Half of learning how to stimulate hair growth is knowing what to avoid. Often, we use products on our hair that damage it, still thinking we are taking good care of it. In place of things we shouldn’t be using on our hair and things we shouldn’t be doing to our hair, we need to learn what we should use and do instead.
First, let’s look at what we need to stop using. Many hair care products contain chemicals that cause damage to the hair shaft and sometimes the follicles. Many shampoos contain alcohol and parabens, both of which should be avoided. Also, washing hair does not need to be done every day.
Washing your hair every day combined with using shampoo containing damaging chemicals strips it of the protective natural oils your hair needs for healthy growth. Hair dyes and perms should be avoided because the same chemicals that make them work also damage your hair.
Curling irons and blow dryers may be quick and easy styling tools but the high heat that makes them so quick causes severe damage when used every day. Straightening irons used on naturally curly hair are just as bad. Your hair and scalp end up being too dry, and hair becomes brittle.
Using hair accessories that pull and bind the hair cause stress on the hair shafts and follicles. Avoid using them on a regular basis. Once in a while is okay with these accessories and styling tools but don’t use them when you don’t have to.
Now that you know what you shouldn’t do, what should you do instead Become an informed shopper of hair care products and choose those that are made with natural ingredients and do not contain alcohol or parabens?
Wash your hair every second day and don’t comb your hair while it is wet. Let it air dry, then comb the tangles out gently. Follow up with a natural bristle brush to distribute the natural oils and give your hair a beautiful shine. Use a natural hair color. They are usually not permanent, but they don’t damage your hair either.
If you want to use a blow dryer, get one that has a low heat or cool setting and always use the lowest setting. Curling irons and straightening irons can also be found with low heat settings, so if you feel you have to use one of these irons, get one with a low heat setting. There will be less damage to your hair, and you will be less likely to burn your scalp.
For good hair growth, your scalp needs good blood circulation. To help this, begin each day with a gentle scalp massage. Use just your fingertips and work in small circles over your entire scalp. Getting the blood flowing in your scalp will not only help your hair grow but will also make you feel more alert and relaxed. Massaging your scalp at night will also help if your mornings are too hectic.
Be good and gentle to your hair if you want to have more healthy hair with less of it falling out. When it comes down to it, learning how to stimulate hair growth mostly means using common sense.
