Emphasis on proper hair care routine and diet is considered to be the most valuable advice for making hair grow faster and longer.

Though obvious still, this is the most neglected aspect either due to lack of knowledge or due to common myths associated with hair growth.

Here are a few effective tips to boost hair growth.

• Scalp Massage

Regular scalp massages are highly beneficial in growing hair faster naturally.

Hot oil treatment, in particular promotes proper circulation required to stimulate the scalp. You just need to gently rub your fingers through the scalp in circular motion for a few minutes.

Moreover, application of oils such as rosemary oil, olive oil, coconut oil etc provides necessary nourishment to the scalp. Before applying the oil of your choice, heat it in microwave for about 30 seconds.

• Remove scalp residue

Reduce scalp residue as it clogs hair follicles and hinder faster hair growth. Weekly hair rinse with a mixture of equal amounts of apple cider vinegar and water helps remove scalp residue and dead skin.

• Flip your hair upside down

Flip your head over for about 2-4 minutes daily. This may sound weird but it tends to stimulate hair follicles by reversing the flow of blood.
According to Speedy Remedies, this trick helps stimulate the hair follicles.

• Moisture is the key to healthier and hence faster hair growth

When using conditioners to avoid tangles and provide moisture, apply the product only on the lower half of your hair, particularly focusing on the dry ends and carefully avoiding the scalp.

In addition, do not shampoo your hair too often and do not try to brush wet hair when striving for faster hair growth to get long hair. It is better to comb semi-moist hair with the help of a wide teethed comb.

• Hair packs

Prepare a homemade hair mask to accelerate hair growth by mixing a tablespoon of honey in one egg yolk. Apply this hair pack on the scalp and leave it for about half an hour. Finally, rinse your hair with mildly lukewarm water to remove the sticky mixture. Follow this procedure at least once every week.

If you are wondering how to boost hair growth in a much simpler way then you can daily wash your hair with rosemary water.

• Final rinse

Use a combination of three drops of lavender oil, five drops of rosemary oil and two drops of sage essential oil in one liter of water as a conditioner for final rinsing. Besides, always wash your hair with cold or at most lukewarm water, not hot water. Cold water also increases shine in hair.

• Hair trimming to remove split ends

Trimming the hair from time to time is perhaps the most widely prevalent yet contradictory tip for improving hair growth. In days gone by, people believed frequent hair trimming to be the key to faster hair growth. But now, extensive research has proved that this concept is merely a myth.

But still, even after this finding, if you ask someone about it you are likely to get the same reply. Why so??

The reason is that trimming your hair helps to get rid of split ends. Although split ends do not stop hair growth yet, they are considered unfavorable because if they are not eliminated then your hair will grow in split ends, diving into further split ends thereby counteracting the whole charm of having long hair.

Therefore, it is advised that you get your hair trimmed on a regular basis. In fact, most of the hair experts recommend that hair should be trimmed every 6-8 weeks.

However, you must be wondering that getting frequent hair cuts will defy the very purpose of achieving faster hair growth. But, this is not the case. Basically, the ends of your hair grow older as the strands of hair grow longer. These older strands can only be trimmed; they cannot be repaired.

Plus, normal day-to-day wear and tear tends to erode the ends, thereby giving rise to split ends that make hair susceptible to breakage. Thus, your hair will surely grow but they will not grow properly if you do not remove these split ends at least every 10-12 weeks.

• Diet matters

Nutritious diet consisting of foods rich in B vitamins, proteins, iron etc is a highly recommended solution for growing your hair faster.

So, replace your empty calories with healthy foods like spinach, beans, broccoli, green bell peppers, lettuce, milk, fish, strawberries, avocados, tomatoes, bananas, apricots, yogurt, soy products, oregano, flaxseeds, nuts, whole grains etc. You can also take supplements, if needed.

• Stress increases the risk of hair loss

Avoiding stress and getting sufficient sleep can help you to grow hair faster and longer. It has been observed that factors like stress, depression and sleep deprivation actually contribute in hair loss.

On the other hand, deep breathing, exercising and proper sleep (growth hormones are secreted during sleep) promote growth of hair.

• Products for hair care

Choose mild shampoos and conditioners depending on your hair type. For instance, opt for hair care products designed for deep cleansing in case you have oily hair.

Dry, damaged hair, on the other hand, can be cared for by using products with moisturizing properties. Do not use hair styling products in excess. Try to use them on special occasions only. If you like to color your hair then consider highlighting some of your hair to minimize hair damage.

• Stay away from harsh chemicals and heating tools used for hair styling

Chemical and heat treatments like curling irons on hair gradually make them fragile prone to breakage. Even hair dryers should not be used too frequently as they tend to make hair dry.

In fact, it is better to use a leave-in conditioner before blow drying your hair. Moreover, use the dryer on the ends and middle portion, carefully avoiding hair on the scalp to minimize damage.

Understanding the basics of hair growth

When looking for suggestions on making hair grow at quick rate it is essential to understand the importance of natural hair growth and healthy hair.

It is believed that on an average, hair grow at a rate of about half an inch per month. Hair growth becomes a bit more sluggish during winters.

So, if you want to grow your hair longer and faster naturally, keep this small but valuable information in your mind so that you aim realistically, not whimsically. Healthy hair can very well be expected to grow faster.

And, the key to healthy hair is a healthy body. Therefore, before proceeding to maximize hair growth, take necessary steps to improve your diet and lifestyle and remove nutritional deficiencies.

Hereditary factors also play an important role in deciding the growth potential of your hair. Besides, make sure there are no underlying diseases (thyroid disorders, for instance) that could be affecting your hair adversely.

Now that you know about hair growth, try out the above mentioned tips and procedures with patience and perseverance to flaunt gorgeous long locks that you always dreamt of.