How to Grow Super Long Hair

No monthly haircut. Some stylists will tell you to cut 2-3 centimeters of hair every month, but it really doesn’t help. Why? Because your hair grows about 2-3 cm every month, so if you cut 2-3 cm every month, your hair will basically never grow longer. But, before starting to grow long hair, make sure that your hair is healthy and does not break or split. Hair starts to grow from the roots, but damaged hair is concentrated near the ends. Prevent the damaged hair from spreading upwards by cutting off the ends of the damaged hair. So, theoretically you should cut all broken and split ends before growing long hair, because long and ugly hair is not good at all.

Adjust the shampooing mode. Clean hair is certainly something everyone wants, but washing it too often can strip away the oils that keep hair healthy, making it more brittle and more prone to breakage. To prevent premature hair loss, limit shampooing to 2-3 times a week. Washing your hair only once a week is best. Rinse the shampoo off with cold water.

Keep away from heat. The high heat of dryers, curlers, and irons works wonders for styling, but what about its downsides? They seriously burn your hair and cause breakage. Avoid using these heat tools whenever possible, and if you must use them, turn the heat to the lowest setting.

Avoid harsh chemicals. For the same reason frequent shampooing and use of hot tools, chemical dyes, straighteners, and curlers make hair brittle and prone to breakage. Chemicals are the most detrimental for long hair growth compared to all the causes of hair damage. Never perm or straighten your hair, and if you must dye your hair, try an all-natural dye like henna. ^[1]

Protect hair from the sun. Exposure to UVA and UVB rays found in the sun can cause hair loss and damage hair over time. In general, try to minimize exposure to direct sunlight or spotlights to a few hours a day. When you go out, wear a hat or scarf.

Use fresh water. Summer weather beckons for trips to the pool and the beach, but salt and chlorine can make your hair frizzy. These additives in water dry out the hair, making it prone to breakage. Try to avoid these waters when possible (wear a shower cap!), and if you can’t avoid that, condition your hair immediately afterwards.

Healthy eating. The benefits of good eating habits are seemingly endless, with one of the positive effects being faster hair growth. Minimize the amount of animal fat, sugar and salt in your diet and increase the fresh fruits and vegetables you eat every day. Doing this will stimulate hair growth from the inside out, and strengthen the elasticity of each hair over time.

Drink a lot of water. Water flushes toxins from your body, and helps support systems that run your body. To support your body in growing long hair, make sure you drink enough water every day. Drink about 8 cups of fluids a day, mostly water. Over the course of a few weeks or months, you’ll notice a definite change in your hair (and skin, nails, as well as mental health…).

Minimize stress. High stress levels degrade your health, and poor health inhibits hair growth. The solution? Reduce stress so it doesn’t affect the length of your hair! Take the time to help yourself get rid of the worries of life, and you will have long, sexy hair in no time.