How to Grow Damaged Hair Naturally

Damaged hair can look brittle and dull, and if left unresolved, hair can begin to thin or fall out. Too much heat, over-processing and poor diet can affect your hair's growth. However, you can reverse damage and increase hair growth without the use of chemicals or prescription medications. The key is adopting good hair care habits.

Things You'll Need

• Protein-rich foods
• Vitamins

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Instructions

• 1

  Add more protein to your diet. Lack of protein can bring on thinning and hair loss. Prepare foods with a high protein content such as meats, eggs and dairy.

• 2

  Take your vitamins. Certain vitamins help reverse hair damage and stimulate the production of new, healthy locks. Visit a health foods store and purchase Biotin, B-complex vitamins and Silica to promote healthy hair. Use as directed.

• 3

  Increase the number of hours you sleep. Sleep and rest encourage hair growth. Add more hours to your sleep schedule and aim for seven to nine hours.

• 4

  Ditch heat. Heat products can complicate already damaged hair and stop growth completely. Choose hair styles that don't require use of hot curlers or flat irons. Allow hair to air dry to avoid the use of blow dryers.

• 5

  Give your hair a rest. Avoid braided hairstyles and hairstyles that require excessive pulling and tugging. These styles can cause hair breakage.

• 6

  Get rid of damaged sections. Get a hair cut or trim your ends to remove damaged hair. Removal of damaged hair gives your hair a healthy appearance and stimulates new growth.

• 7

  Boost circulation to your scalp. Blood circulation to hair follicles helps hair growth. Massage your scalp and participate in exercises such as aerobics or walking to increase circulation.