxers, or permanent waves/curls; your hair can be coarse, fine, oily, or dry. It does not matter. These tips have grown lushes locks for centuries!
1. Maintain the proper moisture balance.
While everyone does not require the same amount of moisture, it is important to know what your hair needs. You may require daily moisture if your hair is dry and/or chemically treated. Or, you may be able to get by with weekly moisturizing. The way you moisturize in the summer may be different from in the winter. Whatever the case may be, it is important to know how often you need to moisturize your hair and be consistent.
2. Hide the ends of your hair.
The only way to grow long hair is to retain the oldest hair: your ends. If you spot split ends, this is a good indication that moisture is being lost due to poor moisturizing habits, too much heat styling, chemical processing, or too much handling. The best way to retain your ends is by tucking them away using protective styles. Protective styles are hair styles that require little daily maintenance and keep your ends hidden and moisturized. These styles include buns, twists, braids, weaves, wigs, or free styles that keep the hair from tangling. Hair Types 1 and 2 may be able to get a way with wearing their hair loose as long as the ends of the hair are not snagging, splitting, or breaking and are constantly moisturized.
3. Eat well.
The outside of the body is a product of what is happening on the inside. Eating well is more than watching your caloric intake. While calorie-watching is essential for maintaining healthy weight levels, it does not necessarily indicate that you're eating healthy. One can eat fast food every day and stay within their daily calorie limit and be doing nothing for the overall health of their body. Remember to make healthy choices when eating and choose doctor-approved supplements when necessary to achieve optimal health. When you consume foods that help your body function properly, your hair and nails will be stronger. The body will steal from various organs and tissues the essentials it needs to survive, including your hair and nails. If your hair and nails are losing valuable nutrients due to poor eating habits, it will be difficult to achieve long, healthy hair.
By applying these steps, you will see notable changes in your hair growth journey within one year's time.
1. Maintain the proper moisture balance.
While everyone does not require the same amount of moisture, it is important to know what your hair needs. You may require daily moisture if your hair is dry and/or chemically treated. Or, you may be able to get by with weekly moisturizing. The way you moisturize in the summer may be different from in the winter. Whatever the case may be, it is important to know how often you need to moisturize your hair and be consistent.
2. Hide the ends of your hair.
The only way to grow long hair is to retain the oldest hair: your ends. If you spot split ends, this is a good indication that moisture is being lost due to poor moisturizing habits, too much heat styling, chemical processing, or too much handling. The best way to retain your ends is by tucking them away using protective styles. Protective styles are hair styles that require little daily maintenance and keep your ends hidden and moisturized. These styles include buns, twists, braids, weaves, wigs, or free styles that keep the hair from tangling. Hair Types 1 and 2 may be able to get a way with wearing their hair loose as long as the ends of the hair are not snagging, splitting, or breaking and are constantly moisturized.
3. Eat well.
The outside of the body is a product of what is happening on the inside. Eating well is more than watching your caloric intake. While calorie-watching is essential for maintaining healthy weight levels, it does not necessarily indicate that you're eating healthy. One can eat fast food every day and stay within their daily calorie limit and be doing nothing for the overall health of their body. Remember to make healthy choices when eating and choose doctor-approved supplements when necessary to achieve optimal health. When you consume foods that help your body function properly, your hair and nails will be stronger. The body will steal from various organs and tissues the essentials it needs to survive, including your hair and nails. If your hair and nails are losing valuable nutrients due to poor eating habits, it will be difficult to achieve long, healthy hair.
By applying these steps, you will see notable changes in your hair growth journey within one year's time.
