Think of growing your hair as an opportunity to indulge in yourself. It’s about slowing down. Taking time to take care of yourself. It just so happens that you’re focusing on your hair. I love applying this philosophy to all aspects of my life. However, like with any new habit, it’s easier to incorporate it little by little. Incorporating small, mindful habits eventually become part of your larger routine and eventually, your lifestyle. So, start with one tip at a time, and with lots of patience and care, your hair will thank you.
Head Massage
Head massages are so indulgent, and they’re good for hair health. Imagine sitting at the wash bowl of your favorite hair salon, your stylist massages the shampoo into the roots of your hair, and the warm water rinses away all the suds. Ah! It’s so relaxing. And it’s also really good for stimulating blood flow to your hair and promoting growth.
You don’t have to wait for your next hair appointment to have a scalp massage. In fact, it’s better to incorporate massages into your weekly wash routine. You can just as easily use your own fingers, taking a little extra time to massage the scalp, or you go the extra mile and use a scalp massager. These little silicone brushes are gentle on the hair, give you a deeper clean than using just your hands, help with dry and itchy scalps, and feel oh-so-good. Trust me, once you try this you’ll never want to wash without it.
Hair Mask
Some girls are obsessed with sheet masks, others with clay masks. I’m obsessed with hair masks. I can’t remember the last time I skipped my weekly hair mask. It’s how I go longer between cuts and keep the ends of my hair looking as healthy as the new growth at my roots. Hair masks can provide an extra shot of hydration, super nourishing ingredients, and bond builders that help strengthen the hair.
Original & Mineral Seven Day Moisture Mask
The O&M Seven Day Moisture Mask is a botanical blend of coconut oil and macadamia oil. It revitalizes damaged hair and adds intense hydration in the most natural way. It’s perfect for a quick 2-minute hydration boost, you can sleep in it overnight for extra intensity or even wear it to the beach to keep your hair protected. I love this product for thick or coarse hair that can handle the most intense hydration.
Olaplex Nº.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask
The Olaplex Bond Intense Moisture Mask features the heavy-duty science Olaplex lovers can rely on. It pairs perfectly with the Olaplex line and includes their patented Bond Building technology to strengthen and repair damaged hair. Unlike Olaplex Nº.3 whose main focus is bond building, the Moisture Mask focuses on providing intense hydration back into the hair. Choose this product for damaged hair in need of a weightless formula focused on repair.
Authentic Beauty Concept Hydrating Jelly Mask
The ABC Hydrating Jelly Mask is the lightest hydrating mask on the market. Its jelly formula won’t weigh the hair down but still provides much-needed hydration. It’s perfect for thin hair or your weekly hair mask in the summertime when you don’t want anything greasy or oily in your hair. The formula uses spirulina and aloe to hydrate the hair and scalp. It can even be used as a leave-in conditioner or to define curls for all my textured-hair girlies.
Healthy Diet & Lifestyle
To grow your hair faster, you need to nourish it from the inside out. That means drinking lots of water throughout the day, eating the rainbow with a variety of fruits and vegetables for a balanced diet, drinking bone broth for collagen, and eating your omega-3 fatty acids like wild-caught salmon. Limit or completely avoid excessive caffeine, alcohol, and cigarettes. Get in daily movement whether that’s the gym, a pilates class, or a hot-girl walk. Most importantly, cut out stress and negativity. Not only will your hair and skin look better, but you’ll feel like the best version of yourself!
Supplements
Nutrafol is the #1 thing you can do to promote more hair growth and faster hair growth. Nutrafol is a scientifically proven nutraceutical that addresses the root cause of hair loss and thinning. Nutrafol’s patented Synergen Complex has gone through peer-reviewed clinical studies that prove it improves natural hair growth. While all of the other tips I have may help, Nutrafol guarantees you results. It’s for people who mean business and actually want to see results. After 6 months, over 80% of women saw an increase in hair growth, thickness, and growth rate.
Heat Styling
Heat styling over 300°F actually changes the structure of your hair. It causes damage that makes your hair weaker, more brittle, and prone to breakage. For faster, healthier hair growth, avoid heat-styling your hair as much as possible. If you do heat style, use the lowest temperature you can and always use a heat-protectant. I would stick to 200-300°F for normal hair and under 200°F for fine hair.
A heat protector is an absolute must, but how do you choose one? I always look for a product that protects up to high temperatures. Olaplex’s thermal protection products protect hair up to 450°F.
Olaplex Nº.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum
For a serum consistency and finish, I love the Olaplex Nº.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum. It’s “a silicone-free antioxidant hair serum that instantly shields hair from pollution and protects against heat damage while adding satin shine and reducing static and tangles.”
Nº.7 Bond Building Oil
For a lightweight oil finish, I love the Nº.7 Bond Building Oil. It’s “a weightless, reparative styling oil that dramatically increases shine, softness, and color vibrancy while providing heat protection of up to 450º F.”
Authentic Beauty Concept Blow Dry Primer
For an easy-to-use spray, I love the ABC Blow Dry Primer. It protects up to 450º F and smells heavenly, like “a bouquet of white peony, fresh leaves accents, rose, freesia blossoms, and powdery violet over a background of creamy musk and yellowwoods.”
Perfect Your Washing Routine
Professional haircare brands are a necessity when trying to make your hair grow faster. The ingredients and formulations are of higher quality than drugstore brands, don’t strip your hair of natural oils, and allow you to go longer between washes.
For Thin or Thinning Hair
Nutrafol makes a fantastic physician-formulated shampoo and conditioner that replenishes moisture, improves elasticity, and protects your hair. It's a must for growing hair that is strong and healthy.
For Damaged Hair
The Olaplex Nº.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo and Nº.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner is a no-brainer when it comes to repairing damaged hair and maintaining moisture in longer hair from the hair follicle to the hair shaft.
For More Moisture
When your hair is thick, curly, and can handle lots of moisture, you need a hair care product that can deliver. The Original & Mineral Hydrate & Conquer Shampoo or the Authentic Beauty Concept Hydrate Cleanser and Conditioner are some of the most hydrating wash products we have. Finish it off with the ABC leave-in conditioner for maximum results.
For thin hair, wash every 1-2 days to remove buildup and stimulate hair growth. For wavy and curly hair types, wash every 4-7 days. Use O&M Dry Queen dry shampoo to go longer between hair washes or freshen up after a workout.
Dustings and Trims
When you’re trying to figure out how to make your hair grow faster, there is no need to years before visiting the salon for a trim. In fact, I always recommend my girlies with long hair come in for a hair dusting or trim every 8 weeks to keep the hair healthy. We remove any split ends so your body can put more energy towards new and healthy hair growth rather than trying to repair damaged ends.
Hair Brush
Your hairbrush matters more than you think it does. That’s why all of my clients own a Wet Brush. It’s the gentlest brush you can use because the bristles are soft and bend with your hair. No pulling or breakage involved, even with wet hair. So throw away your old brush— that way you’re not even tempted to use it, spray some O&M Know Knott detangling spray into those tresses, and brush your hair worry-free.
Silk Pillowcase
Buy it once and never again. Your skin and hair will thank you. The silk pillowcase has less friction than your standard cotton pillowcase, so you’ll notice less frizz, less breakage, and more hair hydration. If you’re getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep a night, every night, this is a tip you won’t want to skip. I promise, if you’re anything like me, you’ll never sleep on anything but silk ever again.
Talk to Your Stylist About How to Make Your Hair Grow Faster
When in doubt, ask the experts. At Studio One Salon, we can help you figure out exactly how to make your hair grow faster so that you can focus on more important things, like if you want to go dark for fall or full foil blonde. We can take the guesswork out of what hair products to use, solidify your maintenance schedule, and celebrate your progress as your hair grows. If you’re in the Hockessin, DE area and love all things hair, check out Studio One Salon online or give us a call, and we’ll get you in for your first appointment.
Kristin Baiocco
Kristin Baiocco is the creative behind Studio One Salon in Hockessin, DE. Kristin has been a hairstylist for over 15 years and founded Studio One in 2022 to create a space for stylists and guests that was more creative and inspiring than the average salon. Her love for people and this industry really drive home why she set this goal in the first place: To create, every day.