How to Grow Long Hair Quickly

The hair grows about ½ inch each month, but diet and heredity play an important role in how long a person's hair gets. There are products on the market that claim to grow your hair long, but taking good care of the hair is probably the best way to get long hair. Damaged or dry hair breaks off more easily and gives the impression that the hair does not grow. By adding a few hair care techniques to your daily life, you can greatly improve the chances of growing long hair quickly.

 Home Remedies For Hair Growth

Why waste thousands of rupees on expensive clinical treatments for hair growth, when you have a variety of effective home remedies for hair growth available at the snap of your fingers. These home remedies are cost effective, easy and has no side effects.

A. Kitchen Ingredients & Natural Remedy

Hibiscus Flower:

Hibiscus is truly said the “flower of hair care.” This flower is used for curing dandruff and enhances the hair growth. It also thickens the hair and prevents pre mature ageing. Make a paste of the hibiscus flower with coconut oil or sesame oil and apply on the hair. Rinse with a mild shampoo.

Amla:

Everyone is familiar with the magical properties of amla. It is the powerhouse of antioxidants and vitamin C. Amla promotes healthy hair growth and also improves the pigmentation of the hair. Mix 2 teaspoons of amla powder or juice with 2 teaspoons of lime juice. Apply this on the scalp and let it dry. Rinse with warm water. 
                                                                

Egg mask:

Egg has been used since the ancient times for combating hair loss. It contains high levels of proteins which help in the formation of new hair. It is also rich in sulphur, zinc, iron, selenium, phosphorous and iodine.

Henna Pack:

Henna is the best natural conditioner which transforms dull and dry hair into smooth and shiny hair and also adds a colour to them. It also promotes hair growth by strengthening the roots of the existing hair.


Make this pack by mixing 1 cup of dry henna powder with ½ cup of yoghurt and apply all over the hair. Leave the pack until it dries off completely and wash off with a mild shampoo. 

Coconut Milk:                                                                 

Coconut milk is rich in proteins, iron, potassium and essential fats. It reduces hair shedding and breakage. So if you want to experience healthy and damage free hair, use coconut milk. Extract the milk of a coconut and apply on the targeted areas. Keep it overnight and rinse off with cool water the next day. Here are more benefits of coconut for your hair.
                                                                     
Peppercorns:

The use of black peppercorns is prevalent in the ayurvedic medicine. Blend 2 teaspoons of peppercorns with half a cup of lime juice to form a smooth paste. Apply on the roots and cover your head with a warm towel so that it penetrates well. Rinse off after half an hour.

Garlic:
                                                        
Garlic is widely known for reducing the shedding of hair. It also boosts the regeneration of new hair and promotes the scalp circulation. Boil a few cloves of crushed garlic in olive oil or coconut oil and then apply it on the roots of the hair -follicles. Use this treatment thrice a week.

                                                     

Fenugreek:

This is another widely used hair fall treatment as fenugreek accelerates hair growth and protects the natural colour of your hair. Take 1 teaspoon of the fenugreek paste and add 2 teaspoons of coconut milk. Leave it for 30 minutes and wash off with a mild shampoo.

B.  Oil Treatments:

Coconut Oil:

It is the best natural conditioner for hair which has been used since centuries. Rich in proteins and potassium, it keeps the scalp healthy; promotes the growth of new hair and repairs damaged hair. It is also used to reduce dandruff, hair breakage and hair loss. Coconut oil is also used as pre conditioning hair treatment for damaged hair. It acts as a moisturiser and strengths the hair shaft from the root, thus preventing breakage. It keeps the scalp nourished and moisturised. Use coconut hot oil treatment for effective results.

Olive Oil:

Every beauty enthusiast is familiar with the health and the beauty benefits of the olive oil. Olive oil is used in face packs, face masks, scrubs, body oils, hair tonic etc.  It helps preventing as well as curing hair loss by stimulating the formation of new hair.  Regular use of olive oil prevents the formation of DTH hormone and thus facilitates hair growth. Rich in anti oxidants, it is very beneficial for overall hair health. Olive oil also acts as a natural conditioner by making the hair soft and silky. 

Lavender Oil:

Lavender oil is widely used for curing “alopecia- thinning of hair and hair loss in patches”. Apart from the hair growth, it also reduces sleeplessness and stress, hence lavender oil is often used in majority of the spa treatments. Prepare an essential oil mixture by adding lavender oil, rosemary oil, thyme oil and jojoba oil by equal proportion. Apply on the scalp and wrap with a shower cap. Rinse after an hour.

Rosemary Oil:

One of the best oils to reduce hair loss, rosemary oil is prevalent in the Middle East countries. It is prepared from the distillation of the rosemary herb.  Rosemary oil increases the cell division and expands the blood vessels, thus stimulating the blood circulation. It increases the hair growth and also acts as a hair tonic.