Growing Long Hair

>> I wish more men would wear their hair long!> This message is really for you and AubryLyn. I> have read some of the messages about an excellent> diet enhancing hair growth. I agree to a certain> point, but when it comes down to it the bulk of> how long or how thick your hair is is really a> matter of genes. You might be lucky enough to> skip a generation of a hair type that you don't> like, but I firmly believe that you could have> the best diet in the world and if you don't have> those genes, just maintain the type of hair or> length of hair that you have.> I defintely recommend a B-Complex Vitamin> formula. There are many available, but be sure> to take one with all the B vitamins involved.> Throw the balance out of whack and you will lose> the benefit of one or several. For instance, take> a B-50 or B-100 Complex formula. Don't worry about> overload because they are water soluble. In other> words, you will flush them away everyday. Likewise,> take a Vitamin C tablet, as well. Vitamin C is> excellent for preventing split ends and seems> to give your hair and your skin a nice glow. I> would say start with 250mgs per day and see how> u feel. If you eat citrus fruits and certain veggies,> that may be enough. I have read about people taking> 1000mgs or more per day. Like B vitamins, C is> water soluble, so u don't have to worry about> getting toxic.> I would also recommend that u give yourself> a hot oil treatment about once a month with jojoba> or olive oil. I like jojoba the best. It seems> to strengthen my hair more than the olive oil> and smells better. If your hair is naturally oily,> just use the oil on the problem areas like the> ends or maybe scalp irritation. My grandmother> loved olive oil and sometimes used a mixture of> eggs and mayonnaise.> Also, if you wear baseball caps, leave them> alone while u are letting your hair grow. Remember> that u need to let that blood in the scalp flow.....>> Happy Growing!!!!!Jade,I agree with the comment you make about genes playing a role in how long and thick your hair grows. I have read in previous pages of this web-site that there is a natural period (resting period) where your hair just stops growing at the normal speed. I have a good friend that takes good care of her hair just like me. She doesn't prem, color, or blow dry her hair. We also have similar diets and eating habits. The problem is....whenever her hair seems to grow past her shoulders, it just looks horrible. I have known her for 8 years and she goes through the same vicious cycle of letting her hair grow, and then chopping it because by the time it gets past her shoulders, it is as thin bundled up as the thickness of my pinky. Of course the whole family has the same type of hair. I'm not saying that this is true for everyone, but we definitely notice a problem when my hair grows back close to my waist about 18 months after I chop it to my shoulders. Anyway, I just thought I would share my story! Also, I have horrible nutrition habits, and my hair still grows just fine. I haven't always been this lucky though. My hair didn't grow to this length until I stopped getting perms and stopped blow drying it.Lindsay

I am also letting my hair grow (trying very patiently). Just today I asked my beautician if there is anything out there that actually helps and she suggested taking Biotin. Has anyone heard this or has experience with the success of Biotin?

I am growing my hair out as well and have found that nutrition goes a long way.I make a morning shake that I have found to be efective.1 banana 1tbl powdered kelp 1tbl wheat germ 1tbl powdered alfalfa 1tbl flax oil 1tsp bee pollen 1tbl molasses pineapple juiceI would also add 1 tbl brewers yeast if you can stand the taste.The kelp and silica are really good for encouraging hair growth and the flax oil is particularily good for skin and scalp conditioning.Eat a well balanced diet. I have heard that sugar and chocolate discourage hair growth and have found that protein and vegetables are really good for encouraging hair growth.Good luck and happy growing.