How can I help my hair grow faster and longer?

I have shoulder length brown-reddish hair. And I need something that will *work* to help it grow faster. Does anyone know how to help your hair grow faster and longer?

Sorry, there's no miracle product or trick to make your hair grow faster, your best bet is to take really good care of it and have patience. Here are some tips:
* A lot of professionals will say to get a trim every 6 weeks or so, but all that did was make my hair shorter. The best thing to do is to only trim it when you notice split ends and trim it only enough to get rid of them.
* Invest in a great deep conditioner. It's best to condition your hair when it's dry, because wet hair is already saturated and doesn't absorb the product as well.
* Use a shampoo formulated for babies, as it's much gentler.
* Don't over-dye your hair
* Keep heat-styling to a minimun, preferably special occasions only. Your heat will weaken your hair and make it more likely to break, which will result in your hair shortening instead of lengthening.
* If you do a lot of swimming, either wear a swim cap or comb a blob of conditioner through your hair and pull it into a tight bun to prevent the chlorine and salt water from saturating your hair.
* When applying product, take extra care in making sure ends are covered.
* Buy a protein-mist which will strengthen hair and make it less likely to break.
* Eat a balanced diet and drink lots of water which will maximize your hair's growth.
* Instead of using a brush, use a wide-tooth comb, which doesn't cause as much breakage.
* Keep stress levels down. If you're very stressed, it can slow hair growth.
* Do not comb or brush hair when it is wet, as that is when it is the weakest.
* Always apply conditioner from the ears down and never on the scalp. Conditioning too often can cause the cuticle layer of hair to lift making hair brittle and leading to breakage.
*Protect your hair from over-exposure to the sun, salt or chlorinated water, wind and air pollution by wearing a hat, cap or scarf.
* Use styling products with extreme care as they often contain alcohol or other harsh chemicals used to keep the hair in place and to give the appearance of shiny healthy hair and tend to damage the hair.
*Try a satin pillowcase instead of cotton case so that the hair glides when you move in your sleep. Hair should be put in a ponytail on top of the head. Always use rubber bands that are wrapped in cloth, commonly known as 'scrunchies.'

Well, first of all make sure you wash it at least once every 2 days and eat lots of vitamen B. Getting a small trim will also help in faster hair growth. Hope this helps, but remember even if you do all these things, it will probably naturally only grow about half an inch a month!

I dunno yeah just dont wear elastics in your hair lots because it will give you split ends than your hair will not grow as fast

you can get trims a lot and it keeps your hair heathly and works little trims<3 it make your hair grow faster

If your hair is naturally red then that is great, but if you are coloring it then the first thing I would suggest is not to dye it for a while. Next, apply as little stress to your hair as possible; that means no pulling it and/or twisting it into tight buns or tight braiding. The only products that I know that speed up hair growth are vitmain E by mouth, Vitamin B liquid, and Beauty 4 Ashes super gro products. Although, it is extremely hot this summer stay away from pools that are loaded with chlorine or atleast wear a swimming cap.

While there is no miracle product, there are many things that you can do and products that you can use to grow your hair faster, no matter the hair texture. The advice given below is great. I echo much of it. However, there are certain foods and plants that facilitate hair growth, similar to how many plants have unintended medicinal effects. For example, Aloe Vera heals wounds and burns. Here are some tips that have worked for me.

Step 1: Protein is a must. Incorporate protein in your foods, supplements, and hair care products, it will strengthen the hair shaft, reduce breakage, and stop shedding. Great foods that contain protein and hair strengthening vitamins are fish, turkey, chicken, beans, sunflower seeds, coconut, spinach, carrots, whole wheats, and soy. Consider drink a soy supplement daily or taking amino acids daily.

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it helps if you wash your hair daily
lol or just get hair extensions.

at least you want it only a little longer my hair it too long it 2'9'' I hear if you cut it during a full moon that your hair will grow faster or you don't straighten it that and I hear there is a shampo and conitioner call mane or something like that it will make your hair longer but its expensive

tell me how it goes ok? ^_^

My sister says that she takes Fish Oil gelatin pills and her hair has grown about 6 inches longer than it ever has. She says her diet has not changed and that is the only addition to her routine. Who knows? I am going to try it.

drink water, eat healthy, and get a trim every 6-10 weeks.
works for me.

use almond oil it will make your hair brighter and grow faster

I've heard that Mane 'N Tail shampoo is supposed to make hair grow faster and stronger.

the key is to make sure your hair is health all the way from the roots to the ends, trim if you have split ends because if you do , it wont grow. eat lots of dark green veggies like spinach brocoly and stuff becuse they contain a lot of silicon which is what will help you keep it healthy aiding it to grow faster, deep condition it or steam it once a week. trust me it will help.

By hair growing cream my uncle uses it and he sayz it works

Emm nt tat I've ever tried it :D
xxx

By hair growing cream my uncle uses it and he sayz it works

Emm nt tat I've ever tried it :D
xxx

THAT CAN NOT HAPPEN SORRY your HAIR ONLY GROWS LIKE 1-INCH OR 2 A MONTH FOR THAT you HAVE TOO BE PATIENT

that's true, you HAVE to be patient!! my hair is a little bit under my bra from the back!! and it's the first time I see it this long, and it became this long by triming every month or 6 weeks, and I usually trim it like around 2 fingers! not more!! it became this long in 2-3 years!!! and it becomes more healthy by using hot oil for your hair! it's great!! dandruff goes, it becomes stronger and it becomes healthy in general!!
so I suggest triming and using hot oil!!

Hi: I was a cosmetologist and was told hair only grows 1/2' a month, but they neglected to say that was the 'average' growth. Some grows slower and some faster. Decades ago two sisters came in for upswept hairdoes for a party they were attending. Their hair was
down past their waists and very thick and healthy. They both complained that it grew 2' a month, so they couldn't afford to keep it short, for that meant a haircut every one or two weeks.
Since that time I have done a huge amount of research into natural health and beauty remedies and feel that there is a way to speed up hair growth beyond the 'average' 1/2' a month. However, it entails becoming much more conscious about your diet and lifestyle.
The most important factor in vigorous hair growth, is a very robust thyroid gland. Kelp (especially red or brown kelp & marine algae) and coconuts and coconut oil are very helpful in promoting a healthy thyroid. Also, you can take thyroid raw glandulars, but you must be cautious here. Thyroid glands contain some thyroid hormones and you never know how much or little they contain. If they contain too much, you could find yourself battling with hyperthyroidism--bulging eyes, nervousness, and fast-growing, but fine hair. Better consult a naturopathic physician to see if your thyroid could use a natural boost. He can prescribe an iodine/potassium solution, Armour Thyroid or T3 or T4 to help boost your thyroid if sluggish. Many an endocrinologist has told his patients that their thyroids are just fine, when, in my opinion, they aren't. The allopathic medical practitioners have guidelines for normalcy that are so broad, you could drive a semi through them. A naturopath is much more likely to be helpful in this area. It is conjectured that at least 70% of Americans currently suffer from undiagnosed thyroid malfunction.
Other areas that will help greatly improve your hair-growth rate and the quality of your hair are the essential fatty acids and fresh-frozen royal jelly (not freeze dried or honey added). Glory Bee Foods of Eugene, Oregon sells the most economical royal jelly I have ever used and it is of great quality. Royal jelly is loaded with the B vitamins, and you hair needs them aplenty.
Another miracle food is rice bran oil. You will find processed rice bran oil at some Asian grocery stores. Or, you might find an organic brand at your health food store, or online. Rice bran oil is loaded with over 70 kinds of antioxidants and the most superior form of vitamin E ever--tocotrienols--not tocopherols. Tocotrienols are 20x better than tocopherols. You can replace some of your cooking oil with rice bran oil, since it can stand the very highest temperature of any oils. Also, coconut oil is very good for the thyroid, and consequently, for hair growth.
Lastly, make sure you are getting enough high-quality protein. Almonds, beans, lentils, seeds and nuts and raw dehydrated organs and glandulars are available in capsules for supplementation, and they are far superior to muscle meats/hamburger, steaks, chicken, etc.
Remember, that it takes two to three months to see your hair growth rate improve and the hair quality to improve, but it is worth it. (Back to seaweed and algae--eat tons of it. It also thickens the skin and will smooth out wrinkles and hollows in your skin.
Lots of success on your program. If you have any questions, email me at Fun mail me

Hi: SunnyMeadows again. I forgot to include my secret weapon in the battle to improve hair growth--He Shou Wu. You can purchase this formula at many Asian grocery stores or Asian herbalists. It is very cheap--Usually under $4.00 a bottle. If you take it like the lable states, you will need four bottles a month. I have recommended it to several of my friends, and they were all very pleased with the results. It acts quickly and not only speeds up hair growth, aids in restore lost hair, but restores color to hair that is either dull or going grey. Cheers!

The key is to make sure its healthy. You have to trim it every 6-10 weeks, you should wash your hair using Biolage shampoo once a day because it helps protect against the heat, you should also try to brush your hair daily using any kind of brush as long as it isn't tangled. I hope this wokrs for you I tried it and my hair has gone from on top of my shoulders to 30 centimeter below my bra

try using Garnier length and strength shampoo and conditioner it works great. I dye my hair all the time and I couldn't get it to grow until I started using Garnier products, they even work better than Main and Tail and Pantene.I also use their leave in conditioner and other things as well. Also try a vitamin with vitamin B and E and their are vitamins that carry biotin in them, this works great for your hair and nails. Gelatin containg products are good for your hair and nails too. Try not to wash, blow-dry or use any type of heat styling. Hope this works for you as it worked great for me, and I do a lot over-processing to my hair,and my hair grows like weeds now.

vitamins ,E,C,B12,ZINC TRUST ME MY HAIR DID'NT AT ALL PASS MY SHOLDERS NOW IT MY MY BRA IN THE BACK I WEAR MY THIS VITAMINS GL HON

if you get it trimmed evry 6 weeks it grows faster

Well,what you do is trim your hair every three months.It keeps your hair healthy and helps it grow faster and healthier!!!
Good Luck

don't wash it to make wash your hair about every 3 weeks...well thats what I did and my hair is really long now

use mane 'n tail

it works miracles