If you believe in advertisements, you just need a click to have a thick and shiny hair. In reality, most of these “miraculous” solutions mainly affect the balance of your wallet. When it comes to hair growth, the key word is: Costanza. Not a magical shampoo with the addition of unicorn saliva, but routine that stimulate blood circulation, reduce breakage and create the conditions in which hair can actually grow. Slowly but inexorably you too will have long hair.
And do you know one thing? For long hair it is not necessary to become guru of beauty. Just be intelligently lazy. The tricks below are supported by research, common sense and thousands of real life experiences and yes, they are also suitable for those who have enough of morning coffee.
1. Scalp massage with oil + gravity = double effect for long hair
The scalp is often neglected, despite everything is based on it. A well -spoke scalp means more nutritious, a better intake of oxygen and a faster cell renewal. A classic two -minute massage with natural oil is not only pleasant, but also scientifically proven as effective.
A 2016 Japanese study has shown that regular hair massage increases hair thickness, not thanks to products, but thanks to mechanical stimulation. If we add to this the simple trick to tilt the head forward (thus increasing the bloodstream), we get a combination that anyone can put into practice, even during an episode of Netflix.
How to perform:
- Heat 2 teaspoons of oil (coconut for an antibacterial effect, almonds for vitamin E, rosemary for greater stimulation).
- Massage the scalp with the tip of the fingers for 2 minutes, making small circular movements.
- Then bend forward so that the head hangs under the level of the heart. Breathe deeply for 2 minutes.
ATTENTION: If you suffer from dizziness, low pressure or glaucoma, you should skip this step.
2. Forget the towel: a shirt is your new hairstyle assistant
When the hair is wet, they are in their most vulnerable state. The heavy and rough towels (in particular those of the sponge) extend the cuff of the hair, causing its rupture and the frizz effect. Every time you dry your hair with the towel as if it were a kitchen table, create small damage that adds up over time.
Replace the towel with a soft cotton shirt or a microfiber cloth significantly reduces friction and helps to preserve the natural elasticity of the hair. Research on consumers have shown that users note less breaking the hair and greater softness already after only one week.
What to do:
- After washing, gently buffer the hair to dry it (don’t rub!).
- Don’t wrap them in a narrow turban hairstyle.
- If you use a microfiber towel, make sure it is light and without thick seams.
The rule is: more tenderness = more length.
3. Balayam: an ayurvedic practice that awakens the scalp through the nails
The scientific sources on this technique are scarce, but it is interesting enough to deserve a place in your anti-stress and pro-Crescita arsenal. Balayam It originates from the Indian tradition and is based on the idea that stimulating the nerve endings present under the nails influences the flow of energy (and therefore the functioning of the hair follicles).
Although medicine does not confirm it with 100%certainty, many swear the results, mainly due to the best blood circulation and the reduction of stress. And let’s face it, if five minutes a day spent licking the nails trigger at least a placebo effect, then you have already won.
How to start:
- When you are stopped (in the office, on the bus, while cooking), add the fingers of both hands and start rubbing the nails rhythmically, excluding the thumbs.
- It takes 5 minutes a day.
- For a better habit, associate it with the moment you wait for coffee or during commercials.
4. Stress is the enemy of the hair, even the mechanical one
Street horse queues, braids, chignon and protective hairstyles worn for days or weeks can cause traction alopecia, a condition in which the hair is torn due to the constant tension. And what is the worst thing? Once lost, the hair will recreate permanently or impossible.
What to do:
- Change hairstyle every few days.
- Use spiral or silk elastics without metal parts.
- Don’t sleep with too tight hair.
- Remember: a protective hairstyle is not protective if it already pulls you during lunch.
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Examples of more friendly hairstyles:
- Chignon Alto → Relaxed twist with clip
- Box braids → braids without knots with larger sections
- Horse tail → low horse tail or chignon disheveled
5. A day without heating = one week less than injuries
Thermal tools are like sugar: in small quantities they do well, but in large quantities they can damage. The hair exposed daily at high temperatures (200 ° C or more) forgive proteins, elasticity and natural shine. Long -term? Further thin and fragile hair.
Introduction to thermal fasting:
- Choose at least one day a week without hairdryer, plate or iron curl.
- Wash your hair as usual, using a balm without rinse with UV protection.
- Dry naturally up to 70 ° C, then model them with velcro curlers, foam curlers or leave them in their natural shape.
Advanced version: several days without heat = regeneration + evident shine.
Quick growth bonus (without extra effort)
Federa in silk or satin – reduces friction, prevents breakage and reduces the frizz effect. Your hair will thank you, and maybe even your skin.
Food with lysine – A fundamental amino acid for hair growth. Sources: Greek yogurt, lentils, pumpkin seeds.
Exfoliation of the scalp once a week – Removes product residues and dead cells, increases the effectiveness of growth serums.
Final thinking: magic lies in the repetition
Hair growth is not a 100 -meter race, it is a marathon. And even if these tricks may seem too simple to work, their simplicity is their power. The key is consistency.
Start with one today. Then add another in two weeks. After three months, you will be surprised to see the difference. And if in the meantime I notice a sudden hair loss or calve patches, your next choice should not be that of a new shampoo, but to contact a dermatologist.
