If you look online, you’ll find plenty of tips on how to make your hair grow quicker. But what none of those articles tell you is that you can’t really make your hair grow quicker. Scientists are still trying to find ways to activate hair growth and speed up the process.
Our hair growth takes place over a three-cycle schedule. First, active hair growth lasts for up to eight years. Then comes the transition phase that takes anywhere between four and six weeks to complete. Finally, our hair enters a three-month resting phase. It is during this phase that hair starts to fall out.
So, even though you can’t make your hair grow quicker, you can still ensure that it grows healthy and strong. These four steps will help you achieve that.
1. Stock Up on the Vitamins
Research shows that omega-3 fatty acids can make women’s hair thicker and stronger. Zinc can also help prevent hair loss, but it’s more likely to do so in people who have a zinc deficiency.
2. Use Ketoconazole Shampoos
Several studies have shown that ketoconazole boosts hair growth. It is also known to help treat fungi, as well as seborrheic dermatitis. But ketoconazole shampoos are usually not available over the counter. You can only get them with a doctor’s prescription.
3. Regulate Your Protein Intake
Proteins promote hair growth and have protective effects on your scalp. Many protein-based supplements are available, but it’s always best to get these chemicals from your diet. You’ll find plenty of healthy proteins in vegetables, low-fat yogurt, and nuts.
4. Try Pumpkin Seed Oil
Essential oils are very popular in hair care, in large part due to the scientific evidence of their efficiency. For example, pumpkin seed oil improves hair growth in men affected by hair loss by almost 40 percent. To get the most of it, add a few drops to your shampoo bottle and shake it well before use.
