How to Grow Hair Fast

We have probably all been there when we feel that our hair has just stopped growing and doesn’t look as if it is getting any longer, and all we want to know is how to grow hair faster.

I recently spoke with a leading hair stylist and another who has actually studied hair at university (I know, I never knew you could actually study hair!) and the main highlights are below.

“Think of your hair as a seed planted in soil. If it is good soil the plant will grow strong and long, if you don’t feed it good soil it will not perform as well”

This is very interesting (linking our diet with hair growth), she suggested that there are a number of items that make up hair growth:
• Our genes (not jeans!)
• Our diet
• Hair maintenance

Unfortunately we can do very little about our genes, unless we want to be at the end of a scientific experiment. But what we can control is our diet and maintain our hair.

About our hair:
• The average head holds around 125,000 follicles of hair on a healthy head with each one producing one strand of hair
• Speed of hair growth: roughly ½ inch per month (6 inches per year), however, this can slow down with age
• Lose on average 100 hairs per day

Diet & hair growth:
• Protein is pivotal to healthy hair growth (90% of hair is protein and also chains of amino acids) – lack of protein can lead to hair thinning
• Vitamins: B (inc Biotin),A,E,C and K (just google which foods are high in these vitamins and make sure they are included in your diet)
• Also omega supplements are advised (if you are vegan there are still some supplements that you can take) – ensure you purchase from a reliable supplier. Omega oils are not naturally produced by our bodies and can also aid in joint related problems

Hair Maintenance
• Ensure you cut your hair every 5-8 weeks (mainly to get rid of split ends which will stimulate growth) – remember your hair only grows at ½ inch per month
• Wash hair and condition on a regular basis (only use hair products that are suitable for your hair type)
• Try to get a regular head massage
• Stress can be related to hair issues – so identify the root of the stress and get rid of it (yoga normally advised)

I have tried to keep it brief so that it is easier to follow, but in a nutshell if we look after our hair it will look after us. Let me know if you have any questions or comments below.

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Laser Hair Removal Warning

Many people ask me about the actual cost of laser hair removal and why it is so expensive (ultimately permanently removes hair). There are many factors that effect how much you will be quoted / paying for laser hair removal, some of which are listed here:

Factors Effecting Cost:

•    Which part of the body you want treated (the larger the body part the more expensive)
•    Which part of your country you visit, example in central London it can be expected that there is a mark up of at least 25% on the average cost quoted for the country
•    How reputable and ‘in demand’ the laser consultant is
•    How strong your hairs are (the more stronger and recurring your hairs are the more treatments you will require)
•    Some clinics charge per laser pulse and some charge per time when calculating their rates

How does laser hair removal work:

•    Laser emits a gentle beam of light that passes to the hair follicle without harm to the surrounding skin
•    Removes multiple hairs in single application
•    On average it takes 4 treatments before the hair is fully removed and stops re-growth (depends on your hair and quality of hair laser removal clinic used)
•    Should not hurt or be painful, just a minor stinging sensation if it is done right

How much on average will it cost?

•    Please note that these are approximate average prices (per session) and will inevitably vary dependent on the factors mentioned above:
o    Full Legs: £220
o    Full Arms: £175
o    Buttock Area: £105
o    Bikini Line: £60
o    Under Arm: £50
o    Back: £180
o    Upper Lip: £45
o    Full Face: £110

Note: These are approx prices per treatment session, and normally discounts are given if you book multiple sessions.

Research Laser Clinic:

You need to do some research into the laser clinic you are thinking of using and also whether it is actually right for your skin, olive and darker skin women have increased chances of pigmentation from laser treatment so make sure you understand the risks before jumping in.
•    Google the clinic and see what people say in forums
•    Does the website look reputable?
•    Does the clinic staff hold adequate qualifications in beauty care?
•    Ask friends and family if they have ever used the clinic?
•    Ask for a free consultation and see if you like the feel and trust the laser therapist

There you have it, I have as always tried to keep it brief. Just make sure you do some research after all it is your skin that you are trusting them with.

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Foundation makeup

There are a few factors that make the difference between a good natural looking foundation application and a bad one. Bad ones tend to be where people can obviously notice that you have used foundation, mainly because of wrong foundation colour or lack of blending into your skin.

Follow these simple steps and be on the way to perfecting your foundation make up application.

Steps:
1: Moisturise (Important)
2: Dot some foundation on your face: forehead, chin, cheeks, neck and nose
3: Either using your fingertips or lightly damp cosmetic sponge BLEND all of the foundation into your skin ensuring an even spread, until the foundation colour looks like your natural skin colour

Tips:
-    Makeup artists tend to use fingertips to blend the foundation into the skin as the warmth of the fingers naturally aids in the foundation blending process
-    Some foundations require a light application of powder to set properly, in which case apply a quality fine translucent powder evenly over the face using a powder brush

Short and sweet. As long as you have selected the right colour, quality of foundation and take time blending properly you will be on your road to a flawless look.

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