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Hair Growth Secrets Today

By Ava

By HealPointPublished 3 years ago 5 min read

How I grew my hair faster and thicker with simple and natural treatments.

I’ve always wanted long and healthy hair, but I never seemed to achieve it. No matter what products I used or how often I trimmed my ends, my hair always looked dull, thin, and lifeless. I tried different shampoos, conditioners, masks, oils, serums, supplements, and even expensive salon treatments, but nothing worked. I was frustrated and insecure about my appearance, and I wondered if there was anything I could do to improve my hair growth.

I knew that hair growth depended on many factors, such as genetics, diet, lifestyle, stress, hormones, and health conditions. I also knew that hair growth had different phases: anagen (growth), catagen (transition), and telogen (resting). I wanted to find a way to extend the anagen phase of my hair cycle, which is when the hair grows actively from the follicles. I wanted to find a way to nourish and stimulate my follicles, so that they could produce stronger and healthier hair.

The Solution

One day, I stumbled upon an article that changed everything. It was about how shampoo and conditioner can affect hair growth, and what ingredients to look for and avoid. It also mentioned an alternative treatment that can stimulate the follicles and increase hair growth: red light therapy.

I was intrigued by this information, and I decided to give it a try. I switched to a shampoo and conditioner that contained biotin, caffeine, niacinamide, castor oil, and wheat protein. These ingredients were supposed to strengthen, moisturize, and protect my hair shafts, as well as clean and nourish my scalp.

Biotin is a B vitamin that plays a key role in keratin production, which is the main protein that makes up your hair. Biotin can help strengthen your hair shafts, prevent breakage, and increase elasticity. Biotin can also improve the metabolism of your scalp cells, which can enhance hair growth.

Caffeine is a stimulant that can increase blood circulation in your scalp, which can boost the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to your follicles. Caffeine can also counteract the effects of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is a hormone that can shrink your follicles and cause hair loss.

Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that can support many cellular processes in your scalp and hair. Niacinamide can help prevent inflammation in your scalp, which can impair hair growth. Niacinamide can also improve the moisture barrier of your scalp and hair shafts, which can prevent dryness and damage.

Castor oil is a natural oil that can moisturize and condition your scalp and hair. Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid, which is an omega-9 fatty acid that can stimulate blood circulation in your scalp and activate the prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) pathway, which can promote hair growth.

Wheat protein is a plant-based protein that can penetrate into your hair shafts and repair damage from within. Wheat protein can also form a protective layer on your hair surface, which can prevent moisture loss and environmental damage. Wheat protein can also add volume and thickness to your hair, making it appear fuller and healthier.

I also bought a red light therapy cap that emitted low-level wavelengths of red light that could penetrate into my scalp cells and activate their energy production and growth. Red light therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses low-level wavelengths of red light to penetrate into the skin cells and activate various biological processes. Red light therapy has been proven by multiple studies to be effective for treating various skin conditions, such as acne, wrinkles, scars, wounds, inflammation, etc.

But red light therapy is not only beneficial for your skin. It can also help your hair grow faster and thicker by stimulating the mitochondria in your follicles, which are the energy-producing organelles in your cells. By increasing the cellular energy in your follicles, red light therapy can enhance the production of new hair and prolong the growth phase of your hair cycle. Red light therapy can also increase blood flow and oxygen delivery to your scalp, which can nourish your follicles and prevent hair loss.

Red light therapy is safe, painless, and easy to use at home. You can find various devices that emit red light, such as handheld combs, brushes, helmets, or caps. To use red light therapy for hair growth, you simply need to wear or apply the device on your scalp for a few minutes a day, depending on the instructions of the device. You may start to see results after a few weeks or months of consistent use.

The Results

I started using the shampoo and conditioner every other day, and the red light therapy cap for 15 minutes a day. I was consistent and patient with these treatments, and after a few months, I noticed a huge difference in my hair. My hair looked shinier, softer, and smoother. It felt thicker and fuller in my hands. It grew faster than ever before, reaching past my shoulders in no time. I was amazed by the transformation of my hair, and so were my friends and family. They complimented me on how beautiful my hair looked, and asked me what I did to achieve it.

The Conclusion

I’m so happy that I found these treatments for hair growth. They are simple, natural, and effective. They improved the health of my scalp and hair shafts, prevented damage and breakage, and stimulated the activity and growth of my follicles. They gave me the long and healthy hair that I always wanted.

If you’re looking for a way to grow your hair faster and thicker, I highly recommend these treatments. They may work for you as well as they did for me. All you need is the right shampoo and conditioner for your hair type and condition, and a red light therapy device that suits your needs. Try them today and see the difference for yourself. You may be surprised by how much your hair can improve with just a few changes in your products and habits.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope you enjoyed it and learned something new about how to choose the best shampoo and conditioner for hair growth. If you did, please share it with your friends and family who may also benefit from this information. And don’t forget to leave me a comment below and let me know what you think. I’d love to hear from you! 😊

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