growing out myths vs. truths

aburdette

what has worked best for you? there are a lot of different suggestions... from "mane n' tail" horse shampoo and conditioner to expensive hair care regimens like "hair formula 37". has anyone tried these products? did they WORK? if not, what has worked well for you and how much growth have you seen since you began taking vitamins, starting CG, using a certain growth product, etc. etc. etc....?

i'd be happy to hear any tips, suggestions, encouragment, and especially product reviews!:thumbright:

chelsierae

i've tried the mane n' tail shampoo/conditioner, and i saw no changes.

krazyk

I think I've seen a lot of growth in the last year from getting into co-washing twice a week (I'm trying to reduce it to once, but I'm still learning the ropes with products).

Since about March I've been using Teri's method (basically leaving in a regular recommended conditioner) and I think that's been perfect for me. My hair stays moisturized for 2-4 days and I usually use a protective styles to keep myself from messing with my ends and from my hair in general.

As far as I can tell I would attribute hair growth to low manipulation, a clean scalp, and a good moisturizer. Also I've found that consistency really really works.

I know you'll find something that works for you. A consistent regimen and nice moisturizing conditioner would be a good place to start.

HTH

lit26

Coconut oil hands down stmulates growth

lit26

Karazy K I see your use herbal essence hello hydration. Have you tried herbal essences hydralicious conditioner? its like heaven for hair in a $3 bottle.

Copasetic

My mom has used a ton of those products intended to speed up hair growth, and none of them have ever worked for her.

My hair grows reasonably fast. All I really do to it is treat it gently so that I don't need to trim, eat healthy foods, and try not to obsess over it!

Melanie_Linn

my hair love mane n' tail conditioner and seems to stay uber moisturized from 2-4 day with it. so i give it what it wants. Cant say it made my hair grow more, just that it has the right moisture balance for me.

I also take vitamins and try to eat healthy.

CurlyCowgirly

chelsierae wrote: »

i've tried the mane n' tail shampoo/conditioner, and i saw no changes.

I've tried the mane n' tail shampoo/conditioner on my horse, and I saw no changes either!

porque_pig

Unfortunately, products don't necessarily make your hair grow any faster (unless a hair product can magically alter your hormone levels, which, sadly, isn't the case).

What WILL help your hair grow:
1. A balanced diet (you wouldn't believe the difference healthier eating makes)
2. A gentle, nourishing hair care routine, like CG! Avoid heat styling with curling irons and straighteners at all costs, and be sure to moisturize your hair with conditioners and deep treatments. Stay away from sulfates!
3. Regular scalp massages. Scalp massages stimulate the hair follicles and actually do assist with hair growth. Every night, gently massage your scalp with the tips of your fingers. It feels great, it relieves stress, and your hair will actually grow a little faster!

aburdette

thanks everyone for the advice. i've been TRYING to stick to CG since june but i have to say it's been sooooo hard! every once in a while i break down and curl or straighten and i very rarely still use shampoo... but i still use it sometimes. i try to take vitamins everyday but i sometimes forget that too :?

my problem is most likely inconsistency... and playing with my ends. but these posts have encouraged me to keep up with CG! thanks again!:hello2: