Tips and tricks for growing long, healthy hair

On average, your hair can grow up to 6 inches every year. The secret to healthy, goodlooking
hair is a combination of nourishing your body on the inside, while nurturing
your hair on the outside. Follow the following tried-and-tested tips for beautiful hair.

1. Eat a healthy diet full of foods that

contain omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E,

biotin, silica, zinc, antioxidants, protein,

sulfur, iron, selenium, and folate. Consider

taking a vitamin D supplement, too.

2. Cleanse your hair gently and only

when necessary.

3. Condition and nourish your hair with

plant-based oils and extracts at least

once a week to protect the hair follicles.

4. Avoid wearing tight ponytails and hair

styles in which the hair shaft is tugged or

treated roughly.

5. Trim the ends of your hair on a

regular basis. Even snipping off a

quarter of an inch every few months will

get rid of any split ends, which, if left

alone, will continue to split even further

up the hair shaft.

6. Allow your hair to air dry instead of

applying harsh heat.

7. Avoid an excessive use of hot styling

tools such as curlers, flat irons, and

crimpers.

8. Remember, it is normal for the average

healthy person to shed up to 150 hairs

per day.

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