There is no scientifically proven method to make hair grow significantly faster overnight. Hair growth is a gradual process influenced by factors such as genetics, health, and nutrition.
If you have short hair, sleep with it down since tying it up would cause too much friction and pressure on your scalp. If you have long hair, you're going to want to tie it up to protect your strands, especially the ends, from getting snagged or pulled as you sleep.
Before bed, comb your hair and braid them. This prevents tangling and reduces friction against the pillow, which can minimize hair loss due to rubbing. Be mindful of how you tie your hair. Use soft, fabric-covered hair ties or scrunchies instead of tight elastic bands that can pull and stress your hair strands.
Too tight buns, ponytails or braids stressed the hair follicles, suffocate the scalp and impair the microcirculation. All this in turn hinders the healthy growth. It is advisable to let your hair down several times a day and be careful with the accessories you use.
The healthiest hairstyles are gentle and avoid tightness. Loose buns, braids, or wrapping your hair are all great options. Pair them with a moisturizing product like GK Hair's ThermalStyleHer Cream for added protection.
Massaging your scalp can potentially stimulate hair growth and keep follicles active. In a 2019 study published in the journal Dermatology and Therapy, researchers found that scalp massages produced hair regrowth in many men with pattern hair loss.
Your follicles are actually preprogrammed in their DNA to grow (and, unfortunately, shed) in their own unique way. Lying on one side of your head won't affect that programming. It doesn't matter whether you usually sleep on your side, on your back, or on your stomach.
Loosen up your hairstyle so it doesn't pull.
To reduce the constant pulling, you can: Loosen braids, especially around your hairline. Opt for thicker braids and locs. Keep braids/locs short, because longer hair is heavier and pulls more.
Wear a Scarf or Bonnet
If you're worried about breakage or messing up a style you worked hard to perfect, try wearing a satin-lined sleep cap or bonnet to bed. This will help protect any styling you've done—and help ward off frizz.
Generally, he says, the range is somewhere between once a day and once a week. “If you have very fine or thin hair, you may need to wash more often, while those with thick or curly hair may need to wash less often,” says Dr Elizabeth Bahar Houshmand, a double board certified dermatologist and hair health expert.
Though it's commonly believed that keeping hair open causes more hair to fall, experts say there's no truth to that. However, hair weakening is a concern. “When you leave your hair open, it can be difficult to manage, and you're more prone to frizzy hair and split ends, which can weaken your hair,” says Dr Srivastava.
Foods packed with protein such as chicken breast, fish, greek yogurt and eggs, can help promote healthier hair because hair follicles are mostly made up of protein. Vitamins and minerals such as iron, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin E and vitamin D can also make a difference.
On average, each hair strand grows about a half-inch each month. But hair doesn't grow like that nonstop; it grows in cycles. "Fortunately for many, hair is in the growth phase over 80 percent of the time, meaning the opportunity is there," says William Yates, MD, FACS.
Argan oil is one of the best hair oils for growth. That is because it is incredibly rich in Vitamin E and fatty acids. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the hair from free radicals and damaging environmental factors. Argan oil helps both protect our hair and also promote a healthy scalp.
The bad news is that regularly wearing your hair in a high, tight pony can result in hair damage - and in some extreme cases, permanent hair loss. Luckily, there are a few tips and tricks our stylists love and recommend for keeping your ponytail healthy and preventing damage.