HOW TO GROW THICK HAIR
Thinning hair may be caused by a variety of factors. Your gender, age and race affect the growth process, as can the season and time of day, according to HairBoutique.com. There is nothing you can do about these conditions, but there are some factors you can
regulate that may be affecting the growth of your hair. Your diet, stress, sleep patterns and blood circulation are linked to your hair growth cycle. Change these conditions and you may go from losing hair to growing hair.
Step 1:
Relax. Stress can adversely affect your hair growth, says Dr. HingHau Tsang in an article called "Natural Approach to Hair Loss." Try some yoga classes or schedule regular massages. Yoga is also helpful for hair growth because there are many poses like downward facing dog, handstands, headstands, dolphin, peacock and forward fold that place your head down so circulation to your scalp increases.
Step 2:
Sleep in or go to bed earlier. Give yourself seven to nine hours of sleep each night, as
recommended by HairBoutique.com. Lack of sleep can impede your ability to grow hai
Step 3:
Eat foods that are high in biotin, an important nutrient for hair growth, according to Dr. Tsang. These include liver, bananas, cauliflower, cereals, salmon, carrots, soy flour and yeast, according to Drugs.com. Take a zinc supplement as well because Dr. Tsang says that a lack of zinc in your diet can cause hair loss.
Step 4:
Drink a tablespoon of fish oil or flax seed oil every day. These oils contain protein, the lack of which in your diet can cause your body to tell hair follicles to stop growing hair, according to "Other Hair Loss Causes" on DermatologyChannel.net. They also contain omega-3 fatty acids, which Dr. Nicole Sundene says help you to grow strong and shiny hair in an article entitled "How to Grow Hair Super Fast" on KitchenTableMedicine.com.
Step 5:
Include green and yellow fruits and vegetables in your diet daily. Green and yellow produce is high in beta-carotene, which is crucial for hair growth according to HairBoutique.com. Beta-carotene is transformed by your body into vitamin A, which is necessary for healthy skin and nails too.
Step 6:
Get checked for ringworm and Seborrheic dermatitis. These skin conditions may cause thinning hair, according to DermatologyChannel.net. Look for scaly patches of skin, which is a symptom of Sehorrheic dermatitis.
How to Grow Hair Out Thicker & Stronger
Hair grows in stages that last about three to five years before naturally falling out, report stylists at Hairstyles Cut. The longest period is when the hair first begins to grow. It then rests for a few months and falls out. While the texture of your hair is primarily determined by genetics, there are steps you can take to grow your hair out so that it is thicker and stronger. Other measures are preventive to stop hair from
falling out prematurely.
Step 1:
Massage your scalp to improve the blood circulation. Place your fingertips on your scalp and without moving the hair around, lightly move your scalp in a circular motion on your scalp. Your whole scalp should move. Continue for about five seconds and then move your fingers to another spot your head and repeat until you have massaged your entire head.
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Step 2:
Run your fingers over your scalp to get the blood flowing. Vigorously move your fingers over your scalp until you feel your scalp get warm and it begins to tingle. Repeat all over your head, paying particular attention to areas where your hair is thinning.
Step 3:
Eat a healthy diet this is rich in protein and vitamins A and D, nutrients that are vital to hair health. Good sources of vitamin A include yellow and green vegetables and fruits. Vitamin D is found in fortified milk and dairy products, as well as fortified orange juice. Protein sources that could play a role in helping you grow thicker, stronger hair include fish, wheat germ and soy.
Step 4:
Take a supplement that contains biotin, B6 and folic acid. Stylists at Hair Boutique also report that certain minerals play a role in growing thick, healthy hair. Mineral supplements that include sulfur, zinc, magnesium and silica may help hair growth.
HOW TO GROW THICK HAIR NATURALLY
When you grow thicker hair, it can add more volume to your mane, and your hairstyle is not as likely to fall flat. Although you can purchase expensive treatments that can help you grow thicker and stronger hair, there are natural at-home methods you can try first. While you wait for your hair to grow thicker, you can add volume by getting a layered haircut and using a body-boosting shampoo and conditioner.
Apply a protein hair treatment. Protein treatments give your hair more body and strength. Instead of purchasing an expensive protein-based hair mask, make your own at home by beating an egg and adding it to your wet hair. Leave on for five to 10 minutes before rinsing with lukewarm water. Five yourself this treatment weekly.
Step 2:
Towel dry your hair. Limit the amount of heat that you use on your hair. Excessive blow drying can lead to the hair growing back thinner.
Step 3:
Trim off split ends. Keep up with your regular haircuts to encourage the hair to grow back thicker. Shorter haircuts give you more body. Aim to receive a trim every six to eight weeks.
Step 4:
Massage the scalp with amla or castor oil. Place a small amount of oil in your hair prior to shampooing, then massage your scalp. Spend a few minutes working the fingers over the scalp to improve blood flow to the area. Shampoo as normal to rinse out the oily residue.
Step 5:
Eat nutrient-rich foods. If you want your hair to grow back fuller naturally, you need to consider the type of
diet that you consume. To help your body grow thicker hair, you should have a high amount of calcium, protein, zinc, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C in your diet. Foods that are high in these nutrients are beans, fish, shellfish, citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables, carrots and dairy products.
