Q&A for How to Get Your Hair to Be Long and Healthy

Using shampoo and conditioner with a lot of sulfates and parabens can dry out your hair. Often times these products contain an aggressive cleanser that will break down and dry out the hair. Consider using a hydrating shampoo and conditioner instead.

Start by trimming the damaged ends, if you have any.

Nioxin is a professional brand, sold at various places, such as JCPenney.

With the hair that grows naturally from your scalp, this is impossible. However, extensions are always an option.

Yes, that would be great for promoting healthy hair growth.

You can try as possible not to damage it, and you can use oils, such as coconut and olive oils.

Use a shampoo and conditioner with nourishing oils in it, like coconut oil. Also, consider using a deep conditioning treatment once a week. Lastly, try to minimize heat styling (ie: straightening) and use a heat protectant spray when you do.

Growing your hair long takes a lot of patience, but there are a few ways to help it along. Using oils in your hair can help, and being gentle with your hair so you don't damage it.

Coconut oil is widely used for this. It helps your hair in a variety of ways, from a healthy, smooth feel to a thick, solid mane. It also helps keep your hair color vibrant and healthy. Olive oil can be used in the same manner.

Eat plenty of protein and use a moisturizing conditioner to keep your hair healthy and encourage growth.

Consume lots of protein and vitamin rich foods. Almonds, nuts, milk, eggs, meat (it is preferable to avoid too much red meat though), and bananas. Drink lots of water to keep yourself hydrated. Avoid junk food and sugary beverages as much as you can. Cut down your consumption of alcohol. Take vitamin supplements. And you can also take hair growth supplements, but only after consulting with your doctor.

Yes, however, it depends on what medications you are taking. Please talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the side effects your current medications may have.

Hair grows at a rate of about a half-inch a month. Try to take very good care of your hair and see if you can see a difference over a course of a month.

Try to avoid washing your hair as much as you can. Try to aim for only 1-2 times a week.

Thinner hair is generally less healthy hair, so you can't really have it both ways. Focus on getting healthy hair by following the guidelines in the article. You can also see How to Thin Hair and How to Tame Poofy Hair for tips on how to make hair appear thinner.

No. Unfortunately, it is not possible to make your hair longer overnight. What you can do, however, is purchase some hair extensions that match your hair color, and put them in the next day. Your hair will look longer. Remember to take the extensions out at the end of the day, however.

If your hair is healthy, it will be strong, smooth, and soft. If it's unhealthy, it'll be frizzy, dry, thin, and unmanageable.

No. In fact, copper brushes are recommended by many people for those who have frizzy or unruly hair as it can help improve these problems.

Nothing really makes hair grow faster. Ensure that you're healthy with your doctor then ask if a supplement is ok to take. Take a good supplement including biotin and iron and another for fatty acids like Omega 3/6/9. Condition your dry hair and apply an oil, like coconut or grape seed oil, to hair overnight once a week and deep condition once a week. Wash hair once every three or four days so that you can have nice looking healthy hair while it grows out. If it's dry and unhealthy now as it grows it will only get worse. See a beautician because you may have to cut damage off then start a healthy long hair journey depending on the reason your hair is dry. Not all dry hair equals damaged hair.

For very dry hair, use 1/4 cup olive or coconut oil mixed with juice from half a lemon, and brush it like applying hair color, very thoroughly from roots to ends. Cover hair with plastic foil for 30 minutes. Rinse with warm water, no shampoo. Use a t-shirt to dry hair instead of towel (always), and blow dry or use hair straightener to seal oil into hair. Do this once a week. Wash your hair less often, even once a month until it becomes better. For oily hair, shampoo afterwards. No heat drying, since your hair is naturally oily and shiny.

Only leave a conditioner in your hair if it's a leave in conditioner. Conditioner only protects your hair from damage, it does not make it grow.

Yes. Tobacco is harmful as it contains toxic elements that can damage your hair.

Make sure to condition your hair. You can use products to control your hair type to help with frizz and keeping it tame after washing it.

If you brush your hair a couple times a day, it redistributes the natural oils in your hair. Start from the bottom to the top. Also, try using a hair mask a couple times a month. This gives an extra boost your your hair's health. When shampooing, try using the tips of your fingers and push vertically with the shampoo and massage your hair. Pushing in circles can cause your hair to tangle.

Shampoo regularly with an anti-grease shampoo. You can also use dry shampoo on your scalp in between shampoos to help absorb some of the oil.

The best products are the ones that have ingredients that can help to nourish your hair, like the Garnier or Elvive shampoos that have coconut oil/milk in them. Don't buy Pantene or Tresemme products. These may make your look good for a day, but they will likely make the underlying condition worse.

Use a heat protectant spray and then you can use a straightener with minimal damage.

You could try braiding your hair to disguise the ends, and put it up in ponytails and messy buns.

Try washing your hair every-other day or just a few times a week.

Try loose braids and use non metal elastics to tie your hair back. Make sure to use a protectant when you are outdoors, as UV rays damage hair much the same way they damage our skin, leading to dry, porous hair.