10 Tips For Getting Longer, Thicker, Sexier Hair

One day my client told me she saw a bob hairstyle in a magazine and decided to go for it! So, she got rid of her long and shiny locks and was happy with her new, easily manageable and cute bob hairstyle. But, as the time went by, she started to miss her long hair. She asked me for help. 

So, I started to look for answers to the question that many ladies ask me: “How to make your hair grow faster?” 

If you are in similar situation, or you just wonder what makes hair grow faster, let me share with you some tips:

1) Here is extremely great and efficient hair mask, which will not only help your hair to grow faster, but also will make your locks look more shiny, healthy and beautiful.

Mix in a small bowl: 1 egg yolk, 1 table spoon of honey, 1 table spoon of extra virgin olive oil (or linen oil) and 1 table spoon of vodka (or cognac).

Massage this mixture into the roots of your hair and then, spread to the lengths; wait for about 40 minutes. (For better results you can put a shower cup on your head and cover it up with a towel, but make sure that your special someone doesn’t see you wearing this extravagant “construction” on your head, it might not look that seductive) After the 40 minutes, wash and condition your hair, as usual. You will be astonished with amazing results!

2) Want to know how to make your hair grow faster? – Eat protein! Not only our exterior efforts, massages and sophisticated masks are important, but also, if you really want to have thick and beautiful hair, watch what you eat!

 Did you know that food can make a tremendous difference in how fast your hair grows? Protein provides a building material for your locks to grow quicker, look healthier and be stronger, so include in eggs, nuts, fish, chicken, red meat, etc…include these into your balanced diet. Eat healthy. Your hair will say: “Thank you!”.

3) Brush your hair every day for 1 or 2 minutes, do it every morning and every evening to stimulate circulation in your scalp. Make sure to massage your head gently, it’s not working by a principle “the harder you push the faster it grows!”. Remember, never brush your hair when it’s wet, because it can damage your locks and cause breakage. We don’t want it, because we love our hair, right? :)

4) Massage your scalp every time you shampoo your hair. Do it gently, use your fingers, massage your head for about a minute or two, push and move the skin around your head, it will stimulate the blood flow and help your hair grow faster.

5) Here is another simple hair mask that will help your hair grow faster: for this treatment you’ll need some potato juice! Yes, i know, it might sound strange, but it works! Isn’t it the most important?! At least, potato juice smells better than an onion juice, right? (Onion juice can be really great in helping boost your hair shine, as well as hair growth, but it smells horrible, and that smell won’t go anywhere for weeks! This is the main reason why, I don’t recommend you using onion juice for hair growth, nor for any other hair treatment!). So, how to make our potato hair mask? Juice 2 big potatoes, add 1 table spoon of honey and 1 egg yolk.

Apply this mixture on your hair (mainly on the roots), wait for half an hour and wash your locks, as you usually do. This hair mask is amazing and it’s all natural!

6) Healthy and beautiful hair starts with a healthy scalp…It’s logical, right? This is why it’s important to take a great care of your scalp! Here is one easy tip: never apply a hair conditioner on the roots of your hair! Not only it will cause the loss of volume and your locks might get oily very quickly, but also, some hair conditioners contain waxes and silicons, and if you apply them on your scalp, it can prevent the skin on your head from breathing and clog pores. Conclusion: apply your hair conditioner only on the length of your hair.

7) If you want more tips on how to make your hair grow faster, try warm oil scalp massage. It’s a very easy trick, but it works wonders! Just heat up a little bit of oil (my preferred oils are: linen oil, olive oil, coconut oil, argan oil and jojoba oil); never boil the oil, slightly warm it up, so that it’s pleasantly warm and comfortable to touch, then, massage your scalp with this treatment. If you have a friend or, better, a lover, this can become even more pleasant! Ask them to massage your head, gently going through the roots of your hair in circular motions. 

This scalp massage can last for about 20 minutes, then spread the oil on the length of your hair, wait for about half an hour and wash your locks thoroughly. Not only this experience is very relaxing, but also, you will love the result. This treatment works wonders for the hair growth and makes your tresses look very shiny and healthy.

8) Care for your hair while you sleep.Probably, you are wondering – how in the world is it possible to care for my hair while I sleep? Yes, it’s, actually, easy as pie. First of all, never sleep with a tight ponytail or a tight braid, it definitely won’t help your hair grow faster and can even cause breakage of your hair and pains in your scalp. Make a loose ponytail instead. And second tip for a night hair care is – try to sleep on a silk pillow case, it won’t cause friction and it’s much kinder to your hair, than cotton pillow covers. And, by the way, silk pillow is not only beneficial for your hair, but also for your facial skin. What a wonder is this silk! Healthy and shiny hair plus wrinkle free skin! Just perfect!

9) Want to know how to make your hair grow faster? Try castor oil hair treatment. It’s all simple: just massage your scalp with castor oil and leave it overnight; then, the next morning, wash and condition your hair as usual. Do this treatment once or twice a week for couple of weeks and you will be astonished by the amazing result! It works wonders for hair growth! Also, castor oil can help you to grow longer lashes and thicker eyebrows!

10) Vinegar rinse. Not only vinegar can help boost your hair growth, but also it can tremendously change the appearance of your locks – of course, for better – hair becomes shinier, stronger and healthier! Add 2 table spoons of vinegar into 1 litter of water and rinse your hair with this “self made healthy conditioner”, do it as the final step of your shampooing/conditioning process. If you aren’t a fan of vinegar odor – add a couple of drops of your favorite essential oil into your vinegar rinse (or you can mix lemon juice with water instead of vinegar in the same proportion). Great and simple, all natural, but most important – it works!

Get rid of cellulite

I haven't gotten a chance to try this out yet....but I want to asap. Ya'll let me know how it works for you. Good luck!! 

Dr Oz’s Cellulite Coffee Sugar Scrub Ingredients: 

- 1/2 cup coffee grounds 
- 1/4 cup brown sugar 
- olive oil 

How to Make Dr Oz’s Coffee Sugar Scrub Cellulite Home Remedy 

Instructions: 

Doctor Oz said that Jodi’s Cellulite Home Remedy works because caffeine enhances fat metabolism and so when it is topically applied, coffee absorbs and removes liquid and fat from your skin, which can decrease the appearance of cellulite. Dr Oz said this Cellulite Home Remedy can temporarily make your cellulite disappear, but it is not a long term solution. You should think about doing this Cellulite Home Remedy a couple of times a week. 

1. Apply olive oil to your areas with cellulite (back of your thighs and upper arms for example). 
2. Combine the coffee grounds and brown sugar. 
3. Use the coffee scrub on your cellulite areas by moving in circular motions. 
4. Rinse off. Of course, the easiest way to do this Cellulite Home Remedy is to do it in the shower! 

3 Easy-to-Make Homemade Deep Conditioners

For some of us, going natural did not stop with our hair.  It continued with a move towards mixing our own “natural” products.  While numerous recipes exist on the internet, few are actually both simple AND effective in meeting the needs of our natural hair.  If you are new to making your own products or are a current mixtress searching for an easy-to-make recipe that actually works, you can start with these homemade conditioners, which are my three favorites:

1. For Manageability – Bananas, olive oil, glycerin, and honey

This homemade conditioner improves the manageability of my hair for post-rinse styling. The secret is in the banana, which has a way of minimizing shrinkage and softening the hair when mixed with the other ingredients.  Meanwhile, glycerin and honey, which are both humectants, and olive oil, which is known to penetrate the hair, all contribute moisturizing benefits.  Do not be alarmed if you notice a loosening of your coils or curls with this conditioner; the effect is temporary until your next wash day. This recipe is ideal for naturals who want to achieve easier blow-outs or better stretched styles.

Ingredients:
1 large overripe banana (sliced) OR 7 oz banana baby food
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp pure vegetable glycerin
2 tbsp pure honey

Instructions:
Place the sliced banana, extra virgin olive oil, glycerin, and honey all in a blender. Blend the ingredients thoroughly making sure no lumps or banana bits remain. (Depending on your blender quality, you may or may not have to then sieve the mixture.  Another option is to use banana baby food, though the conditioner may not be as effective.) Apply to hair and let sit for 30-45 minutes under a shower cap. Detangle, rinse thoroughly, and style as usual.

2. For Detangling – Avocados, olive oil, shea butter, and apple cider vinegar

This homemade conditioner is lubricating, thick, and heavy, all of which give my kinks slip, moisture, and hang for detangling. The avocado’s meatiness and fatty acid content contribute to the effectiveness of this mixture.  Additionally, the fatty acids in the olive oil combined with the emollient properties of shea butter add even more lubrication and moisturizing benefits.  Lastly, the acidic pH of the apple cider vinegarhelps to flatten the cuticles for easier detangling.  This conditioner is ideal for those with thick, dense hair and major shrinkage.

Ingredients:
1 overripe avocado (sliced)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup unrefined shea butter
2-3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar

Instructions:
Place the sliced avocado, unrefined shea butter, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), andapple cider vinegar (ACV) into a blender. (There is no need to melt the shea butterahead of time.)  Blend all the ingredients thoroughly and add more EVOO, if necessary, until the mixture reaches your desired consistency. When done, apply to the hair and let sit for 30-45 minutes under a shower cap. Detangle, rinse thoroughly, and style as usual.

3. For Strengthening – Coconut oil and honey

This conditioner is ideal for naturals whose hair dislikes protein conditioners but needs a bit of strengthening.  The key is the coconut oil, which binds to the hair thus reducing keratin loss. Honey, a humectant, is also added to the mix to impart moisture retention.  I get the best of both worlds – moisture and strength – with this conditioner.  You could also use two servings of the recipe if your hair is really thick, dense, and naturally dry.

Ingredients:
4 tbs of extra virgin coconut oil
2 tbs of pure honey
(depending on hair density or length, you may use two servings of this recipe)

Instructions:
Place the coconut oil and honey in a small cup and place the cup in a large bowl of hot water.  Allow the cup to sit in the water for a few minutes until the mixture is warm.  Pour the mixture onto freshly washed but towel blotted hair.  Put on a shower cap, and wrap with a towel to prevent mixture from dripping onto face. Let it sit for 20 minutes, then rinse out 80-90% of the conditioner, and style as usual.

Do you have any homemade conditioner recipes? Share below!