How To Get Long Hair Faster

 Maybe it’s because I wear my own hair so long, but I frequently have clients ask me how to get long hair faster.  I don’t actually think that there are many things that any of us can do to get long hair faster, but there are many things that we can do to prevent our hair from breaking which takes away the length that we are trying to achieve.  Many times when a client tells me that her hair hasn’t been growing, I can actually see the regrowth so I know it is…but something that she is doing is keeping it from actually getting longer.  Here are a few of the things that I tell my clients when they as me how to get long hair faster.

• Be gentle when brushing and combing your hair.  So many people rake through their hair and create breakage.  Even the thickest hair strand is still quite delicate.  Treat it like silk to get long hair faster.

• Whenever possible avoid the flat iron.  Have you ever burned your hand on a hot iron?  It hurts….as does your hair.  Save them for special occasions.

• Move hair out of the way when carrying bags and purses.  They will break the hair over time.

• Use a heat protectant daily

• Wash hair every other day

• Put hair in a braid while exercising instead of a ponytail

• Take a multivitamin

• Eat plenty of healthy fats, protein, and fruits and veggies.  You are what you eat…..really.

• Get regular trims, but be specific about the amount taken off.  Don’t say “do whatever you want…."or someone will!

• Stick to the same hair color family.  Changing back and forth will damage your hair.

• Use Kerestase shampoo and conditioner…..it works.

• Use the Olaplex conditioning treatment during color

These are some of the tips I give my clients when they ask me how to get long hair faster.  If it’s not growing fast enough, call the salon at 617.236.8100 to book an extension consultation.  Stay beautiful!  Megan