How to make your hair grow faster: How can I grow my hair thicker and longer?
What to know about hair growth
Hair, like nails and skin, is a
protein material built up on amino acids. It is rich in minerals, especially
sulfur. A sebaceous gland at the base of the hair follicle secretes sebum, an
oily substance, which acts as a lubricant. When vital minerals and vitamins are
lacking in the blood the quality of fiber and sebum deteriorates resulting in
lusterless hair and change of texture. Research shows that we are born with the
number of hair follicles we will ever have over the years we will spend living
i.e. no new hair follicles for a lifetime. The human head has about 100,000+
hair follicles. And each hair grows about 1\2 inch per month on average. Read
more of what the American Academy of
Dermatologist says about hair growth.
As we grow, some of these hair follicles halt in the production of hair and lead to Alopecia. Alopecia or Baldness is the shedding of the hair in patches leaving glossy bald areas. It is normal to lose about one hundred hairs a day, but severe stress such as unemployment, divorce, or death in a family may considerably increase hair loss. Losses of long-standing are seldom recovered. Baldness sometimes happens suddenly; eye-lashes or beards may be affected. Though emotional stress and a run-down condition is a frequent cause, most cases are not permanent, returning to normal with adequate treatment.
The baldness of the eyebrows alerts us to the lowered function of the thyroid gland, being an early outward sign of myxedema.
How fast your hair grows will depend on:
- Your age
- Your health status
- And other health conditions
Note. Studies show that male
occipital baldness confers a risk of heart disease, being associated with higher total cholesterol and diastolic blood pressure than men with a full head
of hair. Frontal baldness has not been found to be associated with an increased
risk of coronary heart disease and myocardial infarct. “It seems prudent for
bald men to be especially vigorous in controlling risk factors for such
conditions.” (S.M. Lesko, Journal of the American Medical Association, Feb 24,
1993, 269: 998-1003)
Other Enemy to “Making Your Hair Grow Faster” And Can Cause Alopecia
- Hormone deficiency (Agnus Castus) in females: It may be associated with failing thyroid or ovarian function. Other causes may be pregnancy, menopause, or simply discontinuing The Pill.
- Certain skin diseases predispose: ringworm (Thuja), eczema (Yellow Dock), from the thyroid disorder (Kelp, Blue Flag root).
- Exposure to some cosmetics, excessive sunlight, strong chemicals, and treatment of cancer with cytotoxic drugs may interfere with the nutrition of the hair follicles..
- A pony-tail hairstyle or the wearing of a crash helmet may cause what is known as traction alopecia.
- Heavy coffee drinkers invariably lose hair luster.
- Zinc. Low levels of iron and zinc can cause the condition
How To Make Your Hair Grow Faster And Stronger: Make your hair thicker and longer.
Healthy hair depends upon good personal
hygiene, brushing and washing with gentle-acting materials instead of harsh
detergent shampoos which remove natural oils from the scalp and spoil its
condition. Here are natural ways to improve hair growth:
1 1. Use
Herbal vasodilators to make your hair grow faster
Hair growth is
assisted by improving surface circulation of the scalp which is beneficial for
conveying nutrients to the hair roots and facilitating drainage. Herbal
vasodilators stimulate hair follicle nutrition and encourage growth which
includes Cayenne, Pleurisy root, Black Cohosh, and Prickly Ash, which are all
taken internally (seek the help of an expert medical herbalist)
2. Use
Aloe vera gel makes your hair grow faster
Aloe vera gel is noted for its
moisturizing effect and to provide nutrients. It may be used as shampoo, hair
set, and conditioner. Using it as shampoo, hair set and conditioner tremendously
increased hair growth.
3. Applying
essential oils make your hair grow faster: Make your hair grow thicker and
longer by 40%
Jojoba oil has been used for centuries
by the Mexican Indians for a healthy scalp and to make hair grow stronger and
faster; today it is combined with Evening Primrose and Vitamin E with good
effect. You can mix jojoba oil with that
of sunflower, mineral, or castor oil. Another research shows applying Olive oil
make your hair grow stronger and faster.
4. Daily
hygienic practices make your hair grow faster
One of several
herbs may be used as a rinse, including Nettles, Rosemary, Southernwood,
Fennel, Chamomile, Yellow Dock, and Quassia. Hair should be washed not more than
once weekly with warm water and simple vegetable soap; rinse four times with
warm rinse, finishing off with a cold water. Brunettes should add a little vinegar;
blondes, lemon juice. Selenium once had a reputation as a hair conditioner;
recent research confirms. Selenium shampoos are available.
5. Use
vitamins and nutrients
To ensure a
healthy scalp a correct mineral balance is essential calling for
supplementation of the diet with vitamins (Vitamin B (complex), B6, Choline, C,
E and vitamin B12 (50mg thrice daily), selenium, zinc, and silica.
6. Aromatherapy
works
Aromatherapy; 2
drops each: Sage, Nettles, Thyme; to 2 teaspoons Gin or Vodka, and massage into
the scalp daily.
7. Seek
medical aid in case of hormone deficiency
In the cases of
falling thyroid or ovarian function, other agents include Helonias, Motherwort, Black Haw bark.
Leave in the comment box ways you
manage your hair. I will be happy to learn from you. Stay safe. See the next
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References:
1. 1. Thomas B. (1998), Bartram’s Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, (2nd Edition), Robinson Publishing Ltd UK.
22. Professor Dr. Reinhard L. et’tal, (2011), American Herbal Pharmacopoeia, CRC Press, United States Of America.
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