4 The most important factors that affect hair growth
5 video on mixing hair lengthening
6 References
Lengthening hair
Everyone dreams without exception of having healthy and long hair, for its great role in beautifying the overall appearance, and helping it give the individual high self-confidence. Natural hair grows at a rate of two inches per month, but hair may occasionally be exposed to a set of factors that may inhibit its growth or stop, including the body's exposure to hormonal imbalance, lack of nutrition, and many other different factors. Fortunately, there are many medical treatments that contribute to increased hair growth, thus making it longer. The nature is also rich in materials that are included in many recipes for hair lengthening, as they are described as safe and economically inexpensive. [1] [2]
Hair extension methods
Natural ways to lengthen hair
There are many natural recipes that are recommended to be applied to promote hair growth. Such as:
Rosemary: Rosemary is a useful herb for the scalp because it contains anti-oxidant properties that enhance hair growth and prevent hair loss, in addition to helping to improve the blood circulation in the scalp, which helps to deliver food to the hair follicles , to make it healthy More. The method is: [1]
the ingredients:
Two or three sprigs of rosemary.
Two cups of hot water.
How to prepare:
The rosemary branches are soaked in hot water, and left for 5 minutes.
Leave the rosemary soaked until cooled, then filtered, and applied to the hair.
Wash hair well with shampoo.
Rinse hair with rosemary soak again after washing it.
The recipe is repeated several times a week.
Eggs: Eggs are very beneficial to the health of hair, due to its richness in the essential nutrients that help its growth, such as zinc, iron, sulfur and protein. The method is: [3]
the ingredients:
One egg.
A teaspoon of olive oil.
A teaspoon of honey.
Mixing bowl.
How to prepare:
The egg is broken, separated from the yolk, and placed in the bowl.
Add olive oil and honey to the egg whites, and whisk the ingredients well.
The mixture is applied to the hair, and left for 20 minutes.
Wash hair with mild shampoo and cold water.
Repeat the recipe at least once, every two weeks, to obtain satisfactory results.
Jojoba oil: Jojoba oil is considered one of the moisturizing oils for hair, and it improves the movement of blood circulation in the blood vessels, up to the hair follicles, and thus it encourages the growth and lengthening of hair. The method is: [4]
the ingredients:
A teaspoon of jojoba oil.
Two tablespoons of coconut oil , or olive oil.
Mixing bowl.
How to prepare:
Bring the bowl, and put the oils inside.
Mix oils well.
The mixture is applied to the scalp and along the hair.
Leave the mixture on top for a full night.
Hair washes the next morning.
The recipe is repeated twice a week.
Rice water: Rice water contains many important benefits for hair health and strength, because it contains a number of proteins, and vitamins that are useful for stimulating hair growth, such as (B-6), (E), and (K). The method is: [4]
the ingredients:
Half a cup of rice.
Two cups of water.
A small bowl.
How to prepare:
Put the rice in the bowl, pour water over it, and leave it soaked in water for 15 minutes.
Drain the rice to get its water.
Soaked rice water is applied to the scalp and hair.
Massage the scalp for a few minutes.
Wash hair with mild shampoo.
The recipe is repeated twice a week.
Medical methods help to lengthen hair
There are some medical treatments that contribute to stimulating hair growth. Including: [5]
Finasteride: It is a type of medicine that is prescribed to men without women, and which helps to stimulate their hair growth, and remove the specter of hair loss.
Minoxidil: It is a common drug that stimulates hair growth and fights hair loss by applying it to the scalp daily.
Hair transplantation: It is a technique that relies on taking part of the skin and hair from the back of the head, to be transplanted in areas that suffer from light hair.
Tips to help lengthen hair
There is a set of tips that are recommended to be applied to help lengthen the hair. Including: [6]
Sufficient sleep: The body needs to take an adequate amount of sleep daily, because it has a positive impact on the health of the body in general, it reduces stomach acids that hinder digestion, which reduces the body's absorption of proteins, and vitamins that promote hair growth. It also helps to repair cells and regenerate them, through its ability to relax the body, and reduce its exposure to tension and stress, which reflects positively on the hair, to reduce its fall and promote its growth. It is preferred to sleep 8 hours every night.
Sufficient quantities of water were drunk: Water is absolutely essential to health, because of its vital role in keeping the body hydrated throughout, and helps in the regeneration of cells and their multiplication, which positively affects the health of hair to maintain moisture, health, and promote its regeneration. Therefore, it is recommended to drink 6-8 glasses of water daily.
Bad hairstyles: It is recommended to avoid bad hairstyles that depend on pulling hair, or pulling it strongly from the roots, because it has bad harm to hair, it may expose it to breakage, and reduce its growth. For example, ponytail and hairstyles.
Shampoo and conditioner: It is important to clean hair regularly, in order to use shampoo and conditioner appropriate to the type of hair, and ensure that they contain some nutrients that help nourish and moisturize hair. As vitamins A, B, C, and E, avoid the use of species whose composition contains a number of chemical compounds, such as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, and ammonium sulfate Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate): because it causes damage to the scalp and strips the hair of its natural oils.
Thermal styling tools: Where some resort to the use of thermal styling tools such as an electric dryer, it is recommended to reduce its use, and resort to it only when necessary, while allowing hair to dry alone in the air. It is also advised to avoid as much as possible from the use of a hair straightener, and be sure to apply a thermal condom to the hair when it is necessary to dress it with these thermal tools; to avoid damage to the hair, and break it.
Attention to nutrition: a healthy diet is recommended, as it contains all the essential nutrients for hair health, including proteins, especially keratin, which is the basis for hair growth, and foods rich in vitamin A, which is found in abundance in dark-leafed vegetables, And sweet potatoes. And foods rich in vitamin (C), which is found in citrus fruits of all kinds, in addition to eating food that contains important minerals, such as iron that abounds in meat, and omega-3 fatty acids found in avocado. These elements strengthen hair follicles and encourage them to grow.
Scalp massage: It is advisable to massage the scalp from time to time, using the fingers, because it has a great benefit in improving blood circulation, and the arrival of blood to the hair follicles, to stimulate them to grow better. [7]
Cut hair regularly: by cutting its ends every 6-8 weeks, to help it prevent the spreading of split ends along the hair, and promote its growth. [7]
The most important factors affecting hair growth
There are a set of factors that negatively affect hair growth. Including: [4]
Hormones defect.
Frequent use of hair products.
Aging.
A diet lacking vitamins, minerals, and important proteins.
Exposure to harsh environmental factors, such as harmful sunlight, and extreme wind.
Exposure to psychological stress and tension.
Side effects of some medicines, such as blood suppressants and antidepressants.
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