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Top 5 Tips to Growing Longer Healthier Hair

Trying to grow long and healthy hair can be an extremely
difficult challenge to take on. Many celebrities choose to
use the world's fastest shortcut and get hair extensions.
However, the average woman can't afford to maintain high
quality extensions. Thus, growing your hair length in a
natural way is typically the best path to take.

To begin with, it's very important to remember you have to
start with healthy hair in order to grow hair long and
healthy. Thus, it's important for you to cut all damaged
hair off before you start the growing process. Once you
have only healthy hair left, use these five hair tips to
learn how to grow longer hair as fast as possible!

1. Get Regular Trims! When you're growing your hair longer, it's extremely important to get a hair trim on a very regular basis. When you get your hair trimmed, it removes any split or damaged ends. Visit your salon every three to four months for a trim of about one half inch. If you color your hair or use harsh heat appliances on it often, you may need a trim even more often than this, however.

2. Skip The Heat! Using hair dryers, curling irons, hot rollers, crimpers or flat irons on your hair can be extremely damaging. In fact, these products can damage your hair and keep it from growing like it should. If you can't possibly skip the heat appliances, think about getting a gentle shampoo made to protect your hair from heat related damage. There are several brands which offer this type of protection and it's worthwhile to use. In addition, think about using your blow dryer on low settings or allow your hair to air dry for as long as you can before blasting it with hot air.

3. Be Careful Of Ponytails! A ponytail can be a great way to cure a bad hair day, but it can also damage your hair if not done properly. Refrain from wearing tight ponytails very often if you're trying to grow longer or healthier hair. If a ponytail is tugging on your scalp, chances are it could be breaking your hair at the same time. If you want to wear your hair up with a clip or hair band, be sure it's done so in a loose style. This will reduce the amount of damage to your hair, while still letting you wear your hair up.

4. Use Hair Replacement Products! If you're experiencing hair loss from conditions like alopecia, talk with your doctor about hair replacement products. You may benefit from using products like Rogaine, to help your locks become healthier and thicker.

5. Take Your Vitamins! Nutrition does play a part in healthy hair growth. However, it's important you focus on the specific vitamins thought to take a big role in hair health. Pantothenic acid is helpful for stimulating vitamin consumption and stopping hair loss, while helping re-growth. Biotin is supposed to help cell development, prevent hair loss and stop premature graying of the hair. Inositol and Folic Acid are thought to keep the hair healthy and allow for good blood circulation in the scalp area. A multi vitamin might indeed cover all of these areas. Just be sure to check out the back of the bottle to see which formula is best for your overall health and your hair health! Check with your doctor before starting any new supplements.