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Top 10 Long Hair Tips to Boost Hair Growth

Top 10 Long Hair Tips to Boost Hair Growth

Rebecca D'Souza

08 May 2017

10 Hair Care Tips For Beautiful Long Hair

Long hair and fair skin is often synonymous to beauty in India. Long for long hair too? You don’t have to resort to hair extensions and wigs, just follow our hair care tips and get longer, stronger hair. Read on for 10 hair care tips that give you long and luscious tresses.

Top Hair Growth Tips for Long & Healthy Hair:

Get a trim for better hair growth
Deep conditioning by hot oil massages
Drink plenty of water for stronger hair
Brush regularly to help hair grow longer
Avoid blow drying
Space out hair washes
Sleep well to maintain beautiful long hair
Say no to stress to prevent hair fall
Eat healthy protein rich food

Get a trim for better hair growth
Every time you trim your hair, you get rid of split ends, dead ends and help your hair grow longer. So a trim is essential every 6-8 weeks to keep your hair healthy and ensure it grows long and strong!
There are various ways through which one can take care of split ends in easy and effective manner.
Deep conditioning by hot oil massages
Your mother insists on oil massages for a reason. A hot oil scalp massage using Dabur Amla Hair Oil has tons of benefits – it deep conditions your hair, nourishes your scalp, stimulates hair growth and gives you long and healthy hair.
Regular deep conditioning facilitates thick and healthy hair. It restores and maintains the strength of the hair strand so as to make it able to withstand the everyday damage in terms of pollution and stress. It allows for repair to the hair shaft via surfactants which are found in conditioners, to fill in the gaps of damaged hair strands.
Drink plenty of water for stronger hair
The more water you drink, the faster your body flushes out toxins and the stronger your hair grows and stronger hair grows longer. So you know what to do – follow our hair care tip and keep yourself hydrated as dehydration directly impacts hair growth.
When the body does not receive enough water to maintain hair follicle and cell growth, the hair become dry, brittle and frizzy and eventually stops growing. The hair roots soak the water and then provide it to the hair. Dehydration affects the cell division, which does let the hair health flourish. Hence, one must consume six to eight glasses of water daily for long tresses. Drinking lots of water also helps in reduction of dandruff.
Brush regularly to help hair grow longer
Experts say it’s good to brush your hair a 100 times every night before you go to bed. What it basically does is that it increases blood circulation and stimulates the hair follicles, thereby helping your hair grow longer. However, remember never to brush when your hair is wet, it causes breakage. If you brush to remove tangles, make sure it’s with a wide-toothed comb!
Many people use wrong combs and brushes, which causes more damage to the hair. And damage hair for sure cannot grow longer. It is very important to be careful while removing tangles and styling the hair. Remember to bush hair only when it is needed and that too softly.
Avoid blow drying
Yes, blow drying makes your hair look fab, but excessive exposure to heat and styling makes the roots weaker, increases split ends and therefore hampers growth. So follow our hair care tip and avoid blow drying or flat ironing as much as possible.
Space out hair washes
Washing your hair is important, but washing every day is not. In fact, washing 2-3 times a week is more than sufficient. What happens when you wash too often is that you rob your hair off its natural oil and conditioning, you also expose it to unnecessary chemicals. Always go for a gentle herbal shampoo like Vatika Premium Naturals and help your hair grow longer.
Sleep well to maintain beautiful long hair
Regular, undisturbed sleep of 8 hours a day maintains your beauty and health. We also have a few hair care tips to follow before you go to bed - avoid making tight braids or hairdos while sleeping, this causes breakage and hampers the length of your hair. The best way to do your hair before you hit the sack is to leave it loose and just pull back your hair with a head band that doesn’t tug your hair. Sleeping on a silk pillow cover also helps as other fabrics tend to cause hair breakage. The problem with cotton pillow covers is that it causes friction and you’ll find at least a few strands of hair on your pillow every morning.
Say no to stress to prevent hair fall
With the sedentary lifestyles we live in today, stress is very much a part of our lives. And with stress, hair problems like hair fall go hand in hand. So if you want great hair, lead a stress-free life. Invest time in calming devices like yoga, music, etc., for better hair, glowing skin , and a beautiful you. This is an important hair care tip.
Eat healthy protein rich food
We’ve said it before, we say it again. Depending on what you eat, your hair gets the supply of nutrients that enable the rate of growth. Hair-friendly food include salmon and other fatty fish, protein-rich food like eggs, nuts, diary, veggies and of course, lots and lots of H2O.

Top 16 Home Remedies for Hair Growth:

Onion & honey mask
Onion & rum mask
Fenugreek and coconut oil mask
Fenugreek and Egg mask
Henna & yogurt mask
Henna & fenugreek pack
Potato, honey and egg mask
Potatoes and Olive oil
Yogurt & honey mask
Beetroot and henna pack
Green tea conditioner
Cinnamon & honey mask
Avocado & Honey Mask
Amla & neem mask
Egg white mask
Almond Oil & Egg

ONION JUICE Onion is used extensively in Indian cooking and apart from rendering flavors to the cuisine it also helps in preventing hair fall and boosting hair growth.
- Onion & honey mask
  
  Onion and honey when combined together, work wonders for boosting health of hair.
  Ingredients:
  - ¼ cup onion juice
  - 1 tablespoon honey
  Method:
  - Mix ¼ cup of onion juice with a tablespoon of honey in a bowl
  - Apply the paste onto your scalp gently and massage for a while
  - Leave it on for at least 30-45 minutes. You can also cover it with a shower cap and leave it overnight
  - Rinse it off with cold water and repeat the process twice in a week
- Onion & rum mask
  
  Rum is known to be a natural conditioner and hence when combined with onion juce, it works for benefit of the hair.
  Ingredients:
  - A small onion chopped into pieces
  - 60 ml rum
  Method:
  - Chop the onion into small pieces
  - Place the chopped onions and the rum in a jar and let it sit overnight
  - Strain the mixture and apply it to your scalp
  - Rinse with shampoo and warm water
  - Do not apply the mix more than once a week as rum can dry the hair
FENUGREEK
Fenugreek treats dryness and hence helps in preventing hair fall. It also helps get rid of eczema, fungus infection and dandruff.
- Fenugreek and coconut oil mask
  
  Both fenugreek and coconut provide the nutrition and potion to hair which makes it grow longer without breakage.
  Ingredients :
  - 1/2 cup fenugreek seeds
  - 3 tablespoon warm Dabur Vatika Enriched Coconut Hair Oil
  Method:
  - Take half cup fenugreek seeds and soak them in water overnight
  - Add a tablespoon of warm coconut oil into the paste and apply the mixture from roots to tips of the hair
  - Keep the mask on for an hour and rinse off with cold water
  - Repeat the process once or twice a week
- Fenugreek and Egg mask
  
  This hair mask will help cure itchy scalp and give a soft bounce to the hair, preventing hair fall and bacteria.
  Ingredients:
  - 2 tablespoon fenugreek seeds
  - 1 egg yolk
  - ½ water
  Method :
  - Soak fenugreek seeds in water and paste it next day
  - Add an egg yolk to the paste and mix it properly
  - Massage it on your hair and scalp and leave it on for at least 30 minutes before washing it off with cool water
- Fenugreek, Besan & Shikakai Hair Mask
  Ingredients:
  - 2-3 teaspoons fenugreek (methi) seeds
  - 1 tablespoon gram flour
  - 1 portion shikakai
  Method:
  - Soak fenugreek seeds overnight and grind to a paste
  - Mix it with one portion of shikakai and 1/2 portion of gram flour and use it as a shampoo
  - Apply this homemade shampoo twice a week for healthy and glossy hair
HENNA
Henna is said to be the best way to prevent hair loss in both men and women. It helps in repairing and strengthening the roots and provides natural color to the hair.
- Henna & yogurt mask
  
  This mask helps in stopping hair fall and works like hair tonic.
  Ingredients:
  - 1 cup henna powder
  - ½ cup fresh yogurt
  Method :
  - Take one cup of dry henna powder and mix well with half cup yoghurt.
  - Apply it on the hair from roots to tips and keep it on for an hour.
  - Wash the hair thoroughly with cold water and a mild shampoo
  - Repeat the process whenever you wash hair.
- Henna & fenugreek pack
  
  This pack is amazing for restoring protein to strengthen the hair roots.
  Ingredients:
  - 2 tablespoon fenugreek seeds
  - 1 cup amla powder
  - 2 tablespoons henna powder
  - Water as required
  Method:
  - Take two tablespoons fenugreek seeds and soak it in water overnight
  - Form into a fine paste
  - Mix the paste with amla and henna powder
  - Apply the mix on the scalp and hair and leave for 2-3 hours
  - Wash with cool water and repeat the process once or twice a month
POTATO JUICE
Apart from tasting fantastic, potatoes also help in reducing hair fall and making them healthy. There are various combinations potatoes form to help in restoring hair health.
- Potato, honey and egg mask
  
  Potato juice along with the other two wonder ingredients helps in maintaining your hair happiness. It also helps in smoothening and conditioning hair, thereby reducing the problem of hair fall.
  Ingredients:
  - Juice of three medium sized potatoes
  - 1 egg yolk
  - 1 tablespoon honey
  Method:
  - Extract juice of potatoes in a bowl and to it add a whisked egg yolk and a tablespoon of honey
  - Apply the pack to the hair and leave it on for 30-45 minutes
  - Wash off with cold water and repeat the process daily
- Potatoes and Olive oil
  
  When the two are combined together, magic happens for hair. The juice from potatoes and olive oil provides enrichment to the dull and broken hair.
  Ingredients:
  - Juice of 1 potato
  - ½ cup Dabur Vatika Enriched Olive Hair Oil
  Method :
  - Extract juice from a potato in a bowl and add olive oil to it
  - Mix it together and apply it to the scalp & hair
  - Keep it overnight and wash with a mild shampoo next day
  - Repeat the process once or twice a week
YOGURT
Yogurt is a natural conditioner, that contains vitamin B5 and proteins that are extremely beneficial for hair, preventing long term hair loss.
- Yogurt & honey mask
  Ingredients:
  - ½ cup yogurt
  - 1 tablespoon honey
  - Few drops of lemon juice
  Method :
  - Take yogurt and add honey and lemon juice to it
  - Mix the ingredients thoroughly and make a paste
  - Using a brush, apply this pack to the scalp and hair roots for about half an hour
  - Rinse thoroughly with cold water and repeat the process weekly
BEETROOT
Apart from giving a wonderful natural color to the hair, beetroot helps in strengthening the hair roots and is extremely helpful in preventing hair fall.
- Beetroot and henna pack
  
  Beetroot and henna when combined together work like magic to stop hair fall and restore shine and bounce.
  Ingredients :
  - 1 pureed beetroot
  - 1 cup powdered henna
  Method :
  - Take a beetroot, boil and puree it
  - Add a cup of powdered henna to it and make a thick paste
  - Apply the paste on the scalp as well as hair and massage gently for 10-15 minutes
  - Wash hair with cold water followed by mild shampoo
  - This process can be repeated at least thrice a week for a visible change in hair texture
GREEN TEA
Everyone knows of the immense health benefits of green tea. Apart from body health, green tea also helps in strengthening the hair roots and boosting hair production. It increases metabolism and increases hair growth. For that you need to read more about how to use green tea for hair growth.
- Green tea conditioner
  
  Green tea is an excellent conditioner and its long term usage can help in softening the hair texture as well
  Ingredients:
  - 3-4 green tea bags
  - Hot water
  Method:
  - Take green tea bags and immerse them in hot water. Let the tea brew for a while and get the green color.
  - Let the tea concoction cool down and apply on the scalp after shampooing.
  - Rinse with cold water and repeat the process every time after washing hair
HONEY
Cinnamon stimulates the scalp and moisturizes it to boost hair production and health. It also stops hair fall.
- Cinnamon & honey mask
  Ingredients:
  - 1 tablespoon Cinnamon powder
  - 1 tablespoon honey
  - Water as required
  Method:
  - Take a tablespoon cinnamon powder and add a little water to make a thick paste
  - To the paste, add another tablespoon honey and apply the mask to hair
  - Keep the mask on for 30-40 minutes and rinse off with cold water
- Avocado & Honey Mask
  
  This hair mask helps in conditioning the hair deeply, from roots to tip, making them not just strong but also glossy and manageable.
  Ingredients:
  - 2 tablespoons olive oil
  - 1 table spoon honey
  - 1 ripe avocado (mashed)
  Method:
  - Take mashed avocado and add honey and olive oil in it to make a paste
  - Apply the paste on the scalp as well as tips of the hair
  - Keep it on for 30-45 minutes
  - Rinse off with cool water followed by a mild shampoo
  - Repeat at least once a week to see the difference.
AMLA
Amla works wonders for those suffering from hair fall, hair loss and other problems. It is a sure shot ancient formula to keep the hair shining, thick, long and strong.
- Amla & neem mask
  
  Amla and neem soothe the scalp and reduce itching, which is caused by dandruff and fungal infections.
  Ingredients:
  - 2 tablespoon amla powder
  - 1 tablespoon neem powder
  - Water or milk as required
  Method:
  - Mix the two powder along with milk or water to form a paste
  - Apply the paste on the scalp and keep for around 30 minutes
  - Wash with cold water and repeat the process weekly
Growing your hair long is not an easy task. It requires proper care and attention. But a little bit of effort on your part can go a long way in giving you pretty shiny locks.
EGG
- Egg white mask
  
  Egg whites pack a ton of hair-saving properties. It restores softness, restores shine and makes it healthy, thereby helping your hair grow longer. To apply, all you have to do is follow this hair care tip – crack open a few eggs, take the whites, apply it all over your hair like a mask, keep it on for 30 minutes and rinse with a shampoo. Your hair will look 10x healthier and grow 2x longer! To get rid of brittle and dull hair, doling out a simple egg white mask at home is simple and a sure shot formula for great hair.
  Ingredients:
  - 1 egg white
  - ½ cup yogurt
  - 1 tablespoon honey
  Method :
  - Break an egg and separate the white part in a bowl
  - Mix half cup yogurt and honey to it
  - Apply the mixture to your hair and keep it on for an hour
  - Once the mixture dries out, wash with a mild shampoo like Dabur Vatika Smoothing Treatment Shampoo
  - Repeat it once a week
- Almond Oil & Egg mask
  
  It is one of the best and easiest ways to get rid of split ends, dryness and dullness.
  Ingredients :
  - A beaten egg
  - 3-4 drops of Dabur Almond Hair Oil
  - A tablespoon of honey
  Method:
  - Beat an egg and mix it with oil and honey
  - Apply on the hair, especially the ends and leave the mask for an hour at least.
  - Rinse it off with a mild shampoo
Understanding what’s good for your hair and what’s not, will keep it healthy and help it grow longer, faster. Remember, consistency, patience and efforts are the key. Keep at it and the results will definitely show!