7 tips for growing out your hair

Growing out your hair can be tricky and its hard to know where to start and not everyone gives the best tips. You can rely on my tips because I went to school for it and it helped me.

1. Biotin Vitamin: This provides supplements that you hair needs to keep it strong and healthy. This is not a quick fix, you wont see the results for a couple of years but it is worth the wait.

2. Avoid washing your hair too much: over washing your hair can cause it to dry up and get damaged. I go into detail about hair types and tips to help avoid washing your hair too soon on my post about Dry Shampoo.

3. Oil: The oil produced by your scalp needs to reach your ends to help with moisture, if your hair is long or if you wash it to soon then the oil cannot reach the ends of your hair. I would suggest using Redken Diamond oil or Moroccan oil, they will also help with shine and heat protection. Only use a small dab of it and only apply it to your ends.

4. Shampoo and Conditioner: Choose wisely because they can either help or hurt your hair. Professional products are the best way to go since store bought products use waxes to give you a temporary feeling of softness and moisture when in reality it is not helping your hair at all. I personally use Pureology strength cure shampoo and conditioner and I can really feel the difference. They also have a mask and fabulous lengths that work great if you use it all together.

5. less heat: heat causes a lot of damage whether its a flat iron, curling iron, or a blowdryer. Let your hair air dry or wrap it in a Turbie Twist Microfiber Hair Towel, I love them! I know not styling your hair can be difficult, but even putting it into a ponytail can be bad. If you do decide to put it up use a softer band that doesn't grab your hair, I have heard that plastic coil hair bands work great and they don't leave a dent! If you decide to use heating tools then take the time to section your hair out that way the heat wont need to be on your hair as long. Also please use a heat protector! I personally love Pureology's Colour Fanatic and Redken's United One. They both provide so many other benefits such as conditions, de-tangles, adds shine, prevents split ends, smooths, etc.

6. no ratting, backcombing, or poofing: This is hard for me because I love big hair but doing this ruffles your hair shafts and the layers are damaged which creates breakage later on.

7. Trim your hair every 3 months: This may seem counter productive but it helps get rid of split ends before they get to large. Please, please do this! It's a very important step, your hairstylists aren't just trying to get your money, it really helps.

I hope this helps you!