How To Speed Up Hair Growth

Hair growth is encouraged or hindered by our hair practices rituals. At times, we might unknowingly treat our hair in manners that trim, break, or stunt our hair growth based on hair practices that we may have observed and adopted. 

Careful research is required to know how we can speed up hair growth. Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list to show you the different ways that you can nurture and encourage hair growth. 

1.Apply Black Castor Oil

Black castor oil is a natural product that has several possible health benefits, including hair growth. The oil contains fatty acids as well as anti-inflammatory properties that may facilitate hair growth. 

Applying oil with such properties on your scalp may mean that the scalp will be in a state that doesn’t curb hair growth as the pores will be in the best possible state. Fatty acids may also encourage the strength of the hair follicles, which means that your hair won’t break off easily. 

You can speed up your hair growth by applying the oil onto your scalp and letting it sit for a few minutes. You can also apply the oil throughout your hair, although you have to allocate time to thoroughly rinse the oil out as it’s of dense texture and can give off a strong smell. 

DapperMane gives an insightful review of the types of castor oil that you can include in your hair routine to encourage hair growth. 

2.Comb Your Hair Less

There’s no set number of times that you must comb your hair. But combing your hair regularly means pulling and tugging at the hair strands, therefore it’s advised to do so only when necessary. 

To avoid rushed combing, which will pull your hair out, slowing down hair growth, make sure that you only comb your hair when you have the time to do so. You must also invest in quality combs that work for your hair texture.

If you notice chunks of hair left on your comb after every combing session, you may have to comb less, change combs, or consult a medical doctor as this may be signs of a health condition. 

3.Style Gently

The way you style your hair will either encourage or curb hair growth. If you choose styles that tug at your hair strands, you may find that when you take the style down, you’re left with strands of hair left in hand. Thus, opt for a hairstyle that’s gentle on your scalp and edges. 

For example, if you put cornrows in, make sure that the braider doesn’t tie the extensions so tight and close to your scalp to the point that you’ll feel pain. Contrary to popular belief, tighter isn’t appealing, but it’s damaging to hair growth. 

4.Don’t Snip Extensions

It’s believed that snipping off the hairs standing out will make the hairstyle appear less scruffy. However, snipping off the hair extension that’s poking out also means snipping off your hair that’s braided into the extensions as well. 

Once these have been intertwined, there’s no telling which strands are your hair and the ones that are extensions. Thus, make sure to tell your hairdresser that you prefer to leave the style as is, without having to include a pair of scissors once the style is completed. By doing so, when you take down the hair-do, you may notice that there’s no hair being accidentally snipped off. This practice promotes hair growth. 

5.Wrap Your Hair

When you go to bed, you must wrap your hair in a silk scarf. This avoids your hair from getting caught on the material of your pillow or having your hair’s moisture soaked in by the pillow. This is because silk is a material that neither soaks nor traps hair strands. 

If you don’t enjoy having material wrapped on your head when you’re asleep, you can invest in silk pillow covers instead. That way, hair strands won’t get caught on the material or become dry, promoting healthy hair growth.  

Wrapping It Up

Growing your hair means having to create a hair ritual that encourages hair growth of your natural hair type. It also means having to let go of some passed down hair care routines that are incorrect. 

Some of the ways to do so include applying natural hair-grow products, such as castor oil, combing your hair less, and letting go of the belief that the tighter your hair is styled, the neater it is. Also, skipping extension snipping after getting your hair braided and wrapping your hair in silk material when heading off to bed are practices that promote hair growth.