How to Help Your Hair to Grow Faster

It is easy to get "hair envy," especially when you see those girls with shiny, long hair flowing halfway down their backs. While it's true there is no product or secret herb that will cause your hair to grow faster than it's meant to (hair growth has a lot to do with your own genetics), the good news is that there are steps you can take to help stimulate your hair to grow as fast as it can.

Take care of your insides. Taking a daily multivitamin that contains calcium along with vitamins A and C will not only help your hair grow faster, it will also add shine and an overall healthy appearance to your hair. Many of these vitamins and minerals can be found in the foods you eat as well. Fruits, vegetables, and whole wheat bread are all great sources of the nutrients needed for healthy hair.

Massage your scalp. Give yourself a scalp massage every day. A scalp massage is easy to do yourself and will stimulate the hair follicles on your scalp, causing hair to grow faster. You can massage your scalp in the shower while shampooing your hair. Simply start at the base of your neck and, with your fingertips, massage all the way around your hairline. Then go back to the base of your scalp and massage from your neck to your forehead with a circular motion. Repeat this process as often as you like. Not only will this stimulate hair growth, it feels wonderful as well!

Avoid over-combing, brushing, and processing. Bushing, combing, and processing your hair can cause it to become dry and damaged, which makes the ends brittle and discourages hair growth. Avoid brushing or combing your hair when it is wet as it is the most susceptible to damage. When your hair is dry, try to only comb, brush, and style it once or twice a day. This leaves your hair to naturally grow faster and stay healthier.