Women like changes. There is a day when we feel like having our hair cut so we arrange a visit at a hairdresser’s (me 3 weeks ago), and then we come to the conclusion that long hair suits us better (also me, but now). So what should I do?

It’s time to grow my hair! How to do this quickly and effectively? Let me reveal you my ways of accelerating hair growth.

In theory growing hair isn’t challenging – all that you have to do is let it grow. However, when we decide to extend our hair, it always turns out that the pace at which it grows is awfully too slow and we have to get the hair trimmed constantly because the ends keep splitting. When the dream hairdo isn’t soon to appear, it’s a wise thing to reach for home remedies for speeding up hair growth.

What should you know about hair growth?

Hair growth is determined by the health state of bulbs. All the processes connected with hair growth, like cell division, take place inside the scalp. Sometimes, not only the length of hair extends as hair shaft is also able to get thicker. Still, such transformations, or hair upgrades, happen in scalp because the hair itself is dead.

In average hair gets 1 cm longer within a month, which gives us 12 cm per year. Not enough? Speed at which hair extends is determined by many factors – your current state of health, a diet that you follow, proper functioning of hormones and, of course, hair care you expose the strands to daily.

Also, it’s worth realizing that hair growing process isn’t only influenced by the hair care products we apply to hair shafts. What we apply to scalp also matters.

Before you start growing your hair…

… you must get it trimmed!

I know, it sounds ridiculous but getting rid of split ends is necessary. In short, split ends pose a common problem that leads to accelerated water and nutrient loss from hair – which are essential for hair to become long.

Hair grows faster when…

… scalp is clean and healthy!

Another very important step is precise scalp cleansing. I know that most of us don’t pay attention to such trivial things, which is wrong. As a consequence, there are plenty of impurities residing on hair roots: dead epidermal cells, sebum, cosmetics, dust. They also impede proper hair growth, and this should be borne in mind.

Luckily, there are more products to cleanse scalp with than just shampoos; basically, you can make use of scalp scrubs. The truth is, a good scalp exfoliator is all you need to get rid of impurities that gathered on the skin of head. Let me give you a piece of advice, the next time you are in a shop, try to find either mechanic or enzymatic scalp scrub, will you?

Scalp scrub: To boost hair growth

Do you know why it is beneficial to expose your scalp to exfoliation? Because scrubs don’t only leave your scalp fresh and clean but also accelerate hair growth! Yes, that’s right.

Indeed, scalp scrub is a good way to speed up natural hair extension processes. Delicate massage given with fine abrasive particles improves micro-circulation in scalp which translates into better nourished hair bulbs, and this consequently leads to accelerated hair growth. Simple but effective, isn’t it?

Recipe. My favorite scalp scrub:

• 1 portion of shampoo
• 1 spoon coffee grounds
• 1 spoon olive oil

I keep combining the ingredients until they create an even mass and then I apply it to wet scalp. I spread the scrub at hair roots and keep massaging for 5-10 minutes. Then I remove the scrub and apply acid rinse so as to smooth hair cuticles out.

Scalp conditioner: to boost hair growth and volume

When it comes to my methods of boosting hair growth, I guess there is no better way to do this but using a scalp conditioner. This product combines advantages of two procedures: massage and a nourishing scalp treatment. The most effective ones, of course, are herbal hair conditioners as well as those boosted with natural oils.

What can you rub into scalp? Here is a short list of substances that accelerate hair growth.

1. Castor oil – best if combined with hyaluronic acid (1:1) because the oil is rather thick.
2. Parsley juice – rather unpopular but incredibly effective; although some people drink it, I prefer to apply it to scalp.
3. Stomach drops – they often contain multitude of herbs that accelerate hair growth and are all-natural.
4. Burdock oil – less popular than castor oil but definitely lighter and equally effective in terms of accelerating hair growth.
5. Olive oil + egg – actually it makes more of a mask but it’s a vitamin bomb for hair and scalp.

How to use hair conditioners? It’s simple:

• dampen hair,
• pour some hair conditioner on your hands,
• apply to scalp and hair roots,
• keep massaging scalp for a few minutes,
• let it sit for 15-30 minutes,
• wash hair as usual.

Extra: How to speed up hair growth?

Hair growth boosting scalp conditioners, trichology cleansing peel for the scalp and head massages won’t help you grow long hair unless you deliver comprehensive care to your strands. The truth is, helping hair grow long requires adopting a common-sense approach. By saying that, I mean that it’s crucial to follow a balanced diet (rich in vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids), to wash the hair correctly (delicate, only with natural shampoos) and to arrange hair delicately (don’t torture your hair by jerking it, rubbing towel against the hair or by wearing tight updo hairstyles).