HELP !!! How can I get my hair to grow faster !!!

On average, hair grows about half an inch per month. So, it sounds like your hair growing from chin to shoulder length is probably faster than average.

Take care of yourself. Eat right, exercise, etc.

Be patient and good luck growing!

I have been growing my hair out FOREVER!! I can tell you from experience not to cut it or get a different style because I just got a style similar to the one I already had so I didn`t think much would be taken of the length but it was.

Hello,

I heard that Ultra Hair (a hair vitamin) is supportive for hair growing. In Germany it is supplied by pharmacies but it needs a doctor`s prescription, it can also be ordered by the Internet.

Something that is not harmful but I don`t know if it is very effective is "hair skin and nails".

Multivitamins are useful if the food isn`t balanced, too much vitamins can cause hair los.

Conditioning helped me against split ends, I also used jojoba oil. But if split ends occur try to cut them off individually (maybe with the help of a supportive friend), a hairdresser in general has not the time and patience to figur them out. Relax! Any kind of stress can increase hair loss. Be always gentle to your hair and use a wide toothed comb with rounded teeth, put all this plastic combs into the garbage. Don`t brush wet hair.

wolfgang

Karen gets tons of letters from people who want to get their hair to grow faster. Instead of reinventing the wheel, I am posting her replies to people. The link to the whole article is below.

Question #1
Dear Karen,

My hair used to be long..all the way down my back. Recently I have let someone trim it to shoulder length. I`m not happy with this length and would like it to grow longer.

How would I be able to accomplish this within a short amount of time? Are there any vitamins I should take?

Are there any products out there that I may use? Please let me know. Thanks!!!!

Arathi

Question #2
Dear Karen,

I recently cut my hair...so you`re thinking..."yeah, and?"

Well, I went from a Gwenyth Paltrow short to a super short spikey pixie cut...and I HATE IT!!! I realize that some people can pull this hair cut off...I`m not one of these people, I don`t have delicate features like Anne Heche or Liv Tyler so it`s really not working for me...

I didn`t realize it was going to look like this and I was wondering if you could give me any tips to make it either grow out faster and/or make it bearable until it does.

I was going for a Sharon Stone pixie but it didn`t really work out that way.

HELP!!!

Angeline

Question #3
Hello,

My question is about growing out a short hair style.  Do vitamins and certain shampoos really help?  If so, can you recommend good one?   I prefer shampoos that are all natural and not tested on animals.  Thanks a million.

A. Gilstorf

Question #4

Hello....I have my hair cut in a short bob...I want it to grow out but then I change my mind...my hair comes to my chin and now that I want it to grow back.  It won`t.

I have thick hair...what should I do...I try not to use heat.  I air dry it, I brush it, because every time I let my hair grow out I get it cut again.

I also have highlights.  How can I get my hair to grow back? 

I have tried products as African Pride.  It doesn`t work.  Please, please, please help me. 

Shaniqua Jackson
Question #5
Dear Karen,

I`m thinking about going really short, like.... Bull cut short,  and I think it will look good. But I`m not sure it will be good in the long run, how long would it take to grow back to at least back length?

Thank You,
Loni

Answer
To Everyone Wanting To Grow Hair Faster:

Unfortunately there is no magic bullet to make hair suddenly grow from short to long. 

A lot of what it takes to grow hair longer is tied to your own genetic blueprint. 

Some people can grow hair at the average growing rate of 1/2 inch per month. 

Some people grow hair faster and some grow it a lot slower.  It depends on how your genetics are wired. Overall hair will grow (not accounting for problems like illness) at a rate of 1/4-1/2 inch. 

All things going well, you can expect your hair to grow from 4-6 inches per year.  Of course this is a very individual thing and is based on your genetics.

Yes, you can maximize the growth cycle by eating a healthy diet, exercising and taking vitamins to give you extra insurance that your body is getting all the minerals and nutrients that it needs. 

I personally like the H37 vitamins and have been taking them for a few months now.  I like how the vitamin helps my hair and my skin look and feel better.   Is it making my hair grow faster?  It is my belief that it is helping maximize my own natural growing rate.  (Note: We will sell them at The Hair Boutique Marketplace within the next week). 

As far as products go, it is best to use the highest quality hair care products you can. 

I personally love ARTec`s Smoothing shampoo and conditioner for my hair type.  Everyone needs to use the products that work best for them.  The key is to use the best products that you can afford that works best for your hair type.

For all natural, no animal testing, I love the Aubrey Honeysuckle Rose combinations.

Remember that your hair need to be as healthy as possible to grow.  Therefore, besides eating right, taking vitamins and using good hair care products you need to avoid using hot blowdryers, curling irons or other heated appliances that will weaken the hair.

It is also important to do regular deep conditioning treatments, have the ends trimmed on a regular basis and be patient.  If you do all the right things, your hair will grow and be gorgeous.

What can you do to make it more bearable while it is growing out?  Here are a few things that worked for me:
Headbands - the new Bumble & Bumble brabands are very cute and would hold back "awkward stage" bangs & layers.
Little clips & an assortment of hair jewelry.
Changing parts to de-emphasize any awkward layers or hair that is hard to manage.
Using lots of good gels (I love Aveda Confixer) to help hold hair back.
Wearing hair brushed behind the ears.
Putting hair in little ponytails or braids.

Be creative, be patient, eat right, use good products and consider taking vitamins like the H37 hair growth vitamins.   You hair will reward you with growth.

Best wishes,

Karen

Hello, Nicky!

I can sympathize with you!! I chopped 11 inches off because i wanted to donate it to Locks For Love, and my hair is now shoulder lenght and I hate it!! It was almost to the bottom of my ribcage!! I was so happy to do something nice that I forgot that I might hate not having all of my hair!! Anyway, there is some information on www.longhairlovers.com about vitamins that help hair to grow, People there swear bt GNC`s Ultra Nourishair. Apparently, the 2 most important vitamins are Biotin and MSM. I am taking both, but I just started. I am goign to take the Ultra Nourishair, too.

Anyway, good luck and feel free to drop me an e-mail to let me know how it goes!! Take care!!

Andrea