I have heard of different folk remedies, everything from eating more protein, eating more healthy fats/oils, etc, but have not heard of anything that can actually change the growth rate of hair. There are some herbs to help hair loss, but I have not read any research that actually demonstrates any herbs that help scalp hair grow faster (however, I'm sure many claim to do so). Plus, I assume you only want the hair on top of your head to grow, while the rest of your body hair (even the hair on your arms) to not grow---not sure if there is a product, lifestyle change or other chemical that can increase the rate of hair growth on just one part of your body without affecting other parts!?
According to emedicine.com, "scalp hair grows at an average rate of 0.4 mm/day (approximately 0.5 in/month)." Do you feel that your hair grows much slower than this?
I have listed some Healthy Hair Strategies from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), as you mentioned your hair is also brittle and breaks easily:
- Avoid vigorously towel drying hair, and just use the towel to gently dab and absorb the water from your hair
- Only brush or comb hair when it is dry; when it is wet, brushing/combing can stretch the strands causing them to break.
- Reduce the use of "long-lasting hold" products (combing your hair afterward can cause hair to break)
- Dermatologists recommend that brushing be kept to a minimum to limit breakage
- Avoid coloring, bleaching, permanents, and hair relaxers, as they all damage the hair and can cause dry, brittle strands
- Avoid tight braids, ponytails, and hair extensions, as they can damage hair
- Avoid excessive exposure to the sun, which can cause hair to become weak, dry, rough, faded, and brittle
- To protect your hair from discoloration dermatologists recommend using a leave-in conditioner containing zinc oxide and wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
- Use conditioner (after shampoo or before and after swimming) can increase shine, decrease static electricity, improve strength, and offer some protection from harmful UV rays.
How many of these dermatologist's suggested strategies do you use?
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I have heard of different folk remedies, everything from eating more protein, eating more healthy fats/oils, etc, but have not heard of anything that can actually change the growth rate of hair. There are some herbs to help hair loss, but I have not read any research that actually demonstrates any herbs that help scalp hair grow faster (however, I'm sure many claim to do so). Plus, I assume you only want the hair on top of your head to grow, while the rest of your body hair (even the hair on your arms) to not grow---not sure if there is a product, lifestyle change or other chemical that can increase the rate of hair growth on just one part of your body without affecting other parts!?
According to emedicine.com, "scalp hair grows at an average rate of 0.4 mm/day (approximately 0.5 in/month)." Do you feel that your hair grows much slower than this?
I have listed some Healthy Hair Strategies from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), as you mentioned your hair is also brittle and breaks easily:
- Avoid vigorously towel drying hair, and just use the towel to gently dab and absorb the water from your hair
- Only brush or comb hair when it is dry; when it is wet, brushing/combing can stretch the strands causing them to break.
- Reduce the use of "long-lasting hold" products (combing your hair afterward can cause hair to break)
- Dermatologists recommend that brushing be kept to a minimum to limit breakage
- Avoid coloring, bleaching, permanents, and hair relaxers, as they all damage the hair and can cause dry, brittle strands
- Avoid tight braids, ponytails, and hair extensions, as they can damage hair
- Avoid excessive exposure to the sun, which can cause hair to become weak, dry, rough, faded, and brittle
- To protect your hair from discoloration dermatologists recommend using a leave-in conditioner containing zinc oxide and wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
- Use conditioner (after shampoo or before and after swimming) can increase shine, decrease static electricity, improve strength, and offer some protection from harmful UV rays.
How many of these dermatologist's suggested strategies do you use?
February 17, 2009 - 1:34pmThis Comment
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