Lighter subject today! I’ve been asked several times over the last few years about my hair care routine. I grew it from my chin to my waist in approximately 5 years time. It probably would have taken a little less time, but I collected tips and learned so much I didn’t know over the first couple years and my routine definitely evolved. So here goes: 😃
The very first thing I began is probably the most obvious: I started taking hair skin and nails vitamins. Brands are more preference and personal choice. Maybe try a couple for a couple months each to see if one works better for you. I’ve attached photos of a few I like. Also, disclaimer *** there really truly ARE some people who just cannot grow super long, healthy looking hair unfortunately. Usually due to genetics or illness. I’m big on, if it looks stringy or thin or scraggly, it’s just not meant to be super long. Just my opinion. For me personally, that’s my nails! I take all these supplements for all that, and I still have awful nails that break as soon as they are past my fingertips.
After about 6 months to a year, I added unflavored powered collagen to the mix. I realllly noticed a difference about 3-6 months after that! Around this time, I watched a few YouTube videos of hair care tips. Unfortunately this was so long ago, I can’t remember them to able to link them, so I’ll just list some of the things they mentioned that I personally do.
1) Do NOT wash your hair more than you absolutely have to. Dry shampoo is your friend! Personally my scalp isn’t super oily, so I usually wash twice a week in summer, and can sometimes push it to once a week in winter. Your hair and scalp needs natural oils!
2) Give up heat and hairspray as much as possible. I noticed another huge difference in growth after breaking the hairspray habit, and as a bonus, your bathroom stays cleaner 😉. Maybe once a year or so if there’s a special occasion, I use these, but that’s it. And air dry for the win! Edit to add: do NOT expect your hair to grow, grow, grow, and look naturally amazing if you are at your hairdresser every 6-8 weeks getting color, highlights, roots done, etc. Especially if you are doing drastic color (dark brown to blonde or vice versa). Your hair will not work miracles for you if you are always doing damaging things to it. Yes, I do highlights BUT it’s only twice year. And I’m naturally dishwater blonde so it’s not a drastic treatment in my case.
3) Do not brush your hair any more than you absolutely have to, and use bamboo-bristle brushes AND wide tooth comb (when wet). Be gentle and start at the ends and work your way up. My hair is naturally easily knotted and tangled, so I also occasionally use a brush by the brand name of “tangle teezer” and a spray detangler after I wash. Favorite brand is it’s a 10. Be gentle when drying it with your towel, don’t rub! Wrap the ends and squeeze into the towel.
4) About every other time you wash, use a scalp scrub and a silicone scalp massager. Exfoliating is not just good for face and body!
5) If you are generally very gentle with your hair by following these tips, regular trims are NOT necessary. Use your best judgement in this, you know your hair best. Personally, I go get a half to one inch cut off about twice a year.
6) Once it’s long enough, at night to sleep, brush it, and put a little hair oil at JUST THE ENDS. Then either braid it or put it on the very top of your head in a loose bun. It keeps it from knotting or getting in your face. Shown below are bun pins I’m obsessed with! Also, switch to satin pillowcases; they are better for both hair and skin!
7) Ok, this part has been so important for me…before washing, rub hair oils all over, scalp to ends, then put it in a bun and let it sit. If time permits, for several hours! Easiest is to sleep like this, then wash in the morning. I use CRISAN beauty all natural 50+ oil blend. (Linked below). It’s amazing stuff!!! Full disclosure; I recently became an affiliate for them and I’m super excited! I do use a couple others as additional benefits, such as pure rosemary oil front and center of my crown. That’s excellent for growth. Pure castor and black seed oil as extras occasionally, as well as tea tree, which is good if you sometimes get itchy scalp.
8) You’ll need to wash your hair twice to get all the oil out and my preference is shampoo rotation. There are brands to stay away from as they have questionable ingredients. I like color wow, Giovanni, desert essence, and klorane just to name a few. Afterwards, put in your conditioner (only bottom half of hair), clip it out of the way while you finish your shower, then rinse.
This may all sound time consuming and overwhelming, but once you get into your groove with it, it’s soooo worth it!
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