Grow Your Hair Naturally with Longhairlovers Luxe Natural Hair Growth Remedies Scientifically Backed - Cert. Organic Ingredients Live Help | View Cart Made without Sulfates, Parabens, Petrochemicals, Silicones, Artificial Colors or Fragrances Products  |  Growth Formula  |  Our Ingredients  |  Expert Advice  |  Testimonials  |  Hair Care Articles   How To Grow Long Hair My name is Jennifer Bahney and I founded Longhairlovers.com in 1999 to help women all over the world learn to grow beautiful, healthy hair. Now, I'd like to share a few of my best hair growth and care secrets with you. They're easy to follow and will make a big difference in the look, feel and length of your hair. 1. Wash your hair as often as you need to. There's so much controversy out there over how often to wash your hair. My cardinal rule is, wash it when it starts feeling dirty and dull. As long as you use a sulfate-free shampoo, washing your hair when you need to won't harm it or cause it to fall out. If you notice extra hair fall in the shower, it's probably because those hairs were ready to come out anyway and the mechanics of shampooing hastened their departure. I use Longhairlovers Luxe Shampoo several times a week because it cleans thoroughly yet gently, plus the emu oil & essential oil ingredients actually penetrate the scalp to nourish the hair root and promote healthy growth. Alternately, you can use a product like our Longhairlovers Luxe Clarifying Hair Rinse alone or after shampooing to gently remove dirt, oil and product buildup. 2. Always condition your hair, even if your hair is oily or limp. Conditioning your hair after shampooing is important because it helps the cuticle to lay flat, sealing in moisture and preventing snags when you comb out your wet hair.  I like to massage Longhairlovers Luxe Conditioner into my scalp as well as my ends because the emu oil & essential oil ingredients are great for promoting hair growth. If your hair is oily or limp, just condition the length and not the scalp. 3. Always protect your hair from the elements. Although it might look great to walk the beach with your hair down, the sun, salt and wind are terrible for your tresses. Be sure to cover your hair with a scarf or hat when you're spending lots of time outdoors. I like to coat my ends with Longhairlovers Luxe Leave-in Treatment, roll it in a bun and secure with hairsticks, then cover with a hat. For a normal day of work or running errands, I apply a dollop of Luxe Leave-in to wet hair before combing through and letting my hair air dry. I then spritz Longhairlovers Fortifying Hair Mist on dry hair. The aloe-based formula offers natural sunscreen protection, combats static and smells great! 4. Treat your hair as often as possible. Instead of deep conditioning just once a week, I like to apply Longhairlovers Rare Hair Oil or Shea-mu Hair Butter to my hair and scalp the night before I plan to shampoo, which can be several times a week. I take my time massaging the formula of choice into my scalp, then use my wide-tooth comb to evenly distribute it down to my ends. A loose braid and a towel-covered pillow allow me to sleep with the good stuff on all night. 5. Eat well! Few things slow your hair growth like a poor diet, so be sure your body gets plenty of nutrients each day. If you eat a lot of meals on the run like most of us do, be sure to take a daily hair vitamin or drink several cups of Healthy Hair Herbal Tea to make sure your body has plenty of vitamins & minerals to distribute to your hair. 6. Change up your hair style. This has less to do with fashion  than it does about keeping your scalp's circulation healthy. If you favor wearing hairsticks like I do, or ponytails, braids, barrettes, etc., be sure to remove the accessory several times a day and massage your scalp. Keeping hair secured in the same position for too long or wearing it too tightly can lead to spot hair loss, also called traction alopecia. You always want to keep blood flowing easily to your scalp without restrictions. Also, be sure to use healthy hair styling products like our Longhairlovers Luxe Crowning Glory Pomade to keep hair in place. 7. Give up the brush. I rarely brush my hair anymore; usually only when I'm styling my hair to go out. Instead, I religiously use my wide-tooth detangling comb. Not only does it detangle my hair wet or dry without pulling, it also feels great on my scalp. To comb out wet hair, I always start from the bottom and work the tangles out on the way up, several inches at a time. I've found that this method keeps breakage to a minimum. Following is a chapter on growing long hair from my book, Longhairlovers Healthy Hair Secrets Revealed: The term “long hair” means different things to different people. If you currently have a pixie cut, you may think that someone with hair to their shoulders has “long hair.” At Longhairlovers, we consider long hair to be shoulder-length and longer. We don’t advocate that everyone grow their hair to their knees. Not everyone should and not everyone can. There is a school of thought that says, “Let it grow – the longer the better!” For some people, this philosophy works just fine. Women such as Diane Witt and Crystal Gayle are world-famous for their extra-long hair. But I’ll be the first to admit that extremely long hair can be unattractive if it’s not well-cared for. That’s why I advocate healthy long hair – hair that looks stunning, not straggly. Before you can really begin your long-hair journey, however, you need the right mindset, or what I call Longhairlovers Psychology. Commitment The first step to growing healthy long hair is to make a commitment. So often when we go through life changes, we get the urge to cut off our hair for a fresh start, only to be disappointed with the outcome. We all know many women – including ourselves – who have cut their hair for a new job, before starting college or after a divorce. There’s nothing wrong with getting a hair cut, but make sure you’re getting it for the right reasons. A hair cut won’t change your life; it will just make you look different. Whatever you do, don’t act on impulse. That means that before you submit yourself to the shears, ask yourself how you want to look in six months or a year from now. If the honest answer is, “I want to have beautiful, long hair,” skip the hair cut in favor of a conditioning treatment. Support The best way to stay committed to your hair growth goals is to find a friend or support group that will be with you every step of the way. Start a long hair club at work or school where you can swap tips and hold a “measure-in” to record your growth at the beginning of each month. Or read through posts on the Longhairlovers discussion boards and revel in the success stories there. We all have weak moments when we need help getting motivated. That’s why friendly support is so important. Acceptance Before you grow your hair long, you need to make peace with your hair type. Learn to love your curly, straight or wavy hair and work with its natural texture. Constant perming and straightening can irreversibly damage hair, which will then have to be cut off. Maintenance I used to think that as soon as you decided to grow your hair long, you should stay as far away from scissors as possible. Nothing could be further from the truth. Letting your hair grow wild will only cause split ends to travel up the hair shaft, making your hair look damaged and your ends uneven. There’s no truth to the tale that cutting hair will make it grow faster, but regular maintenance trims and treatments will keep it shiny and swinging, and you’ll be less likely to cut it all off in a fit of bad-hair-day frustration. Hair maintenance can include highlights or color as long as you use gentle products and techniques. For people with hair past mid-back, I always recommend that they have a salon professional color their hair. Long hair is older and more porous, and may absorb color unevenly. It’s difficult to get it right yourself unless you really know what you’re doing. Highlights are a good option for long hair because touch-ups usually only involve the roots. This means hair that has already been highlighted will not have to be touched again, which cuts down on dryness and breakage. Patience Growing long hair takes plenty of patience – it’s not something that can be accomplished over night. As a general rule, hair grows ½ inch per month. That means that most people’s hair will grow 6 inches per year no matter what miracle products they use. Instead of spending your money on magical claims, take the time to learn the truth about hair growth and care. Investment Growing and maintaining healthy long hair takes an investment of time and money. During the months or even years it takes to reach your desired length, you’ll want to invest in gentle, top quality products that work best for you. You’ll also want to be more careful when heading to a salon by telling the stylist exactly what you want done and how much you want taken off. And, instead of spending your money on monthly hair cuts, you’ll want to pamper yourself with salon or at-home scalp massages and deep conditioning treatments. Your investment of time and money will pay off in a glorious head of hair! More About Jennifer

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