Short hair had a moment last year, but now all those bobs, lobs, and pixies are a thing of the past. Long hair is now on trend. When it comes to Rapunzel-length hair, stylist Paul Labrecque noted: "We'll probably see longer hair that's just one length because it's the easiest to do yourself."
It's a new year — a new decade, even — and you've decided its time for a new 'do. While there are plenty of cute short and medium styles, perhaps you've decided you want to try a long hair look. What can you do to encourage your hair to grow faster so it's long enough to put in a ponytail or up in a bun before year's end?
There is no "Miracle Grow" for hair that can take you from a buzz cut to Rapunzel — unless you resort to wigs or extensions, that is. Proper hair care and nutrition, however, will help your hair to grow as quickly as it's capable of doing.
Use a boar bristle brush to encourage hair growth
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While "scalp oil" may sound gross, the brushing moves it away from the hair roots, thus reducing any tendency to become greasy in that area, and pushes it all the way to the hair's ends, making those less dry. Bonus: brushing also stimulates the scalp, which increases the circulation that can help promote hair growth.
Eat a balanced diet
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Jenny Sobera, M.D., FAAD, and Board Certified Dermatologist at Village Dermatology in Birmingham, Alabama, tells Oprah Magazine, "Healthy foods, such as healthy fats rich in Omega-3, fruits, and vegetables contain the vitamins and nutrients needed for healthy hair."
NYC-based dermatologist Dr. Francesca Fusco suggests, "Try increasing your protein intake with foods like fish, beans, nuts, and whole grains."
Switch out your pillowcase
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She recommends trading in your cotton pillowcase for a silk one, saying, "The decreased friction from a silk or satin pillowcase can help reduce hair breakage and improve overall hair quality." The silk pillow hack can also help keep your hair frizz-free and even prevent you from waking up with sleep wrinkles on your face, so it's a win-win strategy.
Get an 'invisible trim'
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George Northwood, the hairstylist to the Duchess of Sussex (better known to us non-Brits as Meghan Markle), recommends, "Have an invisible trim every three months. This is where we skim the ends without taking off length." Pretty painless, but evidently effective — and hey, if it's good enough for Meghan's hair, count us in.
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