Can I make the hair grow faster?
It is one of the main doubts of the clients who come to the room. I tell you how you can make your hair grow a little faster.
I am unable to list the number of times I have been asked this question. Some repented for having cut their hair, others because they dream of having a mane like Rapunzel. Whatever the reason, we want long hair, and we want it now!
How does hair growth work?
- Growth phase (anagen). It is the longest phase, between 3 and 6 years. Hair appears from the hair follicle and grows at a rate of approximately 1 centimeter per month. People who have a better diet and take care of their hair, as well as those with a healthier lifestyle, will see it grow more.
- Transition phase (catagen). It lasts between 3 and 6 weeks, in which the hair stops growing and the hair bulb -the one that collects all the food and is responsible for making the hair grow faster and stronger-, is separated from the bloodstream. As a result, the hair is no longer fed and stops growing. In this phase we will notice that when combing we "drag" more than one hair without feeling that we have torn it.
- Rest phase (telogen). Or fall. For 3 months the hair will wait for its moment to separate from our head, either by its own weight or eliminated in a brushing. The end of this cycle coincides with a new hair that springs back and begins the same process again.
False myths
- Washing your hair daily with anti-hair shampoo will not make your hair grow longer.
- Make you pigtails pigtails either. What's more, it can be very harmful if excessive pressure is exerted, which can even tear hair and weaken it.
- Many believe that not drying your hair is better for improving hair growth and health. Big mistake, if you have a lot of hair it is better to dry it. Leaving it wet for many hours is not good for the scalp and, by default, neither for the bulb or root.
- Cutting hair often will not make you grow faster, although it will look much healthier and stronger.
Habits that work to make your hair grow faster
The secret is in what you apply to the scalp and how you treat your hair:
- Brushing your hair and scalp twice a day with a flexible natural bristle brush will help your hair grow stronger and healthier. Above all, always do it before washing it. It is when the hair has more resistance and, on the other hand, you will eliminate the remains of dry lacquers and gels. Once wet, better untangle the hair with your hands.
- Massaging the scalp every night for 2 minutes helps improve circulation and hair growth. There are specific brushes for this purpose. If you are doing some treatment for the scalp, first do the massage and then apply the lotion.
- Masks and smart conditioners , with skin care technology, born of the same philosophy as skin care. These products are designed to offer maximum comfort, resistance and longevity to the hair. The big difference of these conditioners and masks is that you have to apply them on the scalp directly to benefit from their properties.
- Treat.me strengh by Kevin Murphy is a treatment formulated with natural ingredients and more than 26 amino acids, which work from the scalp to the tips, covering in this way all the hair needs: repair, hydration, anti-aging, density and resistance.
- Once a month, make a deep cleaning of the scalp. It is not a peel but a new system that detoxifies the skin and stimulates the micro-circulation and cellular functions of the scalp. In addition to deep cleaning, it eliminates dandruff, grease and exerts an antibacterial and detoxifying power.
- Although cold water activates circulation, it is better for your scalp if the water is warm.
- The nutricosmetics It is a cocktail of vitamins that usually include leaves and stems of silicon bamboo, minerals (zinc, selenium, calcium, manganese, copper, iron), vitamins C, D, E, K1 and vitamins of group B.
- Anti-hair loss products accelerate hair growth, but it is not recommended to use them if you want your hair to grow, because you want it longer, for example. Use them only if you fall. If you want more volume you can also find sprays and serums that are applied on the scalp to improve the resistance and increase the density of the hair.
As you see, miracles do not exist. If you do not want to wait, you can always wear extensions and in a few hours you can wear a very long mane.