Did you know that the average person’s hair grows around half an inch each month? That’s a bitsy 15 centimeters/year! While age, overall health, and stress can all affect hair growth, there are some simple ways to get better hair growth without breaking the bank.
While you should always consult a professional if you have any doubts or questions, there are plenty of natural and budget-friendly options that can help encourage better hair growth.
From massaging your scalp with the use of your fingertips to limiting heat styling or regularly trimming your split ends, there’s no shortage of ways to give your hair a boost. And you don’t have to wait for the miracle of modern science to make it happen! All you need is some commitment, dedication, and maybe a bit of patience.
With the right routine and a few simple steps, you can be well on your way to achieving the hair of your dreams. So, get ready to embark on an exciting journey to beautiful, healthy hair!
Meet our expert
PATRIK LERNBERGER
The Co-Founder of Lernberger Stafsing. Has a wealth of experience working with numerous big brands and celebrities with cosmetics, hair and styling. Describes himself as the artist who loves hair.
Give Yourself a Scalp Massage to Stimulate Hair Growth
“Research shows that scalp massage has benificial effects on blood pressure, stress hormones and other heart related markers. Scalp massage will increase the blood flow to your scalp, strengthen your roots, and make nutrients get to the follicles faster.[1]”,
says Patrik.
“Give yourself a massage at least once a week, with your favourite serum or oil. It’s a fantastic feeling and so good for blood circulation and hair quality”
One of the most common ways to promote hair growth is to give yourself a scalp massage. This gentle stimulation helps to increase blood flow to the scalp and in turn, helps stimulate healthy hair growth. Massages can be done using your fingertips or with a specialized scalp massager.
When using your fingertips, use circular motions with light pressure. Start at the front of your hairline and work your way to the back. Be sure to cover all areas of your scalp, including the sides and back of your head. You can also combine your massage with a Scalp Serum to help lubricate the scalp.
When using a scalp massager, the same technique applies. Start at the front and work your way to the back. Be sure to use light pressure and don’t press too hard as this can cause irritation.
Add Healthy Fats, Vegetables and Berries to Your Diet
Adding healthy fats to your diet can help promote hair growth. Healthy fats, such as omega-3 fatty acids, are essential for healthy hair growth. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in foods such as salmon, eggs, and nuts. Adding these foods to your diet can help promote hair growth.
“Healthy fats are essential to hair health since our bodies can’t produce omega-3 fatty acids on their own.”
If you for any reason know you don’t get much Omega-3 in your diet, you can complement with an omega-3 supplement. These supplements are available in capsule or liquid form.
Vegetables and berries have lots of helpful vitamins that strengthen hair, skin and nails.
Patrik continues:
“Green vegetables such as kale and broccoli contains lots of Vitamin B9, and berries has lots of Vitamin B7 – both essential nutrients for great hair quality.”
Limit Heat Styling
Heat styling can cause damage to the hair which can lead to breakage and split ends. To help promote hair growth, it’s best to limit heat styling as much as possible. If you must heat style, be sure to use a heat protectant and limit the heat to the lowest setting possible.
It’s also important to not over-style the hair. This can cause the hair to become dry and brittle. Try to limit heat styling to a few times a week.
“If you’re trying to grow your hair, I recommend air-drying your hair and avoiding any heat tools. If you do use a heat tool, use a heat-protectant spray.”
Avoid Over-Shampooing
Over-shampooing can lead to dry, thin hair. This is because over-shampooing strips the hair of its natural oils, leading to dry and brittle strands. To help promote hair growth, it’s important to avoid over-shampooing and to use a mild shampoo.
It’s also important to use a conditioner after every shampoo to help keep the hair hydrated and to help prevent breakage. Be sure to use a deep conditioning treatment once or twice a month to help keep the hair hydrated and healthy.
Trim Your Split Ends Regularly
Split ends can cause the hair to become dry and brittle. This can lead to breakage and can prevent the hair from growing [2]. To help prevent split ends, trim them regularly.
Be sure to use sharp scissors when trimming your split ends. Dull scissors can cause more damage to the hair. Also, be sure to use a wide-tooth comb when detangling your hair. This can help to gently remove any knots and tangles that can lead to breakage.
Reduce Stress
Stress can cause hair loss [3]. To help promote hair growth, it’s important to limit stress as much as possible. Try to incorporate stress-relieving activities into your daily routine such as physical activity, yoga, meditation, and/or journaling.
“Stress affects hair and skin tremendously. When we’re stressed the blood circulation is drawn in and skin and scalp become tense and hair becomes brittle and fragile.”
You should also try to eat a healthy diet and get plenty of rest. Eating a balanced diet and getting enough sleep can help to keep your body and mind healthy and less stressed, which can in turn help promote healthy hair growth.
Brush Gently When Detangling Knots
When detangling knots, it’s important to be gentle. Roughly brushing the hair can cause the strands to break off and split. To help prevent breakage, it’s important to be gentle when detangling knots.
Start by using a wide-toothed comb to gently detangle any knots. Be sure to start at the ends of the hair and work your way up to the roots. Also, be sure to use a leave-in conditioner to help keep the hair hydrated and to help make detangling easier.
Check Your Medications
Before you start any hair growth regimen, it’s important to check your medications. Certain medications, such as blood thinners and anti-depressants, can cause hair loss. If you’re taking any medication, be sure to check with your doctor before starting a hair growth routine.
Summary: Growing Your Hair Faster and Thicker
Growing your hair faster and thicker doesn’t have to be a mystery. By following a few simple steps, you can help promote healthy hair growth. Combine good hair products with regular scalp massages, adding healthy fats to your diet, limiting heat styling, avoiding over-shampooing, trimming your split ends regularly, eliminating stress, and brushing gently when detangling knots. Before you know it, you’ll have that superstar-looking hair you’ve always dreamt of.
References:
[1] – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4740347/
[2] – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4387693/
[3] – https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0175904
About Lernberger Stafsing
Lernberger Stafsing is a Swedish company founded, run and fully owned by Patrik Lernberger and Mattias Stafsing. The company was founded upon the belief that you are considerably more fantastic, remarkable and exciting than you generally show. You deserve a more luxurious everyday where you feel good both on the inside and the outside. You deserve to know what affects you on the inside as well on the outside to be able to make conscious and deliberate choices.
