HOW TO MAKE YOUR HAIR GROW FASTER Fast!! UPDATED TIPS to longer hair, Secret from the East

Are you still trying to make your short hair grow faster while maintaining the health of your hair? Some of you're thinking - who the hell cares if it's healthy, as long as it "LOOKS" shiny, full and LONG, that's all that matters.  I couldn't agree with you more.  Haha. 

If you're still in the process of growing out your short hair and would like some honest and helpful tips on how to grow it out faster, read my "HOW TO MAKE YOUR HAIR GROW FASTER Fast!! - 5 TIPS to longer hair, Secret from the East,"  before reading this blog.

  I want to share with you the BEST conditioner, IMHO, from Asia, that I've tried in 10 years.. If you're new to my blog, I'm a hair stylist; I work with different hair products constantly, therefor;  it is extremely difficult to impress or wow a hair person - me - with a mere conditioner or a shampoo.  Why?  Because we're completely spoiled rotten, that's why! How I discovered this product will be at the end of the blog so that I can get to the point here..

The conditioner is made by the company, Amore Pacific and the celebrity endorsed hair product line is called RYOE. They're what we would call a VERY high-end cosmetic company and is considered one of the biggest brands in Korea. You can find their skin-care products at Sephora or Norstrom, but I wasn't able to find these hair products on there. Ever heard of Etude House BB cream, it's all over YouTube? This is also within their label but at the low-end in terms of the price range.


Here is a short clip of their RYEO ad.  The hair is, of course, Photoshopped to all hell lol, but it's still amusing and beautiful to gawk at, eh? :D




And now, the reason why I added this to my updated "how to make your hair grow faster fast" blog is that this line will help prevent hair fall-outs and thicken the hair strands. It deep-cleanses the scalp and soothes the skin, causing less itchiness. Some even say it "heal" your scalp with Asian herbs, even the conditioners do this.


  Less shedding means fuller hair, which will help in growing out your hair faster..

Photo Source: http://eunhye1003.wordpress.com/

Here are some basic facts, I've only tried the  conditioner in the Red bottle: 

• Made from traditional Asian medicine  like Ginseng
• Smells like Asian herbs  - erm earthy, like a dude? Sorta ... Don't make me describe scents!
• They call the conditioner,  RINSE- this is important to remember when ordering
• They call conditioning treatments - conditioner - I learn this while trying to place an order
• Been around for years
• You need to rub the conditioner into the scalp and ends to get the full benefit, and leave it on for few mins.
• Prevents less static electricity in the hair
•  Prevent loss of hair by 70%
• Increase hair density by 50% - they claim it makes your hair strand bigger. - I just know my hair has never looked better.
• For people with scalp sensitivity
  
• It has won 2012 Best of Beauty, Allure Magazine Award  in Korea 

Review of Brown RYEO Shampoo and Conditioner:






Their bottles are color coded for:
RED bottle: Dry hair. 
GREEN bottle: (will fill in later)
BROWN bottle: Extremely dry, brittle, damaged hair
BLUE bottle :(will fill in later)
PURPLE:  ( UPDATED 1/28/13 ) Scalp therapy /Dandruff control -  I recently tried the conditioner and the most memorable thing about this conditioner was the smell was the pungent, Asian medicine-like scent.  It made my scalp feel all tingly and cold while I had this in my head but I couldn't tell you if it did anything to my scalp, as I don't have a dandruff issue - I was merely testing out this product.  The consistency is a bit like a thick Cola Cola.    I loved the way it "felt" on my scalp, but the smell was a bit too over powering while it was on (remember, these are medicine).  But it did dissipate after I washed it off.

photo source: http://www.dienanh.net/forums/showthread.php/39395-Photo-Album-Ryeo-Shampoo-CF


Where to BUY:

I looked around and the best place to buy these are at eBay or Amazon and even then usually they're out of stock.   I'm VERY sorry; this is why this blog is so exceedingly late in coming; I've been looking for a good and reliable site all this time..

Try this eBay seller - send him a PM to get a better deal.
Amazon   - Selling the extra damaged version - try sending them a PM as well.


  You can also try the Gmartet - but the site is pretty hard to navigate if you don't speak Korean and I personally do not recommend it. Why?  Because just 4 weeks ago, I tried buying it from there and ended up disputing my charges... Thank God for PayPal because I got my money back.    You will find that the shipping is OUTRAGEOUS, so do buy more than 1 bottle when you order, send the seller a personal message asking for a "deal", most will opt for that. 

Now this is where I ramble on...

When I was in Korea on vacation this summer (2012) visiting my in-laws, I ended up trying this FANTASTIC  Ryoe conditioner because I had forgotten to bring the one I've been using in the US (Kerastase)  - and thought absolutely nothing of it...  I thought the smell was kinda -- odd, in a pleasant way..but still "odd".

On this particular day, I had also over slept, so I couldn't blow out my hair or use a curling iron on my extremely layered hair.  Now, if you have layers, with straight hair at that, you know exactly what this means...I expected to look like an old, hot mess. 

To my everlasting shock, my hair actually looked great!  It was so shiny and it looked like what it used to look like in my "early" 20s!   Full of bounce and vibrancy.  If you're in your 20s now, you have no idea what I mean here... For you older gals...you know....

From the very first day, I've felt a difference in my hair and have continued to work well.  I've spent HOURS googling a good store so that I could continue to buy this...full price at that.   Pro people get pro discounts, I don't even care that I'm actually paying full price for this.

This is how much I adore this product. Regardless of how 'effing pain in the ass this product is to find, DO try this conditioner, it's GOLD!


Remember to subscribe! xo-Tina


Oh, forgot to add:  Here is my hair progress... because of my YouTube channel, I'm also trying to grow out my hair as well and have not cut it since the end of may 2012. :)

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?  :)

PURPLE line:  ( UPDATED 1/28/13 ) Scalp therapy /Dandruff control -  I recently tried the conditioner and the most memorable thing about this conditioner was the pungent Asian medicine-like scent.  It made my scalp feel all tingly and cold while I had this in my head but I couldn't tell you if it did anything to my scalp, as I don't have a dandruff issue - I was merely testing out this product.  The consistency is a bit like a thick Cola Cola.    I loved the way it "felt" on my scalp, but the smell was a bit too over powering while it was on (remember, these are medicines).  However, it did dissipate after I washed it off.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR HAIR GROW FASTER Fast!! - 5 TIPS to longer hair, Secret from the East

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.

 This blog was requested by someone on Twitter (name hidden: @only#$%^li* )

.  Here you go, sweetie. <3

((Photo source: http://www.somuchtotellyou.co.nz/2011/06/long-haired-child.html))

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

4) GO SULFATE (SLS - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate ) FREE.

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.

• 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?  :)

Or Watch/Read My " Taylor Swift Hair Tutorial:  Formal Side Bun "! 

or get this look by watching my Youtube Waterfall French Fishtail Braid Hair Tutorial: :)

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?  :)

Best shampoo without Sodium Lauryl Sulfate review. Get healthier skin and scalp.

 Do you notice your hair thinning?  Are you suffering from dry, itchy scalp?  Dry dandruff perhaps?  Which is caused by excessive dryness to the scalp.

You probably didn't know that Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) could be the cause of most of your skin irritations, and not just on your scalp but everywhere else on your body.  In fact, the LEADING cause of hair loss in women is SLS - aha! 

To give you a clearer picture of how harsh this chemical really is, this stuff is used in the auto shops to cut the oil from the motor parts.  And the main reason why the companies are using it is that it's cheap to produce and the lovely  bubbles are very pretty.  But  completely unnecessary. 

 Wow, this certainly is starting to sound like a TV commercial, doesnt it lol?   I could discuss this  much further here but then this blog would become endless and I wanted to share what my favorite SLS free shampoo is in the market and not what SLS is......

From my personal experience as a hair stylist AND a user of this product, the best Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) FREE shampoo in the market right now, IMHO, is the DermOrganic Sulfate-Free Conditioning Shampoo

LET'S GO OVER WHAT *THEY* CLAIM

Gentle sulfate-free formula
Safe for Color Treated Hair
DermOrganic Sulfate-Free Conditioning Shampoo provide a rich, luxurious lather that makes other sulfate-free shampoos jealous!

What makes it so good? Hair and skin rely on important nutrients such as Essential Fatty Lipids (EFAs) and Amino Acids.DermOrganic Sulfate-Free Conditioning Shampoo ^® is the only shampoo made with a proprietary blend of EFA Lipid and Amino-Acid based skin cleansers. That means it is the only shampoo to moisturize, strengthen and rebuild the hair every time you clean your hair!
Whether your hair is colored, permed, heat styled or sun drenched, DermOrganic Sulfate-Free Conditioning Shampoo ^® has what it takes to impress stressed tresses.
So gentle, this shampoo is ideal for color treated hair and is superb as an all-over cleanser that leaves skin soft and supple. So healthy for your hair that you’ll never have to switch shampoos again.
Further enriched with Argan Oil with Omega-6 and Linoleic Acid, Vitamin E, Panthenol, Rice Amino Acids, and anti-oxidant plant extracts to preserve the life of hair color. 

Ingredients: Aqua/Eau/D.Water, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate(1), Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate(2), Decyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Glucoside, Methyl Gluceth-20, Infusion of Argan Oil & Sunflower Seed Extract & Grape Seed Extract & Rice Amino Acid & Sodium PCA & Panthenol & Tocopheral Acetate (Vitamin E), Glycereth-2 Cocoate/Benzoic Acid (natural preservative), Fragrance.
(1) Amino-Acid based, plant derived cleanser
(2) Essential Lipid based, plant derived cleanser

AND HERE IS MY TAKE

 Let me first assure you that,  I've never been so utterly happy with a shampoo product in many a year.

For sure, you can find something that makes your hair feel and look as good as this, but also Sulfate Free?  HELL NO.   Just look at the ingredients there, they're all very good for you  (except for the silicone - but a vinegar rinse twice a month will clear that right up - and without it, your hair will look like a bush).

This is a rave review but nothing is ever perfect. Consequently,  I had 2  3 issues with this product.  JUST three and that's amazing in itself.


1) I didn't find it very color safe on my hair.   However, I must then admit that my clients didn't notice it.
  2) It's advertised as a CONDITIONING shampoo - like it's one of those  2 in 1 deal (Pert Plus anyone?).  Its NOT.  You def need a separate conditioner, folks.  
3) The scent doesnt last! 

 OTHER THINGS YOU MIGHT WANT TO KNOW

WHAT DOES IT SMELL LIKE?

Like all the beach oils poured into a jar of goodness.  Coconuts, bananas, etc - it smells like the beach.  Serious.


WILL IT LATHER UP? 

 This is a serious complaint with so many people when it comes to Sulfate Free Shampoos because 90% of the SLS shampoos in the market do not sud. 

 Therefor, I'm happy to report that, YES, it does lather up.  HOWEVER, the suds doesnt look like your average shampoo bubbles.  I spent a good 40 mins merely looking for a photo of what a SLS free suds look like for this  blog. 

  Please look at the photo to the left.  It looks just like that - barely there.  Kinda cute. 

And as a comparison, look at what a normal shampoo suds look like.  Nice fluffy cloud of sulfate there, mister...ahem.

FIRST TIME 

 My first comical reaction in the shower, quite butt naked and rambling on:

"What the HELL is this, crap, ugh !@#$!"  -  because it barely lathered up like they claimed.   So I shampooed again and this time it did sud up, and I started noticing the heavenly smell...  

But wait,  the second the water hit my head to rinse, and let me tell you, my hair has never rinsed off so fast in my entire life,  my hair started to squeak, no seriously - it squeaked!! Because it was so effing CLEAN.   UGH!!

This had me entirely worried because usually, for my hair type, which is long, thick, color treated and coarse - very clean hair equals a very dry, brittle hair when its completely dry.  If you have long hair, you know exactly what I mean.

By this time, I'm bitterly mumbling to myself about another crap SLS free shampoo that I wasted money on... but wait... wait

My hair started to dry and I rediscovered Jesus, and fell so deeply in love with DermOrganic Sulfate-Free Conditioning Shampoo that I went and told all my clients and am now blogging about it. 

My hair has never been as fluffy, soft and shiny in my whole life. In addition,   my scalp no longer flakes (unless I wash it twice a day) - this was my sole reason for looking into SLS free shampoos.    This stuff is entirely brilliant!!

This shampoo gets a 4.5 Amazon Stars from me.  

If you've found this review helpful, please sub, add, comment, share, and like my page.   It would mean a lot to me. :)

Finally, I just had to share this cute pic with you haha... Thanks for reading, take care, everyone !! :-)

 UPDATED: 1/14/13:  Click below !

I've discovered the best conditioner that will make your hair shed less in Korea 2 months ago!! 

  It's truly one of the BEST conditioner that I've run across in... 7 years!