Lifestyle Modifications
Mindfulness
Prioritize Sleep:
Ever wondered how sleep can enhance hair health? Sleep has a hugely positive effect on your body. It’s when your muscles repair themselves, your brain gets ready for the new day, and the protein in your body gets synthesized to grow your hair. This protein synthesis is crucial to healthy hair growth, and a good night of sleep—every night—is what maintains that process. It’s also when you sleep that your hormones get to work in promoting the proper growth of your hair (as well as your fingernails!). Dream of long locks? Aim for restful sleep for healthy hair growth.
Adopt a Meditation Practice
Meditative practices are a great way to slow down. They help with focusing on yourself and resetting your emotions in favor of managing stress. Stress is a pesky deterrent to hair health, so any way you can decrease your levels of stress is a positive one. By taking part in meditative practices for just a few minutes each day, you’re giving your mind and body a chance to find its center again, which can promote healthier hair. Meditation can also help hair growth by improving blood flow in our head to nourish our hair cells. A study showed that meditating for 30 minutes for five days significantly increased blood flow in the left frontal lobes. So embrace meditation for hair growth by fostering a calmer scalp.
Disconnect with “Me Time”
Just like meditation, disconnecting from everything by taking part in some of your favorite hobbies can also help with managing stress. Maybe it’s listening to music in the dark or going for walks. Either of these has a positive impact on your mind and body, simply because it brings you a bit of joy and helps get rid of some of that stress. Among other negative effects related to stress and hair loss, when stress is extreme, it can push our hair follicles into a resting stage, resulting in sudden hair loss, which goes against your dreams of thick, strong hair. When you’re stressed, your body produces the stress hormone cortisol, which basically tells your hair follicles to stop working. Countering your levels of stress with fun activities can help keep your hair healthy. Pamper your strands: Indulge in me-time for healthier hair growth.
Become One with Nature
Getting outside to enjoy the sunshine is good for the soul. Plus, it’s good for your hair. Getting a big dose of vitamin D from the sun can help your hair growth because vitamin D is responsible for creating new hair follicles. This doesn’t mean you need to go lie in the sun day in and day out. Go for a short walk each day, even around the block, to get a bit of sun. While it’s important to also protect your skin with sunblock, you want to be sure you’re allowing some of that sun to reach you—and short stints in the sun are sufficient. If you’re going to be out longer, though, make sure to reapply your sunblock!
Savor Your Food with a Home-Cooked Meal
Just like the rest of your body, your hair craves vitamins and minerals found in food. By whipping up a meal that’s packed with things like vitamin C, vitamin B2, zinc, iron, and biotin, you’re feeding your body everything it needs to grow hair. If you’re not sure where to find these nutrients, try foods like nuts, fish, eggs, avocados, whole grains, and beans. All of these items have good-for-you vitamins and minerals that can boost hair growth. But mindful eating goes behind how you prepare your dishes. It’s also important to eat slowly and free of distractions. This allows you to be in the moment so you can enjoy your culinary masterpiece, support proper digestion, and prevent overeating—all of which are part of the mindful equation, ultimately leading to less stress. Grow stronger, longer locks: Start with a nutritious meal for hair growth.
Turn Off Your Phone
Believe it or not, your phone can also be stressing out your hair. Though it’s not a direct correlation, consider this: Using your phone before bed hinders good sleep, and spending too much time on your phone can add stress to your life. Both of these factors go against a healthy hair plan. You need ample sleep to promote hair growth that’s stronger and healthier to ensure less stress—and less of the stress hormone cortisol. Put your phone down more often during the day, especially right before bedtime. Disconnect to reconnect – turn off your phone for healthier hair growth.
Make Bath Time a Treat
Not only is bath time a great time to relax and recharge, but it can also promote hair growth if you take the time to show your hair and scalp some love. Scalp massages have been known to make a difference in hair growth. A study suggested that scalp massages can help dilate the blood vessels under the skin, leading to fuller, thicker hair. The study also showed that scalp massages could make your strands stronger, which could mean less breakage.
Wake Up Earlier
You know how frustrating it can be to wake up late and be rushing around in the morning to get to work. If this is your norm, try setting your alarm a few minutes earlier so you can start your day off more peacefully. (Easier said than done, we know.) If you have a more calm morning, the rest of your day is more likely to follow suit—and that means less stress. You know what stress does to your hair, so wherever you can cut back on it, you should.
Just Breathe
It sounds simple, but it’s true. When you take care of your whole body, your hair tends to fall in tow. Deep breaths allow air to fill your body, which can be extremely calming on your nerves when things feel out of control. So breathe, relax, show yourself grace, and be kind to yourself. A research has linked good hair to happiness, meaning good hair days tend to make you happier, and happier days make you content and less stressed. While this doesn’t necessarily mean your hair is growing faster on days you’re happy, it does mean that when you take a moment to be content with life and shake off the stress, you’re giving your body a boost of positivity. The positivity can eradicate some lingering stress, which means your hair is getting the love it needs from you.
Clear Away the Clutter
In case you’ve missed it, there’s a strong link between stress and hair loss—and stress comes from a lot of angles. Clutter in your home can stress you out, too, so let’s clean it up! Get rid of anything you don’t need and give yourself some breathing room. Plus, once you do that, you can add a few new Better Not Younger hair-care products to your shelves that will promote healthy hair. Hair-care products like the Wake Up Call Volumizing Shampoo and Conditioner will boost the fullness of your hair, so it will have a beautiful body while it grows.
Prioritize Sleep
Ever wondered how sleep can enhance hair health? Sleep has a hugely positive effect on your body. It’s when your muscles repair themselves, your brain gets ready for the new day, and the protein in your body gets synthesized to grow your hair.
This protein synthesis is crucial to healthy hair growth, and a good night of sleep—every night—is what maintains that process. It’s also when you sleep that your hormones get to work in promoting the proper growth of your hair (as well as your fingernails!). Dream of long locks? Aim for restful sleep for healthy hair growth.
Adopt a
Meditation Practice
Meditative practices are a great way to slow down. They help with focusing on yourself and resetting your emotions in favor of managing stress. Stress is a pesky deterrent to hair health, so any way you can decrease your levels of stress is a positive one.
By taking part in meditative practices for just a few minutes each day, you’re giving your mind and body a chance to find its center again, which can promote healthier hair. Meditation can also help hair growth by improving blood flow in our head to nourish our hair cells. A study showed that meditating for 30 minutes for five days significantly increased blood flow in the left frontal lobes. So embrace meditation for hair growth by fostering a calmer scalp.
Disconnect
with "Me Time"
Just like meditation, disconnecting from everything by taking part in some of your favorite hobbies can also help with managing stress. Maybe it’s listening to music in the dark or going for walks. Either of these has a positive impact on your mind and body, simply because it brings you a bit of joy and helps get rid of some of that stress.
Among other negative effects related to stress and hair loss, when stress is extreme, it can push our hair follicles into a resting stage, resulting in sudden hair loss, which goes against your dreams of thick, strong hair. When you’re stressed, your body produces the stress hormone cortisol, which basically tells your hair follicles to stop working.
Countering your levels of stress with fun activities can help keep your hair healthy. Pamper your strands: Indulge in me-time for healthier hair growth.
Become One with
Nature
Getting outside to enjoy the sunshine is good for the soul. Plus, it’s good for your hair. Getting a big dose of vitamin D from the sun can help your hair growth because vitamin D is responsible for creating new hair follicles. This doesn’t mean you need to go lie in the sun day in and day out. Go for a short walk each day, even around the block, to get a bit of sun. While it’s important to also protect your skin with sunblock, you want to be sure you’re allowing some of that sun to reach you—and short stints in the sun are sufficient. If you’re going to be out longer, though, make sure to reapply your sunblock!
Savor Your Food with a
Home-Cooked Meal
Just like the rest of your body, your hair craves vitamins and minerals found in food. By whipping up a meal that’s packed with things like vitamin C, vitamin B2, zinc, iron, and biotin, you’re feeding your body everything it needs to grow hair. If you’re not sure where to find these nutrients, try foods like nuts, fish, eggs, avocados, whole grains, and beans. All of these items have good-for-you vitamins and minerals that can boost hair growth. But mindful eating goes behind how you prepare your dishes. It’s also important to eat slowly and free of distractions. This allows you to be in the moment so you can enjoy your culinary masterpiece, support proper digestion, and prevent overeating—all of which are part of the mindful equation, ultimately leading to less stress. Grow stronger, longer locks: Start with a nutritious meal for hair growth.
Turn Off Your
Phone
Believe it or not, your phone can also be stressing out your hair. Though it’s not a direct correlation, consider this: Using your phone before bed hinders good sleep, and spending too much time on your phone can add stress to your life. Both of these factors go against a healthy hair plan. You need ample sleep to promote hair growth that’s stronger and healthier to ensure less stress—and less of the stress hormone cortisol. Put your phone down more often during the day, especially right before bedtime. Disconnect to reconnect – turn off your phone for healthier hair growth.
Make
Bath Time a Treat
Not only is bath time a great time to relax and recharge, but it can also promote hair growth if you take the time to show your hair and scalp some love. Scalp massages have been known to make a difference in hair growth. A study suggested that scalp massages can help dilate the blood vessels under the skin, leading to fuller, thicker hair. The study also showed that scalp massages could make your strands stronger, which could mean less breakage.
Wake Up
Earlier
You know how frustrating it can be to wake up late and be rushing around in the morning to get to work. If this is your norm, try setting your alarm a few minutes earlier so you can start your day off more peacefully. (Easier said than done, we know.) If you have a more calm morning, the rest of your day is more likely to follow suit—and that means less stress. You know what stress does to your hair, so wherever you can cut back on it, you should.
Just
Breathe
It sounds simple, but it’s true. When you take care of your whole body, your hair tends to fall in tow. Deep breaths allow air to fill your body, which can be extremely calming on your nerves when things feel out of control. So breathe, relax, show yourself grace, and be kind to yourself. A research has linked good hair to happiness, meaning good hair days tend to make you happier, and happier days make you content and less stressed. While this doesn’t necessarily mean your hair is growing faster on days you’re happy, it does mean that when you take a moment to be content with life and shake off the stress, you’re giving your body a boost of positivity. The positivity can eradicate some lingering stress, which means your hair is getting the love it needs from you.
Clear
Away the Clutter
In case you’ve missed it, there’s a strong link between stress and hair loss—and stress comes from a lot of angles. Clutter in your home can stress you out, too, so let’s clean it up! Get rid of anything you don’t need and give yourself some breathing room. Plus, once you do that, you can add a few new Better Not Younger hair-care products to your shelves that will promote healthy hair. Hair-care products like the Wake Up Call Volumizing Shampoo and Conditioner will boost the fullness of your hair, so it will have a beautiful body while it grows.