Entry #4 - Long Luscious Locks

            Having long, healthy, luscious hair is something most women dream of. Some men too. Personally, I find it extremely difficult to get my hair to grow. For my whole life, it feels as though my hair has never grown past my shoulder blades. No matter what oils I use, what vitamins, or maintenance trims I get, it's as though my hair doesn't grow. I've recently been looking for ways to help stimulate growth for long healthy hair, and here is what I've found. One major way to help with hair growth is scalp massages. Massaging the scalp allows more blood to flow, giving the hair follicles more oxygen and essential nutrients needed for hair growth. Along with a boost in blood flow, massaging the scalp reduces stress and tension, which are other contributors to hair loss. You can massage your scalp with your fingertips or with a blunt tipped scalp massager you can find on Amazon or a beauty supply store.

 Adding oils into your massaging routine will show even better results with hair growth. Rosemary is one of the best oils for your hair. Hair expert and cosmetologist, Ghanima Abdullah, shared with "Yahoo Life" that rosemary oil works against the hair loss hormone DHT. Having this block of DHT reduces the effects on the hair follicle making them stronger. There are many other oils that contribute to hair growth, rosemary oil is just one of the best! Last but not least, taking vitamins and supplements that promote hair growth are great to add into your hair care routine. "Nutrafol" is the number one dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand. They target key root causes of thinning, such as, stress, nutrition, lifestyle, etc. Not only do they target causes of hair thinning and loss, but they also consider age. They have supplements for women ages 18-44, along with a vegan option, women 45 and up, and also supplements for women in the first year postpartum. And they don't just cater to women, they have hair supplements for men too. There are so many supplements out there to try but Nutrafol is one of the best.  When starting my hair growth journey, I didn't know there were so many things that could help speed the process along. Hopefully I'll have the long hair I've always dreamed of with all these new things to try. If you decide to try some of this out, I hope it helps! Just know it won't all happen overnight.