Go sulfate free. Overwashing can dry out your hair, so the less you shampoo, the more hydrated it will be and the longer it will grow without breaking. When you do shampoo, consider a sulfate-free formula; they often contain less harsh detergents, or none at all, and therefore help preserve your hair's natural oils.
Stimulate your scalp. When you massage your sc
alp with shampoos containing peppermint or eucalyptus oil, you'll feel a tingling sensation. This helps increase circulation and blood flow to your follicles, boosting growth.
Condition, condition, condition. When your hair is well hydrated, it is less likely to dry out and split, so use a conditioner even on the days when you
sk
ip shampoo. Your hair should be treated gently, like a delicate fabric, but it also needs to be regularly nourished, says hairstylist Oribe of the Oribe Salon in Miami Beach.
STYLE WITH TLC
Brushers beware. If you're not careful, your hairbrush can actually do more harm than good. Ripping through wet tangles creates split ends., "When blow-drying with a round brush," says Kingsley, "don't pull too hard or you can break and pu
ll out your hair." When you're not styling, avoid a brush altog
ether. "Brushing 100 strokes a day is completely old-fashioned and not a good idea," he adds.
Stop sizzling. Applying hot tools directly to your hair ca
n
fry the cuticle, so coat wet locks with a creamy moisturizing product for protection. .The best tools to prevent heat damage are ionic dryers and ceramic irons with uniformly heated plates (so you don't have to go over the same section more than once
).
FAKE IT
Flatten out. To maximize your length quickly, eliminate volume at the roots, advises hairstylist Harry Josh. You want your hair to be as
straight and flat as possible, "with a sleek Gwyneth Paltrow-type blow-dry."
Choose products wisely. Smoothing out your frizz makes yo
ur hair look longer. The night before shampooing, try Michael Van Clarke 3 More
Inches Pre-wash Treatment to help your hair retain moisture during and after your shower.
Clip it in. If you're into extensions, both Josh and Oribe recommend the clip-in kind. "Ken Paves's are the best. They're affordable and available across the country," says Josh. To keep them looking natural, "choose ones that really matc
h your hair texture," suggests Oribe, and don't add more
than three to four inches.
INSIDE THE SALON
Steer clear of scissors. Contrary to what some stylists say, haircuts don't stimulate growth. "If you're trying to grow your hair, do not cut the
length, no matter how fried it is," says Josh. Instead, ask for your ends to be trimmed. For a style change, "short, blunt bangs will make your hair look longer, because the jump is so dramatic."
Restore with keratin. Go for a keratin treatment every eight weeks while growing out your hair, says Oribe. It smooths out the texture so there's
less need for hot tools or dryers. Also, by coating hair with a protective layer, the treatments help protect colored or chemically straightened hair from further damage.
MONITOR YOUR HEALTH
Check your meds. Did you know that some birth-control pills can cause hair thinning? Although it's typically not a direct cause and effect, "any changes in a woman's hormonal situation can yield hair loss," says Hirsch. Check w
ith your doctor if you're concerned.
Manage your stress. "Stress causes the release of cortisol and other hormones that contribute to hair thinning," says Hirsch
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