Hair Growing Supplements
- Longer hair can be difficult to grow and maintain.Hair stylist image by Nina Hergarten from Fotolia.com
Medium and longer length hair styles increased in popularity from 2008 to 2010. Growing your hair longer, however, can be a daunting task. There are several types of supplements available to help you grow longer, stronger and healthier hair. These supplements can also help combat damage caused by heat styling, blow drying, dyeing and chemical treatments, which can cause split ends and breakage. - There are several shampoos available to assist in hair growth.two colored bottles image by angelo.gi from Fotolia.com
A variety of shampoo and conditioner products are available to help grow healthy, long hair. These products are relatively inexpensive, costing between $4 and $30 per bottle depending on the brand. The lower cost of these products is appealing, but shampoos and conditioners are less effective on their own than when used with other hair growing products. Shampoos and conditioners for hair growth include Pantene Beautiful Lengths, Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine and Mane and Tail, among others. - Special hair treatments can help to encourage new growth.hair texture image by Xavier MARCHANT from Fotolia.com
In addition to shampoos and conditioners, special treatments are available for use directly on the hair to help boost growth. These products are often used less frequently than shampoo and conditioner, but some are meant for everyday use. These can be in the form of foam treatments, creams or liquids. The average cost for this sort of product in May 2010 lands between $19 and $40, depending on the brand and retailer. Some examples of this sort of product are Rogaine Foam and WEN Hair Care. - Vitamins can help your hair growth from the inside.vitamins image by JJAVA from Fotolia.com
Hair growing supplements are also available for consumers. The most common ingredients seen in these types of vitamins are vitamin B12 and fenugreek, which is an herb. The prices for vitamins made specifically to grow hair run from $20 to $50 as of May 2010, depending on brand and retailer. For a lower priced solution, you can use prenatal vitamins. Prenatal vitamins are used during pregnancy and contain higher levels of E- and B-vitamins, which have been shown to help your body use the nutrients from your food better and result in longer, stronger hair and nails. - Avoid over-processing hair to prevent damage and breakage.straightening hair image by Horticulture from Fotolia.com
The best way to help your hair grow longer is to keep it as healthy as possible. You can use several ways to maintain healthy hair everyday. First, do not wash your hair with shampoo every day. Shampoos strip your hair of its natural oils, which causes extra dryness and potential breakage. Second, limit the use of blow dryers and heat styling tools like curling irons and hair straighteners. The high heat from these appliances can cause damage if used too frequently. Third, avoid over-using chemicals such as permanents and dyes. These chemicals strip the cuticle and natural oils from your hair and leave it susceptible to further damage.
