Do you want to make your short hair grow faster, so that it will look long and shiner than it has ever been within this century? Healthy looking hair full of vibrancy is not impossible, but it does require a lot of patience on your part. I'm going to share with you some Beauty secrets from the East.
Let's start this blog with me contradicting guides that tell you to keep your hair trimmed while growing it out...
If you don't have the patience to go through the UGLY-Cave woman phase, then you'll NEVER have that long sexy mane that you've always dreamed about anytime soon.
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Five Tips on growing your hair faster:
1) DON'T CUT YOUR HAIR.
Don't trim it, blend it, just don't go anywhere near a hair salon or scissors. Expect to live through some bad hair weeks and months and this means dealing with and putting up with some split ends. I repeat, do not get a trim. When a client comes in to get their hair trimmed by me and they tell me that they're trying to grow it out, I usually turn them away and talk them out of a "trim". Exception to this rule is if they're going from a boy-short hairstyle to a real long hair look - Victoria Secrets hair anyone?.
Your hair only grows about 1/4 to 1/2 INCH from the roots a month. This is a scientific fact based on your genes, your health, diet and blood circulation. Just imagine how SMALL 1/2 inch really is and consider how scissor happy most hair stylists are ... and you're going to trim it every few weeks? Are you nuts?! Just use your common sense.
Problems with split ends? Read number 2.
2) AVOID GETTING MORE SPLIT ENDS.
During this no-cutting, ugly-phase, you need to take care of your short mane. - This means using some very intense deep conditioners, and if you can afford to spurge, try some of the best in the market like this.
- Avoid excessive chemical processes - going from black hair to double platinum is a huge no-no.
- Not only minimize your use of heating tools like flat irons and curling irons, but make sure you're using a good heat protectant when you're using them.
- Keep your ends moist with good hair oils.
3) CIRCULATE THE BLOOD ON YOUR SCALP.
Every time you shampoo your hair, give yourself a deep scalp tissue massage during conditioner phase to stimulate your hair follicles. If you're using your fingers tips, make sure that you're not scraping your scalp with your nails. You can also try using this handy and cheap shampoo massager and brush.- Don't brush and comb your hair too often, and use a wide tooth tomb instead of a brush.
- Detangle from bottom strand up.
- Don't put your hair up too often, try wearing it down.
- Don't yank on your hair
Sulfates are harsh cleansing chemicals that creates large amount of lovely but unnecessary bubbles, that companies prefer to use to cut cost. It was first used to cut oil in the motor parts before they started using it in our own soaps.
Not only will SLS irritate your skin and scalp but there are studies now that show that it's the leading cause of premature hair loss in women and can cause other health hazards.
I can tell you, from my own personal experience how this affected my own scalp. I had to go sulfate free last year because of dry flaking scalp from all the garbage ingredients that are in our "normal SLS" shampoo. Since then, my scalp feels quite fantastic, and my hair seems to shed less.
I blogged about my favorite and best SLS free shampoo here. If you're looking to go SLS free, and you don't know where to start, try with Dermorganic shampoo set.
5) SEA KELP/ Sea Kelp Bioferment/ Ferment Extract
Sea Kelps are seaweeds, which are high in iodine content, vitamins, minerals, iron and the essential amino acid l-lycine, which directly affects hair growth.(( Photo source from :http://theminuteafter.blogspot.com/2011/11/kelp-forest.html))
Furthermore, this amazing ingredient also keeps the skin from sagging and wrinkling. Adding this to your diet if you're deficient will surely make your hair grow.
This ingredient is a staple in most anti aging DIY's and are hugely popular in Asia. I personally use this in my DIY Vitamin C serums so I can vouch how amazing this stuff really is.
You will see this ingredients in many high end, posh, expensive creams like the cult classic La Mere.
I have friends who swear by this Hair Growing Spray and because this info come from reliable, down to earth people that I respect in my work, I believe that this recipe will work for you.
DIY Recipe: Sea Kelp serum or spray:
Make sure you're buying the authentic ingredients and not garbage that are mixed with junk so common online. You need to use the PURE SKB or SK. Check your local Health Stores. I have also linked it to 2 reliable sources that I, personally buy from online for your convenience.
Make sure you're buying the authentic ingredients and not garbage that are mixed with junk so common online. You need to use the PURE SKB or SK. Check your local Health Stores. I have also linked it to 2 reliable sources that I, personally buy from online for your convenience.
- 1 part Pure Sea Kelp Bioferment also known as Sea Kelp Ferment OR Some people prefer to use the Sea Kelp Extract instead of SKB.
- 3 parts Distilled Water
Apply this to the roots of your wet hair every time you shampoo (do not rinse off).. Store this in the fridge when not in use.
Asian hair grows like weed, because we eat LOTS of seaweed and fish in our diet. Likewise, if you'd like to grow your hair faster, make sure you're taking your vitamins, eating a lot of fish, or taking flaxseed or Omega 3 tablets, which are all a foundation of good hair, skin, and nail growth.
Read about my favorite SLS free shampoo here.
Thank you for reading this guide. I hope this was of help to you.
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Take care!
xo-Tina Read my 6 Must Have Beauty Products in Summer here!
UPDATE: 11/09/12:
I've discovered the best conditioner that will make your hair shed less in Korea 2 months ago!!
Read the UPDATED blog 1/14/13 --
HOW TO MAKE YOUR HAIR GROW FASTER Fast!! UPDATED TIPS to longer hair, Secret from the East
Updated: 1/22/13 ----- Fast growing shampoo?!
I've been hearing some really wonderful reviews about this "HORSE" shampoo from friends, forums, and reviews... LOL, Which I have every intention of blogging about in few months, after I, of course, try it out and see some results. The shampoo is Mega-Tek, and it, apparently makes your hair grow faster, fall out less, and etc.... It's a miracle shampoo (that doesn't sud up )....FOR HORSES... Well, I'm going to try it.
Try it out with me? :)
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Updated: 1/22/13
I've been hearing some really wonderful reviews about this "HORSE" shampoo from friends, forums, and reviews... LOL, Which I have every intention of blogging about in few months, after I, of course, try it out and see some results. The shampoo is Mega-Tek, and it, apparently makes your hair grow faster, fall out less, and etc.... It's a miracle shampoo (that doesn't sud up )....FOR HORSES... Well, I'm going to try it.
Try it out with me? :)
All great tips! My hair grows like weeds it seems. But I guess I am thankful because I don't like short hair. And my guys I know, including my bf, like long hair!
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ReplyDeleteWish that my hair grows fast but unfortunately it doesn't. :( My last hairdresser had a hard time combing my hair after she shampooed it, ha! I felt bad because I gave her a hard time. Thanks for the info about the Sulfate Free stuff, will be looking more into that as I'm currently looking for a hypoallergenic shampoo that's also anti-dandruff. :)
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These are some really great tips! My hair seems to grow fairly quickly without any special treatment, though I try to massage my scalp while I'm in the shower but it's difficult for me because my hair, what I'm guessing, gets weighed down when wet and it's not easy for me to work my fingers through it. Any tips for that?
ReplyDeleteThere are really great tips. I've been searching about how to make my hair and strong. I always put my hair up. When, I read this, I know now on what to do. thanks for this. this is really helpful and informative. I hope to read more tips from you.
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ReplyDeletethank you for posting all your helpful tips! I used to have terrible quality hair when I was younger and so I'm always looking for ways to improve it, so it doesn't go back to the way it was before! I used the Kerastase (my favourite brand!!) treatment as well but not often enough. the blood circulating tool is interesting- I should probably get myself one of those. I think I do actually scrape my scalp with my long fingernails! TOTALLY agree about going SLS-free- that's why I try not to use supermarket brands. going to look for some sea kelp at my local health store too! :D thanks again!
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HI!! I'm so glad, hon, thanks! Def give those Sea Kelp a try, but remember that if you're getting enough from food, then you won't see much results. However, if your diet is unhealthy, you really will def see some improvements. <3
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ReplyDeleteHi there Gi Lee. I'm Erica and I'm reading your blog for a while but this article made me to put the first comment :)
ReplyDeleteI used a very similar recipe for the last 3 months. Actually it's a little bit different since I also used coconut oil not only Sea Kelp Extract. What can I say ? Well, my hair is now shiny,thicker and it grows much faster. Anyway, this guide it's very good for those want to make their hair grow faster. I subscribed to your twitter and facebook and I'm waiting for more quality articles like this one.
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DeleteThank you so much for following me on Twitter and FB and for sharing your tips about using the CoConut oil in the formula, that makes a lot of sense! I use it as a conditioning agent and it def makes my hair super shiny!
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DeleteI just purchased the Sea Kelp Extract and I noticed AGWLH's comment about the coconut oil. If its 1 part extract to 3 parts distilled water, how many parts coconut oil would I need to use? Also wont that make my scalp oily if I am to spray it on the root???
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How do you guys wash the coconut oil out? I always need like half a day to get that suff out. Im just going to stick with my Profoll hair vitamins I think.
ReplyDeleteHas anyone tried flax seed oil directly on the scalp?
Sacha, I only use the oil on the ends of my hair so it doesn't bother me, and I've never tried Flax Seed but that sounds interesting! :)
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ReplyDeleteWoe that helps thx I'm a short hair gurll
ReplyDeletePLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS. I have short hair and i want it long my mom wont let me buy any products becasue im only 12 so u can see. I need it to get long and my mom always tells me keep ur hair up and i cnt take any vitamin 3 pills. HELP ME THIS DEPENDS ON YYOUU!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Dalal, You don't necessarily need to buy anything to grow out your hair... you just need patience. :)
DeleteOnly thing I can suggest to you right now is to eat healthily, I know that sounds boring and lame but nutrition is key. Moreover, give yourself a scalp massage every time you shampoo to circulate your blood . This simply is the best way. *hugs* xoxo
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ReplyDeletecan u dye your hair still if your trying to grow it out and whats a good age to dye your hair
ReplyDeleteYes, you can dye your hair but nothing drastic. I would avoid bleaching if you're doing it yourself.
DeleteWow, I had no idea about sea kelp helping to stimulate hair growth. I will try that tip! Thanks for this wonderful post!
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Heyy, I'd like to know how Sea Kelp Extract comes? I mean is it like tablets or something else? I've looked all over the internet and I see tabletss. What do you advise me to take? & I'd really like to know the most affective and easiest way, whether its tablets or whatever.
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ReplyDeletei would like to say thank u to Tina, that my hair is getting shiny than before and super duper softer than before! i'm loving my hair now :)
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DeleteHi I loved reading all your tips. I already ordered the shampoo you suggested. I have a question about the Sea Kelp; when you say 1 part sea kelp and 3 parts distilled water do you mean 1 cup of sea kelp and 3 cups of distilled water?
ReplyDeleteIf you make the commitment to closely follow the five steps below, not only will you grow long hair but your hair will be in beautiful condition throughout the process. Read my tips below...
ReplyDelete1. Comb your hair daily. This will help stimulate hair growth. Even if you’re at work, be sure to take constant breaks to brush your hair, just don’t get caught.
2. Moisturize your hair. Find a good moisturizing shampoo and conditioner that adds volume to your hair.
3.Use hair packs once a week to put sustenance in your hair. Much the same as your skin, hair too requires some product of spoiling on a general foundation and cutting edge hair packs help give a clean sparkle to your hair.
4. Trim your hair regularly. You want to do this to get rid of split ends and to add shape to your hair.
5. Uphold to an exceptional diet. Your hair too requires the reliable support of an adjusted eating regimen to develop well. Just ensure that all your meals have enough protein and iron in them.
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I had no idea about sea kelp helping to stimulate hair growth and i am right now trying that tip! Thanks for this wonderful post!laser hair growth treatment
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