Yep, that's me! A headshot from last January and a selfie from this month. That is the amount my hair has grown in 12 months. I went from a short crop to long bob that now can proudly fit into a ponytail.
You may be thinking... wow, that's not a miracle story. It took a year for your hair to graze your shoulders. That's where the 'Real-Life' comes to play! Hair grows on average half an inch per month. That's only six inches a year!
Here are my real life tips for growing your hair longer and stronger:
Patience
Yeah, that whole hair grows six inches a year, takes patience. Lots of patience. You will probably hate your hair most mornings. But, you will push through and be strong. You'll find a way to make an awkward-in-between-style look good. A fun shade of lipstick helps. Ha!
Regular Trims
Seems counter productive, right? It's not. You will be dying to sit in your stylists chair to 'just do something with it!'. Reshaping may cause you to loose length in the back, but hey... at least you won't have a mullet. You're welcome. Also, split ends keep splitting until that hair strand falls apart. Yikes! So, trim it before it trims itself!
Healthy Diet
Whatever you put in your body comes out in your hair. If you eat well, take your vitamins and life an overall healthy lifestyle, your hair will be resiliently strong. Biotin, the oh so popular hair vitamin, helps your hair grow healthier. (Wait.. not faster? No. Not faster. Healthier.)
Proper Home Care
This is huge. If you're trying to make your hair grow longer and stronger, you have to take care of it mechanically. Quality products are important. My favorite for someone in this situation is ColorProof's Baobab Heal and Repair Shampoo + Condition + Leave-In Treatment. They recently developed the SuperRich Split End Mender. Wholly cow! The answer to my hair goal prayers! These products heal and protect your hair from damage.
Use these helpful tips to grow your hair longer and stronger! Be sure to subscribe to have new Great Hair Days posts sent your email!
As always, have a great hair day!
*This blog is written with the view of the author. This blog contains no paid endorsements. Consult your doctor before starting any new vitamin or diet regimen.
