5. Avoid Using Heat-styling Tools
Excessive use of heat-styling products such as flat irons, curling wands, and blow dryers can cause damage to your hair, increasing the likelihood of breaking. If you want your hair to grow quicker, limit your usage of these instruments.
Alternative Styling Tip:
- Air dry hair whenever possible.
- For natural waves, use heat-free styling methods such as braiding overnight.
6. Trim Regularly (but not too frequently)
It may seem contradictory, but frequent haircuts can help your hair grow quicker. Trimming your hair eliminates split ends, which can migrate up the hair shaft and create more breaks.
Trim your hair every 8-12 weeks to maintain its health and length.
7. Continue to Drink Water
Just like your body, your hair needs moisture to stay healthy and develop. Maintaining enough hydration levels on your scalp promotes healthy hair growth.
Tips for Hydration:
You should drink eight glasses or more of water per day.
- Stay hydrated by eating water-rich foods such as cucumbers, melons, and oranges.
8. Minimize Hair Washing
Washing your hair too frequently might deplete its natural oils, which are necessary for keeping your hair healthy and hydrated. Wash your hair just 2-3 times a week, depending on your hair type.
When to Wash:
- For oily hair, use dry shampoo in between washes.
- When washing, focus on the scalp and allow the suds to flow into the ends to cleanse without over-drying.
9. Apply a Shampoo Without Sulfates
Sulfates are harsh detergents included in many shampoos that may strip your hair of its natural oils, leaving it dry and brittle. Make the switch to a sulfate-free shampoo that cleans your hair without making it dry.
Why Is It Sulfate-Free?
- Preserves the natural moisture balance of your hair; • Alleviates dryness and irritation of the scalp.
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