What are some things that I can do to help my hair grow, with out taking vitamins or other pills?

I have gotten braids put in so that I could let my hair rest and grow, but when I took them out, it seemed like my hair had goten shorter. However, it did get thicker. I was wondering if there was something I could do to get my hair to grow longer and thicker?

What are some things that I can do to help my hair grow, with out taking vitamins or other pills?

i presume you had micro braids, i hate them....yes they give the hair a rest from constant combing but they do a lot of damage in the process if not done right.

avoid blow drying and putting heat to it if possible(if it's relaxed definitely avoid it) i personally keep my hair moisturized with olive oil and it works for me. I've also just started massaging cayenne pepper and Olive oil on my hair in the morning and washing it out later that night, to promote growth. I'll give it a few months to see if it works if so i'll most definitely let you know.

protective hairstyles are good too, instead of putting micro or weave in your hair, braid your own hair in small braids or even twist it (i do this alot). it gives your hair a rest without all the stress of those tight braids.

but the best advice i could give you is, stay away from heat chemical relaxers and excessive combing, they can be very damaging. if your normal, hair grows about half an inch a month, the reason most don't notice the growth is because the hair breaks of because it's damaged.

What are some things that I can do to help my hair grow, with out taking vitamins or other pills?

well i heard from hair designers and stylists that if you were it down rather than up that it will grow faster

i also heard that for the people that do sports or that excercise if after your done sporting or excercising if you let the sweat on your hair until it drys then the nutrients will help your hair grow faster and maintain its healthy self...after it dries then you can take the shower

What are some things that I can do to help my hair grow, with out taking vitamins or other pills?

Use relaxers less as possible.

If possible switch to a lye relaxer.

Wash and condition the hair weekly with quality products ( I like the Creme of Nature, Doo Gro and, Pantene products).

Once a month get a protein treatment from a salon or use a good deep conditioner like Organic Root Stimulator Hair Mayonaise.

Eat healthy proteins fruits and vegetables.

Keep the ends trimmed at least every six or eight weeks.

Keep the hair and scalped well moisterized, but not greasy.

Don't use too much heat.

Wrap your hair with a satin cap.

Massage your scalp regularly.

Try not to be under stress.

This is a lot, but it worked for me. Don't be discouraged.