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How to make your hair grow faster?

MSeel1984
MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
edited January 30 in Chit-Chat
Anybody have any information? Nutrition, hair products?

I'm getting annoyed. Granted, I've made lots of progress from where my hair used to be to where it is now, but it has taken nearly 5 years.

My thing is I want to get to my goal length before I decide whether or not to chop it off. I'm losing my patience and am tempted to cut it now, but I want to see what it'd look like if I got it as long as I had planned to.

Any advice/info is appreciated. Thanks!

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  • JessieMaeH82
    JessieMaeH82 Posts: 79 Member
    I have asked the same thing. And I am getting my hair trimmed tonight (one of the suggestions) and I've started taking Biotin-a vitamin supplement that all of my hair friends have suggested.
  • SirBonerFart
    SirBonerFart Posts: 1,185 Member
    for bodyhair take testosterone
    for head hair take propecia

    ETA: I'm not a real doctor
  • Trechechus
    Trechechus Posts: 2,819 Member
    I'll trade you. I hate spending money on cutting off my hair!!
  • MSeel1984
    MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
    I have asked the same thing. And I am getting my hair trimmed tonight (one of the suggestions) and I've started taking Biotin-a vitamin supplement that all of my hair friends have suggested.

    I (unfortunately) missed my last appointment with my stylist because my hubby came home from a long trip and we had plans for when he got back...but usually I'm good about getting little trims every 6-8 weeks. It seems to help with keeping my hair healthy. I'm just annoyed at now long it's taking to get to my goal length...I mean it's been 5 years.

    Biotin...I'll make note of that.
  • Soft_Kitteh
    Soft_Kitteh Posts: 28
    Eating foods that are high in Biotin and taking a biotin supplement can help.

    If you try both and you don't see results, making an appointment with your doctor would be good.
  • choochoobell
    choochoobell Posts: 147 Member
    I take biotin 5000 mcg. It's worked real well, at least for me
  • paygep
    paygep Posts: 401 Member
    I take this "vitamins for the hair" by puritans pride... don't know if it makes it grow faster, but has made it stronger and healthier... plus it has iron that i desperately need.
  • Querian
    Querian Posts: 419 Member
    I have heard that if you cut it when the moon is waxing it grows faster, when the moon is waning it grows more slowly. I'm not a real doctor, but I am an astrologer.
  • MyM0wM0w
    MyM0wM0w Posts: 2,008 Member
    #firstworldproblems
  • MSeel1984
    MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
    #firstworldproblems

    ...purpose of that was...? I asked for information. If you have none to give, please refrain from commenting.
  • MSeel1984
    MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
    I take biotin 5000 mcg. It's worked real well, at least for me

    I'm hearing that a lot. It may be helpful for keeping my hair stronger as well. I notice I lose a lot when I wash my hair and it seems to be breaking easily as well.
  • MSeel1984
    MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
    I take this "vitamins for the hair" by puritans pride... don't know if it makes it grow faster, but has made it stronger and healthier... plus it has iron that i desperately need.

    It contains iron as well? I'm afraid of the common side effect of iron (constipation)...TMI?

    I do have a hair supplement at home that I bought ages ago but stopped taking because it was causing that problem.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    #firstworldproblems

    ...purpose of that was...? I asked for information. If you have none to give, please refrain from commenting.

    Then don't post your question in an open forum...post in a group or start a group, ask the question on your newsfeed among your friends.

    If you post in an open public forum, everyone has the right to voice their opinions whether you want to hear them or agree with them or not. Take the advice you want and ignore the rest.

    Having said that...

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  • ashb811
    ashb811 Posts: 17
    Biotin is amazing! It's done wonders for my hair. Coconut oil is also helpful with breakage, it makes hair a lot stronger. If you put it on for 15-30 minutes and then wash (sometimes I even leave it in overnight) it acts as a deep conditioner.
  • MSeel1984
    MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
    Biotin is amazing! It's done wonders for my hair. Coconut oil is also helpful with breakage, it makes hair a lot stronger. If you put it on for 15-30 minutes and then wash (sometimes I even leave it in overnight) it acts as a deep conditioner.

    Hey, thanks for the tip...I'll give that a try.
  • dellaquilaa
    dellaquilaa Posts: 230 Member
    #firstworldproblems

    ^^ lol my thoughts exactly, honestly. Hair growth rate is genetic, you can't change it. You can change the condition of your hair slightly by eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, and taking a daily multivitamin. Prenatal vitamins have slightly higher concentrations and may product better results. But again, you can't make your hair grow any faster.
  • 42hockeymom
    42hockeymom Posts: 521 Member
    Yup, Biotin. That and regular trims and keeping your hair healthy with conditioning and not frying it with dryers and straightners.

    I did grow my hair this summer. I hated it. I was doing it for someone else. I resented the hell out of him. So I went back to what made me feel better.

    But, I know I can do it and if I choose to grow it out for myself, I know I can.
  • LibertyBelle89
    LibertyBelle89 Posts: 275
    agree with everyone else..Biotin is awesome!!!!




    & ive been told by an OB/Gyn at my work that prenatal vitamins will too regardless if your pregnant or not


    not really related but ever since i quit drying my hair at night & just let it air dry, its looks some much healthier & stronger even with me flat ironing it EVERYDAY :)
  • ScottyNoHotty
    ScottyNoHotty Posts: 1,957 Member
    I have a boatload of hair on my palms......PM me to find out how i did it.....
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