Are you tired of investing in expensive products for hair growth without any success? Know that the reason for this may not be related to cosmetics, but to the hair care and to your diet.

Did You Know?

• Hair grows about 1 centimeter per month;
• One person has an average of 100,000 hair shafts;
• 50 to 100 wires fall out per day.

If your hair is falling more than usual and does not grow with any kind of treatment or a change in nutrition, seek a dermatologist.

Composition

Our hair shafts are composed basically of chemical elements that, together, they form the keratin of the hair, responsible for 85% of its structure, the others 12% are composed by water, and 3% are composed of lipids.

• 51% carbon;
• 21% of oxygen;
• 17% of nitrogen;
• 6% hydrogen;
• 5% sulfur.

10 Secrets To Make Hair Grow Fast

1. Massage the scalp

Try massaging your scalp with your fingertips during the wash as this increases blood flow to the hair follicles, stimulating its growth.

2. Drink plenty of water

Drinking water keeps hair hydrated and removes unwanted toxins from the body. The skin and hair are the first to show signs of dehydration. Hence, keeping your body hydrated will help your hair stay stronger and less prone to breakage, which is essential for healthy growth.

3. Hydrate weekly

Making hydration at least once a week is essential so that hair grows beautiful and does not get damaged. So, choose a specific treatment mask for your hair type and let them act for at least 30 minutes before rinsing.

4. Replace the pillowcase

How about swapping those cotton pillowcases that you sleep every day for a satin or silk? Because they are less slippery, these fabrics usually attack less the hair and thus avoid hair breakage.

5. Sleep well

Ever heard of beauty sleep? Sleep well, in addition to improving health, also means having long, healthy hair. This is because regular sleep cycles help regulate the levels of cortisol and melatonin in the body, hormones essential for hair growth.

6. Do not lock your hair

You may even like to make hairstyles to change the look, but do not abuse that. Letting the hair too tightly can hinder its growth, since it pulls too much scalp and leaves the root weakened, causing the fall and breaking of the hair.

7. Avoid cutting

If you’ve heard that cutting hair ends every three months makes hair grow, forget that idea! Cutting with frequency the hair doesn’t let the hair to grow since it grows only 1 centimeter every month. Do this only when you notice the split ends.

8. Bet on vitamins and supplements

Vitamin products ensure that the body has the necessary amount of nutrients that can give higher longevity and beauty to your hair.

9. Wash your hair properly

Apply shampoo only at the root and conditioner only at the length of your air. Also, you should avoid washing your hair with very hot water. It can dry and break the hair.

10. Eat well

Food has the power to interfere in a certain way in the health of the hair and, therefore, in its natural and healthy growth.
So, if you are having difficulty having long hair, this may be a sign that there is a deficiency of vitamins and minerals or could be even a more complicated health condition. To be sure, consult your dermatologist to evaluate your case.

Here are the nutrients that may be lacking in your diet that facilitate hair growth:

Slowly growing hair

• Nutrient deficiency: Manganese, fatty acid and Omega 6.
• Recommended foods: Vegetable oils, flaxseed, soybeans, whole grains, egg yolks, greens, nuts, pineapples, and carrots.

Dry and brittle hair

•  Nutrient deficiency: Linoleic acid, Iodine, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Protein, Copper, Zinc.
• Recommended foods: Vegetable oils, flaxseed, soybean, cheeses, whole milk, butter, egg yolk, onion, brewer’s yeast, wheat germ, Brazil nut, peanut, peas, whole wheat, chicken, seafood, lean meats, assorted fish, liver, citrus fruits, and raw vegetables.

Hair loss

• Nutrient deficiency: Calcium, Pantothenic acid, Biotin, Zinc, Proteins, Selenium.
• Recommended foods: Egg yolks, whole grains, wheat germ, Brazil nuts, milk, and dairy products, vegetables (such as cabbage, spinach, and broccoli), peas, tomatoes, corn, lean meat, liver, chicken, oysters and assorted fish.

Fragile hair

• Nutrient deficiency: Copper, Zinc and Protein.
• Recommended foods: Lean meats, liver, assorted fish, chicken, egg, whole wheat, brewer’s yeast, wheat germ, Brazil nuts, peanuts, and peas.