How to grow hairs long and healthy

Long hair is a great, classic, and versatile look. Getting super long hair isn't always doable and depends on the length of your hair growth cycle, which has 3 phases: growing, resting, and shedding. If you have a short growth phase, you may not be able to grow your hair longer than 6–12 inches (15–30 cm). With a little care, however, you can encourage your hair to grow longer. Seek out salon-quality products to strengthen your hair and make small tweaks to your eating and exercise routine to promote hair growth. With a little time and elbow grease, you can have the beautiful, long hair you desire.
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Brush your hair gently. Use a brush with natural boar bristles. Brush your hair from the tips and move upward to de-tangle your dry hair. Work out tangles slowly and never tear or pull at your hair when brushing.[1]
If you have it on hand, apply some kind of hair protectant prior to brushing to minimize split ends.
Don't brush wet hair, or you may cause hair strands to break.
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Massage your scalp daily. Use the tips of your fingers to make gentle, circular motions to give your scalp a soothing massage. This increases blood flow to the scalp, resulting in hair follicles growing faster.[2]
A good time to do a scalp massage is in the shower while you are shampooing your hair.
If you are working with dry hair, apply a few drops of hair oil to your scalp to prevent too much tugging on your hair.
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Shampoo three times a week. Shampooing every day can dry out your hair, which can slow down hair growth. Shampooing three times a week should be adequate to keep your hair clean. On other days, simply rinse your hair with water and then apply conditioner. If your hair feels dirty during the week, use a dry shampoo instead of shampooing your hair when it's wet.[3]
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Condition your hair each time you shampoo it. Conditioner replenishes oils lost during the shampooing process. Never neglect applying a quality conditioner to your hair the days you shampoo. It's vital to replenish your hair to keep it strong, which promotes growth.[4]
In addition to your normal conditioning, try doing a deep conditioning treatment once a week. This will add extra shine and strength to your hair.
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Rotate the placement of your ponytail. If you pull your hair back daily, do not place your ponytail in the same spot each day. This can wear down the strands, slowing the growth of your hair. Pull your hair back in a slightly different spot each day by shifting it up or down on your head.[5]
To prevent breakage, only use cloth-covered elastic bands and scrunchies. Don't use a rubber band.
Avoid putting your hair up while it is still wet.
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Dry your hair with a microfiber cloth instead of a towel. Using a towel to dry your hair causes breakage as your hair gets caught in the towel's woven strands. Instead, use a microfiber cloth specifically designed for drying hair or even an old T-shirt. This minimizes breakage and split ends.[6]
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Trim your hair half an inch every two to three months. Neglecting the tips of your hair for too long will cause split ends. These can ride up towards the roots of your hair, causing damage and slowing growth. Periodically trimming your hair will actually help it grow faster.[7]
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Use a silk pillowcase. Pillowcases made from cotton or linen, although they may feel soft, are rough enough to grab strands of hair and cause breakage. Switch to a silk pillowcase. It will stop unwanted friction while you sleep.[8]