1Give yourself scalp massages. Massaging your scalp stimulates circulation near the roots of your hair, causing it to grow. Get into the habit of giving yourself a scalp massage every time you wash your hair. Using the tips of your fingers, rub your scalp in a circular motion, covering every inch of your head.
As a bonus, head massages help to reduce stress and ease headaches.
Try an oil massage for an extra boost. Massage coconut oil, almond oil, olive oil or jojoba oil into your scalp, then wash it out when you're finished.
2Use natural hair products. Many commercially available products promise to give us healthy hair, yet they contain ingredients that do quite the opposite. Your shampoo, conditioner, and styling products may be causing your hair to be more dry and brittle than normal. Switch to all-natural products, and avoid products that have the following harmful ingredients:
Sulfates: found in shampoo and other cleansers, these strip away your natural oils and leave your hair dry.[4]
Silicones: found in conditioners, these build up in your hair and cause it to look dull after awhile.
Alcohols: found in styling products, these contribute to dryness.