Encouraging Hair Growth - How to's and Products

[ele]

Thick, faster growing hair

I have thin hair and it grows so sloooow ! i just cut it but want long hair again...i read in one of the other forums that taking fish oil can help hair get thicker and grow faster - does anyone know of anything else to do this ??? or anything not to do ??

 

[VainJane]

Hmmm....I really can't say anything for sure. I've heard that fish oil is great for your skin, hair and nails and I don't think it would hurt to take some of that anyway. Models like Heidi Klum have diets rich in salmon because the fish oil in it is so beneficial for the body.

Here's an interesting article I found that might be of some help
http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip214.htm

 

[quimby]

I think fish oil works. I used to take them for awhile.

Some other things that I've read might work:
* scalp massages
* exercise. basically, anything that gets the circulation going.
* Nizoral dandruff shampoo. it exfoliates the outer layer of cells and supposedly stimulates growth.
* hot oil treatment. specifically the hair oil (olive?) that you can find in Indian groceries, for example, heated up and massaged into the scalp
* hair & nail vitamins

 

[Hanne]

ele kindly do a search prior to making a new thread, thank you

 

[TheKiwi]

I've been taking fish oil capsules for the past month, and my hair seems to be growing faster. I think there really is something to this fish thing!

 

[Belle Princesse]

Whoever mentioned castor oil is right it is said to promote growth, but it definately does make the hair soft; I think with oils it's a cultral thing- castor oil (unrefined); Caribbean, olive oil- Mediterranian/Latin American, coconut oil- Indian. I personally like all three but prefer olive oil and castor oil.

In terms of tips; low manipulation hairstyles, scalp massages, regular trims, deep conditioning, supplements and a healthy diet, exercise and in general just pamper your hair especially your ends.

 

[just_me]

love this thread! I already take a-z vitamins should I take zink tablets as well?? I'm scared of getting too much iron!

I really want long healthy hair for the summer! what about the ends?

 

[Belle Princesse]

^I'm not sure if Zinc has that much of an impact on the hair but I could be wrong, hair vitamins I know of are...biotin, other b-vitamins, protein, omega3's, multivitamins should cover your iron intake.

 

[Tushka_BeLLa]

I use Indian Hair Grower.

 

[PeppermintPink]

I've been using this oil treatment every night since Jan 1st (yes, my New Years Resolution is to grow out my Natalie Portman Esq Haircut, which I love but it's time to get the Rapunzel hair I've always dreamed of...-

1 tablespoon of Jojoba Oil
3 drops of rosemary oil
3 drops of lavender oil
1 drop of cedarwood oil
1 drop of lemonbalm oil (aka melissa oil)

I massage this into my hair and scalp most nights and then wash it out in the morning. I'm doing this for 3 months and then I'll do it every other night for 3 months and then just once a week. (mainly because I don't want to have to wash my hair everyday because I think it's better for it to wash it every few days instead).

I've seen a great difference in the strength and growth of my hair and it's super shiny.

I also take Silical gel in a glass of juice everyday (about 1 tablespoon) (apparently this is what Jennifer Aniston used to grow out her bob a few years ago).

 

[Belle Princesse]

I use Indian Hair Grower.

What's that?

 

[pinkvolvo]

Any reccommendations for thinning hair? It grows fine.. but it's so thin

 

[BaroqueRockstar]

^same. my hair grows CRAZY fast but it's thin
i'd love to know how to thicken it

 

[Belle Princesse]

Castor oil is said to thicken the hair, my hair's naturally thick so i can't really tell if it's working but I love what it does for my hair. Since your hair is fine you may just want to apply to scalp and leave it in overnight before you wash your hair.

 

[Dkammern]

ZINK!!!

Oh my god!... I read somewhere about zink suppliments helping to speed up the hair growth process.. so, I thought I had nothing to lose

Well, Here I am with already almost half inch of roots coming out In 3 weeks

I color my hair often, so seeing roots is very new to me

zink is great for both hair and skin... works beautifully with both greasy and delicate thin skin types

 

[lifeis]

beer ferment tablets, they work!!i been taking them for 3 months or so and my hair is longer than its ever been. Ok it was shoulder lenth and never grew past it and now it has i am so happy!! Hopefully by july its be a bit longer and almost the lenth i want it.

They not only work but they are cheep. I bought 300 tablets for 4.95 € and still haven't finshed the jar, ur supposed to take 4 a day; 2 in the morning with breakfast and 2 at night. The taste is not great but if u fill ur mouth with water and then swalow them u don't taste it!!

 

[FashionJunkie]

Any reccommendations for thinning hair? It grows fine.. but it's so thin

I've read about it in a magazine, i haven't tried it though (my hair are very thick) but i want to, you never know.

Frederik Fekkai Protein Rx PM Repair strengthener.

Also egg whites, just apply on your hair leave for a while and then rinse (WATCH OUT: normal/cold water ONLY)

 

[FashionJunkie]

oh, about the zinc iron thing. YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH IT HELPS.

I had no iron whatsoever and i hated my hair for like 7 years ( i had no idea i didn't have iron). Last year after my hospitalization (where they gave me massive amounts of iron) my hair started to grow HEALTHY, shiny, strong, perfect. Now i'm in love with them.

IMPORTANT: before you do anything ask a doctor. I had a problem. You can't take iron without asking your doctor first. Taking too much iron can cause severe problems.

 

[Sun_Goddess01]

Yes, zinc and iron are good for you but make sure you dont overdose in it. maybe like once a day if your eating foods with no iron, zinc or very little of it then thats okay.

I am trying jojoba oil on my hair, i rub some of it on my scalp at night (only a little bit). I've read that jojoba oil and rosemary oil helps stimulate hair growth and it is also great on your skin!

**one more thing jojoba is great on your face...yes it is oil but I swear it has made my pores smaller and my face smoother! if you look up info on these two oils there are a lot of good benefits with them.

 

[Pogi]

I know it's silly but with my hair it needs a trim every 2-3 weeks. I blame it growing so fast on my diet, i.e. mainly donuts, Skittles, Timtams, Lindt chocolate and Slurpees.