How To Grow Fine Hair

Hello again to all of my lovely sweeties, today I am here to ramble on about one of the most important things EVER- hair. Or fine hair, in my case. I have been to all places with my hair I've had it suuuper long, bob length, curly, straight, braided, with blonde highlights, damaged, heat- damaged, not well looked after..and having fine, medium-thick hair, all these things lead to consequences. I am now growing my hair, and making good progress (it's boobie length now :D ), and there has been some products that wouldn't have gotten me here.

These are my staples and all time favourites from the years I've been growing my hair. These best suit me as I have medium-length, fine, not coloured, medium-thickness and oily- ish hair. If you are trying to grow your locks I will also give some tips at the end as to how maximise hair growth.  As for now, there is some basic things that you need to be using on your hair to ensure it is at its best, and growing fast.

Firstly, of course, I found a shampoo and conditioner I loved and stuck to it. The Mane and Tail products have entered my life fairly recently- I reviewed them a while ago - and I love love love them, and strongly recommend to invest in them if you are forever longing for thicker and longer hair. I did try the originals, but I love the other editions more- right now I'm using the Gentle Clarifying shampoo and the Deep Moisturizing conditioner (not right now unfortunately, as I've had to leave them home whilst I'm away on holiday, and I've been missing them so much, wahhhh), and I honestly couldn't live without them. My hair has gotten soo much thicker, bouncier, more voluminous, it takes 3+ days to get greasy, and it even looks happier. Find a shampoo and conditioner that works for your hair, and stick to them. I swear by these, so if you have hair like me, I strongly advise you give them a go.

Up next are hair oils, which are really important in maintaining healthy hair. I love hair oils, my hair would be nowhere without them. Hair oils keep the hair moisturized, healthy, prevent and heal damage, prevent split ends and make hair look amazing. Hair oils are especially amazing for fine hair, as they protect it even further. I suggest to invest in one, no matter how oily your hair is- hair oils don't make your hair oily, they make it look better. Used sparingly, they do an excellent job.

These are my personal favourites. The first one is just an argan oil, and I will have to repurchase soon, however argan oils are really popular nowdays, as they moisturize, soften and improve the appearance of hair. The second oil is in Lithuanian, but it's just a castor oil- and oh my goodness castor oils are a godsend. I use mine once a week- I take a half a teaspoon sized amount, rub it in to the ends and lengths of my hair, and leave for 3- 4 hours before washing it. Castor oils promise to grow your hair from the normal 1 cm a month to 3 cm a month. I haven't measured my hair so I don't know if this is true or not, but judging from the amount of comments I get on how long my hair has got, the castor oil is doing its job.

Another hair oil- I only just began to use this recently, so expect a review soon! I love it already, as I used the original Extraordinary Oil on my extensions a year ago, however it was a bit too rich for my own hair. This is the exact same product, except it's much thinner, and in a liquid form- especially formulated for fine hair, or oily hair. You can spritz this on by the dozen and it won't leave your hair heavy or greasy, it just moisturises and keeps it healthy. I love this already, and the scent is heavenly.

Last but not least, are the tools you use on your hair. The tools you use, the bobby pins with sharp edges, the elastic bands with the metal bits, the sharp combs and the harsh brushes- all these things break your hair, leave split ends, and damage your hair, especially if you have fine hair. The tools you use are just as important as the products- they should be just as gentle. The brushes I like to use are these two- a very coarse wooden brush with little balls on the end of each bristle, meaning the hair can't get damaged or broken. I like to use this after washing my hair, when it's at its weakest- this de-tangles my hair, and lets it dry without any knots. The second brush is also a new favourite- the famous Tangle Teezer. I agree with every good comment about this brush- it is sooo gentle, it almost dissolves any knots and tangles, and doesn't break or damage the hair. As with bobby pins, I would suggest to go with ones that have rubber on the sharp edges, and replacing your pins every 6 months or so, as the little rubber parts fall off. I don't use elastic bands with the metal parts either, I go for big scrunchies or the metaless bands, all in aid of reducing as much damage done to the hair.

Your hair tools won't magically heal and vanish all the damage done to the hair, they should simply be used to manage the hair in a damage-free way. Be sure to invest in tools that won't damage or break the hair. An another good hair tool brand is Denman- on the pricier side, however their products seem to be very promising.

Extra Tips and Tricks On Growing Fine Hair

1. Avoid backcombing or teasing as much as possible. This breaks the hair like hell. 2 years ago, I wore bouffants all summer- and now, I'm still trying to repair the damage.

2. Always use heat protectant spray when using heat on your hair- be it straighters, blow drying or curling tongs. Avoid heat as much as possible, even blow drying- this dries out the hair. Alternatively, towel dry, apply a hair oil, pin in a light bun and leave to air dry.

3. Do still visit the hairdresser's and get a trim, to get the dead ends off. Not trimming your hair as it grows leads to split ends riding up through your lengths and breaking off the hair. Split hair doesn't grow either, and no product will heal up your ends. Always be generous with conditioner on your ends and get a light trim (don't take more than 1 inch off) every 4 months at the hair salon.

4. Let your hair down as much as possible and set it free- let it do its own thing. This gives a chance for hair to rest, and relax a little bit.

5. Invest in a good hairbrush and fall in love with it- detangling fine hair is very important, as knots lead to split ends. Brush your hair in the morning, before styling, touch up throughout the day, before the shower, after the shower and before going to bed- then braid it loosely and sleep in a light braid. Buying a detangling spray is a good idea, especially if your hair is long. 

6. Don't spend too much money on intense hair masks or repair treatments- these may not do much for your hair, and sometimes even damage it further. Using a good hair oil often is enough- sometimes even professionally applied heat treatments damage the hair.

7. Remember, bonded hair extensions damage the hair- go for clip ins intead. 

Good luck on growing your hair! Thank you so much for reading, and I hoped this helped all you fined hair ladies! Hair is beautiful, so make sure to make care of it!:) If you have any questions/suggestions, be sure to leave them below or to tweet me!

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Gaby x