Growing Hair Out? Here is Some Ideas For The In-Betweens

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Growing hair out can be frustrating, here are some tips for making life a little brighter

About three times a week around here, either in an article or discussion board comment, or from one of the students in my class Finding the Right Hairstyle for You! I get a question something like . . . “I’m growing hair out, how do I cope while waiting for my hair to grow out?”

There are several things that I recommend

• Change your hairstyle often, try lots of new things during each new stage, who knows maybe you’ll find the unexpected hairstyle that looks spectacular on you.
• Pay attention to any hairstyle that gets compliments from any source. A compliment should be a great tip off, that a hairstyle really looks great on you.
• Do lots of fun stuff . . . tie in a scarf, try a hair extension, wear hair accessories and hair thingees often.
• Experiment with some different hair colors. Use semi-permanent hair color that shampoos-out easily and quickly.
• Clip out a picture of the new hairstyle you are longing for and post it on your mirror to keep you positive and determined.
• Take a multi-vitamin daily.
• Gently massage the scalp often (hairdressers receive special training on scalp message for a reason, it helps promote healthy hair and hair growth)
• Drink lots of water.
• Keep your hair moisturized with a good moisturizer like Paul Mitchell Super-Charged Moisturizer
• Condition, condition, condition.
• Don’t set the clock back – Damage is your worst enemy during this stage.
• Trim damaged ends often
• Avoid hairstyles that pull too tightly, or stretch or snap the hair. Even a simple ponytail can be damaging to your hair if not done with care.
• Avoid over-processing
• Minimize stress.
• Shampoo only as often as necessary.
• No rubbing with the towel.
• Don’t over expose your hair to the sun.
• Avoid any harsh chemical treatments.
• No perms.
• No hair straightening treatments
• Easy on high lighting.
• Hold up on taking out a second mortgage for some snake oil salesman who claims he has a product that will make your hair grow faster.

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