Tips for fast hair growth

Posted at November 30, 2009

How fast hair grows depends on lots of different factors.

Lifestyle tips for hair growth

Regular exercise and healthy sleep habits will increase circulatory and overall health, promoting healthy hair.
Reduce the frequency of washing and drying your hair. Use a gentle shampoo and conditioner. Do not over brush your hair.

Give yourself a weekly deep conditioning treatment and scalp massage to protect the hair shaft and stimulate new hair follicle growth.

Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol. According to one report, smokers were four times more likely to have grey hair than non-smokers and were more prone to hair loss.

Diet tips for hair growth

Nutrition is essential for the hair and the entire body as well. Eat lots of whole grains, fish, nuts, seeds, and ensure adequate protein intake. Your foods must be rich in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals to ensure a healthy body. Never forget your green vegetables and fresh fruits as part of your daily diet. In the same time reduce or minimize saturated fat, caffeine, sugar, and salt.

Top recommended supplements

Taking your vitamin supplements is important for healthy hair. This step will make sure that your body gets the nutrients that your diet may lack. The Vitamin B complex has been proven to be very important in hair growth as do Vitamins A, C, D and E. Minerals that you need to promote healthy hair include iron, potassium, magnesium, copper and iodine

Simple home tips for hair growth

Trying out the old home remedies can be helpful and is never harmful.
Since most of these use organic stuff such as herbs and natural oils, they are safe to use.

Saw palmetto -Used primarily for the treatment of enlarged prostate. It blocks the production of DHT and thus it may be helpful for treating hair loss due to high DHT levels, although this has not been tested in humans yet. Consult with your health care provider before supplementing with saw palmetto.

Grape seed extract A potent antioxidant that has been shown in preliminary research to stimulate hair growth.

Aloe Vera: Take Aloe Vera leaves, just peel off the skin and rub or massage the gel-like substance inner part on your scalp and hair before you shampoo. Aloe Vera prevents hair loss and promotes healthy and softer hair.

Another home remedy for hair loss is massaging your scalp and hair. Massaging your scalp with your fingers after washing it with cold water promotes good circulation of blood and prevents hair loss.
A coconut milk massage on the scalp and hair roots also promotes hair growth.