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my damaged hair sucks.
I used to have thick, nice hair. UNTIL I CHOPPED IT OFF ALL THREE YEARS AGO. Biggest mistake I've ever made...I cringe when I think about it.
I got it short and thinned out. now, three years later, my hair is medium length at best and so damaged.
I refuse to cut it. seriously. I won't even trim it. I haven't gotten it cut in over a year.
It's so thin and ugly ugh. it's just past my shoulders. I want it past my boobs.
HOW CAN I MAKE THIS HAPPEN. Over the summer, I'm going to condition it every day and not use any heat tools. but until then, what the hell can I do?
does damaged hair even grow?
ugh.
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Your hair isnt growing well because your ends are fried. If you do what peeps says, it would be great. Plus for now, go to Sallys and get something called chloresteral. A week from then do some oil treatments. Mayanase works well as gross as it sounds it worked wonders with mine!
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To strengthen hair, you'll need to purchase some products (shampoos, conditioners, etc) to apply to the hair shaft itself. Your hair probably still grows a little, but the ends are easily broken off from damage (especially since you use heat tools), making it appear as though it never grows.
A good multivitamin might be the place to start for making hair grow longer and healthier. You have to start with the right vitamins in the body so that your hair will grow--if you do not have enough vitamins and nutrients then your body pretty much puts your hair on slow-mode, making it very hair to grow out hair. Here is a list of specific vitamins and minerals you're going to want to take though (try to find a multivitamin that includes all/most of these before going for separate supplements too):
* Vitamin A
* Vitamin C
* Vitamin E
* Biotin
* Inositol
* Niacin (Vitamin B3)
* Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
* Vitamin B6
* Vitamin B12
# Calcium
# Chromium
# Copper
# Iodine
# Iron
# Magnesium
# Manganese
# Potassium
# Selenium
# Silica
# Sulfur (methyl-sulfonyl-methane or MSM)
# Zinc
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To strengthen your hair you should buy shampoos, conditioners, and leave-in conditioners that include pro-vitamin B5 (also referred to as panthenol). It helps to heal your hair, recovering it from split-ends and helping it stay long and strong. It may also help to thicken the hairs if they are thinning and breaking, making it shorter. The more panthenol in a product, the better it will be to your hair--so always look for panthenol (or pro-vitamin B5) to be one of the first ingredients in the product.
Remember that leave-in conditioners are your friend when it comes to dyed, dry, and damaged hair. There are plenty types of leave-in conditions that you can use on a daily basis--some include spray on conditioners so that it doesn't weigh down the hair. Also, try to use products that help to protect against heat products if you are a user of blowdriers, curling irons, and even straighteners. Protecting your hair will allow it to be long and not break off easily so make sure you take good care of it.
I use a wonderful shampoo with heat-protecting additives. The heat-protecting shampoos tend to help lock in moisture for your hair to remain healthy. You can also purchase an entirely separate spray for heat-protection. So, in short, look for heat-protecting, moisture-sealing, and panthenol-containing in hair products.
If you have any more questions please feel free to ask me! :)
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Hun i hate to say it but yu have to get it trimmed every 3 months or it wont grow. The split ends will just contine up the strand of hair until its completely damaged and very hard to recover. keep in mind that getting yur hair trimmed and keeping it healthy helps the hair grow faster. so go get a trim! lol
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Your hair grows from the roots, near your head, not from the damaged ends. Your roots don't care if you have split ends or not. Cutting your hair does not stimulate hair growth. However, keeping the damaged hair trimmed off will make it look healthier and you will be happier with your style as your grow it out.
I am not sure why your hair is damaged...was it color treated, bad diet, or heated appliances? Even the sun and stress can damage your hair. Is it damaged all the way to your scalp, or just to a certain point?
Most peoples hair is genetically programmed to grow a maximum of 6 inches a year. If your hair is so damaged it is falling out or breaking off, it may appear to be growing slower. Or, if you have a poor diet or an illness, that can slow your rate of growth.
Here is my RX.
1. get the frizzy ends cut off. It will make you feel better and your hair will instantly look better. Just like someone that is losing weight needs to buy clothes AS they lose weight, you need to have a hairstyle you like AS you are growing out your hair.
2. Avoid daily washing- Every 3 days is enough, and use a shampoo with Protein in it. Always wash hair with low temperature water as hot water dissolves the natural scalp oil. Brush your hair before shampooing/wetting to get tangles out.
3.Do not rub the hair vigorously as excess friction can cause hair to break off.
4. Always use a wide toothed comb and comb the hair gently. Do not comb hair when it is wet, as the hair is very weak.
5. Keep hair hydrated with mild shampoo and rich conditioner. Use extra gentle shampoo for color treated hair. An ideal shampoo should be neither highly acidic nor alkaline. Use a conditioner that contains protein.
6. Allow hair to dry naturally. If at all hair dryer must be used, then turn it on at its lowest setting. Heat damages hair.
7. If you are in the sun, use a leave in conditioner, and try wearing a hat or scarf.
8. A weekly head massage strengthens the roots and improves blood circulation. Doing it even for two to three minutes will stimulate the scalp and prove effective.
9. If you are bleaching your hair - stop until it is healthy again.
10. Hair shine products with a drop of silicone serum will smooth down hair cuticle and help make it look less frizzy/damaged.
11. Deep condition weekly (not daily).
12. Eat a healthy diet rich in proteins.
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hey
i agree trim your hair, just the dead ends, dont straighten it either, it thins the hair and can mess with its growth. If you want to straighten it, use straighting conditioner, and blow dry it on low.
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Hey
im sorry about your hair.
do what you said your gunna do like condition your hair alot and stuff like that.
But about damaged hair growing? Im so sorry to say but youre gunna have to trim it at least to cut off the damaged ends for the healthy hair to grow. Thats the only way. I'm not saying get alot cut off but just enough for them to cut off the dead ends.
hope i helped.
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