| Growing Long Hair Fast Truths |
| Karen Marie Shelton |
| Date: 06/17/2006 |
Introduction
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The
whole reason that I started HairBoutique.com almost ten
years ago was because I felt responsible for providing
hair consumers with the absolute truth about their hair.
When I
see articles on the Web that advertise that they can
help you grow long hair fast I totally cringe. The
real truth is that
there are absolutely no short cuts
(no pun intended) to growing long hair fast.
If I
had a dollar for the hundreds of thousands of emails I
have received over the past ten years asking me how to
achieve "fast long hair" I would not be sitting here
writing this "truth in advertising" article.
Yes,
there are many things you can do to maximize your
God-given genetic hair growth cycle but if someone
promises that you can go from a chin length bob to
bra-strap length hair "fast" there is something missing.
So
really, what is fast anyway? Is fast overnight,
within a month or just a bit quicker than your genetic
programming allows?
There
are many things that can
stall natural hair growth. The hair growth
stallers can include poor diet, too much caffeine,
alcohol, nicotine, recreational drugs or other natural
vitamin robbers.
Stress, age, health problems and prescription drugs can
also slow or stall hair growth. Climate has a hand
in growth rates along with lifestyle issues. Not
enough sleep, daily water or maintenance nutrients can
cause hair to hit a dead stop in its growth cycle.
To
simplify the hair growth process and promise fast long
hair is just not a reality. At least in this
current Universe.
Secrets To Instant Long Hair
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If you
want to grow long hair fast - with fast being a few
hours, days or weeks consider
these options:
1. Hair Extensions.
100% human hair extensions that can instantly (a few
hours) from chin length to below the bra strap.
The downside to using hair extensions for instant long
hair is that hair extensions are not inexpensive and
human hair is the most costly of the add-on hair
options.
If you
are wanting instant Godiva locks for a wedding, a high
school reunion or to meet your guy's parents, by all
means consider hair extensions.
2. Add-on hair.
Celebrity hairdresser Ken Paves has been working with
add-on tresses with all of his celeb clients. He
loves the instant long hair effect so much that he
teamed up with Jessica Simpson to create a line that
Jessica would be proud to wear.
Add-on tresses are much less expensive than extensions
and they can be semi-permanent or permanent. This
all depends on your goals.
The Real Truth To Growing Long
Hair
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I have
been growing my own hair since 1986 and I have
personally tried every possible "fast hair growth"
method available. While I have managed to grow
very long hair below my waist that is healthy. I
have learned the following secrets over the past twenty
years:
1.
Growing long hair takes a commitment.
2. Hair, except in rare cases, when it is growing
at its optimal genetic rate - will only grow 6-8 inches
per year.
3. If your have hair that is currently chin length
and want it to be below your bra - take a ruler and
measure the space between where your hair is currently
and where you want it to be.
4. If you need 6 inches to reach your bra strap,
plan on it taking 10-12 months for your hair to grow to
your goal length. Every person is different and it
may take you a longer or short time depending on a wide
variety of factors.
5. It is very important if you make the personal
commitment to grow your hair long that you do all the
right things which includes the following things:
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Proper nutrition.
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Drinking enough daily fluids.
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Minimizing unhealthy hair care habits (chemicals,
hot tool use, damaging hair care product use).
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Eliminating hair growth retarding lifestyle habits
(excessive caffeine, sugar, nicotine, alcohol, junk
foods).
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Getting enough sleep, rest and relaxation.
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Taking vitamins, minerals & herbs. Because of
the current condition of the earth and exhausted
soil, human beings must take nutritional supplements
to operate at their maximum hair growth rates.
Whether you take a good multi-vitamin or a product
designed to grow hair - this is an essential
component for growing hair at your maximum
potential.
If It Sounds Too Good To Be
True - It Is
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It is
my opinion that the number one reason that hair
consumers go through pain and suffering with their
tresses is because they believe claims and promises that
just are too good to be true.
Anyone
who has ever left a salon with horrible hair color,
fried ends from perms or straighteners or has lost way
too many inches of precious growth knows that it is easy
to buy into promises of great color, texture and a hot
style that won't require a lot of hair loss.
Remember, it's your hair. You have to wear it
every day. Consider any promises carefully and ask
questions.
Summary
While it is understandable that
long hair is fantastic. I adore having long hair that is 100%
mine. But I worked very hard to grow it including taking hair
vitamins for years. I have learned that if it sounds too good
to be true - run away as fast as you can.
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